Day 01: ZURICH

• Arrival in Zurich and transfer to the hotel

• Free time to relax or explore the city

• Orientation and tour details available at reception

• Hotel check-in begins in the afternoon

• Optional extra night for early arrival

• Hotel staff available for assistance

• Evening free for rest or local dining

Day 02: ZURICH, BERN, GLACIER 3000, CHILLON, GENEVA

• Scenic drive to Bern with photo stop at Rose Garden

• Free time to explore Bern’s old town

• Cable car ride to Glacier 3000 with included lunch

• Suspension bridge experience (weather permitting)

• Visit to lakeside Chillon Castle (tickets included)

• Drive through Montreux along Lake Geneva

• Evening arrival in Geneva for overnight stay

• Drive through the Gstaad region, renowned for ski resorts

Day 03: GENEVA, LAUSANNE, GRUYÈRES, FRIBOURG

• Panoramic tour of Geneva: UN building, Jet d’Eau, Flower Clock

• Stop at Olympic Park in lakeside Lausanne

• Explore the walled town of Gruyères

• Tour and tasting at Cailler Chocolate Factory

• Drive through picturesque vineyard regions

• Arrival and overnight in Fribourg

• Note: Hotel may be in a nearby town

• Sample Swiss chocolate near Gruyères during the factory visit

Day 04: FRIBOURG, INTERLAKEN, AARE GORGE, GANDRIA, LUGANO, CHIASSO

• Scenic drive with photo stop over Lake Thun or Lake Brienz

• Free time in Interlaken between two alpine lakes

• Walk along Aare Gorge with admission and lunch included

• Drive across the Susten Pass with views of glaciers

• Stop in the village of Gandria on Lake Lugano

• Boat ride across the lake to Lugano city (tickets included)

• Evening arrival in Chiasso for overnight

• Cross the 17 km Gotthard Tunnel en route to southern Switzerland

• From May to early October, the Susten Pass may be closed due to snow. In such cases, travel will be routed via the Brünig Pass.

Day 05: CHIASSO, BELLINZONA, ALTDORF, LUCERNE

• Visit to Bellinzona and its medieval castles

• Panoramic drive through the Gotthard Pass

• Lunch break and stroll in Altdorf, home of William Tell

• Arrival in Lucerne and walking tour of major landmarks

• Free time to explore Kapellbrücke, Lion Monument, Old Town

• Optional cruise on Lake Lucerne

• Evening free for dining in lakeside surroundings

• Discover the story of Swiss folk hero William Tell in Altdorf

Day 06: LUCERNE, EINSIEDELN, HEIDIDORF, VADUZ, FELDKIRCH

• Morning visit to Einsiedeln and its baroque abbey

• Scenic drive to Heidi’s village in Maienfeld

• Stop at Heididorf and walk to Heidi’s House (tickets not included)

• Free time and lunch in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein

• Cross into Austria and explore medieval Feldkirch

• Optional excursion to the village of Appenzell

• Overnight stay near the border of three countries

• Drive through Maienfeld, the inspiration behind the story of Heidi

Day 07: FELDKIRCH, ST. GALLEN, CONSTANCE, STEIN AM RHEIN, RHINE FALLS, ZURICH

• Visit to St. Gallen’s cathedral and baroque abbey library

• Free time in German town of Constance

• Walk through Stein am Rhein and admire painted façades

• Visit to Rhine Falls with optional boat ride

• Scenic return to Zurich in the evening

• Optional farewell dinner in Zurich’s old town

• Admire the rococo hall of the UNESCO-listed abbey library in St. Gallen

Day 08: ZURICH, RAPPERSWIL, ZURICH

• Morning walking tour of Zurich’s cultural and financial districts

• Cruise across Lake Zurich with stops at lakeside villages

• Free time in Rapperswil and visit to medieval castle

• Return to Zurich by train (ticket included)

• Free time to explore Zurich on your own

• Final evening for shopping or relaxing by the lake

Day 09: ZURICH

• Breakfast and end of tour

• Luggage storage available after check-out

• Optional extra night stay for convenience

• Depart with lasting memories of Switzerland