Group Tour - Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer - History and Heritage

Zurich

Arrive by public transport or optional private transfer. You'll have free time in Zurich to explore the vibrant streets of the old town, immerse yourself in its cosmopolitan atmosphere, and enjoy the abundance of cafes and restaurants along the river and lakeside. Overnight in Zurich.

Highlights: Old Town of Zurich, Restaurants and Café Culture, River Limmat, Lake Zurich

Chur

Begin with a morning city tour in Chur and learn all there is to know about Switzerland's eldest town. After lunch travel to the Landwasser Viaduct where you can witness its true scale from down below. Following this you join the RhB Historical Train, comprising carriages predominantly from the 1920s hauled by a historic electric locomotive. This takes you to Davos, from where you return to Chur with your driver. Overnight in Chur.

Highlights: Chur, Landwasser Viaduct, RhB Nostalgic Train

Chur - Realp - Brig / approx. 160 km

The driver will take you from Chur to Realp, from where you will experience the historical Furka Steam Railway, running over a line that was left redundant following the opening of the Furka Base Tunnel. At Oberwald, rejoin the sprinter and proceed onwards to Brig. Upon arrival in Brig there is time for a tour of the Stockalper Castle, named after its builder, a rich entrepreneur who had a monopoly on road traffic in Switzerland in the 17th century. Overnight in Brig.

Highlights: Furka Steam Railway, Stockalper Castle

Brig - Lucerne / approx. 140 km

Travel northwards towards Lucerne, where the afternoon is at leisure. In the evening then board a historical paddle steamer for a 2.5 hour sunset cruise on the lake. Overnight in Lucerne.

Highlights: Lucerne, Lake Lucerne

Lucerne - Brienz - Interlaken / approx. 100 km

Today begin the first of two days in the Bernese Oberland.  At the lakeside resort of Brienz, join the scenic Brienzer Rothorn Railway for the trip to the 2200 metre high summit.  You have time at the summit to have lunch before returning to Brienz, rejoining your driver and transferring to Interlaken, your base for the next two days. Overnight in Interlaken.

Highlights: Brienzer Rothorn, Lake Brienz, Interlaken

Brünig Steam Railway

Today you have an all day excursion aboard the historic Brünig Steam Railway, running along the tracks of the modern day Zentralbahn to Giswil. Enjoy travelling behind two different steam locomotives, including over the steep gradients of the Brünig Pass. A bar car is available on the train and refreshments are provided during the turnaround in Giswil. Overnight in Interlaken.

Highlight: Brünig Steam Railway

Interlaken - Zurich / approx. 120 km

Your tour wraps up today. Travel by road toward Zurich, either to the main station or Zurich Airport. Bid a final farewell to your fellow adventurers, whether you're moving forward with your holiday or heading back home.