Long Traverse
Best for
Couples, Photographers
Duration
14N/15D
Season
November–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wintry, Scenic
A Tibro Journey
Two full weeks, taken slowly. The Rhine Falls and Lindt from Zurich, Titlis from Lucerne, the Jungfraujoch and Harder Kulm from Interlaken, then Glacier 3000 and a boat cruise out of Geneva.
Amazing Switzerland 14N is a 14N/15D snow & aurora journey through Switzerland. Highlights include Rhine Falls boat tour, Mt Titlis & Mt Jungfraujoch, Glacier 3000 Peak Walk.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Rhine Falls boat tour
Rhine Falls boat tour
No. 02
Mt Titlis & Mt Jungfraujoch
Mt Titlis & Mt Jungfraujoch
No. 03
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
No. 01
Rhine Falls boat tour
Rhine Falls boat tour
No. 02
Mt Titlis & Mt Jungfraujoch
Mt Titlis & Mt Jungfraujoch
No. 03
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
Day by Day
14N/15D, in order
Day 1
Welcome to Switzerland
Arrive at Zurich International Airport. In the evening proceed for Zurich City Tour and Rhine falls with Swiss Pass. Get to know about Zurich charming villages. Take a short stroll on the Belvedere panoramic trail to a viewing platform directly above the falls, where you can hear the rumbling waters. Enjoy unique views from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700,000 litres of water per second drop across a width of 150 meters into the basin. Overnight stay at your hotel in Zurich. Zurich is the largest city of the Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) by land area and population. It is the financial centre of Switzerland, houses the stock exchange and also home of FIFA's headquarter. As a «metropolis of experiences» by the water, with a magnificent view of the snow-capped Alps on the horizon, Zurich offers a unique mixture of attractions – over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries, international fashion labels and Zurich designs.
Day 2
Lindt Chocolate Factory
After enjoying buffet breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit the Lindit Chocolate Factory. Legendary Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprung Li has been churning out smooth, delicious confections since 1845. Today, visiting the company's factory shop, just outside of Zurich, is a must for any chocolate lover. Experience the fascinating world of chocolate, create your own delicious treats, discover the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop in the world, and get spoilt in the Café. Overnight stay in hotel in Zurich. +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [PAGE 4]
Day 3
Day Trip to Schaffhausen – Rhine Falls Tour
After breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for day trip to Schaffhausen for Rhine Falls Tour. Visit the magnificent Rhine Falls and the pretty village of Stein am Rhein on this 5-hour trip from Zurich. With a guide, you'll travel through northern Switzerland’s rolling wine country to the falls, Europe’s largest. View the roaring waters from clifftop Laufen Castle, and, in summer, choose to ride a boat close up to the cascades. Overnight stay at hotel in Zurich.
Day 4
Zurich - Lucerne
After breakfast at the hotel proceed on train to the city of Lucerne. In the evening proceed for 1 Hour sightseeing cruise on the Panaroma Yacht Saphir including audio guide. This scenic cruise refreshes your senses in the comfort of cruise on the Lake Lucerne. Overnight stay at your hotel in Lucerne. Lucerne, a compact city in Switzerland known for its preserved medieval architecture, sits amid snowcapped mountains on Lake Lucerne. Its colorful Altstadt (Old Town) is bordered on the north by 870m Museggmauer (Musegg Wall), a 14-century rampart. The covered Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), built in 1333, links the Aldstadt to the Reuss River's right bank.
Day 5
Mount Titlis With Ice Flyer
After enjoying buffet breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to your way to Engelberg base. Mount Titlis – one of most visited experiential mountains in Switzerland – offers a plethora of exciting activities and adventures for all ages, and of course, amazing sights of the snow-capped mountain peaks, deep crevasses, and immaculate white, expansive snowfields. Embark on your memorable journey at Mount Titlis, where you experience breathtaking views of Alps as you ascend in Titlis ROTAIR – the world’s first revolving cable car. Walk on the Titlis Cliff Walk – Europe’s highest suspension bridge, or get even closer to the mountains carpeted in snow in the Ice Flyer chair lift. Overnight stay in hotel in Lucerne.
Day 6
Lucerne
After breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to explore the city of Lucerne on your own. You can visit the Mt Stanserhorn which is absolutely free and covered under Swiss Pass. The exciting trip up the Stanserhorn on the CabriO cableway and funicular railway, which dates back to 1893, is like taking a trip through cableway history. Overnight stay at hotel in Lucerne. [PAGE 5]
Day 7
Lucerne to Interlaken
After having buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take a train from Lucerne to proceed to Interlaken. Explore the the town on your own. Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken. nd. nz, it has old timber houses and parkland on either side of the Aare River.
Day 8
Mt. Jungfraujoch
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit day trip to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe, where mountain vistas and alpine attractions await. After leaving Interlaken Ost train station, travel by mountain train to the summit of Jungfraujoch. Use your time at the top to marvel at the views, visit an ice palace, or even try alpine adventure activities such as husky sledding, at your own expense. Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken.
Day 9
Interlaken – Harder Kulm
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit the Harder Kulm – Top of Interlaken. . Take a short walk from the Interlaken-Ost railway station to the Harder Kulm Railway valley station. From there, hop on the funicular in Interlaken and climb up the mountainside.
Day 10
Interlaken
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to explore Interlaken on your own. Visit the Thun Castle which is free and covered in Swiss Pass. Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken.
Day 11
Interlaken to Geneva
After having breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to take train from Interlaken to Geneva. Day free or explore the city of Geneva on your own. Overnight stay in hotel in Geneva. +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [PAGE 6]
Day 12
Geneva City Tour and Boat Cruise
After having breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Geneva City Tour. This 3-hour city tour of Geneva will take you by bus to visit the international quarters of Geneva, see the broken chair, UN, Unesco, Unicef, WHO, Ilo... As well as the main tourist attractions of the city, such as the beautiful fountain (Jet d'Eau) in Lake Geneva, and the wonderful Flower Clock by bus. You will also get a taste of Geneva’s fascinating history during walking or mini train tour (depending on season, weather and availibilty) and dig deeper into the Old Town. To complete the tour, continue with a 1-hour relaxing cruise. Overnight stay at hotel in Geneva.
Day 13
Glacier 3000 With Col Du Pillon
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the picturesque area of Les Diablerets (little devils) in the heart of the Alps Vaudoises at Col du Pillon. Made up of chalets, this village has an amazingly preserved heritage. Don't miss the majestic 3000–meter high glacier. Dominate the snowy peaks and take on the Peak Walk, the world's first suspension bridge connecting two peaks. At 108 meters long, discover more than 24 peaks over 4000 meters on the walkway. Take advantage of the fun park where sleds are waiting for you. In summer, try a descent in the Alpine Coaster, Europe's highest tracked toboggan run. Overnight stay at hotel in Geneva.
Day 14
Geneva
After having breakfast at the hotel. The day is free for leisure. Explore the city on your own. Overnight stay at hotel in Geneva.
Day 15
Departure
After having breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to airport for your flight back to home with amazing memories. ***END OF TOUR*** [PAGE 7] +--+---------------------------------------+ +--+---------------------------------------+ +--+---------------------------------------+ +------------+------+--+---------------------------------------------------+------------------+--+---------------+ +------------+------+--+---------------------------------------------------+------------------+--+---------------+ +------------+------+--+---------------------------------------------------+------------------+--+---------------+
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Zurich
Placid Hotel Zurich
Lucerne
Hotel Seeburg
Interlaken
Hotel Du Nord
Geneva
Ramada Encore by Wyndham
Zurich
Placid Hotel Zurich
Lucerne
Hotel Seeburg
Interlaken
Hotel Du Nord
Geneva
Ramada Encore by Wyndham
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The Swiss Travel Pass earns its price
Buy it. The 8-day pass covers every train, boat, and most cable cars on this itinerary. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are the only big paid extras. Without it, individual tickets add up to roughly twice what the pass costs, and the convenience of skipping every ticket window is worth it on its own.
Cloud is the variable, not rain
Jungfraujoch at 11,000 ft is brilliant in sun and a white-out in cloud. Same day, different hour. Move the high-altitude excursions to whichever morning the forecast looks clearest; everything else (Lucerne, Interlaken, Zurich old towns) reads fine in any weather. Check meteoblue the night before, not the week before.
Fondue is for cold months; raclette is for any month
A cheese-fondue dinner in June feels like overdressing. Order raclette instead. Same Alpine cheese tradition, melted off a half-wheel against new potatoes and pickles, eaten in any temperature. Or save the fondue for one specific evening at altitude (Schynige Platte, Männlichen) where the cold does the work for it.
- №1
The Swiss Travel Pass earns its price
Buy it. The 8-day pass covers every train, boat, and most cable cars on this itinerary. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are the only big paid extras. Without it, individual tickets add up to roughly twice what the pass costs, and the convenience of skipping every ticket window is worth it on its own.
- №2
Cloud is the variable, not rain
Jungfraujoch at 11,000 ft is brilliant in sun and a white-out in cloud. Same day, different hour. Move the high-altitude excursions to whichever morning the forecast looks clearest; everything else (Lucerne, Interlaken, Zurich old towns) reads fine in any weather. Check meteoblue the night before, not the week before.
- №3
Fondue is for cold months; raclette is for any month
A cheese-fondue dinner in June feels like overdressing. Order raclette instead. Same Alpine cheese tradition, melted off a half-wheel against new potatoes and pickles, eaten in any temperature. Or save the fondue for one specific evening at altitude (Schynige Platte, Männlichen) where the cold does the work for it.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation at chosen hotel or similar as per itinerary on breakfast basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel except on day of arrival.
- Lindt Chocolate Factory Ticket
- Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer in conjunction with Swiss Pass
- Excursion to Mt. Jungfraujoch -Top of Europe in conjunction with Swiss Pass
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable in addition to the total invoice.
- 5% / 20% Tax collected at source - claimable
- Airport taxes and Airfare
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Switzerland runs on three windows. May through September is the Alpine summer. Every cable car running, every trail open, the lakes at their bluest. December through March is the ski season; the same villages are unrecognisable under snow. The shoulders (April, October–November) are either muddy or shut. The 9-night itinerary works best mid-summer.
Avoid late April / early May (Alpine pastures still closed) and November (lake fog, museums on reduced hours). Mid-June through mid-September is the prime window.
Your Memoir
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