As a European vacation destination, Switzerland is small but mighty. Blessed with the Alps, it is home to some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. It has four official languages – German, French, Italian and Romansh – along with their respective customs and cuisines, so as vacationers travel throughout Switzerland, they are guaranteed to have interesting, multicultural experiences around every turn! The Swiss are innovative and efficient – and proud of it. They go to great lengths to protect their magnificently-pristine environment. They have been pioneers in banking, rail technology and watchmaking, and their medieval Old Towns and castles are some of the very prettiest and best-maintained in all Europe.
Is your group considering taking a trip to Switzerland? Allow our Groups Department Team at Europe Express to collaborate with you to customize your group's ideal trip. Our sample itineraries below are a great starting point. Perhaps one of these is exactly what your group is looking for – or perhaps your group has a special interest in Switzerland such as Heidi, mountain railways, Dadaism, raclette, adventure sports in Interlaken, Le Corbusier, watchmaking, fondue, skiing, Huldrych Zwingli and the Protestant Reformation, Paul Klee or Swiss chocolate.
While one could easily spend his or her entire vacation in the heavenly Swiss Alps, it must be said that Switzerland is a fantastic destination to combine with its neighbors. Wine lovers can easily pair Switzerland with the French wine regions of Burgundy, Alsace, Savoy or Jura. Travelers wanting to explore Germany's famed Black Forest can consider visiting the Swiss cities of Zurich and Basel beforehand. And Switzerland's Italian-speaking Ticino region is ideal for combining with the Italian Lake District. (Switzerland is also a logical destination to pair with the Italian Dolomites).
Europe Express regularly handles groups of all sizes and works directly with deluxe hotels as well as budget-conscious properties. Let our team create a truly memorable vacation experience in Switzerland that meets your group's interests, expectations and budget.
Scenic Railways in The Swiss Alps and Italy's Lake District – 8 Days
This 7-night itinerary kicks off with an unforgettable rail journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps on the legendary Bernina Express. After enjoying incredible views of glaciers, dramatic mountain passes, verdant valleys, pristine lakes, and magnificently-constructed bridges, your group will arrive to the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland for a healthy dose of Mediterranean temperatures, interesting sightseeing, and relaxation on Lake Lugano. From there you will continue into Italy and spend three nights on the shores of Lake Como before finishing up in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy.
Highlights and Inclusions
Guided tour of Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland
Discover Alpine landscapes on the Bernina Express, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Free time to explore Lake Lugano and its beautiful environs
Enjoy winetasting and a cooking class near Lake Como
Visit Bellagio after an invigorating day of hiking
Panoramic sightseeing tour and free time in Milan
Accommodations: Chur 1 night, Lugano 2 nights, Como 3 nights, Milan 1 night
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Alpine Paradise: Austria, Germany and Switzerland – 12 Days
Spend two weeks extensively exploring some of Europe's most beautiful landscapes. This pleasantly-paced yet interesting itinerary will begin in Munich and take you from Bavaria into Austria, a Mecca of classical music, amazing Alpine views and pinot noir wines. You'll then travel into Switzerland, a country whose dramatically-stunning geography has no equal. With lakes, mountains, delicious food, charming villages and expert sightseeing, spend two weeks in a picture-perfect, Alpine paradise.
Highlights and Inclusions
Guided tour of Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle
City sightseeing tours in Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Zurich
Lunch at "Eagles Nest"
"Sound of Music" Tour in Salzburg
Special dinner in Salzburg served with Austrian wines
Overnight stay in the famed resort town St Moritz
Visit to Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Lichtenstein
Swiss Folklore Dinner
Mount Pilatus by Cog Train, Aerial Gondola and a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Accommodations: Munich 4 nights, Salzburg 2 nights, St Moritz 2 nights, Lucerne 2 nights, Zurich 1 night
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Extraordinary Alpine Railways: Conquering Switzerland's Jungfraujoch – 8 Days
The genius of Swiss engineering allowed one of the most dazzling stretches of the Alps to become a natural playground for railway and outdoor enthusiasts alike. On this exciting 8-day itinerary you will explore one of Earth's most beautiful regions by cog rail and zip line, on foot, with gondola lifts, using "trotti bikes" and on a remarkable, 102-year-old mountain railway that will transport your group to Europe's highest railway station on the iconic Jungfraujoch.
While half of this tour will have you breathing in the fresh mountain air in and around the resort town of Interlaken, the rest of the time you will explore several of Switzerland's most beautiful Old Towns on foot; including Zurich, Lucerne and Bern. It's the adventure of a lifetime; in only 7 nights!
Highlights and Inclusions
See the Aletsch, the largest glacier in the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zoom down the exhilarating First Flyer zip line at 52 mph through the Swiss countryside!
Enjoy a traditional Swiss raclette dinner
Guided walking tours of Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken and Bern
Travel on the historic Jungfrau Railway, a feat of Swiss engineering, to the "Top of Europe"
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If you have less than 10 people traveling together, please submit an FIT quote. With more than 10 people traveling together, request a custom quote from our Groups Department.
