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Zurich to Geneva - 7 days
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7 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
14 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Starts
Ends
Zurich, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Highlights
Zurich – Stroll through the charming Old Town and along elegant Bahnhofstrasse, with views across Lake Zurich
Lucerne – See the medieval Chapel Bridge, Water Tower and the moving Lion Monument
Schaffhausen – Marvel at the mighty Rheinfall, the largest waterfall in Europe
Lauterbrunnen Valley – Discover Trümmelbach Falls, glacial cascades hidden inside the mountain
Aare Gorge – Walk along narrow rock passages carved by centuries of glacial water
Bern – Tour the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its arcades, fountains and medieval clock tower
Gruyères – Taste authentic Swiss cheese at La Maison du Gruyère and sample fine chocolate at Maison Cailler
Bern – Tour the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its arcades, fountains and medieval clock tower
Gruyères – Taste authentic Swiss cheese at La Maison du Gruyère and sample fine chocolate at Maison Cailler
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What's Included
Accommodation
6 nights in 4-star hotels
Meals
6 breakfasts
Transport
Transportation is provided in comfortable, modern vehicles (For groups of up to 16 passengers, a minibus is used, and in these cases, the tour guide also serves as the driver. Larger groups travel by coach with a separate driver and guide.)Arrival airport transfer on day 1 and departure airport transfer on day 7
Guide
Escorted by an English-speaking guide (For groups of 7 or less, escorted by a driver guide)
Others
Guided Sightseeing in Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, Montreux, Lausanne & GenevaExcursion to RheinfallExcursion to the Waterfalls Valley and the Panoramic Sigriswil Bridge
Entrance
Excursion to Gruyère region, including entrance to: La Maison du Gruyère & Maison CailleEntrance to Château de Chillon
Itinerary
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.
day 1Arrival in Zurich
On arrival at Zurich Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After checking in and settling in, the remainder of the day is at leisure. At lunchtime, you might like to try one of Zurich’s cosy cafés or sample local specialities such as rosti or Zürcher Geschnetzeltes. In the afternoon, you could take a gentle stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, one of Europe’s most famous shopping streets, or wander through the charming Old Town with its narrow lanes and historic buildings. Alternatively, you may prefer to relax by Lake Zurich and enjoy the views across the water. In the evening, there are plenty of inviting restaurants where you can enjoy Swiss or international cuisine before returning to the hotel for the night. Please note: All excursions depart at the exact times listed in the programme.
A comfortably paced self guided walk between France and Italy taking in the highlights of the Mont Blanc region. Specially devised for hikers who like to 'smell the roses' en route to the next comfortable gîte or mountain refuge, this relaxed walk around Mont Blanc still takes in the vistas for which the Tour du Mont Blanc is so famous. The walk traverses high passes, meadows brimming with alpine flowers and wanders through typical mountain villages. There is ample time to stop and take in the stunning scenery, enjoy a picnic of local ingredients and absorb the alpine culture as you make your way to the next accommodation. This is relaxed alpine hiking at its best
Walk beneath the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau for unrivalled panoramas of the Swiss Alps. This is a 'centre based' self-guided walking holiday in the Swiss Alps. Unpack only once in our inviting, independent 4* hotel in Meiringen and choose from a wide selection of walks to undertake in the next 6 days. Getting around in Switzerland is so easy that you can fill your time with excellent day walks.
Meiringen is the perfect centre for walking holidays for all grades. There are over 300km of well-marked footpaths, which range from gentle strolls to high ridges and even glacier exploring. In spring you can follow the melting snows into meadows of glorious Alpine flowers. In summer the high ridges and rugged glacial scenery become accessible. In autumn the landscape is painted with a riot of colour as the first frosts come. The potential for walking is limitless and our team have prepared for you route notes, maps and GPX files for the best routes in the area. Come rain or shine and whatever level of fitness you prefer each day, there'll be a suitable route to choose from.
Meiringen has none of the trappings of mass tourism. It is a small market town with excellent shops, banks and facilities. Thankfully, it remains unspoiled and very Swiss. The local people are welcoming, kind and hospitable.
The Alpine town is a natural transport hub situated at the convergence of three of Switzerland’s major passes. From here it is possible to set out each day in a different direction using the incredible network of cable cars, postbuses and mountain railways. You can reach the high places quickly and easily without the necessity of long uphill climbs out of the valley.
*Meiringen is on the main railway line from Luzern to Interlaken and trains run to and from those towns on an hourly timetable. Interlaken is a 30-minute journey and Luzern is 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfers from Zürich airport are a pleasure with the last leg of the journey into the mountains possible on the spectacular narrow-gauge Brünig line. (Departures will vary as the Interlaken route is more direct). Meiringen is also the centre for Postbus routes in the Eastern Oberland.
A quieter classic Alpine walk in Kandersteg and around the Wildstrubel Circuit between the Valais (French speaking) and Bernese Oberland (German) staying in hotels. This is a one-week, 'quieter' hotel trek in Switzerland, which starts and finishes at Kandersteg. Follow a circular route around the Wildstrubel and walk along two stages of the famous Alpine Pass Route. Throughout the hike, the scenery is expansive with views extending across the Oberland, to the 4000m peaks of the Valais, and down the Rhone valley.
You will use trails that have served since Roman times to link the German-speaking Bernese Oberland and the partly French-speaking Valais. Most notoriously there is the Gemmi Pass, which has been a principal route through the Alps for centuries. We will also cross the Rawyl, Lotschen and Hahnenmoos passes to link the attractive villages of Leukerbad, Crans, Lenk and Adelboden before completing our circuit in Kandersteg.
Our final pass, the Bundeschrinde, due to its beauty and position is perhaps the highlight of this walking holiday in Switzerland. The towering crags above the pass are a superb point for watching Chamoix (mountain antelope) prancing around upon the ledges.
You have an extra day in Kandersteg in which you can do a circular walk up to the Oeschinensee: a fantastic post glacial lake. Please talk to our team if you would like to add extra nights in some of the other places.
There are some long days but lifts and cable cars can sometimes be used to shorten some of the walks (not included in the tour price).
Before the rail tunnels were bored through the mountainsides and threaded through the adjacent valleys; the mountains formed a natural barrier. Kandersteg was a hamlet literally at the end of the road. Surprisingly a lot of the trade over the high passes before rail, was done in winter with heavy oxen-pulled sledges. There wasn't much work to be done on the land at that time of year and the sledges could move quite rapidly. On the other hand it was a very risky business and many were caught out on high passes in blizzards.
From the charm of Zurich to the historic heart of Rome, the "Swiss and Italian Spotlight AR" tour package offers senior travelers an easy-paced, seven-day journey through the highlights of Switzerland and Italy. With all accommodations, transport, and guided sightseeing included, guests enjoy a worry-free exploration of both countries’ most iconic cities and scenic regions. The unique selling point is the thoughtfully curated route, which showcases the best of both Swiss and Italian culture—making it the ideal trip for those who want to experience Europe’s diversity in comfort.
About the trip
This thoughtfully designed train journey takes you through some of the most picturesque regions of Italy and Switzerland, blending iconic cities, serene lakes and dramatic alpine landscapes. Your rail adventure begins in Milan, where efficient regional trains carry you north toward the enchanting shores of Lake Como. As the scenery shifts from urban elegance to shimmering waters and mountain backdrops, the journey itself becomes part of the experience. From Como, scenic rail connections lead you across the Italian–Swiss border to Lugano, offering captivating views of lakeside villages and forested hills along the way. Continuing deeper into Switzerland, the train journey from Lugano to Lucerne is a true highlight, showcasing sweeping alpine valleys, historic routes and pristine mountain scenery that define Swiss rail travel. Lucerne serves as a perfect base for further scenic excursions, including a breathtaking round-trip rail journey to Interlaken through landscapes of crystal-clear lakes, green meadows and snow-capped peaks. The final leg from Lucerne to Zurich is smooth and efficient, providing a relaxing conclusion to this unforgettable rail-based exploration. Each train segment is carefully planned to maximize comfort while immersing you in Europe's most scenic and celebrated rail corridors.