Guided Group Tour Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer – History and Heritage
Go on a unique journey along the Grand Tour of Switzerland, discover nostalgic railroads and learn about the history of Switzerland. Along the way on this guided historic Switzerland group tour, you can expect a mountain excursion to the Rothorn, a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, varied city tours, and much more.
This group tour is offered with an English-speaking driver in combination with digital support.
8 days / 7 nights
from $ 3,910
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard and staying in a 4-star double room (3-star superior in Brig).
Price example calculated for travel on 21.07.2025.
Appenzeller show dairy – where the secret cheese recipe is kept
Nostalgic train rides on the Furka and Brünig steam trains
Steam paddle boat trip across Lake Lucerne
Maximum comfort in the Mercedes Benz Sprinter
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Travel itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Journey to Zurich
Day 2 Trip from Zurich to Chur and excursion to the Appenzeller cheese dairy
Day 3 Stay in Chur and ride on the nostalgia train
Day 4 Trip from Chur to Brig and excursion on the Furka steam train
Day 5 Trip from Brig to Lucerne and boat trip on Lake Lucerne
Day 6 Trip from Lucerne to Interlaken and excursion Brienzer Rothorn
Day 7 Day trip on the Brünig steam train
Day 8 Travel from Interlaken to Zurich and return journey
Day 1
Journey to Zurich
Daily Itinerary
You arrive 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
Trip from Zurich to Chur and excursion to the Appenzeller cheese dairy
Daily Itinerary
Meet your travel group and start with a trip to Appenzell. Taste the famous cheese and discover the town. Then it's off to Chur, where you can spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Distance: 170 km / 106 mi
Overnight stay in Chur
Day 3
Stay in Chur and ride on the nostalgia train
Daily Itinerary
You start the day with a guided tour of the city, travel to the Landwasser Viaduct after lunch, and take the historic train to Davos. The bus takes you back to Chur.
Overnight stay in Chur
Day 4
Trip from Chur to Brig and excursion on the Furka steam train
Daily Itinerary
You travel by bus from Chur to Realp. Experience the historic Furka steam train and visit the Stockalper Palace in Brig.
Distance: 160 km / 99 mi
Overnight stay in Brig
Day 5
Trip from Brig to Lucerne and boat trip on Lake Lucerne
Daily Itinerary
You travel to Lucerne, where you spend the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Distance: 140 km / 87 mi
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 6
Trip from Lucerne to Interlaken and excursion Brienzer Rothorn
Daily Itinerary
Today the journey takes you to the Bernese Oberland. Get on the Brienzer Rothorn Railway at Brienz and reach the summit. You continue on to Interlaken after lunch.
Distance: 100 km / 62 mi
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 7
Day trip on the Brünig steam train
Daily Itinerary
You take a full-day trip on the historic Brünig steam train to Giswil. Experience an exciting ride on the steam train.
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 8
Travel from Interlaken to Zurich and return journey
Daily Itinerary
You travel to Zurich, where your tour ends today. Here you say goodbye to your tour group before starting your return journey or continuing your vacation in Switzerland.
Distance: 120 km / 75 mi
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
Nostalgic trips
The two trips on the steam trains were among the highlights of this varied group trip for me – pure nostalgia.
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