12 Day Swiss Alpine Jewels
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Featured Hotels
(Hotels may vary based on departure day of the week)
Monday Departure | ||
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Hotel de la Paix Lausanne | Lausanne | |
Hotel Alex | Zermatt | |
Hotel Ambassador Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Hotel National Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Hotel Pollux | Zermatt | |
Schweizerhof Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Hotel De La Paix | Lugano | |
Hotel Novotel Lugano Paradiso | Lugano | |
Palace Hotel Como | Como | |
Crystal Hotel | St. Moritz | |
Hotel Reine Victoria | St. Moritz | |
Hotel Laudinella | St. Moritz | |
The Hey Hotel | Interlaken | |
Sunstar Alpine Hotel Wengen | Wengen | |
Arenas Resort Victoria-Lauberhorn | Wengen | |
Astoria Hotel | Lucerne | |
Hotel Wilden Mann Lucerne | Lucerne |
Wednesday Departure | ||
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Hotel de la Paix Lausanne | Lausanne | |
Hotel Alex | Zermatt | |
Hotel Ambassador Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Schweizerhof Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Palace Hotel Como | Como | |
Hotel Laudinella | St. Moritz | |
The Hey Hotel | Interlaken | |
Sunstar Alpine Hotel Wengen | Wengen | |
Arenas Resort Victoria-Lauberhorn | Wengen | |
Astoria Hotel | Lucerne | |
Hotel Wilden Mann Lucerne | Lucerne |
Thursday Departure | ||
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Hotel de la Paix Lausanne | Lausanne | |
Hotel Alex | Zermatt | |
Hotel Ambassador Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Palace Hotel Como | Como | |
Hotel Laudinella | St. Moritz | |
Sunstar Alpine Hotel Wengen | Wengen | |
Arenas Resort Victoria-Lauberhorn | Wengen | |
Astoria Hotel | Lucerne | |
Hotel Wilden Mann Lucerne | Lucerne |
Saturday Departure | ||
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Hotel de la Paix Lausanne | Lausanne | |
Hotel Alex | Zermatt | |
Hotel Ambassador Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Hotel National Zermatt | Zermatt | |
Hotel De La Paix | Lugano | |
Hotel Novotel Lugano Paradiso | Lugano | |
Crystal Hotel | St. Moritz | |
Hotel Steffani | St. Moritz | |
The Hey Hotel | Interlaken | |
Sunstar Alpine Hotel Wengen | Wengen | |
Astoria Hotel | Lucerne | |
Hotel Wilden Mann Lucerne | Lucerne |
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Not Included:
Gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Passengers returning from Zurich on Day 12 should select flights that depart no earlier than 10 AM.
Passengers on the following departures will stay one night in Como instead of Lugano: Apr 18, Jul 4, Jul 11.
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary. For visa information, check our Visas page.
Is This Trip Right for You?
Package Includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
- Flights New York-Geneva, Zurich-New York
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 10 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Lausanne
- 2 nights Zermatt
- 1 night Lugano or Como
- 1 night St. Moritz
- 2 nights Wengen or Interlaken
- 2 nights Lucerne
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure datesâ€
- Glacier Express train: St. Moritz-Andermatt
- 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
- Coffee and tea with all meals
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
- Active itinerary with unique cultural features
Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
- Tour Broc's Maison Cailler factory with its irresistible scent of freshly-made chocolates
- In the small medieval village of Gruyeres enjoy a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue
- Visit 13th century Chillon Castle with its unending maze of courtyards and halls filled with priceless art
- Travel on Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway surrounded by wondrous picture-postcard views
- Leisure time in the glitzy mountain resort of Zermatt dominated by the mythical Matterhorn
- Journey across the iconic Simplon Pass with its staggering vistas of the Swiss and Italian Alps
- In Lugano or Como, a private cruise on the pristine lake coupled with a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner
- From chic St. Moritz, a carriage ride into the enchanting Roseq Valley known for its rich flora and fauna
- Travel on the astonishing Glacier Express, one of the world's most spectacular train rides
- Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise
- In Brienz, view the village's 18th-century wooden chalets, sculptures and unique Woodcarving Museum
- Visit Lucerne's inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge
- Visit the giant Sonnenberg Bunker and its subterranean building with medical and control offices
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Is This Trip Right for You?
This moderately active trip covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking every touring day. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes. Some hotels in Lucerne, Zermatt, and St. Moritz are built in the traditional local style and have no air-conditioning. During heat waves, these hotels can become uncomfortable, even at higher elevations. Please be aware that Switzerland is an expensive destination. This is a Small Group program. For more information, click here.
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Discovery Tours itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.









This first class hotel is located in the city center of Como, along the shore of Lake Como.
Hotel Details


This tourist class hotel is centrally located 6,000 feet above sea level in St. Moritz and is open all year. It provides 204 non-smoking rooms, up to six restaurants, convention rooms for any event, w... more
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This first class hotel is located in the city center of Como, along the shore of Lake Como.
Hotel Details
This tourist class hotel is centrally located 6,000 feet above sea level in St. Moritz and is open all year. It provides 204 non-smoking rooms, up to six restaurants, convention rooms for any event, w... more
Hotel Details








This first class hotel is located in the city center of Como, along the shore of Lake Como.
Hotel Details
This tourist class hotel is centrally located 6,000 feet above sea level in St. Moritz and is open all year. It provides 204 non-smoking rooms, up to six restaurants, convention rooms for any event, w... more
Hotel Details















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- Book Online or call to book these tours up to 1 week before your departure
- The day the optionals operate varies by the day of the week

We had a "fantastic" time!!! Our tour director gave 200% to make our 2 weeks in the Balkans, one to remember!! Sherban is definitely a prime asset for Gate 1! The driver Drakov was fantastic!!! And even though all sites and restaurants were great ...the wine tasting at Stobi and our dinner Artigiano in Tirana were by far the best I've ever had!!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity for this wonderful vacation!!
Jean S.
As a person that has done 27 Gate 1 tours, I just returned from the 14 Day Majestic Balkans tour. I had already been to Romania and Bulgaria on a previous Gate 1 trip, but I still wanted to see Albania and N. Macedonia. The Majestic Balkans tour was fantastic in every way!! We had 15 amazing people in the group, along with our AWESOME tour guide, Serban. Serban was so knowledgeable about the history of each country, and he even spoke several different languages. He had a great sense of humor, a real LOVE for his job, a sincere concern that we were all safe and having fun, tons of energy, a connection with every personality in the group, and so much more!! The tour was full of historical facts and ruins, along with the modern day versions of each country. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that would like to learn about, and experience, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Albania. I truly hope that you get Serban as your tour guide too. :)
Joan M.
Our trip really could not have been any better. Any superlatives are inadequate to describe how good the trip was. All of the sights, hotels and restaurants were terrific. Our tour guide Nikola was absolutely the best we have ever encountered, and any tour guide in the future will have to go a long way to measure up to Nikola. His knowledge of all of the countries along with his energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor made the trip very pleasant for all of the group. He is a real asset to the Gate 1 organization. Also kudos to our driver Michael; he maneuvered our bus with professional expertise throughout the small serpentine roads of the 4 countries. This was our first Discovery tour, and in one word it was fabulous.
John C.
The Swiss Alpine Jewels trip was wonderful and so scenic. We really enjoyed ourselves and pleased with what we saw, stayed, and the schedule. This tour exceeded our expectations in general, but even more so because of our Tour Director, Dennis, who was above & beyond his expected or required duties.
Bill B. Burlington, NC
Our trip was amazing! Monique was an excellent tour manager and I would absolutely recommend her and want to experience other itineraries with her. Our driver, Remo, went above and beyond expectations, ensuring we arrived timely and safely at our destinations. The two of them made this trip an unforgettable experience and Monique truly brought our small group together into an impromptu family.
Selena W. Princeton, NJ
The tour was GREAT, and made even more enjoyable because of the skill and local knowledge of our Tour Manager, Beatrice, and skillful careful driver Barnard. We have had a great time, saw incredible sights, stayed in wonderful hotels, and had one of the most enjoyable tours ever.
Charles M. Denver, CO
The Majestic Balkans trip was terrific. Our tour leader Georgi was extremely knowledgeable about all 4 countries visited. The accommodations were excellent ... The dining experiences were also terrific. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and I will not hesitate to take another Discovery tour with Gate 1. Turkish Air was also excellent.
Charlotte E. Dennis Port, MA
Oh my this trip was so great. One of our best ever Gate 1 trips! The itinerary was perfect. Perfect pace, not rushed in any of the stops. Perfect amount of time on our own to explore. The food was so amazing! This trip made me want to go back to each of these four countries to explore more. Albania was a special treat because I had no idea of what to expect ... Our Tour Manager, Ana was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, helpful and just fun to be around. I would highly recommend this tour! Thanks again Gate 1 for keeping travel affordable and allowing us to see so much of the world.
Kimberly L. Fulton, MD
It was fantastic. Both drivers Peter and Leonard were super. Bus was always clean. Windows always clean. And then there’s Ana. One of best guides we’ve had. Always smiling. Never flustered. Humour galore. Great travel mates. Rate the trip as a 10+. Hang on to Ana. She was super
Susan M. St. Peters, NS, CA
The trip was excellent. Dino our guide was great, well informed and made us understand what happened in those countries since he lived through those turbulent times.
Jim P. Cedarburg, WI