Switzerland Itineraries

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Top Switzerland Experiences

  • Riding a cogway train through the magnificent Jungfrau Region
  • Taking a tour of the Chillon Castle atop an island in Lake Geneva
  • Conquering the peak of the Matterhorn on a guided alpine expedition
  • Enjoying the breathtaking scenes of the Alps from the window of the Bernina Express
  • Viewing the clock tower gate (Zytglogge) in Bern
  • Taking a boat tour to see the Rhine falls
  • Feeling the spray of  the giant water fountain Jet d’Eau in Geneva
  • Walking the Aare gorge near Interlaken
  • Swooping down the side of Mount Pilatus in a cable car high above Lake Lucerne

Classic Switzerland Itineraries

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Travelers are required to undergo mandatory quarantine upon entering Switzerland, for those arriving from areas of high risk.

Switzerland in 1 Week

Known for beautiful Alpine train journeys, hikes, museums, and the classic European village feel, Switzerland offers a multitude to see and do. If you have one week, here are the highlights:


Day 1-2, Zurich & Glacier Express: Take a walking tour through pristine Zurich, Switzerland’s capital. Ride the famed Glacier Express through some of the most picturesque countryside.

Day 3, Zermatt & St. Moritz: Take a mountain hike to a small local restaurant, Trift Hut. Admire the famous mountains and fields of wild flowers as a backdrop to your alpine hikes.

Day 4-5, Geneva: Old Town walking tour, Flower Clock, views of Mont Blanc, Golden Pass route

Day 6-7, Lucerne: Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Mount Pilatus

Hiking in Switzerland in 1 Week

Whether you’re looking to tackle a 7-day thru-hike or prefer to stick to shorter trails, Switzerland is the perfect place to spend a week exploring the outdoors

Day 1, Interlaken: Explore the town of Interlaken and fuel up for tomorrow’s hike at one of the town’s world-class restaurants If you’re craving adventure, go skydiving or kayak on the lake.

Day 2, Bachalpsee Loop: This 6-mile loop offers glacial mountain views, trails covered in wildflowers, and a lake for a mid-hike swim.

Day 3, St. Moritz: Take the train to St. Moritz and hike the Muottas Muragl - Alp Languard trail. This trail provides panoramic views of the Bernina Valley. 

Day 4-5, Bad Ragaz: Bad Ragaz is popular among hikers for its trails through vineyards and into the alps. End your hikes at one of the region’s wineries.

Day 6, Werdenberg: Werdenberg is a tiny medieval town in the alps with dozens of  interconnected hiking trails.

Day 7, Geneva: Finish your trip in Geneva, which has a great shopping, art, and food scene. If you’re still craving another hike, Lake Geneva has several easy trails.

Switzerland Highlights in 2 Weeks

Due to the ease of rail and road transportation, two weeks in Switzerland is plenty of time to visit major sites all over the country.

Day 1-2, Geneva: Spend your first two days exploring Geneva’s art galleries, museums, cathedrals, and restaurants.

Day 3, Montreux: On the other side of Lake Geneva, the resort town of Montreux is a great place to relax, eat, and shop while enjoying the scenery.

Day 4-5, Bern: The capital city of Switzerland is filled with historic sites, from museums to cathedrals.

Day 6-9, Interlaken and Grindelwald: Interlaken is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with options to hike, paddleboard, kayak, and paraglide.

Day 10-11, Lucerne: Hike Mount Pilates and visit Rigi, one of the most famous views of Switzerland.

Day 12, Basel: Basel is a city filled with art and culture. Visit art galleries, shop, and enjoy a live music show.

Day 13-14, Zurich: Zurich is the biggest city in Switzerland, and the perfect place to end your journey visiting the Swiss National Museum and take a mountain railway for some final incredible views.

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Paula James

Sep 2024

Highlights of Mont Blanc

I absolutely loved the Mount Blanc hike, one of the best things I have done. Our Guide Peter Meyers was excellent. Informative, read the group well and very enterta...

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Rita

Sep 2024

Highlights of Mont Blanc

Beautiful trip! Pete Myers our guide was excellent. He knew the geology, the flowers and general history of the area. He made the challenging parts of the hike eas...

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Cristiane

Sep 2024

Highlights of Mont Blanc

Excellent trip, hiking the highlights of Mont Blanc and staying in a hotel in Les Houches instead of changing hotels every night. Comfortable hotel, rooms with vera...

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Ann-Christin

Sep 2024

Highlights of Mont Blanc

Fab tour loved every minute! Peter Myer made it the best thank you Explore! Aurora and Raffa were amazing at Hotel du Bois made us feel right at home! A little sugg...

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Amanda

Sep 2024

Highlights of Mont Blanc

Great hikes and beautiful views. The hotel is extremely well situated, with a little supermarket, restaurants, bars, bus stops, and a train station all within easy w...

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