12 Day Swiss Alpine Jewels

12 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Map not provided by operator
Additional images not provided by operator
Video not provided by operator
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviews  
67%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
2 Lausanne, 2 Zermatt, 1 Lugano, 1 St. Moritz, 2 Interlaken, 2 Lucerne
From$4,899
See departure dates

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tour Broc's Maison Cailler factory with its irresistible scent of freshly made chocolates In the small medieval village of Gruyeres enjoy a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue Visit 13th century Chillon Castle with its unending maze of courtyards and halls filled with priceless art Travel on Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway surrounded by wondrous picture-postcard views Leisure time in the glitzy mountain resort of Zermatt dominated by the mythical Matterhorn Journey across the iconic Simplon Pass with its staggering vistas of the Swiss and Italian Alps In Lugano, a private cruise on the pristine lake coupled with a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner From chic St. Moritz, a carriage ride into the enchanting Roseq Valley known for its rich flora and fauna Travel on the astonishing Glacier Express, one of the world's most spectacular train rides Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise Visit Lucerne's inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Lausanne, 2 Zermatt, 1 Lugano, 1 St. Moritz, 2 Interlaken, 2 Lucerne

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Alps
  • Geneva
  • Lucerne
  • St. Moritz
  • Zermatt

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Geneva, Zurich-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Lausanne 2 nights Zermatt 1 night Lugano 1 night St. Moritz 2 nights Interlaken 2 nights Lucerne Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† Glacier Express train: St. Moritz-Andermatt 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners Coffee and tea with all meals Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features

Itinerary

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Switzerland
Depart for Geneva, Switzerland

DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Geneva, Transfer to Lausanne
Welcome to Switzerland! Upon arrival in Geneva, transfer to the lakeside city of Lausanne. Rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM Overnight: Lausanne Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Wednesday - Cailler Chocolates, Fondue in Gruyere, Wine Tasting
After a scenic orientation drive, arrive at renowned Maison Cailler in the village of Broc. The scent of freshly made chocolate follows you on your walk through the manufacturing process, ending with tastings of this treat. Next, on to hilltop Gruyere, home of Switzerlan...
DAY 4, Thursday - Chillon Castle, Cogwheel Train to Zermatt
Traveling along the shores of Lake Geneva, arrive at the 13th century Chillon Castle built by the House of Savoy. The journey continues through the Alps. On the final stretch of your journey, travel on a cogwheel train into the heart of the mountain resort of Zermatt, do...
DAY 5, Friday - Gornergrat Mountains, Discover Zermatt
Board an open-air cogwheel railway. The train winds slowly over bridges, galleries and tunnels. From the summit of Gornergrat, view panoramic vistas of the Matterhorn, glaciers and Monte Rosa, before returning to Zermatt. This afternoon, discover Zermatt renowned for ski...
DAY 6, Saturday - Simplon Pass, Private Cruise on Lake Lugano
Departing Zermatt, the scenic journey begins from the Alpine town of Brig over the Simplon Pass, with views of the Swiss and Italian Alps. At the summit, view the Simplon Hospice. Beyond the Pass, pause in the town of Stresa on Italy's Lake Maggiore before continuing to ...
DAY 7, Sunday - Travel to St. Moritz, Horse-drawn Carriage Ride
Travel to the resort city of St. Moritz, which hosted the Winter Olympics twice. Nestled on an aquamarine lake and blessed with hot mineral springs, the town is also a spa getaway. From here, take a carriage ride into the Roseg Valley at the base of the Alps, known for ...
DAY 8, Monday - Glacier Express to Andermatt
Board the famous Glacier Express that loops through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Pass ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and descend the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass. Reach the lofty Landwasser Viaduct and the Oberalp Pass, highest point of the route. At eac...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Lauterbrunnen Valley, Trümmelbach & Staubbach Falls
Take a morning drive to Lauterbrunnen Valley, situated between rock faces and mountain peaks with its 72 thundering waterfalls. View the glacial waters of Trümmelbach Falls in the 'Black Monk' mountain, gushing through mountain crevices (conditions permitting). Nearby, s...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Berne, Lakeside Lucerne
Travel towards Lucerne and stop in Berne, the capital of Switzerland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a stroll through the Old Town and view the late Gothic Cathedral, the Muenster, with its stunning portal and its depiction of the Last Judgment. Afterward, continue to Lucerne and check into your hotel. Time to explore this city on your own Overnight: Lucerne Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Thursday - Lucerne Tour, Lake Lucerne Cruise
Today's tour is highlighted by a visit to the Lion Monument and the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge. Stop to view the covered Spreuer Bridge with its macabre paintings depicting the "Dance of Death." See the historic houses in the well-preserved medieval Old City. Th...
DAY 12, Friday - Depart Switzerland
Transfer to the airport in Zurich for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $4,899
Price per day$408
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Gate 1 Travel.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Gate 1 Travel Reviews & Ratings

3.6/5  Great
Excellent
471
Great
27
Average
31
Disappointing
32
Terrible
223
Write a Review

Other Gate 1 Travel Reviews

F

Firstlady

Oct 2024

Written on

I am a reputation manager

I am a reputation manager. I can help you take your overall ratings to 5.0 with Verified and verified user reviews. Contact me on Gmail; digitalpro669..g.m.a.i.l.c....

G

Ginny BABECKI

Oct 2024

Written on

Disappearing/ reappearing flights in minutes with price increases!

They constantly change prices and availability within minutes! You try to book and all of a sudden your flight no longer exists! 15 minutes later it exists but the u...

S

Suzanne Rutgers

Oct 2024

Written on

Worthless

Worthless. I am waiting for a refund for a flight for over 2 years now that was promised to me by Gate1. They told me they send the necesarry information to the airl...

Write a Review

Tour Operator

Gate 1 Travel

none
View Profile

Gate 1 Travel offers escorted tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized international vacation packages for less. Our discount travel packages and tour packages to destinations worldwide provide exceptional value, saving our customers time and money. We have taken care of all the details so you don't have to. Find your dream vacation today.

Company Background & Highlights

Mission: To deliver More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. To provide exemplary service to our customers and to earn their loyalty. To respect our partners. To invest in our employees, providing a safe and comfortable work environment. To know and understand our products and destinations. To constantly innovate and be a leader in technology.

Founded in 1981 with 3 employees; now with over 200 employees worldwide

Headquarters: Fort Washington, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)

Overseas Offices: Hungary, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Morocco, Argentina, Indonesia, Great Britain, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Peru, Ecuador, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

30+ years of providing travel services to clientèle

Product Types

Escorted Tours - Group Tours

Small Group Tours

European River Cruises

Escorted Bus Tour/Sea Cruise Combinations

Independent City Stays

Independent Fly & Drive Packages

Multi-Destination Rail Packages

Customized Vacations (Vacation Builder)

Custom Groups and Individuals

Group Air

 

Target Consumer Market

Gate 1 Travel's target market is a traveler seeking high quality, affordable travel ranging from a superior tourist class to moderate deluxe class level of accommodations with the highest level of service.

Financial Security

Gate 1 Travel is backed by the largest, most well-respected financial institutions and insurance providers, guaranteeing the greatest level of financial security to every passenger. Gate 1 welcomes your inquiries of any of those independent offices.

Gate 1 Travel's active membership in USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), a professional organization representing the world's leading tour operators, requires that Gate 1 meet a minimum requirement of $1 million professional liability insurance (Gate 1 maintains a $5 million policy).

Additionally , Gate 1 is required to participate in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, requiring them to post $1 million in security, held by USTOA, in the unlikely event of bankruptcy or insolvency.

Associations

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

What's excluded

    • Not Included:Optional tours and gratuities.

Accommodation

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Age Requirements
18 years and up
Optional Activities
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Today, embark on an unforgettable tour to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe. Depart from Lauterbrunnen via Wengen on a cogwheel train to the peak of Jungfraujoch, at an elevation of 11,332 feet above sea level. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you including the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. While on the top, experience the majestic alpine wonderland of snow and endless ice. Free time to explore before the descent to Grindelwald Terminal and back to Interlaken. Approximate tour duration is 5.5 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $199
Additional Information

Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Trip ID
gate1-DSCV-CH-12DSAJ-PKG-24

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >