Highlights
Discover Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne
View the Matterhorn (weather permitting), the Jet d'Eau in Geneva, the Swiss Alps in Interlaken, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
Scenic Train Ride on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt and a train journey from Geneva to Lucerne
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
Zürich: Join Diana and her team of socially engaged local guides as you uncover the old town of Zürich on a walking tour that’s as fun as it is eye-opening. Along the way, you’ll hear local stories that spotlight issues like food insecurity and introduce you to the community change makers driving meaningful, lasting impact. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
St. Moritz: Enjoy the views of St. Moritz by travelling along the most spectacular rail routes of Switzerland.
Saint Moritz: Hop aboard the Glacier Express and take in the magical views of the alpine landscapes.
Zermatt: Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Zermatt.
Geneva: Enjoy an orientation tour and take in the spectacular views of Geneva.
Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
Lucerne: Visit the Meyer family at Küssnachter Alpenhof and learn about the workings of the farm and the animals that live there. Settle into the family's dining room area for a delicious home-cooked meal.
St. Moritz: Enjoy the views of St. Moritz by travelling along the most spectacular rail routes of Switzerland.
Saint Moritz: Hop aboard the Glacier Express and take in the magical views of the alpine landscapes.
Zermatt: Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Zermatt.
Geneva: Enjoy an orientation tour and take in the spectacular views of Geneva.
Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
Lucerne: Visit the Meyer family at Küssnachter Alpenhof and learn about the workings of the farm and the animals that live there. Settle into the family's dining room area for a delicious home-cooked meal.
Itinerary
All aboard for Switzerland’s most sustainable adventure! The "Contrasts of Switzerland" tour is an eight-day easy-paced journey for experienced travelers keen to discover Geneva, St Moritz, Lucerne, and Zurich. Every aspect—from hotels and meals to transportation—is certified ‘Swisstainable,’ ensuring your travels support local ecology and communities. Savor regional specialties, marvel at the Alps, and delight in the country’s blend of tradition and innovation. The USP? This tour package is Switzerland’s first fully sustainable itinerary, offering eco-conscious travelers a truly responsible and enriching way to explore the nation’s diverse wonders.
day 1Welcome to Zrich
Zrich is your springboard to a spectacular journey through Switzerland. Meet your Travel Director and your fellow travellers then join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, a social-impact guided walking tour led by a local guide who shares the city through a fresh lens while supporting community change makers. This evening, gather for a welcome dinner to kick off your Swiss experience.
day 2Onwards by Train to St. Moritz
day 3Catch the Glacier Express to Zermatt
day 4Zermatt at Leisure
day 5A Train Journey to Lakeside Geneva
day 6Journey on the Golden and Brnig Pass to Interlaken and Lucerne
day 7Explore Medieval Lucerne
day 8Journey Home
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Customer Reviews
This trip is aptly titled. It was truly the contrasts of Switzerland. Incredible mountain scenery, urban cities, farms and farmers. Excellent!
Many spectacular sights and experiences, such as the cable cars up to the Klein Matterhorn and Stanserhorn -- unforgettable! Lovely cruise on Lake Lucern, though the day was hot. The train rides were comfortable, but we missed the Interlaken region because of a broken-down train -- not Trafalgar's fault at all. Inspiring though brief visit outside the former League of Nations building, now the Palace of Peace. The conclusion was a fun evening at the Swiss Chalet supper club, with Swiss food, songs, yodels, mountain horns -- and a conga line. All in all, a great taste of Switzerland!
Disappointed that the optional excursions were changed and we had not received prior notification of the changes. In Geneva we had a drive by to kill time before our luggage arrived and only dinner at a restaurant. Would have enjoyed the Geneva Lake cruise as previously described. The lake cruise instead occurred in Lucerne when we had four optional experiences in one day. This made for a very tiring last day, although they were all excellent experiences. We chose the itinerary based on most of the optional experiences and from day one they were changed. Loved the Matterhorn optional experience, but the Ambassador Hotel was outdated and could have been cleaner.
It was a delight to travel around Switzerland on comfortable trains, with large windows and great scenery. The optional excursions took us to high altitudes with spectacular views.
The attraction of this holiday is the ability to sit and relax, look at the views (on both sides) and enough space to move around the train and not feel cramped. We visited lots of great places, saw many fantastic views, tasted delicious food, ascended to 13,00ft and walked under a glacier.
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