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Essence of Switzerland – Private Luxury Switzerland Tours (11 days)

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Artisans of Leisure

Zurich, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland

Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 May 2027
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ESSENCE OF SWITZERLAND: Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Lausanne

An exclusive private tour of Switzerland for the most discerning traveler.

This private luxury tour of Switzerland features the best of the country's beautiful scenery, interesting cultural touring and exclusive hotels.

Itinerary

Day 1
Zurich, Switzerland

Hotel: Baur au Lac
Meals: None

ESSENCE OF SWITZERLAND: Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken & Berner Oberland, Zermatt, Lausanne

An exclusive private tour of Switzerland for the most discerning traveler.

Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Zurich at ultra-luxury hotel: Baur au Lac or The Dolder Grand

Day 2
Lucerne, Switzerland

Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
Meals: Breakfast

Morning private walking tour

Old Town, medieval backstreets, lakefront promenades, churches, gourmet shops

Private transfer to Lucerne for private city tour

Accommodate in Lucerne at ultra-luxury hotel: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern or Burgenstock Resort

Day 3
Lucerne, Switzerland

Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
Meals: Breakfast

Morning private city tour

Old Town, Chapel Bridge, cobblestone streets, Musegg Wall, museums

Afternoon privately guided scenic excursion in the region

Lake cruise, Mount Pilatus, toboggan run or hiking

Day 4
Interlaken, Switzerland

Hotel: VICTORIA-JUNGFRAU Grand Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Interlaken, with stop in Brienz, a village known for wood carving, en route

Accommodation in Interlaken at luxury hotel

Day 5
Interlaken, Switzerland

Hotel: VICTORIA-JUNGFRAU Grand Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day privately guided excursion high into the Swiss Alps

Mountain trains, charming villages, Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn, Sphinx observatory platform, hiking, tubing, sledding or other activities

Day 6
Zermatt, Switzerland

Hotel: Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Zermatt

Accommodation in Zermatt at luxury hotel: Grand Hotel Zermatterhof or Mont Cervin Palace

Day 7
Zermatt, Switzerland

Hotel: Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private touring and hiking

Views of the Matterhorn, cog railway, Gornergrat, historic wooden buildings, Matterhorn Museum, traditional local lifestyle

Day 8
Lausanne, Switzerland

Hotel: Beau-Rivage Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Lausanne

Accommodation in Lausanne at ultra-luxury resort hotel

Day 9
Lausanne, Switzerland

Hotel: Beau-Rivage Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private excursion to Chateau de Chillon and Lavaux wine region

Medieval castle, Lake Geneva, terraced vineyards, wine tasting, beautiful scenery

Additional options can be arranged, if desired: private tour of Lausanne, cruise on Lake Geneva, excursion to Geneva

Day 10
Lausanne, Switzerland

Hotel: Beau-Rivage Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private excursion to Gruyeres

Historic towns, cheese-making farm visit, Chaplin's World

Day 11
Geneva, Switzerland

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Geneva airport

Virtuoso Benefits

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