Overview

Embrace the soul of Switzerland with this scenic 9-day journey across glistening lakes, alpine peaks, and storybook villages. Travel effortlessly with a Swiss Pass, ride world-famous cog railways, cruise past Europe’s largest waterfalls, and experience chocolate adventures and panoramic train rides — all while enjoying lakeside stays in three stunning towns. 

8 Nights 9 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • 8 nights accommodation with breakfast 

  • Swiss Travel Pass (2nd Class) – unlimited trains, buses, boats & museum entries 

  • Scenic train transfers between cities 

  • Key mountain excursions: Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Titlis, Matterhorn Railway, Chocolate Train 

  • Entry to Swiss Chocolate Adventure (discounted with Swiss Pass) 

  • All city taxes and fees 

What is NOT included in the tour

  • International airfare 

  • Meals not mentioned 

  • Visa & travel insurance 

  • Optional tours or spa services 

  • Personal expenses and gratuities 

Itinerary
Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne – Leisure Day

Zurich
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  • Arrive at Zurich Airport and use your Swiss Pass to reach Lucerne. 

  • Check in to your lakeside castle hotel in Merlischachen. 

  • Relax with a walk by Lake Lucerne or explore the Old Town’s medieval bridges. 

  • 🛏️ Stay: Lucerne 
    🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 

Day 2

Mt. Pilatus or Rhine Falls Day Trip (Choice)

Rhine Falls
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  • Option 1: Take the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Mt. Pilatus, return via cable car and boat (fully covered by Swiss Pass). 

  • Option 2: Visit Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, via scenic train ride (Swiss Pass valid). 

  • Return to Lucerne for a quiet evening by the lake. 

  • 🛏️ Stay: Lucerne 
    🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 
    🎟️ Included: Pilatus OR Rhine Falls (Swiss Pass) 

Day 3

Swiss Chocolate Adventure at Transport Museum

Lucerne
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  • Visit the renowned Swiss Museum of Transport

 

🛏️ Stay: Lucerne 
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 
🎟️ Included: Chocolate Adventure (Discounted) 

Explore exhibits on aviation, trains, and space travel. 

Enjoy the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, a multimedia ride through the chocolate-making process (50% off with Swiss Pass). 

Day 4

Day Trip to Mt. Titlis

Lucernce
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  • Full-day excursion to Mt. Titlis, accessed via Engelberg and rotating cable cars. 

 

🛏️ Stay: Lucerne 
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 
🎟️ Included: Mt. Titlis (Swiss Pass) 

Travel entirely using your Swiss Pass. 

Cross the Titlis Cliff Walk, explore the Glacier Cave, or play in the snow. 

Day 5

Transfer to Interlaken – Leisure Day

Interlaken
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  • Scenic train transfer to Interlaken via Brünig Pass. 

 

🛏️ Stay: Interlaken 
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 

Optional: Take the funicular to Harder Kulm for sunset views over Lake Thun and Brienz. 

Settle into your Alpine apartment. 

Day 6

Zermatt & Matterhorn Cog Railway Experience

Interlaken
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  • Early departure to Zermatt using Swiss Pass. 

 

🛏️ Stay: Interlaken 
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 
🎟️ Included: Matterhorn Cog Railway (Swiss Pass) 

Return to Interlaken by evening. 

Spend time in Zermatt village or view the mighty Matterhorn from Gornergrat (additional upgrade). 

Ride the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Switzerland’s most iconic cog railway. 

Day 7

Transfer to Montreux – Leisure Day

Montreux
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  • Travel to Montreux via the scenic Golden Pass route. 

 

🛏️ Stay: Montreux 
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 

Relax along the lakeside promenade or visit Queen: The Studio Experience. 

Check into your centrally located hotel. 

Day 8

The Chocolate Train – Gruyères & Broc Day Trip

Montreux
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  • Board the panoramic Chocolate Train to visit: 

 

🛏️ Stay: Montreux 
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 
🎟️ Included: Chocolate Train (Swiss Pass) 

Entire journey included with your Swiss Pass. 

Maison Cailler in Broc (Switzerland’s most famous chocolate factory) 

La Maison du Gruyère (cheese-making demo) 

Gruyères Castle & medieval town 

Day 9

Departure from Montreux

Zurich
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  • Use your Swiss Pass to travel to Geneva or Zurich Airport. 

  • Depart with sweet memories of Alpine peaks, lakes, and chocolate trails. 

  • 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 

Route Map
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