Ice Flyer
Best for
Couples, Photographers
Duration
5N/6D
Season
November–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wintry, Scenic
A Tibro Journey
Titlis by the Ice Flyer chairlift, the Jungfraujoch by the new Eiger Express gondola, and a last afternoon at the Lindt factory in Zurich. The Alps fast, then chocolate to take home.
Stairway to Heaven Switzerland 5N is a 5N/6D snow & aurora journey through Switzerland. Highlights include Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer, Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express, Lindt Chocolate Factory.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer
Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer
No. 02
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
No. 03
Lindt Chocolate Factory
Lindt Chocolate Factory
No. 01
Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer
Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer
No. 02
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
No. 03
Lindt Chocolate Factory
Lindt Chocolate Factory
The Route
Your Switzerland, Mapped
Day by Day
5N/6D, in order
Day 1
Arrive Zurich - Lucerne
Upon your arrival in Switzerland, the heart of Europe, you’ll proceed to complete the immigration process. Once cleared, a chauffeur-driven car will be ready to greet you at the airport. Sit back and relax as you embark on a scenic journey to Lucerne, a charming city nestled by the shores of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by picturesque mountains. The drive from Zurich Airport to Lucerne takes approximately 40 minutes, offering you stunning views of Switzerland's iconic landscapes. Check in at the hotel. In the evening proceed for 1 Hour Panoramic Yacht Cruise. Sit back and relax as you admire the views of luxurious villas, hilly landscapes, and the deep blue lake. Overnight stay at 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.
Day 2
Mt. Titlis With Ice Flyer
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel before heading to Lucerne station, conveniently located within walking distance. Board a train bound for Engelberg, where your alpine adventure begins. Upon arrival, take a breathtaking cable car ride with the Titlis Bergbahnen, which transports you over the stunning landscapes of the Engelberg-Titlis region. Make a stop at the intermediate station, Trübsee, a serene mountain lake surrounded by a picturesque setting and offering a variety of thrilling activities. Continue your journey to the mountain station at Titlis, where the Rotair cable car. An engineering marvel. Rotates 360 degrees, providing unparalleled views as it ascends to the snow-covered summit. Prepare to be awed by the majestic beauty of this alpine wonderland! Overnight stay at hotel in Lucerne.
Day 3
Lucerne to Interlaken
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Travel from Lucerne to Interlaken on the scenic Lucerne-Interlaken Express, a journey covered by your Swiss Pass. The train ride, which takes approximately 2 hours, offers breathtaking views of crystal-clear lakes, charming villages, and majestic alpine landscapes. Please note that seat reservations are required and may involve an additional charge. Upon reaching Interlaken, check in to your hotel and settle in for a relaxing evening. Enjoy an overnight stay as you soak in the tranquil beauty of this picturesque alpine town. Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken.
Day 4
Mt. Jungfraujoch With Eiger Express
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, proceed to visit Junfraujoch using your swiss pass. The travel time will be approximately 1 Hr 55 Mins. - Jungfraujoch by train To visit this icy palace at the top of Europe, you’ll need to travel from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald, where you’ll get marvelous views of the scenic mountain village of Wengen and the alpine mountains of Eiger North along the way. - Jungfraujoch by cable car Alternately, you can also ride the Eiger Express to reach Jungfraujoch. For this route, you’ll have to hop aboard the train tracks to Grindelwald Terminal first, then take the Eiger Express, a 26-seater cable car cabin that’ll send you straight to Eigergletscher station with some stunning sceneries along the way. At Eigergletscher, you can board the train going to Jungfraujoch train station and finally reach the top of the world. Erm, we mean Europe! Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken.
Day 5
Interlaken to Zurich - Lindt Chocolate Factory
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the Lindt Chocolate Factory. To get there, take a direct train from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Kilchberg Station, a short 10-minute journey. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief 5-minute walk to the factory. Experience the interactive world of chocolate for young and old. Visit our Lindt Home of Chocolate, where the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop (500 m2) and the spectacular Lindt chocolate fountain are waiting for you, as well as an interactive chocolate tour all about the Swiss cultural heritage of chocolate. Overnight stay at hotel in Zurich.
Day 6
Depart
Depart for the Airport with a chauffeur driven car. *** END OF TOUR ***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Lucerne
Hotel Luznerhof
Interlaken
Krebs Hotel
Zurich
Mercure Zurich City
Lucerne
Hotel Luznerhof
Interlaken
Krebs Hotel
Zurich
Mercure Zurich City
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
- Consective Swiss Pass on second class for 6 days
- Jungfraujoch with swiss pass
- Mt Titlis with swiss pass
- Return Airport transfers from Zurich Airport to Hotel and back
- Lindt chocolate factory entry ticket
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
Here's how you'll remember it.
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