Escorted Group Tour Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer – Panoramic
This tour combines spectacular panoramic train journeys with a variety of other highlights along the Grand Tour of Switzerland. Be enchanted by the beauty of Swiss landscapes and the diversity of its cities while enjoying breathtaking views from mountain peaks, culinary delights and other highlights on this guided group tour.
This small group tour is escorted by an English-speaking driver with digital-guided assistance.
11 days / 10 nights
from CHF 4’650
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 4-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 06/07/2025.
Panoramic journeys on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and GoldenPass Express
Excursion to the Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn
UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen
Appenzeller Show Dairy – where the secret cheese recipe is kept
Maximum comfort of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Cabrio minibus
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Travel to Zurich
Day 2 Travel from Zurich to St. Gallen
Day 3 Travel from St. Gallen to St. Moritz
Day 4 Travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano and onwards by Cabrio to Lugano.
Day 5 Travel from Lugano to Zermatt
Day 6 Stay in Zermatt and excursion to the Gornergrat
Day 7 Travel from Zermatt to Montreux
Day 8 Journey on the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Lenk
Day 9 Stay in Lenk
Day 10 Travel from Lenk to Lucerne
Day 11 Travel from Lucerne to Zurich
Day 1
Travel to Zurich
Itinerary
Arrival in Zurich by public transport. Explore the old town, cafés and restaurants by the river.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Travel from Zurich to St. Gallen
Itinerary
Travel to the Rhine Falls. Take a guided tour of St. Gallen, visiting the UNESCO Abbey Library.
Distance: 120 km
Overnight stay in St. Gallen
Day 3
Travel from St. Gallen to St. Moritz
Itinerary
Experience charming Appenzell and its famous cheese. Cross the border into Liechtenstein and discover the Principality before continuing to St. Moritz.
Distance: 175 km
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 4
Travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano and onwards by Cabrio to Lugano.
Itinerary
Travel on the Bernina Express. Cross the Bernina Pass, admire Lago Bianco and explore Tirano (IT) before continuing to Lugano.
Distance: 185 km
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 5
Travel from Lugano to Zermatt
Itinerary
Admire the enchanting landscapes of Ticino on route to Andermatt. Explore Andermatt before continuing to Zermatt on board the Glacier Express.
Distance: 215 km
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 6
Stay in Zermatt and excursion to the Gornergrat
Itinerary
Unrivalled views await you on the Gornergrat, which you can reach in less than 30 minutes. The view of the village of Zermatt and the Matterhorn is truly unique.
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 7
Travel from Zermatt to Montreux
Itinerary
Travel through the cantons of Valais and Vaud to the French-speaking region of Switzerland. Enjoy a wine tasting at Domaine Bovy before continuing to Montreux.
Distance: 135 km
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 8
Journey on the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Lenk
Itinerary
Travel on the GoldenPass Express from the shores of Lake Geneva to Interlaken before continuing on to Grindelwald and Lenk.
Distance: 220 km
Overnight stay in Lenk
Day 9
Stay in Lenk
Itinerary
Enjoy a day off: relax in Lenk, plan a trip to Glacier 3000 or explore nearby Gstaad.
Overnight stay in Lenk
Day 10
Travel from Lenk to Lucerne
Itinerary
Travel over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne. Here you have the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Distance: 150 km
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 11
Travel from Lucerne to Zurich
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: 50 km
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
July to September
Recommended travel period
July to September
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
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