9 Day Swiss Walking Tour with Interlaken & Montreux on Lake Geneva
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Tour Itinerary
Geneva , Interlaken , Lucerne , Montreux , Zurich
This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness with up to 6 hours of walking per day. The route and activities are subject to change. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section and the Trip Preparation tab for more information.
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for SwitzerlandDepart for Switzerland
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Zurich, Transfer to Lucerne
Arrive in Zurich, Switzerland's financial center and home to many of the world's leading banks, transfer to your hotel in Lucerne. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - Lucerne City Tour
This morning spend time at leisure before embarking on your guided walking tour of Lucerne. Head to the Lion Monument, erected in memory of the heroic death of Swiss guards, one of the best-known monuments in Switzerland. Continue to the Old Town and the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge, one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe, forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape. Tonight, have dinner at your hotel
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerHike Activity Level: Easy, 3.0 Miles, 1.5 Hours, +/- 1410 ft
DAY 4, Sunday - Travel to Engelberg, Four Lakes Trail, Aareschlucht Gorge, Interlaken
Depart Lucerne and travel by train to Engelberg. On arrival, catch the cable car to Jochpass. Hike on the Four Lakes trail from Jochpass to Engstlenalp, with views of idyllic Lake Engstlensee surrounded by thousands of alpine roses. Savor a traditional homemade lunch at the historic Hotel Engstlenalp. Afterward, travel to Aareschlucht. Walk through the 660-foot deep gorge, and experience this natural wonder. Afterward, return to Interlaken by train
Overnight: Interlaken
Meals: Breakfast, LunchHike Activity Level: Moderate, 5.7 Miles, 3 Hours, +/- 1637 ft
DAY 5, Monday - Travel to Grindelwald, Schreckfeld to Schwarzwaldalp Hike
Today, travel by train to Grindelwald and by cable car to First station. Hike the Panorama Trail to Grosse Scheidegg and further into the Reichenbach Valley to Schwarzwaldalp. Take in the spectacular views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains and the impressive Eiger and Wetterhorn North Face. Savor a traditional lunch at a restaurant in Schwarzwaldalp. Afterward, travel over Grosse Scheidegg pass to Grindelwald. Explore the charming mountain village and later, take the train back to Interlaken
Overnight: Interlaken
Meals: Breakfast, LunchHike Activity Level: Challenging, 6 Miles, 4.5 Hours, +/- 2630 ft
DAY 6, Tuesday - Lauterbrunnen, Staubbach Waterfall, Flower Trail, Mürren Mini Museum
A morning train ride, takes you through a beautiful glacier carved valley to the village of Lauterbrunnen. Visit the famous Staubbach Falls, cascading downwards from a towering height of 984 feet, and feel the spray of the thundering waters. Then, take the cable car to Grütschalp and embark on a hike, offering impressive panoramic views of snow-capped Jungfrau Mountain. After a picnic lunch, walk past alpine meadows to Allmendhubel. Continue along the flower trail and learn about the alpine flora. The hike ends in the village of Mürren. Learn more about its history during your visit to the Mürren Mini Museum. Return by cable car, and train to Interlaken. Tonight, savor traditional dinner at Harder Kulm Restaurant, towering high above Interlaken
Overnight: Interlaken
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHike Activity Level: Very Challenging, 7.5 Miles, 5.5 Hours, +/- 2930 ft
DAY 7, Wednesday - Golden Pass Train to Zweisimmen, Rinderberg to Horneggli Panorama Trail, Montreux
Depart Interlaken this morning, and board the famous Golden Pass train. Enjoy the scenic ride to the western Bernese Oberland and the village of Zweisimmen. Take the cable car over alpine meadows and grazing cows to Rinderberg. Begin the hike along the Panorama Trail. The path is easy and offers breathtaking views of the Bernese Alps. After a picnic lunch, continue the hike. Take the train in Schönried and ride the second part of the Golden Pass line to Montreux, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Welcome to the French speaking part of Switzerland. On arrival, check into the hotel
Overnight: Montreux
Meals: Breakfast, LunchHike Activity Level: Challenging, 5 Miles, 3.5 Hours, +/- 2195 ft
DAY 8, Thursday - Cully to Chexbres Hike, Visit Domaine Bovy Winery, Chexbres to St. Saphorin
From Montreux, board the train for a short ride along the shore to Cully. From here, begin a hike through the vineyards of the Lavaux region to St. Saphorin. During the trek, take in the magnificent views of Lake Geneva and the mountains. Stop at the village of Chexbres to visit the family-run Domaine Bovy winery. Gain insight into Swiss wine production and taste four different estate wines. Resume your hike to St. Saphorin and have a picnic lunch along the way. Return to Montreux. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Montreux
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHike Activity Level: Moderate, 6.7 Miles, 3.5 Hours, +/- 1170 ft
DAY 9, Friday - Depart Switzerland
Transfer to the airport in Geneva for your departure flight. Geneva Airport is approximately an hour drive from Montreux. Passengers should select flights that depart no earlier than 11 AM
Meals: Breakfast
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Walking Tour Package Includes
Other departure cities available.
Hiking Activity Overall Level: CHALLENGING
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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