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.
Curious about Switzerland’s most cherished sights, but short on time? The “Switzerland in a Nutshell Small Group Tour” condenses the country’s essence into an accessible 6-day journey, beginning and ending in Geneva. From the awe-inspiring Interlaken region, where the Swiss Alps rise majestically, you’ll venture through the Bernese Oberland’s storybook villages and rolling valleys. Savor serene moments by Lake Geneva before the trip concludes amid the cosmopolitan energy of Geneva itself. Designed with comfort and ease in mind, this explorer tour welcomes families, solo adventurers, seniors, and young travelers alike—offering leisurely sightseeing, short walks, and plenty of opportunities to pause and absorb Switzerland’s natural beauty. Accommodation, meals, and seamless transport are thoughtfully included, ensuring you can relax and focus on discovery. The unique advantage of this tour package lies in its small-group intimacy, offering a more personal connection to Switzerland’s landscapes and traditions while ensuring all the logistics are expertly handled.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Zurich’s vibrant city life, Lucerne’s tranquil lakeside vistas, and the grandeur of the Interlaken region form the cornerstone of the “Enchanting Switzerland Small Group Tour.” Over seven days, guests are treated to a harmonious blend of Switzerland’s urban sophistication and breathtaking natural wonders. Explore the historic allure of Bern, bask in Lake Geneva’s scenic beauty, and find yourself swept away by Geneva’s cosmopolitan charm at journey’s end. Perfect for families, seniors, and inquisitive travelers of all ages, this easy-paced explorer tour balances guided sightseeing with moments of independent exploration. The itinerary is carefully crafted to showcase Switzerland’s cultural, historical, and natural treasures, while high-quality accommodation, meals, and comfortable transport ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. The USP: This small group tour offers the perfect balance between discovery and comfort, promising meaningful encounters and lasting memories across Switzerland’s iconic landscapes.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
7-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Zurich, Geneva, Lucerne, Interla
Zurich, Geneva, Lucerne, Interlaken, Jungfraujoch, Lake Geneva Region
There’s no finer way to explore Switzerland than aboard the world-renowned trains. Timetables run to the minute, and the glorious views make the journey as much of an adventure as the destination. Guided by a tour leader with unrivalled cultural insight, this adventure is your ticket to discovery, combining scenic journeys, including the famous Gotthard Panorama Express and Centovalli Express, with deep explorations into Swiss culture, cuisine and timeless mountain villages.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
There is nothing quite like Christmas among the Alps with the festive Munich Christmas Market, Salzburg’s snow-capped spires and an indulgent cup of Glühwein. Your Local Expert brings Mozart’s history to life before a visit to Salzburg's Christmas market. After tasting the festive treats, the culinary delights continue with a traditional dining experience at Swarovski Crystal Worlds. If that is not enough to summon your holiday spirit, a stroll through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg will certainly do the trick, not to mention the fairytale surroundings of Strasbourg, where the sweet scent of cinnamon is carried on the breeze at the oldest Christmas market in France.
Festivals and events
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Munich, Zurich, Innsbruck, Black
Munich, Zurich, Innsbruck, Black Forest, Freiburg, Strasbourg
Discover Switzerland on a 7-day journey ending in Geneva. Start in Zurich with a guided city tour before seeing the thunderous Rhine Falls and the medieval streets of Lucerne. In the Bernese Oberland, explore the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its dramatic waterfalls. Continue to Bern’s old town, then visit Gruyeres to learn about traditional cheese-making and sample Swiss chocolate in Broc. Along Lake Geneva, take in Montreux, Vevey, and the fairytale Chillon Castle. Conclude the adventure with Lausanne’s Olympic Museum and a city tour of Geneva.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Barcelona’s lively streets and Amsterdam’s artistic canals form the bookends of the 13-day 'Green Panorama' guided sightseeing tour. Perfect for seniors seeking a leisurely pace, this group journey covers Spain and Holland with ease. All the logistics—accommodation, transport, and meals—are handled, letting you focus on soaking in local culture and scenery. The unique benefit of this tour is the opportunity to experience two contrasting European cities in one seamless, easy-to-navigate trip.
From Zurich’s bustling avenues to the majestic Rhine Falls, the "Highlights of Switzerland - 6 Days" tour is an expertly crafted journey for those eager to experience the country’s most iconic sights. Traverse Lucerne’s storied streets, marvel at Lake Thunersee and the St. Beatus Caves, and ascend for panoramic views aboard the Rigi cogwheel train. Ride the legendary Bernina Express through UNESCO-listed landscapes, explore the fairytale town of Maienfeld, and dive into Appenzell’s cheese-making traditions. With stops at St. Gallen’s UNESCO monastery and the imposing Kyburg Castle, this tour package is perfect for experienced travelers and seniors alike, offering rich culture and stunning vistas. Its USP: a seamless, scenic itinerary that captures Switzerland’s essence in just six days.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Discover the charm of Paris and beyond on the 'France and Switzerland with enchanted Alsace' tour, a 7-day guided group journey. Perfect for seniors, this sightseeing trip covers Paris and the alluring Alsace region, with all accommodations, transport, and meals included. The tour’s highlight is its immersive introduction to Alsace, renowned for its storybook villages and cultural richness.
Fill your festive cheer with candles, carols, snowflakes and stollen as you wander past heaving market stalls and pay tribute to old-world traditions, local craftsmanship and mesmerising city backdrops. You'll discover the charms of Austria, Germany and Switzerland during this winter adventure.
Discover Switzerland on a 10-day journey from Zurich to Lugano. Begin with a guided tour of Zurich before visiting the mighty Rhine Falls and lakeside Lucerne. Explore Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls and the Aare Gorge in the Bernese Oberland, then continue to Bern’s old town, Gruyères for cheese and chocolate, and Lake Geneva with Montreux’s promenade and Chillon Castle. Ticino offers Lugano, the Verzasca Valley, Ascona and Bellinzona’s castles, with the journey concluding by train to Zurich or Milan.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers