Grand Switzerland
Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Grand Switzerland Tour, where the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps meets the charm of historic cities and iconic landmarks. This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Switzerland, taking you through its picturesque landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to serene lakes and lush valleys. Along the way, you’ll visit charming towns, experience world-renowned Swiss hospitality, and discover the rich culture and heritage of this beautiful country. Perfect for those seeking a luxurious and immersive experience, the Grand Switzerland Tour promises an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Europe. Book your tour today and let the wonders of Switzerland captivate you!
Day 1: Lucerne
Arrive in Lucerne by train (2nd class) from the Swiss border or airport. If time permits, you can visit Mt. Rigi, known as the Queen of Mountains. Enjoy the stunning views of lakes and mountains on the golden round trip from Arth Goldau to Rigi Kulm, then to Vitznau, and back to Lucerne. This journey includes rides on a cogwheel train and a boat. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 2: Lucerne – Mt. Pilatus
Begin your day with a romantic boat trip on Lake Lucerne. Follow this with a spectacular ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Pilatus Kulm, at an elevation of 2132 meters (7000 feet). Descend via the aerial cableway ‘Dragon Ride’ and the panorama gondolas to Kriens, and then take bus number 1 back to Lucerne. The Golden Round Trip can also be done in reverse. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 3: Lucerne to Lugano – Swissminiatur Park
Travel by train from Lucerne to Lugano. Visit Swissminiatur, located in Melide, a short 7-minute train ride from Lugano. This park spans 14,000 sqm and features over 120 miniature models of Swiss attractions, including the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Chapel Bridge, Chillon Castle, and various cathedrals and buildings of Switzerland. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Day 4: Lugano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz
Today, embark on the Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Railway along the UNESCO World Heritage route. This Alpine switchback ride takes you from towering glaciers down to the swaying palms of Italy. The Bernina Express is the highest railway line across the Alps, linking Northern and Southern Europe spectacularly. The Bernina Express coach takes you to Tirano, where you can enjoy an optional lunch break before boarding the train to St. Moritz. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.
Day 5: St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt
Board the Glacier Express for an extraordinary 8-hour rail journey. This slowest express train in the world takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and over the Oberalp Pass at 2033 meters. Travel in comfort through unspoiled natural beauty, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, and rushing mountain streams. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 6: Zermatt – Gornergrat
At an altitude of 3,089 meters, visit Gornergrat, one of Switzerland’s top excursion destinations since 1898. Board the cogwheel railway to the Gornergrat for views of the majestic Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and other spectacular summits. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 7: Zermatt to Montreux
Travel by regional train through the Valais, known for its excellent wines, to Montreux. We recommend visiting Chillon Castle, a moated castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Overnight stay in Montreux.
Day 8: Montreux – GoldenPass Line – Gstaad – Glacier 3000
Experience the GoldenPass Line from Montreux to Gstaad. Take a bus to reach the Glacier 3000 base station at Col du Pillon. Take a cable car to the top and enjoy activities like the Peak Walk by Tissot, the Ice Express, the Glacier Walk, and more. Return to Montreux. Overnight stay in Montreux.
Day 9: Montreux to Interlaken
Enjoy a scenic train journey on the GoldenPass Panoramic train to Interlaken. You’ll pass through alpine forests, bubbling mountain springs, and picturesque mountain villages. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 10: Interlaken – Schilthorn
After a 32-minute trip from Stechelberg by aerial cableway, reach the summit of the Schilthorn at 2970 meters. Marvel at the spectacular panorama of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau – the Swiss Skyline. Enjoy the view from a big terrace and the Piz Gloria restaurant, which rotates around its own axis in 45 minutes, gliding past more than 200 mountain peaks. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 11: Interlaken to Zürich – Lindt – Home of Chocolate
Travel by train along Lake Thun to Bern. Optionally, stop to explore Switzerland’s beautiful capital before continuing to Zurich. Visit Lindt – Home of Chocolate, featuring a chocolate fountain, multimedia exhibition, café, workshops, and the largest Lindt Chocolate Shop. Explore the museum with an interactive Chocolate Tour and Show Production facilities. Overnight stay in Zurich.
Day 12: Departure from Zurich
Spend leisure time in Zurich before returning to the Swiss border or airport, or continue your journey individually. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.
Tour Highlights
Lucerne, Swiss border, Mt. Rigi, Arth Goldau, Rigi Kulm, Vitznau, Lake Lucerne, Pilatus Kulm, Kriens, Lugano, Swissminiatur, Melide, Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Chapel Bridge, Chillon Castle, St. Moritz, Bernina Express, Rhaetian Railway, UNESCO World Heritage route, Tirano, Glacier Express, Zermatt, Gornergrat, Monte Rosa, Valais, Montreux, Chillon Castle, GoldenPass Line, Gstaad, Glacier 3000, Col du Pillon, Peak Walk by Tissot, Ice Express, Glacier Walk, Interlaken, Stechelberg, Schilthorn, Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Piz Gloria, Lake Thun, Bern, Zurich, Lindt Home of Chocolate.
Includes
- Ex. Zurich International Airport
- Stay in 3/4 Star Accommodation
- 2N Lucerne, 1N Lugano, 1N St.Moritz, 2N Zermatt, 2N Montreux, 2N Interlaken & 1N Zurich
- Stay in 1 Twin/ Double Room
- Daily Breakfast
- Excursion to Mt. Pilatus
- Entry Ticket to Swissminiatur Park
- Reservation on Bernina Express (Train + Coach)
- Reservation in Glacier Express Train
- Excursion to Gornergrat
- Entry to Chillon Castle (Free with STP)
- Excursion to Glacier 3000
- Excursion to Schilthorn
- Lindt – Home of Chocolate, Zurich
- 15 Days Swiss Travel Pass (STP) in 2nd Class
Excludes
- Any Airfare
- Schengen Visa
- 5% GST
- 5% TCS
- 3% Card Charges (If Applicable)
- International Payment Conversions Charges (If Applicable)
- International Payment Transfer Charges (If Applicable)
- Local City Tax (CHF 3-7/ Person by Some Hotels)
- Any Optional Activities
- Any Extra Meal
- Any Extra Overnight Stay
- Any Personal Expenses
- Contingency Expenses
- Whatever is not mentioned in Includes
Price Per Person
The featured price of this tour is based on a guaranteed 6 Pax in 3 twin/ double sharing rooms for 11 nights in the below mentioned hotels/ resorts in their base category rooms.
| No. of Heads | Standard | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Pax | CHF2200/ ₹2,07,900 | CHF2700/ ₹2,55,150 |
| 4 Pax | CHF2160/ ₹2,04,120 | CHF2650/ ₹2,50,425 |
| 6 Pax | CHF2110/ ₹1,99,395 | CHF2600/ ₹2,45,700 |
| 12 Years & Above | 100% of Adult Cost | 100% of Adult Cost |
| Kids 6 – 11.99 Years | 70% of Adult Cost | 70% of Adult Cost |
| Kids 3 – 5.99 Years | 40% of Adult Cost | 40% of Adult Cost |
| Destination | Package 3* | Package 4* |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | Hotel Les Nations | Hotel Novotel Geneva Centre |
| Interlaken | Hotel Bernerhof | Hotel Metropole |
| Lausanne | Hotel Ibis Lausanne Centre | B.W. Plus Hotel Mirabeau |
| Lucerne | Hotel Ibis Styles Luzern City | Hotel Wilden Mann |
| Lugano | Hotel International Au Lac | Hotel Lugano Dante Center |
| Montreux | Hotel Helvetie | Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac |
| St. Moritz | Hotel Hauser | Hotel Crystal |
| Zermatt | Hotel Butterfly | Hotel Alpen Resort & Spa |
| Zurich | Hotel Bristol | Hotel St. Gotthard |
Pricing Policy
- All the prices can change without any notice due to fuel price hike, inflation, economy disruption.
- All the prices are not valid on long weekends, national holidays, blackout dates, any festival dates.
- All the prices are based on base category double/ triple sharing bed room of the mentioned accommodations.
- All the prices are based on Non AC accommodations in the hills & cold climate zones.
- All the prices are based on AC accommodations in the plains & coastal zones.
- All the prices given above are indicative & approximate, so price may exceed 10-15% during final quotation.
- All the prices are based on Non-AC vehicles in the hills & cold climate zones.
- All the prices will change with respect to the change in the number of Pax.
- All the prices are valid as per the months mentioned above.
- All the prices are valid for Residential Indian Citizens only.
- The featured price mentioned in this tour is based on maximum number of pax.
- Please call +91 9874284569/ 9874361951 for Group Booking, MICE Tours & Institutional Tours.
Tour Customisation
- This tour can be upgraded & customised as per your requirement.
- You can share your preferred accommodation, we will try to get the best deal for you and customise the tour.
- Please call +91 9874284569/ 9874361951 to upgrade your package.
Accommodation Booking Policy
- Ocean6 Holidays partners exclusively with accommodations rated 3.5 stars or higher on Trip Advisor or Google.
- Exact Accommodation names can be told after advance payment to Ocean6 Holidays before booking.
- All Accommodation rooms are volatile. No rooms are on hold.
- Confirmation of Accommodation process starts upon guest payment receipt.
- Accommodation confirms rooms after receiving payment from Ocean6 Holidays.
- If promised Accommodation rooms are unavailable, refund or alternative accommodation will be proposed.
- Ocean6 Holidays shall not be responsible for any consequences of Accommodation non-booking.
- Please call +91 9874284569/ 9874361951 for any clarification.
General Payment Policy
- 50% Advance must be paid during Booking.
- 50% Balance must be paid 21 days before Check-in Date.
- 100% Payment must be made if the Check-in Date < 21 days.
- Disruption in Payment Schedule will affect the Tour Confirmation.
- Please call +91 9874284569/ 9874361951 for any clarification.
General Cancellation & Refund Policy
| Percentage of Refund | Period | Deduction |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Refund of Total Tour Amount | 21 days before Check-in Date | 0% Deduction |
| 50% Refund of Total Tour Amount | 15-20 days before Check-in Date | 50% Deduction |
| No Refund of Total Tour Amount | 0-14 days before Check-in Date | 100% Deduction |
| Any cancellation or refund is subject to INR.1000 or 5% of Total Tour Amount whichever is higher as processing charge. | ||
| Any cancellation or refund is prioritised on the time and policy of Third Party Accommodation & Transportation. | ||
| Please call +91 9874284569/ 9874361951 for any clarification. | ||
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Ocean6 Holidays turned our Swiss adventure into a dream come true. From Zermatt’s majestic views to Zurich’s charm, everything was flawless.
Switzerland’s beauty was matched only by the incredible support from Ocean6 Holidays. The Glacier Express was breathtaking, and their service was top-notch!