The Alps are home to some of Europe's most majestic landscapes. On this rejuvenating Walking Tour of Switzerland, you will traverse gentle slopes while absorbing the beauty of crystal blue lakes and glacial torrents. You’ll visit the Matterhorn, Lake Geneva, Lucerne, terraced vineyards, spectacular Alpine peaks and much more.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Geneva aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Lausanne

Welcome to Switzerland! After you clear customs, a Go Ahead representative will greet you at Geneva Airport and escort you to your hotel in Lausanne via private motorcoach, where you’ll be assisted with hotel check-in. Meet your fellow travelers at an included dinner this evening.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Lausanne

Today, you’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Lausanne, a city nestled between Lake Geneva and the Savoy Alps. Known for its long tradition of fostering intellectual and cultural innovation, and for its stunning scenery and steep hills, Lausanne is considered the San Francisco of Switzerland. Your tour will take you past shuttered foursquare mansions and down ritzy shopping streets, ending at the glamorous lakeside resort of Ouchy. This afternoon, you’ll enjoy your first walk through the Lavaux Vineyards, ending with a wine tasting.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: wine tasting

Day 4 - Lausanne

Enjoy a free day in Lausanne or opt to visit the lovely town of Annecy. Crossing into France, begin by exploring Annecy’s cobblestone streets and scenic canal, stopping on the Bridge of Love and to see the Palace on the Island. Then enjoy lunch with your group and indulge in a restorative lake cruise.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Annecy The magical town of Annecy, located in the French Alps, is often called the Venice of Savoie. A medieval château commands the center of this small town, which is divided by a series of small canals. You might visit the château itself, an age-old complex that has served as a palace, a mint, a court and a prison, and was home to the counts of Genevois and Palais de l’Ile. Or, perhaps you’ll visit the 15th-century Church of St. Maurice, which houses some excellent 15th- and 16th-century religious art. Later, head across the square to visit the Hôtel de Ville, which backs onto shady public gardens. Take the bridge over the canal to see the lakeside lawns of the Champ de Mars. Enjoy lunch with your group before embarking on a scenic cruise where you’ll view the stunning vistas surrounding the pristine Lake Annecy.

Day 5 - Zermatt

This morning, enjoy a scenic walk near Lake Geneva. En route to Zermatt, you’ll visit the ancient Château de Chillon, whose beauty has inspired artists and writers from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Victor Hugo and Lord Byron, from Delacroix to Courbet. In the village of Täsch, board a mountain train that brings you to the town of Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Your Tour Director will introduce you to this famed ski resort. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Château de Chillon

Day 6 - Zermatt

The Matterhorn has four faces which face the four compass points: the north and east faces overlook the Zmutt Valley and Gornergrat Ridge in Switzerland. The south face looks out over the resort town of Breuil-Cervinia in Italy, and the west face looks towards the mountain of Dent d’Hérens, which straddles the Swiss-Italian border. Today, you’ll take in views of the exquisite Matterhorn as you venture out on an alpine walk and a gondola ride of a nearby peak.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: gondola ride

Day 7 - Interlaken

Leaving Zermatt, board the famed Glacier Express train for an unforgettable 2 hour, 45 minute journey through the Alps. Your first class train accommodations include panoramic viewing so you can take in some of the most impressive mountain scenery in all of Europe. Disembark in Andermatt and continue onto Interlaken by bus. After checking into your hotel, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 8 - Interlaken

Today, take an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jungfraujoch, a windswept mountain pass known as the “Top of Europe.” There, you’ll take a train to view the icy reaches of the Sphinx, walk on the snows of the Jungfrau plateau and explore the Ice Palace.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: gondola ride

Day 9 - Lake Lucerne Region

Travel northward toward Lucerne this morning. Stop along the way in Bern, where your Tour Director shows you around the city’s medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll arrive in Lucerne mid-day. An hour south of Basel and Zurich, with spectacular mountain views, lake vistas and a picturesque old quarter, Lucerne has long been a favorite vacation spot. When Queen Victoria arrived for a long holiday in August 1868, the town was already renowned as a spot for rejuvenation and relaxation. Today, your Tour Director will acquaint you with this lakeside city. Begin with an exploration of the city’s Old Town, where you’ll discover Mühlenplatz, Weinmarkt, Hirschenplatz and Kornmarkt, its four main cobblestone squares ringed by colorful facades. Then venture over to Kapellplatz, or Chapel Square, to peek into the tiny 18th-century St. Peterskapelle before crossing over the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), a covered bridge whose history dates back to medieval days. The murals lining the ceiling are nearly identical to those painted in the 14th century. Pay tribute to the fallen Swiss Guards at the Löwendenkmal, a sandstone carving recognizable by its sleeping lion.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 10 - Lake Lucerne Region

Embark on a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne to the base of Mount Pilatus. Then, take a cogwheel train ride up the famed mountain where you’ll have free time to take in the spectacular views from it’s peak. Take a gondola ride partway to Fräkmüntegg and then begin your invigorating two-hour walk to descend Mount Pilatus. Board the bus back to your hotel where you’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your group this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: boat cruise, gondola ride

Day 11 - Lake Lucerne Region

Transfer to the Zurich airport for your flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)