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Country Roads of Switzerland
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In April, it is not a cold as we thought that it would be, coming from Canada. So bring short sleeved shirts. Of course you need warmer clothing for going to the top of the mountains. The food is great! Spend the extra money and do all the excursions, you won’t regret it. The Charlie Chaplin excursion was fantastic and so was the supper/ Swiss Band in Lucern.
Robert C. | Traveled in May
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The process from finding the tour we wanted to take to getting set up for the tour was an easy process. The other reviews we saw gave us the security of using their website to book our trip. The only item we missed which would have given a 5* was the trip did not include see the Alps up close or a train trip. Well maybe next time there may be one and we would definitely take that trip.
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14 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
Bern: Discover Switzerland’s charming capital with a local historian, uncovering the stories behind its colourful floral displays, the Gothic Cathedral of St. Vincent, the grand Federal Palace, the medieval clock tower and the curious Ogre Fountain.
Gruyères: Travel along valley floors covered with rich meadowland, to the pretty town of Gruyeres. Your Travel Director will lead the way with an orientation tour where you’ll see the main street and 13th-century castle.
Montreux: Set on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Montreux offers one of Switzerland’s most scenic lakeside promenades. Join your Travel Director for an orientation before enjoying free time to explore this elegant resort town.
Geneva: Join your Travel Director to see Geneva’s iconic Jet d’Eau and the colourful Floral Clock, set within the city’s lakeside gardens.
Lake Geneva: Enjoy first-class seats as you cruise on the serene waters of the King of Lakes, inspiration to the early Romantic movement.
Martigny: Uncover Martigny’s ancient past as you view the remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre during your orientation of this historic town.
Sion: Join your Travel Director to explore the twin fortress-churches that crown the town, along with the cathedral and Old Town Hall in Sion’s medieval hear.
Zermatt: Ride the shuttle trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to the traffic-free Alpine resort. Should weather permit, you may even see the majestic peak of the Matterhorn.
Zermatt: Join your Travel Director for an orientation of this car-free alpine village, where wooden chalets and snow-dusted peaks frame every view.
Lugano: Explore this Italian-speaking Swiss city by the sparkling lake with your Travel Director.
St Moritz: Take in the elegant spa quarter and the sparkling glacial lake of this chic alpine resort, famed for its high-altitude glamour.
St Moritz: If you think there's no such thing as a free ride, you'd be mistaken. With your inclusive pass, travel on 13 cable cars, funiculars, chairlifts and select public transport options (when available). The crisp alpine air is included in the deal.
St Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity.
Lauterbrunnen: Enjoy your orientation of the village that takes its name from 'many fountains,' referring to the 72 waterfalls that are within the surrounding valley.
Staubbach Falls: In Lauterbrunnen’s Valley of the Waterfalls, marvel at Staubbach Falls as they cascade nearly 300 metres from a sheer cliff face in a breathtaking display.
Grindelwald: Explore this famous glacier village with your Travel Director. Embedded in a unique Alpine landscape at the foot of the Eiger north face, Grindelwald is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful Alpine towns.
Brienz: Learn the history of woodcarving at the Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Centre.
Zürich: During your orientation of the city, your Travel Director will show you the Grossmünster, Fraumünster and elegant Bahnhofstrasse.
Geneva: Join your Travel Director to see Geneva’s iconic Jet d’Eau and the colourful Floral Clock, set within the city’s lakeside gardens.
Lake Geneva: Enjoy first-class seats as you cruise on the serene waters of the King of Lakes, inspiration to the early Romantic movement.
Martigny: Uncover Martigny’s ancient past as you view the remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre during your orientation of this historic town.
Sion: Join your Travel Director to explore the twin fortress-churches that crown the town, along with the cathedral and Old Town Hall in Sion’s medieval hear.
Zermatt: Ride the shuttle trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to the traffic-free Alpine resort. Should weather permit, you may even see the majestic peak of the Matterhorn.
Zermatt: Join your Travel Director for an orientation of this car-free alpine village, where wooden chalets and snow-dusted peaks frame every view.
Lugano: Explore this Italian-speaking Swiss city by the sparkling lake with your Travel Director.
St Moritz: Take in the elegant spa quarter and the sparkling glacial lake of this chic alpine resort, famed for its high-altitude glamour.
St Moritz: If you think there's no such thing as a free ride, you'd be mistaken. With your inclusive pass, travel on 13 cable cars, funiculars, chairlifts and select public transport options (when available). The crisp alpine air is included in the deal.
St Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity.
Lauterbrunnen: Enjoy your orientation of the village that takes its name from 'many fountains,' referring to the 72 waterfalls that are within the surrounding valley.
Staubbach Falls: In Lauterbrunnen’s Valley of the Waterfalls, marvel at Staubbach Falls as they cascade nearly 300 metres from a sheer cliff face in a breathtaking display.
Grindelwald: Explore this famous glacier village with your Travel Director. Embedded in a unique Alpine landscape at the foot of the Eiger north face, Grindelwald is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful Alpine towns.
Brienz: Learn the history of woodcarving at the Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Centre.
Zürich: During your orientation of the city, your Travel Director will show you the Grossmünster, Fraumünster and elegant Bahnhofstrasse.
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Accommodation
Astoria Lucerne HotelEden Palace Au Lac, Montreux HotelResort Alex, Zermatt HotelDe La Paix, Lugano HotelCrystal, St. Moritz HotelSunstar Grindelwald HotelHyatt Regency Zurich Airport HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Meals
Dinner (x5)Breakfast (x13)Lucerne: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for your dinner served with wine.Zürich: Raise your glass and enjoy a delicious dinner featuring Swiss classics at a local restaurant.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Zermatt: Choose between fine local restaurants for your Dine-Around evening.Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 15: Life on Land.Lake Geneva: Visit a family-run winery overlooking Lake Geneva. Enjoy a tasting and learn how the family is preserving the estate for future generations. Savour delicious farm-to-table fare, made from locally sourced produce. Alongside using sustainable agricultural practices, they source majority of their good locally. They have strict procedures about waste reduction and any waste from the production is being re-used as fertilizer or food for their animals. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.Lake Geneva: Visit Chillon Castle with the Head of Collections to discover the artefacts, treasures and history of the chateau.Bellinzona: Explore the stunning town of Bellinzona with your Local Expert. Julie will passionately share with you her insights into the three marvellous castles, and her personal stories about how she fell in love with this city and decided to move to the area.Bellinzona: Join your Local Expert to explore this UNESCO-listed city, home to three medieval castles.
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Itinerary
Traverse Switzerland’s breathtaking landscapes with the 'Country Roads of Switzerland' tour package—a 14-day journey beginning and ending in Zurich. From the medieval charm of Lucerne and the panoramic summit of Mount Stanserhorn to the scenic Glacier Express and the idyllic alpine village of Grindelwald, this trip showcases the country’s natural wonders. Enjoy mountain railway rides in St. Moritz and a memorable farm-to-table dinner featuring fresh Swiss cheese. Guided by local experts, this cultural adventure is perfect for travelers who appreciate both comfort and discovery, with the standout feature being the unforgettable Glacier Express journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps.
day 1Welcome to Lucerne
Welcome to Switzerland, a land of snow-capped summits and romantic lakes that has attracted poets, musicians and travelers for centuries. Arrive into Zrich airport and transfer to your hotel in Lucerne. Meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a pleasant dinner at a local restaurant.
My extra hotel room before the tour cost AUD1,000.00? but slept in a basic room worth AUD$547.00!!!! (Astoria Hotel). I expect a refund or at least a AUD$500 voucher to use on my next Insight tour, otherwise i may never use Insight again.
Too many extras not included in the tour. The horse and carriage to the farm should have been included. Also Charlie Chaplin house should have been included without paying extra.
Not enough dinners included in the tour that cost me $AUD15,500.00 plus extras. The two 'dinner' on the dairy farm and wineyard were cold 'snacks', not dinners.
I am on several social retired business groups and marketing is my speciality. My recommendations for Insight could be useful for more business or detrimental. This is a very competitive business and I would
appreciate you kindly attend to my request for a refund voucher if possible.
Thank you in anticipation
Elizabeth Kodela
ekodela@bigpond.net.au
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Mountain top experiences: Stanzerhorn, Matterhorn, Jungfrau
Awesome Castles: Chillon, Bellinzona, & Isola Bella
Great show in Lucerne with cheese fondue, Rosti, and goulash. Yodelling, Alpenhorns, music & fun
Beautiful places with fabulous hotels
Montreux had palm trees!
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
This was an excellent itinerary especially for first timers. The time spent at each location was perfect.
