04 Apr 2027
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Escorted tour
Glorious Switzerland: Geneva, Zermatt & Lucerne – 8 Days
Geneva, Zermatt, Lugano, St Moritz and Lucerne by coach and scenic train, with a tour director and hotel porterage.
8 days
From £3,308
Tour overview
This 8-day escorted tour takes you on a grand loop through Switzerland's lakes, passes and mountain resorts, travelling by comfortable coach with scenic train and cable car rides along the way. A tour director looks after you throughout, and hotel porterage is included. You stay seven nights in well-located hotels: the Royal in Geneva, Hemizeus & Iremia Spa in Zermatt for two nights, De La Paix in Lugano, Steffani in St Moritz and Astoria in Lucerne for two nights. Seven breakfasts and four dinners are included, from a traditional fondue in Geneva to a dine-around evening in Zermatt and a celebration dinner near Mount Stanserhorn.
In Geneva, the City of Gardens, you see the Jet d'Eau and the Floral Clock before following the shore of Lake Geneva to Montreux and Chillon Castle, with a guided visit led by the Head of Collections. A cogwheel train climbs to the car-free village of Zermatt, where a free day lets you hike, relax or take an optional cable car to the Klein Matterhorn for views across the Alps.
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Heading south, you follow Napoleon's route over the Simplon Pass, more than 2,000m high, and along the shores of Lake Maggiore to elegant Lugano, with its Italian atmosphere. The San Bernardino and Julier passes then lead into the high Engadine Valley and the glamorous resort of St Moritz.
A scenic regional train follows part of the Glacier Express route past ice-capped peaks, stone villages and meadows, before you travel along the Upper Rhine through Liechtenstein to Lucerne. A final day by the lake includes a ride in an open-top cable car, powered by solar panels, to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn, before the tour ends with a transfer towards Zurich.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to see the highlights of Switzerland comfortably and efficiently, with a tour director handling every detail. Free time in Zermatt and Lucerne lets you add your own excursions, and porterage at every hotel means you never have to carry your bags. Departures run from April to September, when the high passes are open.
Trip highlights
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Geneva's Jet d'Eau and a fondue dinner (Day 1–2)
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Chillon Castle with the Head of Collections (Day 2)
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Two nights in Zermatt below the Matterhorn (Days 2–3)
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The Simplon Pass and Lugano (Day 4)
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A scenic train on the Glacier Express route (Day 6)
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Mount Stanserhorn by open-top cable car (Day 7)
Your route
10 stops from Geneva to Zürich
- Geneva Day 1
- Montreux Day 2
- Zermatt Days 2–3
- Lugano Day 4
- St. Moritz Day 5
- Chur Day 6
- Vaduz Day 6
- Lucerne Days 6–7
- Mount Stanserhorn Day 7
- Zürich Day 8
Why choose this tour
Switzerland's classic sights in a week, with mountain passes few rail tours include. A tour director, hotel porterage and memorable dinners.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Switzerland
- Travellers who prefer coach touring
- Couples and friends travelling together
- Travellers who want everything arranged
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Geneva, Switzerland to Zurich, Switzerland
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Day 1 · Geneva Arrive in Geneva
Meet your tour director and group for a fondue dinner.
- Hotel
- Royal Manotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Geneva, Chillon Castle, Zermatt Montreux, Chillon and Zermatt
See Geneva's sights and Chillon Castle, then take the cogwheel train to Zermatt.
- Hotel
- Hemizeus & Iremia Spa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Zermatt Free day in Zermatt
Hike, relax or take an optional cable car to the Klein Matterhorn.
- Hotel
- Hemizeus & Iremia Spa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Simplon Pass, Lake Maggiore, Lugano Simplon Pass to Lugano
Cross the Simplon Pass and follow Lake Maggiore to Lugano.
- Hotel
- De La Paix or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · San Bernardino Pass, St Moritz St Moritz
Climb into the Engadine Valley to St Moritz.
- Hotel
- Steffani or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Chur, Liechtenstein, Lucerne Scenic train to Lucerne
Ride part of the Glacier Express route, then travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne.
- Hotel
- Astoria Lucerne or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Lucerne, Mount Stanserhorn Mount Stanserhorn
A free morning, an open-top cable car and a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Astoria Lucerne or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Zurich Tour ends
Leave Lucerne for Zurich, where the tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Geneva (1 night) Royal Manotel or similar
- Zermatt (2 nights) Hemizeus & Iremia Spa or similar
- Lugano (1 night) De La Paix or similar
- St Moritz (1 night) Steffani or similar
- Lucerne (2 nights) Astoria Lucerne or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels, with porterage
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Coach travel, the cogwheel train to Zermatt and a scenic Glacier Express route train
- Geneva sights and a guided visit of Chillon Castle
- Open-top cable car to Mount Stanserhorn
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights to Geneva and from Zurich
- Optional excursions, such as the Klein Matterhorn cable car
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group — coach groups can reach 40
- You dislike early starts — some days begin early
- You want many nights in one place — you move most days
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Switzerland
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Departures & prices
From £3,308 per person, twin share, tour only. 20 upcoming departures.
18 Apr 2027
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06 Jun 2027
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04 Jul 2027
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11 Jul 2027
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18 Jul 2027
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25 Jul 2027
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01 Aug 2027
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15 Aug 2027
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22 Aug 2027
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29 Aug 2027
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12 Sep 2027
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19 Sep 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How do we travel?
By air-conditioned coach, with a cogwheel train to Zermatt, a scenic train on the Glacier Express route and a cable car.
Is hotel porterage included?
Yes, one bag per person.
Can I go up the Klein Matterhorn?
Yes, as an optional extra on the free day in Zermatt.
Do we visit Liechtenstein?
Yes, on the way from Chur to Lucerne.
How much walking is there?
Mostly short walks in towns, with optional hikes in Zermatt.
How big is the coach group?
Up to 40 travellers, with a tour director.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary