Lakeside Crossing
Best for
Couples, Photographers
Duration
8N/9D
Season
November–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wintry, Scenic
A Tibro Journey
Four bases across the country in eight nights. Lucerne for Titlis, Interlaken for the Jungfraujoch, Montreux on Lake Geneva for Glacier 3000, then back to Zurich for the Rhine Falls.
Stairway to Heaven Switzerland 8N is a 8N/9D snow & aurora journey through Switzerland. Highlights include Mt Titlis with rotating cable car, Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express, Glacier 3000 Peak Walk.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Mt Titlis with rotating cable car
Mt Titlis with rotating cable car
No. 02
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
No. 03
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
No. 01
Mt Titlis with rotating cable car
Mt Titlis with rotating cable car
No. 02
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express
No. 03
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
Glacier 3000 Peak Walk
The Route
Your Switzerland, Mapped
Day by Day
8N/9D, in order
Day 1
Arrive Zurich – Lucerne
Arrive Switzerland, the heart of Europe. After your arrival – clear immigration and proceed to hotel by your private transfer. Check-In at the hotel in Lucerne. The day is free to explore to explore the town on your own. 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 2
Lucerne - Mt. Titlis
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel. We will take you on one of the most memorable experiences of your Europe tour – visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you in a sensational cable-car ride up to Mt. Titlis. Marvel at the world’s first revolving cable-car ride, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Remain spellbound as you ascend the snow-clad mountains. Experience the snow and ice on top of Mt. Titlis, also a chance to ride, ‘Ice Flyer’. At 3,020 meters a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Next, we proceed to scenic Lucerne, where you will have an opportunity to visit the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke (wooden bridge). You will have some free time to shop for some famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Overnight stay at your hotel in Lucerne.
Day 3
Lucerne – Interlaken
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and proceed to take direct train to Interlaken using your Swiss Pass. Check-In at the hotel in Interlaken. Relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel in Interlaken. Interlaken is a traditional resort town in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, it has old timber houses and parkland on either side of the Aare River.
Day 4
Interlaken – Mt. Jungfraujoch
This morning, after enjoying buffet breakfast, proceed for an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice. You will be amazed at the scenic splendour that you see from aboard the ‘cog-wheel’ train, which takes you to a height of 3,454 metersto reach Jungfraujoch! Visit the Ice Palace on top of the longest glacier in the Alps. A visit to the Sphinx is also included. Later board your coach for Trummelbach Falls. Visit Trummelbach falls. Later, we visit Interlaken, a charming city nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the splendid Bernese Oberland Mountains. Treasure these wonderful moments as you drive back to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken.
Day 5
Interlaken – Montreux
Enjoy scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel in Interlaken and proceed to take direct train to Montreux. You can take the iconic golden pass express train (please note seat reservation is mandatory for panoramic trains). Upon arrival in Montreux, check in to your hotel, conveniently located within walking distance of the train station. Take some time to settle in and refresh before heading out for an enchanting evening visit to Chillon Castle, a historic lakeside fortress that offers a glimpse into Switzerland’s medieval past. Overnight stay at your hotel in Montreux. Montreux is a traditional resort town on Lake Geneva. Nestled between steep hills and the lakeside, it's known for its mild microclimate and the Montreux Jazz Festival, held in July. The town's promenade is lined with flowers, sculptures, Mediterranean trees and grand Belle Époque buildings.
Day 6
Montreux – Glacier 3000
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel. Depart for full day excursion “Glacier 3000”. Welcome to “Glacier 3000” the year around destination for snow sport fans & one day Excursions. In addition to snow sports you will experience the glacier in many different ways. Enjoy the beautiful country side on the sled pulled by a team of huskies & take a tour with the snow bus. Also enjoy the fast ride on the Alpine coaster which will increase your adrenaline level in no time. Overnight stay at your hotel in Montreux.
Day 7
Montreux - Zurich
After enjoying scrumptious at the hotel. Check out from the hotel in Montreux. Take any train using your Swiss pass and reach Zurich. Check-in at your hotel in Zurich. Overnight stay at your hotel in Zurich. The city of Zurich, a global center for banking and finance, lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland. The picturesque lanes of the central Altstadt (Old Town), on either side of the Limmat River, reflect its pre-medieval history.
Day 8
Zurich City Tour With Lake Cruise, Lindt Chocolate & Rhine Falls
After enjoying scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a guided tour of Zurich, Switzerland’s vibrant financial and cultural hub. Explore the city's highlights, including the charming Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse. One of the world's most exclusive shopping streets. And the scenic Lake Zurich promenade. Next, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Zurich, offering breathtaking views of the city’s skyline and the surrounding Alps. Afterward, visit the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can learn about the history of Swiss chocolate, witness the chocolate-making process, and indulge in some delicious samples. Conclude the day with a visit to the iconic Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall. Marvel at the sheer power and beauty of the cascading waters, and capture unforgettable moments at this natural wonder before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel in Zurich.
Day 9
Zurich - Home
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Later, check-out of your hotel and transfer on your own to the station to board your train to Zurich Airport. Proceed for your onward destination or back to India with memories which will last a life time. *** END OF TOUR ***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Lucerne
Radisson Blu Hotel 4*
Interlaken
Hotel Metropole 4*
Montreux
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic 4*
Zurich
Mercure Zurich City 4*
Lucerne
Radisson Blu Hotel 4*
Interlaken
Hotel Metropole 4*
Montreux
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic 4*
Zurich
Mercure Zurich City 4*
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.
- Mt Titlis with rotating cable car in conjunction with Swiss Pass
- Mt Jungfraujoch with Eiger Express in conjunction with Swiss Pass
- Chillon Castle 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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