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Grand Tour Of Switzerland

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GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND
6020ZURICHZURICH
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 9 Lunch: 0 Dinner: 4
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)
Accommodation
Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges
HighLights
  • Appenzell
  • St. Moritz
  • Bernina Express Train
  • Lake Maggiore, Italy
  • Gruyeres
  • Lucerne
  • DAY 1:   ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.
    Check into your hotel in Zurich and start exploring with the assistance of your CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D)
  • DAY 2:   ZURICH-APPENZELL-LIECHTENSTEIN-ST. MORITZ.
    A sensational drive today takes you through some of Switzerland's most renowned cantons. Stop in Appenzell to see the Old Town with its 16th-century Town Hall. Continue to the minute Principality of Liechtenstein for a visit of its tiny capital, Vaduz. Pass through scenic "Heidiland" and into the Rhine Valley before ascending mighty Julier Pass. Soon, you'll be in the heart of Switzerland's largest canton, the Grisons, where you'll marvel at some of the world's best alpine views. Spend the next two nights in glamourous St. Moritz, host of two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and the premier winter retreat of European royalty, celebrities, and the international jet set. Today's Distance: 177 mi/ 285 km (B,D)
  • DAY 3:   AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ.
    Enjoy a whole day exploring this scenic Engadin valley resort. Renowned for its stunning forest, lake, and mountain setting and an average of 322 days of sunshine per year, St. Moritz is comprised of two villages separated by a mile of lake shore- St. Moritz Dorf and St. Moritz Bad. Extending up the slope from the lake, terraced Dorf is a tapestry of grand hotels, upscale boutiques, and traditional Engadin architecture, characterised by arched wooden doors, small deep-set windows, and artistically etched facades. The nearby town of Bad is known for its ice rink in winter, mineral and mud baths, and lakeside promenade. (B)
  • DAY 4:   ST. MORITZ-BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO TIRANO, ITALY-LUGANO, SWITZERLAND.
    Experience one of Europe's most spectacular train rides, the Bernina Express. Board the train in St. Moritz, and travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Here, rejoin your coach and journey to the shores of sparkling Lake Lugano. Today's Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km (B)
  • DAY 5:   LUGANO-LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY-ZERMATT AREA, SWITZERLAND.
    Discover the highlights of charming, subtropical Lugano before travelling to Lake Maggiore, Italy's second-largest lake. Cruise into the 17th century on an optional boat trip to visit the gorgeous garden island of Isola Bella with its splendid palazzo (palace). Return to Switzerland via picturesque Simplon Pass to your overnight destination, a resort surrounded by Switzerland's highest mountains - including the celebrated Matterhorn. Today's Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km (B,D)
  • DAY 6:   ZERMATT AREA-LAUSANNE AREA.
    Time to stroll through car-free Zermatt, connected to Tasch with an alpine train. Maybe take a break to sample the local fare, like raclette (melted Swiss cheese), fondue, or hand-made chocolate. Perhaps shop for an authentic Swiss watch or Swiss Army knife, or experience the Gornergrat Bahn, the open-air cog railway taking you as high as 10,132 ft for the best views of the Matterhorn and a breath of cool, clean air. Then, rejoin the coach in Tasch and continue your journey through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhone Valley to crescent-shaped Lake Geneva, one of Europe's largest lakes. Today's Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km (B,D)
  • DAY 7:   LAUSANNE AREA.
    Spend a day at leisure exploring Lausanne and its surroundings. Or spread your wings to explore cosmopolitan Geneva, the city of UNO and the Red Cross, the jet d'eau (water jet), watchmaking, chocolate, the CERN, elegant shops, and resident swans gliding just off the lakeside promenades. (B)
  • DAY 8:   LAUSANNE AREA-GRUYERES-BERN-INTERLAKEN-LUCERNE.
    The first stop today is in picturesque Gruyeres to visit a local cheese factory. Then, on to Bern, Switzerland's charming 12th-century capital. The Old Town is a showcase of medieval architecture, arcaded shops, artistic fountains, and the landmark Zytglogge (clock tower), an ornate animated astronomical clock built in 1530. Travel on, skirting the shores of Lake Thun, and stop in the renowned resort of Interlaken for a visit before crossing Brunig Pass to Lucerne. Today's Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km (B)
  • DAY 9:   LUCERNE-ZURICH.
    Discover the wonders of Lucerne, a city straight out of a storybook. Situated on Lake Lucerne beneath the snow-capped Alps, Lucerne highlights include cobblestone streets lined with frescoed homes, the world-famous Chapel bridge, and the poignant Lion monument. Get carried away on an optional funicular ride, and aboard the world's first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Return to Zurich for an overnight. Today's Distance: 62 mi/ 100 km (B)
  • DAY 10:   ZURICH.
    Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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With its unspoiled scenery, majestic peaks, fascinating old towns, sparkling lakes, rich history, and cities with a cosmopolitan flair, Switzerland is the perfect vacation offering something for everyone. On this Switzerland tour, you’ll experience some of its most beautiful scenery and interesting cities with overnights in Zurich, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt or Täsch, the Lausanne area, and Lucerne. Switzerland is famous for its stunning sceneries. Enjoy a panoramic drive through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Witness quaint villages, finely carved chalets, green pastures, beautiful forests, magnificent mountain peaks, and rolling, green hills on your way to St. Moritz, one of the world's most famous winter resorts. Switch mode of transportation in Täsch, where you’ll board a mountain train to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the famous Matterhorn. If you desire to see lakes, you'll enjoy Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake; stunning Lake Geneva; Lake Lugano, the popular region enjoying a subtropical climate; Interlaken, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz; and Lake Lucerne, situated in the shadows of the snow-capped Alps. One of the many highlights of this Switzerland tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express train from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Riding on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, and travel through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces! Enjoy a visit to a local cheese factory in Gruyères, a picturesque medieval town unaffected by the passage of time. Spend time in Switzerland’s capital, Berne, and storybook Lucerne. From stunning scenery and vibrant cities to special experiences, this Switzerland tour is sure to delight. So, grab your camera and get ready for an amazing holiday!

Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi as well as an epic ride on the Bernina Express train. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Map

Leisurely On the go

10
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
9breakfasts;
0lunches;
4dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)
Accommodation
Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges
Tour Code
6020
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 02 August 2025 departure
CAT
Highlights
Appenzell
St. Moritz
Bernina Express Train
Lake Maggiore, Italy
Gruyeres
Lucerne

Itinerary

EXPAND ALL DAYS
Day 1

ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.

Check into your hotel in Zurich and start exploring with the assistance of your CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 2

ZURICH-APPENZELL-LIECHTENSTEIN-ST. MORITZ.

A sensational drive today takes you through some of Switzerland's most renowned cantons. Stop in Appenzell to see the Old Town with its 16th-century Town Hall. Continue to the minute Principality of Liechtenstein for a visit of its tiny capital, Vaduz. Pass through scenic "Heidiland" and into the Rhine Valley before ascending mighty Julier Pass. Soon, you'll be in the heart of Switzerland's largest canton, the Grisons, where you'll marvel at some of the world's best alpine views. Spend the next two nights in glamourous St. Moritz, host of two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and the premier winter retreat of European royalty, celebrities, and the international jet set. Today's Distance: 177 mi/ 285 km (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 3

AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ.

Enjoy a whole day exploring this scenic Engadin valley resort. Renowned for its stunning forest, lake, and mountain setting and an average of 322 days of sunshine per year, St. Moritz is comprised of two villages separated by a mile of lake shore- St. Moritz Dorf and St. Moritz Bad. Extending up the slope from the lake, terraced Dorf is a tapestry of grand hotels, upscale boutiques, and traditional Engadin architecture, characterised by arched wooden doors, small deep-set windows, and artistically etched facades. The nearby town of Bad is known for its ice rink in winter, mineral and mud baths, and lakeside promenade. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 4

ST. MORITZ-BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO TIRANO, ITALY-LUGANO, SWITZERLAND.

Experience one of Europe's most spectacular train rides, the Bernina Express. Board the train in St. Moritz, and travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Here, rejoin your coach and journey to the shores of sparkling Lake Lugano. Today's Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 5

LUGANO-LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY-ZERMATT AREA, SWITZERLAND.

Discover the highlights of charming, subtropical Lugano before travelling to Lake Maggiore, Italy's second-largest lake. Cruise into the 17th century on an optional boat trip to visit the gorgeous garden island of Isola Bella with its splendid palazzo (palace). Return to Switzerland via picturesque Simplon Pass to your overnight destination, a resort surrounded by Switzerland's highest mountains - including the celebrated Matterhorn. Today's Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 6

ZERMATT AREA-LAUSANNE AREA.

Time to stroll through car-free Zermatt, connected to Tasch with an alpine train. Maybe take a break to sample the local fare, like raclette (melted Swiss cheese), fondue, or hand-made chocolate. Perhaps shop for an authentic Swiss watch or Swiss Army knife, or experience the Gornergrat Bahn, the open-air cog railway taking you as high as 10,132 ft for the best views of the Matterhorn and a breath of cool, clean air. Then, rejoin the coach in Tasch and continue your journey through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhone Valley to crescent-shaped Lake Geneva, one of Europe's largest lakes. Today's Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 7

LAUSANNE AREA.

Spend a day at leisure exploring Lausanne and its surroundings. Or spread your wings to explore cosmopolitan Geneva, the city of UNO and the Red Cross, the jet d'eau (water jet), watchmaking, chocolate, the CERN, elegant shops, and resident swans gliding just off the lakeside promenades. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 8

LAUSANNE AREA-GRUYERES-BERN-INTERLAKEN-LUCERNE.

The first stop today is in picturesque Gruyeres to visit a local cheese factory. Then, on to Bern, Switzerland's charming 12th-century capital. The Old Town is a showcase of medieval architecture, arcaded shops, artistic fountains, and the landmark Zytglogge (clock tower), an ornate animated astronomical clock built in 1530. Travel on, skirting the shores of Lake Thun, and stop in the renowned resort of Interlaken for a visit before crossing Brunig Pass to Lucerne. Today's Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 9

LUCERNE-ZURICH.

Discover the wonders of Lucerne, a city straight out of a storybook. Situated on Lake Lucerne beneath the snow-capped Alps, Lucerne highlights include cobblestone streets lined with frescoed homes, the world-famous Chapel bridge, and the poignant Lion monument. Get carried away on an optional funicular ride, and aboard the world's first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Return to Zurich for an overnight. Today's Distance: 62 mi/ 100 km (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 10

ZURICH.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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Incredible skiing on the Swiss Alps and delicious chocolate are not the only reasons for visiting Switzerland. The train rides through the beauty of lakes, mountains, villages, and valleys; tasting wine in the cellars of a historical castle where time seems to have stopped in the Lavaux area by Lake Geneva; getting up in the morning to admire the Matterhorn turning pink and gold during sunrise; meeting locals while enjoying a festival.These are the other reasons to come and visit what I call the "Real Switzerland."

With its unspoiled scenery, majestic peaks, fascinating old towns, sparkling lakes, rich history, and cities with a cosmopolitan flair, Switzerland is the perfect vacation offering something for everyone. On this Switzerland tour, you’ll experience some of its most beautiful scenery and interesting cities with overnights in Zurich, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt or Täsch, the Lausanne area, and Lucerne. Switzerland is famous for its stunning sceneries. Enjoy a panoramic drive through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Witness quaint villages, finely carved chalets, green pastures, beautiful forests, magnificent mountain peaks, and rolling, green hills on your way to St. Moritz, one of the world's most famous winter resorts. Switch mode of transportation in Täsch, where you’ll board a mountain train to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the famous Matterhorn. If you desire to see lakes, you'll enjoy Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake; stunning Lake Geneva; Lake Lugano, the popular region enjoying a subtropical climate; Interlaken, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz; and Lake Lucerne, situated in the shadows of the snow-capped Alps. One of the many highlights of this Switzerland tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express train from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Riding on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, and travel through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces! Enjoy a visit to a local cheese factory in Gruyères, a picturesque medieval town unaffected by the passage of time. Spend time in Switzerland’s capital, Berne, and storybook Lucerne. From stunning scenery and vibrant cities to special experiences, this Switzerland tour is sure to delight. So, grab your camera and get ready for an amazing holiday!

Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi as well as an epic ride on the Bernina Express train. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Map

Leisurely On the go

10
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
9breakfasts;
0lunches;
4dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)
Accommodation
Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges
Tour Code
6020
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 02 August 2025 departure
CAT

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