Alps Panoramic Tour

A small but mighty country in the rugged Alps

Travel period: 7 nights and 8 days local

Cities visited: Switzerland (Zurich, Schaffhausen, Lucerne, Vitzna, Bern, Gruyeres, La Vaud, Montreux, Martigny, Leuker-Sinterklaas, Zermatt, Zweisimmen)

Inclusions: Accommodation for the entire trip (based on 2 people per room), meals for the entire trip , Korean guide, private vehicle for the entire trip, panoramic train travel, lake cruise, Royker hot spring bathing, trekking tour, wine tasting

Not included: Shared expenses (20 euros per person per day)

Things to pack

There is a hot spring bath at the Leuker Hot Springs, so please prepare a swimsuit and slippers. There is an Alpine trekking for about an hour when climbing Mt. Rigi and the Matterhorn, so please prepare sneakers. Also, please make sure to bring a windbreaker or raincoat in case of rain. Please also make sure to prepare sunglasses.

It is recommended that you exchange your currency in advance at your place of residence.

Optional tour

There are no optional tours.

Used in Switzerland

Event Schedule

Day 1

Zurich

Swiss

Day 2

Zurich

Schaffhausen

Lucerne

Day 3

Lucerne

Mount Rigi

Weggis

Lucerne

Day 4

Lucerne

Bern

Gruyere

La Vaud

Montreux

Martigny

Day 5

Martigny

Sion

Leuker Hot Springs

Day 6

Leuker Hot Springs

Zermatt

Day 7

Montreux

Zweisimmen

Zurich

Day 8

Upon arrival at Zurich Airport in Switzerland, meet your local guide (schedule may vary depending on arrival time). We will tour Lake Zurich, including Münsterhof , the shopping street Bahnhofstrasse , and Grossmünster, the center of the Reformation.

Grossmünster (interior)

One of the most important churches of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation in Switzerland, the Romanesque cathedral was built in 1230 and a climb up the 187 steps offers panoramic views of Zurich and the Glarus Alps.

Niederdorf

The lively old town of Niederdorf is famous for its medieval streets and squares, the Romanesque church Grossmünster, and the Limmatquai promenade with views of Lake Zurich.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Novotel Zürich City West

or similar hotel

Transfer to Schaffhausen (40 minutes)

Munot Fortress

Perched on the highest point of the town of Schaffhausen, the ring-shaped fortress dates back to the 16th century. Visiting the town feels like a journey back in time.

Move to Lucerne (duration: 1 hour 20 minutes) and visit the gateway to central Switzerland, the medieval European wooden bridge Chapel Bridge, the Museemauer castle that has been preserved in its original form, and the Lion Monument that commemorates the spirits of Swiss mercenaries.

The dying lion

It was built to commemorate the Reisleupers who were annihilated while defending the Tuileries Palace during the August 10, 1792 incident during the French Revolution. Its meaning is said to be "Swiss Loyalty and Bravery."

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora

or similar hotel

Go to Vitznau station (travel time: 30 minutes)

Take the mountain train to the top of Mount Rigi (travel time: 35 minutes)

Mount Rigi (including mountain train and trekking)

It is a 1,798m high mountain surrounded by Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. People come here to enjoy hiking in the summer and skiing and sledding in the winter. It is often called the "Queen of the Mountains".

Descend to Weggis and take a cruise to Lucerne (travel time: 1 hour)

Lake Lucerne cruise (included)

A cruise across Lake Lucerne is a must-do when traveling in Central Switzerland. The views from the top of Mount Rigi and the city of Lucerne from the lake are spectacular and are a premium part of any trip to Switzerland.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

MERON Luzern Hotel Flora

or similar hotel

Move to Bern (travel time: 1 hour 20 minutes) and visit the UNESCO city of Bern, including the 120-meter-high Berner Münster and clock tower , the Einstein Museum , the 100 or so fountains you can see while walking around the city , and the Federal Parliament .

Bern

It is the federal city of Switzerland and became the capital of Switzerland in 1848. In 1983, the old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was ranked among the world's ten cities with the best quality of life.

Move to Gruyere (travel time: 50 minutes)

Visit a Gruyere Cheese Farm

Home to the black and white spotted Fribourg cows, this region produces the world-famous Gruyere cheese. Take a tour of the modern cheese factory to see how the delicious Gruyere cheese is made.

Travel to La Vaud, the wine country (50 minutes)

Visit the La Vaud winery

Visit the beautiful wineries of La Vaud alongside Lake Léman in Switzerland, experience the vineyards and wine tastings.

Move to Montreux (duration: 40 minutes) Enjoy the scenery and scent of cypress trees and palm trees in Montreux, Switzerland, a city loved by Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin, the lead singer of the British group Queen.

Montreux

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, it is particularly famous for its breathtaking scenery of vineyard hills and snow-capped Alps, as well as the Montreux Jazz Festival held in July and various other concerts.

Move to Martigny (35 minutes)

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Campanile Martigny

or similar hotel

After sightseeing in the city of Mathigny, move to Tourville Castle (travel time: 30 minutes)

Chateau de Tourbillon

Defensive in character and situated on a steep, rocky hilltop, it served as the residence of the bishops of Sion. The Château de Tourbillon was badly damaged during the conflict between the bishops and the Valaisians.

Go to Leuker Hot Springs (time required: 1 hour 20 minutes)

Leuker Hot Springs (Hot Spring Bathing)

65 thermal springs gushed out 3.9 million litres of water every day. The thermal springs have driven the development of Leukerbad’s tourism industry and made it one of the largest spa and wellness resorts in Switzerland.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Le Bristol Leukerbad

or similar hotel

To Zermatt Travel by Swiss train (travel time: 1 hour 20 minutes)

Zermatt

The area is closed to cars, so it retains its original character and offers a wide range of activities. With its extensive hiking and skiing areas, it is one of the world's most attractive holiday destinations.

Matterhorn (including trekking )

The Matterhorn is the world's most famous mountain and every mountaineer dreams of climbing. The summit station is located at 3,820 meters above sea level and is famous for being the highest cable car station in the Alps.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Best Western Alpen Resort Hotel

or similar hotel

Move to Zweisimmen (time required: 2 hours 7 minutes)

Panoramic train (boarding)

This is a tourist train connecting Montreux and Zweisimmen. It offers a panoramic journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps and is an unforgettable experience moving from the west to the east of the Alps.

Travel to Zurich (2 hours 40 minutes)

Zurich

Spend your last night in Zurich, Switzerland's economic and educational center, located in the heart of Europe, offering both the modern facilities of a big city and nature, and voted the world's best city for quality of life for many years.