Best of Switzerland Tour

 Day One:  Zurich

Arrive in Switzerland by plane.  We will be there at the airport to ensure you find your way to the hotel.  After checking into your 4 star hotel in Zurich we will hop on a train headed for the city center.  You will see the beautiful city of Zurich, Switzerland.  Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. We will start this day with a ferry ride down the River Limmat, the ferry will glide down the river that winds through the city and out onto Lake Zurich.  After our ferry ride we walk from the lake into the city where we will see 3 major cathedrals; Grossmunster, Fraumunster, and St.Peters.  We will walk the quaint back streets of Zurich which offers a glimpse into the local life of Zurich.  We will end our day with a dinner together and the stroll down the famous Bahnhofstrasse.  We will do our best to stay awake and beat the ever present, jet lag!

Zurich Day One

Day Two:  Konstanz, Germany

After our morning breakfast we will hop on a train headed for Germany.  Today we will visit the historical city of Konstanz, Germany.  This lakeside city gives us a chance to cross the border for the day and take in some real German culture.  Konstanz is rich in historic significance for Europe and boasts one of the largest Old Towns considering the size of the city.  We will visit several Cathedrals and view the beautiful art that is found throughout the city.  After our full day in Germany we will head back to Zurich for dinner. 

Day Two Konstanz, Germany

Day Three:  Berner Oberlands

Today we will say "goodbye" to the big city of Zurich and head into the Alps, our destination is a 2 hour train ride to the village of Wilderswil.  This quaint village with be our resting point for the next several days.  After checking into the Hotel we will prepare for a fun filled day of Swiss Culture.  If you are on the Swiss National Day Tour you will see parade, yodelers, alphorns, cows, goats, fireworks, and everything Swiss.  It will truly be a day to remember!!

Day description for July-August Tour. Other tour dates will spend day in Grindelwald.)

Day Three: Swiss National Day

Day Four:  Murren & Lauterbrunnen 

We will hop on board the BOB train headed toward the village of Lauterbrunnen in the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Lauterbrunnen Valley.  We will then take a Cable Car ride to the cliff side village of Murren.  We will stroll through this village without cars perched atop the Alps to the next Cable Car ride. This will take us down to the village of Gimmelwald! For those who are willing and daring enough can join me on a hike from the top of Murren to the next station of Gimmelwald. Here we will visit a small cheese factory and sample some local Swiss made Alp Cheese. We will enjoy the views of the Alps and the beloved Jungfrau Joch.  We will spend time on the top of this mountain and take in the amazing views.   Our final cable car ride will take us from Gimmelwald down the cliffside to the valley floor into the village of Stechelberg.  We will slowly take our time back and enjoy the surrounding scenery.  After a tasty dinner together the evening will be left to your own leisure. 

Day Four Schilthorn

Day Five: Bern 

 On this day we will head to the Capitial of Switzerland, the city of Bern.  For those on the tour who are LDS you will have the option of attending the Temple in Zollikofen.  We will be busy on this day taking in all the sights of the Capitial.  From the Parliament building, Kindlifresser Fountain, Switzerland's largest Cathedral, Zytglock, the Aare river, and the Bear viewing area.  For those who would once again like a little adventure we can join the locals and jump into the Aare river that runs directly through the city center.  After a full day of events we will eat at Molino's Pizzeria of Bern.  After dinner we will head back to Interlaken.

Day Five Bern

Day Six:  Village of Zermatt & Matterhorn

We are off to one of the most famous Swiss Alps known world wide, Matterhorn is our place of destination.  We will leave early in the morning on a train heading through the beautiful mountain pass south towards Italy.  We will arrive in the village of Zermatt, set at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn.  We will take our time as we stroll through this village without cars on our way to the cable car headed to the top of the Matterhorn and the Glacier Paradise.  From the top of this station we will be almost 14,000 feet high and have views into Italy, France, Austria, and Switzerland.  We will also go through the Glacier Paradise,  a giant room carved into the glacier of Matterhorn boasting numerous ice sculptures.  We will head back down the cable car and finish our day with a walk through Zermatt.

Day Six Matterhorn

Day Seven: Luzern 

Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, Luzern is certain to take your breath away. This charming Swiss city is found in the heart of Switzerland. We will take the famous Golden Pass Train from Interlaken to Luzern, this two hour train ride will be sure to take your breath away.  After arriving in Luzern we will stroll down the Chapel Bridge, visit the Lions monument, enter several Cathedral, and lastly take in the beauty of Lake Luzern. We will end our day with a dinner and prepare ourselves for our last full day together in Switzerland.

Day Eight Luzern

Day Eight:  Lake Thun

We will spend most of our day on the lake of Thun. We will begin by boarding a Ferry in Interlaken headed for the city of Thun. The ferry will crisscross the lake with stops at several lakeside villages that seem to hug shoreline at the base of the Alps and start of the lake. We will make stops at the village of Spiez and Oberhofen. Here we will see castles and cathedrals boasting both age old history and immaculate museums. Our final stop will be the city of Thun, this medieval city has it all, castles, cathedrals, culture, shops, and a river running straight through it. For many who have taken this tour Thun has quickly become a favorite.  In the afternoon we will board a train back to Zurich and spend our final evening together.

Lake Thun

Day Nine: 

Say our goodbye to Switzerland as we catch a morning Shuttle bus to the airport.  Thanks for the memories and Auf Wiedersehen!!