• Switzerland lake and mountains

    Best of Switzerland

    5 Days | 4 Nights

    Starting From $1,225
    per person based on double occupancy*

From the charming town of Lucerne, through the Brünig Pass, one of Switzerland’s prettiest and most scenic natural areas, to Interlaken and a trip to the summit of Jungfraujoch, The Top of Europe.

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  • Explore Lucerne’s Old Town and cross the picturesque Chapel Bridge!
  • Make your way to the top of Mount Pilatus, which is rumored to have the name because Pontius Pilate was buried there.
  • Head to Interlaken by train through the Brünig Pass, one of the most scenic areas of Switzerland.
  • Venture to Switzerland’s highest train station and take in views of one of its most scenic mountain tops, the Jungfraujoch. Once there, enjoy views of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Aletsch Glacier.

Sample Itinerary

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  • Day 1 / 5

    Day 1: Arrive In Lucerne, Switzerland

    Use your rail ticket to transfer from the Zurich Airport to Lucerne by train. Depending on your arrival time, take the opportunity to discover Lucerne’s Old Town. Cross the iconic Chapel Bridge, a wooden footbridge that crosses the River Reuss diagonally, or search for the Lion Monument.

    Highlights (optional): Guided walking tour of the city with a chocolate workshop and tasting

    Overnight in Lucerne
    Tenon Recommends: CASCADA Boutique Hotel

  • Day 2 / 5

    Day 2: Lucerne / Mount Pilatus

    Hop on the aerial cable car from Kriens and make your way to the top of this mountain to find a fabled friendly dragon. When you reach the top, you can hike around the mountain, listen to alphorn players, grab a bite to eat or sit back and enjoy the picture-perfect scenery.

    Highlights (included): Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus – including a trip by boat, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway and panoramic aerial cableway
    Highlights (optional): Visit Mount Rigi – famous for its spectacular views

    Overnight in Lucerne
    Tenon Recommends: CASCADA Boutique Hotel
    (Breakfast included)

  • Day 3 / 5

    Day 3: Lucerne – Interlaken

    Travel by rail from Lucerne to Interlaken. Enjoy an entertaining journey on board the regional train, the Zentralbahn, via the Brünig Pass to Interlaken. In the afternoon, you will have free time to enjoy sightseeing and shopping, and we recommend a fondue dinner in the evening.

    Highlights (included): Cross through the Brünig Pass, one of Switzerland’s prettiest and most scenic natural areas
    Highlights (optional): Book a Swiss food and culture tour from Interlaken that includes a visit to a woodcarver’s studio, a local cheese shop, and a chocolate club

    Overnight in Interlaken
    Tenon Recommends: Hotel Krebs
    (Breakfast included)

  • Day 4 / 5

    Day 4: Interlaken / Jungfraujoch, The Top Of Europe

    Experience a self-guided excursion up to Jungfraujoch, The Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway leads to the highest train station in Europe and offers breathtaking views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the 13-mile-long Aletsch Glacier. At the top, you can eat at one of their restaurants, shop for chocolates at their resident Lindt Chocolate store, wander through the ice sculpture cave, or take in the amazing views.

    Highlights (included): Europe’s highest train station, ice sculpture cave, t exquisite mountaintop views
    Highlights (optional): Ascend to the Harder Kulm to take in the best views of Interlaken

    Overnight in Interlaken
    Tenon Recommends: Hotel Krebs
    (Breakfast included)

  • Day 5 / 5

    Day 5: Depart Switzerland

    Travel by train to your Swiss departure gateway of choice or make your way onto more Swiss adventures!
    (Breakfast included)

Itinerary Details

Standard Inclusions
  • Daily breakfast (except day 1)
  • 4 nights in 4-star hotel accommodations with private facilities
  • Rail ticket in first-class for travel as per itinerary
  • Self-guided rail excursion to Jungfraujoch, The Top of Europe
  • Self-guided cable car excursion to the top of Mount Pilatus
  • Swiss Coupon Pass, which gives an additional discount on sightseeing and travel
  • The included rail ticket gives a 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain top excursions.
  • Self-guided excursions to Stanserhorn and Mount Titlis
  • Additional nights in Zürich at the beginning and end of your trip
  • Pre- and post-trip nights in Interlaken or Lucerne
  • Airfare
  • Meals other than those specified in the itinerary or list of inclusions
  • Personal expenses and additional sightseeing not listed in the inclusions
  • Local taxes
  • Travel insurance

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