Grand Tour of Switzerland 2027 - 10 Day Tour from Zürich to Zürich

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Grand Tour of Switzerland 2027

10 Day Tour from Zürich to Zürich



Tour Description:

With its unspoiled scenery, majestic peaks, fascinating old towns, sparkling lakes, rich history, and cities with a cosmopolitan flair, Switzerland is the perfect vacation offering something for everyone. On this Switzerland tour, you’ll experience some of its most beautiful scenery and interesting cities with overnights in Zurich, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt or Täsch, the Lausanne area, and Lucerne. Switzerland is famous for its stunning sceneries. Enjoy a panoramic drive through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Witness quaint villages, finely carved chalets, green pastures, beautiful forests, magnificent mountain peaks, and rolling, green hills on your way to St. Moritz, one of the world's most famous winter resorts. Switch mode of transportation in Täsch, where you’ll board a mountain train to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the famous Matterhorn. If you desire to see lakes, you'll enjoy Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake; stunning Lake Geneva; Lake Lugano, the popular region enjoying a subtropical climate; Interlaken, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz; and Lake Lucerne, situated in the shadows of the snow-capped Alps. One of the many highlights of this Switzerland tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express train from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Riding on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, and travel through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces! Enjoy a visit to a local cheese factory in Gruyères, a picturesque medieval town unaffected by the passage of time. Spend time in Switzerland’s capital, Bern, and storybook Lucerne. From stunning scenery and vibrant cities to special experiences, this Switzerland tour is sure to delight. So, grab your camera and get ready for an amazing vacation!

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Friday 30 Apr 27 — Monday 10 May 27Starting at $3,299 Get a Quote
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Destination & Sightseeing

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind.

Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano
• Visit to Appenzell
• Scenic drive through Switzerland’s most iconic landscapes
• Orientation tour in St. Moritz
• Overnight stay in Zermatt
• Gruyères cheese factory visit
• Visit to Lucerne
• Orientation tour of Interlaken
• Visit to Lugano
• Orientation tour in Bern
Notes:
High altitudes may be challenging for some guests. St. Moritz elevation is 5,978 ft (1,822 m).

This tour includes rail travel. Uneven terrain and stairs in some train stations may pose challenges for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.

ITINERARY

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Check into your hotel in Zurich and start exploring with the assistance of your CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D)
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Day 2 ZURICH–APPENZELL–LIECHTENSTEIN–ST. MORITZ
A sensational drive today takes you through some of Switzerland’s most renowned cantons. Stop in Appenzell to see the Old Town with its 16th-century Town Hall. Continue to the minute Principality of Liechtenstein for a visit of its tiny capital, Vaduz. Pass through scenic “Heidiland” and into the Rhine Valley before ascending mighty Julier Pass. Soon, you’ll be in the heart of Switzerland’s largest canton, the Grisons, where you’ll marvel at some of the world’s best alpine views. Spend the next two nights in glamorous St. Moritz, host of two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and the premier winter retreat of European royalty, celebrities, and the international jet set. Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km (B,D)
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Day 3 AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ
Enjoy a day exploring this scenic Engadin valley resort. Renowned for its stunning forest, lake, and mountain setting and an average of 322 days of sunshine per year, St. Moritz is comprised of two villages separated by a mile of lake shore—St. Moritz Dorf and St. Moritz Bad. Extending up the slope from the lake, terraced Dorf is a tapestry of grand hotels, upscale boutiques, and traditional Engadin architecture, characterized by arched wooden doors, small deep-set windows, and artistically etched facades. The nearby town of Bad is known for its ice rink in winter, mineral and mud baths, and lakeside promenade. (B)
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Day 4 ST. MORITZ–BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO TIRANO, ITALY–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
Experience one of Europe’s most spectacular train rides, the Bernina Express. Board the train in St. Moritz and travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Here, rejoin your coach and journey to the shores of sparkling Lake Lugano. Today’s Distance by coach: 112 mi/ 180 km (B)
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Day 5 LUGANO–LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY–ZERMATT AREA, SWITZERLAND
Discover the highlights of charming, subtropical Lugano before traveling to Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake. Cruise into the 17th century on an optional boat trip to visit the gorgeous garden island of Isola Bella with its splendid palazzo (palace). Return to Switzerland via picturesque Simplon Pass to your overnight destination, a resort surrounded by Switzerland’s highest mountains—including the celebrated Matterhorn. Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km (B,D)
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Day 6 ZERMATT AREA–LAUSANNE AREA
Time to stroll through car-free Zermatt, connected to Täsch with an alpine train. Maybe take a break to sample the local fare, like raclette (melted Swiss cheese), fondue, or hand-made chocolate. Perhaps shop for an authentic Swiss watch or Swiss Army knife, or experience the Gornergrat Bahn, the cog railway taking you as high as 10,132 ft for the best views of the Matterhorn and a breath of cool, clean air. Then, rejoin the coach in Täsch and continue your journey through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to crescent-shaped Lake Geneva, one of Europe’s largest lakes. Today’s Distance: 118 mi/ 190 km (B)
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Day 7 LAUSANNE AREA
Spend a day at leisure exploring Lausanne and its surroundings. Or spread your wings to explore cosmopolitan Geneva, the city of UNO and the Red Cross, the jet d'eau (water jet), watchmaking, chocolate, the CERN, elegant shops, and resident swans gliding just off the lakeside promenades. (B)
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Day 8 LAUSANNE AREA–GRUYÈRES–BERN–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
The first stop today is in picturesque Gruyères to visit a local cheese factory. Then, on to Bern, Switzerland’s charming 12th-century capital. The Old Town is a showcase of medieval architecture, arcaded shops, artistic fountains, and the landmark Zytglogge (clock tower), an ornate animated astronomical clock built in 1530. Travel on, skirting the shores of Lake Thun, and stop in the renowned resort of Interlaken for a visit before crossing Brünig Pass to Lucerne. Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km (B)
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Day 9 LUCERNE–ZURICH
Discover the wonders of Lucerne, a city straight out of a storybook. Situated on Lake Lucerne beneath the snow-capped Alps, Lucerne highlights include cobblestone streets lined with frescoed homes, the world-famous Chapel bridge, and the poignant Lion monument. Get carried away on an optional funicular ride, and aboard the world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Return to Zurich for an overnight. Today’s Distance: 50 mi/ 80 km (B)
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Day 10 ZURICH
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Accommodations

ZurichSt.MoritzLuganoZermattLausanne AreaLucerneZurich
Ibis Zurich City West
Superior Tourist-Class

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