Discover Switzerland by rail on a guided journey from Zurich to Montreux, riding iconic panoramic routes, gazing over the Aletsch Glacier, and visiting Chillon Castle and the Lavaux vineyards with tastings.
  • Walk Lucerne’s Old Town, from Chapel Bridge to the Lion Monument
  • Craft Swiss chocolate at a local chocolatier
  • Sail Lake Lucerne and ride the Gotthard Panorama Express
  • Explore lakeside Lugano, where Swiss and Mediterranean cultures blend
  • Discover Ticino’s rural traditions via the Centovalli train to Intragna
  • Gaze over the Aletsch Glacier from Bettmerhorn’s viewing platform
  • Explore medieval Chillon Castle on the shores of Lake Geneva
  • Taste wines in the Lavaux vineyards near Montreux
Stay in well-located, locally owned hotels noted in the itinerary, including Hotel Alexander/Central Plaza, Hotel Waldstaetterhof, Parco Paradiso in Lugano, Waldhaus in Bettmeralp, and Montreux’s Royal Plaza. Facilities include a wellness suite with indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath, bars, and a Fait Maison-certified cafe, with optional lake-view upgrades.