Escorted Group Tour Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer – History and Heritage
Take a unique trip on the Grand Tour of Switzerland, discovering historic railways and learning about the history of the country. Enjoy a mountain excursion to the Brienzer Rothorn, a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, various city tours and more along the way.
This small group tour is escorted by an English-speaking driver with digital guided assistance.
8 days / 7 nights
from CHF 3,450
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 4-star double room (3-star superior in Brig).
Price example calculated for travel on 07/21/2025.
Appenzeller Show Dairy - where the secret cheese recipe is kept
Historic train rides on the Furka and Brünig steam railways
Sunset boat cruise by paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne
Maximum comfort of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Travel to Zurich
Day 2 Travel from Zurich to Chur and excursion to the Appenzeller Cheese Dairy
Day 3 Stay in Chur and ride on historic train
Day 4 Travel from Chur to Brig and excursion on the Furka Steam Railway
Day 5 Travel from Brig to Lucerne and boat trip on Lake Lucerne
Day 6 Travel from Lucerne to Interlaken and excursion to the Brienzer Rothorn
Day 7 Day trip on the Brünig Steam Railway
Day 8 Travel from Interlaken to Zurich then home or onwards
Day 1
Travel to Zurich
Itinerary
Arrival in Zurich by public transport. Explore the lively streets of the old town and enjoy the cafés by the river.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Travel from Zurich to Chur and excursion to the Appenzeller Cheese Dairy
Itinerary
Meet your travel group and start with a trip to Appenzell. Sample the famous cheese and discover the town. Then it's off to Chur, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Distance: 170 km
Overnight stay in Chur
Day 3
Stay in Chur and ride on historic train
Itinerary
Start the day with a guided tour of the city, travel to the Landwasser Viaduct after lunch and take a historic train to Davos. Return to Chur by minibus.
Overnight stay in Chur
Day 4
Travel from Chur to Brig and excursion on the Furka Steam Railway
Itinerary
Travel by coach from Chur to Realp. Experience the historic Furka steam railway and visit the Stockalper Castle in Brig.
Distance: 160 km
Overnight stay in Brig
Day 5
Travel from Brig to Lucerne and boat trip on Lake Lucerne
Itinerary
Travel to Lucerne and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Take a sunset cruise on Lake Lucerne in the evening.
Distance: 140 km
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 6
Travel from Lucerne to Interlaken and excursion to the Brienzer Rothorn
Itinerary
Journey to the Bernese Oberland. Take the Brienzer Rothorn railway from Brienz to the summit. After lunch, the journey continues to Interlaken.
Distance: 100 km
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 7
Day trip on the Brünig Steam Railway
Itinerary
An exciting full-day excursion on the historic Brünig Steam Railway to Giswil.
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 8
Travel from Interlaken to Zurich then home or onwards
Itinerary
Travel to Zurich where your tour will end. Say goodbye to your tour group before making your return journey or continuing your holiday in Switzerland.
Distance: 120 km
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
July, August
Recommended travel period
July, August
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Journeys back in time
For me, the two trips on the steam trains are my highlight of this varied group tour – pure nostalgia.
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