Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Picture yourself gliding through Switzerland’s postcard-perfect scenery—this "Best of Switzerland" city sightseeing trip delivers eight days of Alpine charm, cultural gems, and culinary treats. Beginning in cosmopolitan Zurich and concluding in the storybook capital of Bern, your route winds through sparkling lakes, snow-capped mountains, and some of the country’s most enchanting towns, including Lucerne, Bulle, and beyond.
Travel in comfort by train as you uncover Switzerland’s diverse landscapes: stroll along Lucerne’s medieval bridges, ascend into the Swiss Alps for unbeatable views, and indulge in Bulle’s legendary cheese and chocolate. Each destination brings a new flavor—literally and figuratively—with local dining experiences that let you savor Switzerland’s famed cuisine. The trip’s easy activity level makes it ideal for travelers who appreciate relaxed exploration, gentle city walks, and plenty of scenic moments without strenuous exertion.
Throughout your journey, you’ll balance guided adventures with free time to discover hidden gems at your own pace. Whether it’s wandering the cobbled streets of Bern, sampling artisanal chocolate, or simply soaking in the Alpine vistas, this tour ensures you see Switzerland’s highlights in style. A major highlight of this tour package is the seamless blend of natural wonders and culinary experiences, offering a taste of authentic Swiss life beyond the guidebooks.
If you’re seeking a well-rounded introduction to Switzerland’s landscapes, cities, and signature flavors—all in one trip—this tour stands out as a truly immersive experience.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
I loved the coach experience, the tour leader was outstanding with her explanations of the history of the destinations and also providing extras where needed. Sam, the driver would make sure that we are safely offboarded and onboarded on the coach. Sicily you are the best.
The destinations were wooooooow experiences, to have to experience local transportation in bicycles in Amsterdam. Germany's Rhine River Valley cruise, Cuckoo clocks past Albert Einstein's birth city Ulm to the beautiful landscapes of Innsbruck, Austria. Proceeding to Italy to see a Shakespearean's Romeo and Juliet's balcony in Verona. Having the edge to come back in 30 years to see Vernice underwater, seeing the artwork of the Lucerne old bridge, and cruising along Lake Lucerne. Waking up in Switzerland and going up misty Mount Pilatus was amazing and showed me God's wonders, The Swiss Alps with their peaks was also Halleluyah amazing. Dijon and the delicious dinner and singing to the City of Lights that I knew as t
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Amsterdam, Brussels, Rhine, Inns
Amsterdam, Brussels, Rhine, Innsbruck, Verona, Lucerne, Burgundy, Paris
Enjoyable and leisurely trip, helped by blue sky and sunshine and brilliant tour leader Rocio. Tavira is pleasant and picturesque with small shops, restaurants and historic sites (recommend the Islamic Museum), nice to stroll around in the evening. Only negative comment is that walking four miles on sand isn’t easy or pleasant, even when it’s a beautiful beach.
City sightseeingWalking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Faro, Tavira, Ria Formosa, Odele
Faro, Tavira, Ria Formosa, Odeleite, São Brás De Alportel, Culatra Island
Had such a fun week with an awesome group, trip manager and driver and loved exploring Ireland and seeing all the beauty it has to offer. A great way to see this country and make memories with new people who quickly become friends. Highly recommend!
A wonderful trip, wonderful people, amazing sights and glorious walking weather.
Our guide, Matteo and all of the Hotel staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend taking this trip with Explore.
City sightseeingWalkingBeach
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Had a great time doing the island hop tour, the group really made it that extra special. Majority of the hotels were in great locations.
The visit to the local farm was a huge highlight, the food was just delicious there.
Definitely pack water shoes as all the beaches are rocky, like actual rocks that can be quite sharp, not just pebbly.
And unfortunately all the walks are done in the middle of the day, so definitely bring a good sized water bottle
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Our tour director was phenomenal! Without her we would have never been able to experience all that we did. She knew the insights of Greece and Turkey so well and made it so easy to navigate these places. The tour was great. Santorini and Mykonos took my breath away. We also loved swimming on the hotels rooftop pool while glancing at the Parthenon in the distance. Seeing the monastery up in the mountains was extraordinary, the local guides were incredibly knowledgeable and so welcome and to top it off the food was delicious! We also enjoyed the cruise. The cabin was beautiful and the boat had a ton of activities to enjoy. Best trip ever and very budget friendly.