Switzerland Tours & Trips 2020

• The Tour du Mont Blanc is undoubtably one of Europe’s most iconic and beautiful long-distance treks. Enjoy a week of hiking to the backdrop of snow-capped peaks, lakes, glaciers and mountain pastures.
• Comfortable and clean hotels are included each night, plus a remote family-run lodge in the heart of the alps, offering up truly magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
• Take a load off – literally! Your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation each day, meaning you’ll only have to carry a day pack, and your luggage will be waiting at your hotel.
• Filling breakfasts, picnic lunches and hearty dinners are included on each walking day – fuelling up for your explorations couldn’t be easier (or more delicious!).
• With an experienced and highly qualified International Mountain Leader by your side every step of the way, you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands.

• Take a traditional Motoscafo across the iconic lagoon to the island of Venice
• See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square

• Find out why the Swiss are known around the world for their cheese and chocolate, with visits to producers of both in La Gruyere region.
• Your local group leader will provide expert advice on how to make the most of your free time, as well as giving you orientation walks around each place so you can get your bearings.
• Discover the Top of Europe in the Jungfrau region. With a free day to choose your own adventure, you can take the day as relaxed or as thrill-seeking as you want to explore this highland haven.
• Take in the breathtaking alpine views from the summit of Pilatus Mountain with your small group, reached via the steepiest cogwheel railway in the world.
• With plenty of free time to explore at your own pace in Bern, you’ll discover why this city is considered as one of the most beautiful and laidback capital cities in the world.

• Visit the terraced vineyards of Lavaux and enjoy a tasting among the vines.
• Taste the fruits of Italy’s Prosecco region, with a vineyard visit and tasting.
• Toast to the end of your scenic journey during farewell dinner in a Venetian Villa.
• Inhale fresh alpine air with 4 unique mountaintop experiences.
• Discover the local flora and fauna on 2 hiking opportunities with local alpinists.
• Meet the pups of Barryland, a foundation that protects the heritage of Switzerland’s national dog – the St. Bernard.
• Stay 2 nights in the French town of Chamonix, nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc.
• Gaze upon the vibrant Swiss countryside on the panoramic GoldenPass train.
• Stand at the “Top of Europe,” the perennial winter wonderland of Jungfraujoch.
• Step into the 3 storybook towns of Lucerne, Innsbruck, and Cortina.

Day 1 – Arrival Switzerland
• Take the train via central Switzerland to Locarno, where you are based for 2 nights. Overnight in Locarno.
Day 2 – Verzasca Dam – Lacarno
• Breakfast at the hotel. Today take the Postbus to “Diga Verzasca”, a 20-minute ride from the station in Locarno. Here you will find the Verzasca Dam, where you can stand and look down to the valley floor, just as Bond did in the eighteenth 007 film, “GoldenEye”. Time at leisure. Overnight in Lacarno. (B)
Day 3 – Locarno, The Furka Pass, Bern
• Breakfast at the hotel. Today’s journey takes you from Bellinzona to Bern, via Andermatt and Brig. This trip passes close to the Furka Pass, where Bond famously drove at high speed in the third 007 movie, “Goldfinger”. Overnight in Bern. (B)
Day 4 – Bern
• Breakfast at the hotel. The Swiss capital, Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in the early part of the sixth 007 movie, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. A tour of the old town is included with a private guide. Overnight in Bern. (B)
Day 5 – Bern, Murren
• Breakfast at the hotel. Take the train from Bern to Thun, on the shores of the lake. From here, take a cruise to Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and onwards via Stechelberg to Murren. Dinner this evening is included at the hotel. Overnight in Murren. (B, D)
Day 6 – Murren, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Murren
• Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the views from your hotel before heading to the station in Lauterbrunnen, where many scenes from the film were shot. Take the train via Zweilutschinen to Grindelwald, where the ice-skating scenes were shot in the centre of the village. Time at leisure. 2nd dinner at the hotel either on Day 6 or on Day 7 upon your preferences. Overnight in Murren. (B, D)
Day 7 – Murren, Schilthorn Piz Gloria, Murren
• Breakfast at the hotel. Early-morning ride on the cable car to Piz Gloria, Blofeld’s lair in the movie. Your James Bond breakfast comes with a glass of Bollinger champagne, Bond’s favourite. A tour of Bond World provides interactive experience for all Bond fans. Time to experience the Thrill Walk, Allmendhubel, and Murren. 2nd dinner at the hotel either on Day 6 or on Day 7 upon your preferences. Overnight in Murren. (B, D)
Day 8 – Departure
• Breakfast at the hotel. Mission completed. (B)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• From Holland to the Three Countries Bridge, discover a unique blend of nature and culture
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Amsterdam and its unique atmosphere
  • Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(1)
  • Haarlem, the golden age of the 17th century
  • Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2)

• Spend your time immersing yourself into the tranquil lifestyle of Lake Como and Garda – admiring the views, getting active by the lake, and indulging in regional food and wine.
• Explore the beautiful villages, estates and gardens dotted around Lake Como, meandering the lake by ferry. Feel the fanciful vibe on the grounds of Bellagio's grand Villa Melzi, then see the shore from a kayak.
• Leave your bags at Milan’s central station and explore the wonders and urban history of this magical city while in transit between Como and Garda.
• Consider the option of taking a cable car up Monte Baldo – with varying degrees of mountain hikes available, or just to sit at the mountaintop restaurant for lunch, this experience gets you sky high above Garda.
• Have plenty of free time lakeside in Garda, perhaps taking up one of the water sports on offer or visiting nearby wineries in the Bardolino region.

• Savor a wine and cheese pairing at an Italian family farm.
• Sit down for dinner on the Isola dei Pescatori in Lago Maggiore.
• Enjoy a three-course lunch aboard the Glacier Express train.
• Cruise through Lago Maggiore and visit one of the beautiful Borromean Islands.
• Stroll the lakeside boulevards of St. Moritz.
• Journey through the Bernina Pass on one of the world’s most scenic railways.
• Enjoy stunning Alpine views on the GoldenPass panoramic train.
• Soak up the mountain air with 2 nights in the Alpine village of Zermatt.
• Explore the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake," Lucerne.

Day 1 Arrival Switzerland
• Individual travel to Lucerne. Depending on your arrival time take the opportunity to discover the Old Town. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 2 Goldenpass Line
• Today’s journey takes you over the Brünig pass into the Bernese Oberland. Passing Lake Brienz, Interlaken, Lake Thun and Zweisimmen, you will reach Gstaad. Your journey continues through the wild and romantic Pays d’Enhaut with the scenic villages of Château d’Oex and Montbovon before reaching Lake Geneva and Montreux. Overnight in Montreux. (B)
Day 3 Departure
• Individual return journey. (B)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• From the Three Countries Bridge to Holland, discover a unique blend of nature and culture
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2)
  • Amsterdam and its unique atmosphere
  • Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(1)
  • Haarlem, the golden age of the 17th century

• Get a panoramic view of Paris from the Montparnasse Tower
• See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral

• : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests).
• : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
• : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
• : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
• : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
• : Embrace the magic of Christmas time in Europe. Select departures will allow you to have time to explore local markets.
• Lucerne: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
• St Moritz: During your orientation of this alpine resort see the spa quarter and glacial lake.
• St Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity.
• Brig: During your orientation with your Travel Director cross the River Rhône and hear about this popular holiday resort at the foot of the Simplon Pass.
• Zermatt: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of this picturesque village, high in the mountains.
• Zermatt: Ride the shuttle trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to the traffic-free Alpine resort. Should weather permit, you may even see the majestic peak of the Matterhorn.
• Chillon Castle: Led by your Local Expert, visit the castle set on a rocky islet in the lake. Following his walk through the dungeons in 1816, Lord Byron wrote the poem 'The Prisoner of Chillon'. Look out for his name, which he carved into a pillar.
• Montreux: At the foot of the Alps this town boasts one of the most beautiful walks along Lake Geneva, join your Travel Director for an orientation before there is free time to explore.
• Geneva: During your orientation, your Travel Director will show you the Jet d'Eau and Floral Clock.
• Lucerne: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for your Welcome Dinner served with wine.
• Geneva: You will be delighted with a delicious fondue dinner at local restaurant, a real Swiss treat.
• Dining Summary: 6 Breakfast (B), 4 Dinner with Wine (DW), and 1 Lunch (L)

• Explore Rome, Florence, Paris and London with a Local Specialist
• Discover Venice and Lucerne
• Visit St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice
• View the Colosseum and other ancient sites in Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the White Cliffs of Dover, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament in London
• See the Tuscan countryside, the vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefield in France
• Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
• Connect With Locals
• Dive into Culture
• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Zurich City Tour
• Day Trip to Jungfraujoch

• Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine and drift past famous landmarks as you dine on French cuisine.
• Sample delectable wines and traditional cuisine at a vineyard in the Chianti region.
• Travel across 2 countries on high-speed trains.
• Enjoy free time in London and Rome to explore at leisure.
• Stroll through the floating city of Venice.
• Tour Rome’s awe-inspiring Colosseum.
• Cross the majestic Swiss Alps into Italy.
• See Michelangelo’s David at the Academy Museum in Florence.