A Week In... Switzerland 2025

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The welcomes are warm and the Alpine outdoor world rejuvenating on our new one-week journey through the heart of Switzerland. Multiple-night stays provide an opportunity to immerse in nature, from the Alps to the dramatic scenery of Lake Lucerne, experiencing cultural, culinary and wine traditions.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Swiss chocolates and snow cap mountains; old town clock towers and wooden chapel bridges; Switzerland
    • with all its ancient landmarks and natural beauty marvels with treasures in every corner and lies in the center of Europe. Discover medieval villages
    • cross its many lakes
    • & venture to the highest peak in all of Europe.In Europe's year-round playground
    • discover its outstanding landscape as you ride through mountains and along lakesides on the luxurious GoldenPass Train from Lausanne to Interlaken. Spirit and passion will ignite on a trip to the Olympic Museum in the headquarters and home of the Olympics
    • learn where it all began and the continued mission to bring world peace. Venture to the top of Europe to Jungfraujoch
    • an absolute must when in Switzerland
    • then take a leisurely stroll down to the city of Luzern for a walking tour to see the famous Chapel Bridge. Hike to the top of Mount Rigi or enjoy an authentic Folklore performance in Goladau. Experience the heart and soul of Switzerland on this week long journey with Tauck.

What's this trip about?

    The welcomes are warm and the Alpine outdoor world rejuvenating on our new one-week journey through the heart of Switzerland. Multiple-night stays provide an opportunity to immerse in nature, from the Alps to the dramatic scenery of Lake Lucerne, experiencing cultural, culinary and wine traditions.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Lausanne, Switzerland
End CityLucerne

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland

Attractions

  • Lucerne

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Discover Jungfraujoch, known as the "Top of Europe" – you'll be awestruck by the endless panoramic views Experience the elegant atmosphere aboard the GoldenPass Train as it travels through the Swiss Alps, offering breathtaking views and comfort View snow-peaked mountain tops on a private boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, before a farewell dinner at your opulent and sophisticated hotel Walking tour of Lausanne complete with a chocolate tasting and a look at its Old Town Visit the Olympic Museum in Lausanne Ride aboard the Brienz Rothom Bahn Steam Train

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Welcome to Switzerland

Tour Begins: 6:00 PM, Lausanne Palace.
A transfer is included from Geneva Airport to your historic hotel in the heart of the city, Lausanne Palace. Join us this evening for a cocktail reception and welcome dinner to meet your fellow travelers.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Lausanne Palace

PORTOFCALL : Lausanne, Switzerland

Day 2 Chocolate tour & wine tasting in Lausanne

The city of Lausanne is rich with history, majestic landscapes, impressive art and architecture. This morning, embark on a walking tour with a Switzerland chocolate tasting to discover the Old Town and its Gothic-style cathedral, an...

Day 3 Visit the Olympic Museum & Golden Pass Train to Interlaken

Lausanne is located on Lake Geneva and is a French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. It's more than a charming lakeside medieval city; it's home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters. The Olympic Museum celebrates ...

Day 4 Brienz / Steam Train & a lake cruise

This morning after breakfast, hop on the Brienz Rothornbahn Steam Train headed for the Rothorn peak at 7,709 ft.  On a clear day you will be rewarded with 360 degree views of the central Swiss Alps including Pilatus, Rigi, Titlis an...

Day 5 Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

It wouldn't be a complete trip to Switzerland without a visit to Jungfraujoch, the "Top of Europe" - the highest railway station in Europe and the center of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing at 11,332 ft. above sea level with p...

Day 6 Onward to Lucerne

After breakfast this morning, you're off to Lucerne enjoying the magnificent views of breathtaking Alpine panorama, sparkling lakes and tranquil countryside.  A guided city walking tour is followed by lunch at the Pfistern Guild Hal...

Day 7 Mount Rigi & a cruise on Lake Lucerne

A day filled with mountain and lake views awaits in Goldau, a town in the community of Arth. The short drive here welcomes with views of the Rigi and Rossberg mountains, and lakes Zug and Lauerz. Upon arrival at the base of Mount Ri...

Day 8 Journey home from Lucerne

Tour Ends: 8:00 AM: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern.
Fly home anytime. A transfer from Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern to Zurich Airport is included. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Lucerne, Switzerland

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,590
Price per day$949
Last Updated: 11/7/2024
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27 Apr 2025
05 May 2025
$8,690
$10,145
04 May 2025
12 May 2025
$8,690
$10,145
11 May 2025
19 May 2025
$7,590
$9,078
18 May 2025
26 May 2025
$8,690
$10,145
25 May 2025
02 Jun 2025
$8,690
$10,145
08 Jun 2025
16 Jun 2025
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$10,145
15 Jun 2025
23 Jun 2025
$8,690
$10,145
22 Jun 2025
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$7,590
$9,078
29 Jun 2025
07 Jul 2025
$8,690
$10,145
06 Jul 2025
14 Jul 2025
$8,690
$10,145

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Tauck.

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.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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