Spectacular Switzerland

Panorama image of village Wegis, lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstatersee), Pilatus mountain and Swiss Alps in the background near famous Lucerne city, Switzerland — Land Tour
Spectacular Switzerland
2026

Spectacular Switzerland

Embark on an eight-day journey from Zurich to Lucerne, featuring the iconic cogwheel train to Mt Pilatus for stunning alpine views. Ride the GoldenPass Express to Montreux, passing picturesque landscapes, and explore Bern’s medieval charm on a guided tour.

Route

ZurichBasel

Travel Information

8 Days Land Tour

Trip code EUTLSS8

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Zurich to Basel

8 days / 7 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Zürich

Day 2

Zürich, Lucerne

Day 3

Lucerne, Mt Pilatus

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Lucerne, Interlaken

Day 5

Interlaken, Jungfraujoch

Day 6

Interlaken, Montreux, Lausanne

Day 7

Lausanne

Enhance Your Journey

Day 8

Montreux, Bern, Depart Basel

Coach/Vehicle

Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)

Rail

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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GoldenPass Express

This morning, board the GoldenPass Express for a scenic journey to Montreux. As you travel through the Swiss countryside, enjoy breathtaking views of alpine meadows, picturesque villages, and towering peaks. Along the way, you’ll pass through the charming towns of Gstaad, famous for its glitzy appeal, Château-d’Oex, known for its hot air balloon festival, and Montbovon, a peaceful village nestled in the mountains.

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A distant view of the famous cogwheel train, the steepest in the world, climbing to the top of Mount Pilatus in Canton Lucerne in the alps in Switzerland

Cog-Wheel Railway

Travel to the peak of Mount Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway, enjoying views of flower-filled pastures, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks.

Jungfrau Railway

Journey on the iconic Jungfrau Railway. See spectacular views at two observation stops, hewn out of solid rock between the rail tunnel and the infamous north face of the Eiger.

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

One night in Zurich and two nights in Lucerne, Grindelwald and Montreux

Explore six towns, villages and cities

Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and expert local guides

10 meals – 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners

Transfers and tipping

Travel to the peak of Mt Pilatus along the world’s steepest cogwheel railway

Visit the ‘Top of Europe’, Jungfraujoch

Take guided tours of Zürich, Lucerne and Bern

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

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What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.
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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.
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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.
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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...
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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.
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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices are for land and rail only. Flights are not included unless specified

Spectacular Switzerland