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The Matterhorn, Zermatt

Grand tour of Switzerland

13 days from £3,875pp
The Matterhorn, Zermatt
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Tour highlights

  • Take in the endless vistas at Glacier 3000.

  • Sample traditional Swiss chocolates and cheese.

  • Explore Zermatt's scenic trails with the backdrop of the Matterhorn.

  • Cruise Lake Geneva's smooth waters in style.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Milan. Arriving at the airport, you'll be met by a private driver who will assist with your luggage and escort you to your hotel in Lugano. Relax and take a stroll along the lake after settling in.

    • Lugano
      Lugano
    • Duomo Square, Milan
      Duomo Square, Milan
    • Monte Brè
      Monte Brè

  • Today, you’ll join a private guide for a foodie’s tour of Lugano. You’ll combine the city's historic sites with stops for cheeses, meats and treats, as well as local wine tastings.

    • Sunset in Lugano
      Sunset in Lugano
    • Lugano
      Lugano
    • Lakeside promenade, Lugano
      Lakeside promenade, Lugano

  • Spend today exploring the surrounding area at leisure using our recommendations. Make a trip to visit Como in Italy or perhaps the small fishing and olive towns of Morcote and Gandria.

    • Ciani Park, Lugano
      Ciani Park, Lugano
    • Lugano
      Lugano
    • View from Monte Brè
      View from Monte Brè

  • From Lugano, you’ll enjoy one of Switzerland's scenic journeys aboard the Gotthard Panorama Express. A combination of train and boat routes, you'll take in the changing scenery before finally arriving in Zürich in the afternoon.

    • Limmat River, Zürich
      Limmat River, Zürich
    • Chapel Bridge across the Reuss River, Lucerne
      Chapel Bridge across the Reuss River, Lucerne
    • Cobbled streets of Zürich
      Cobbled streets of Zürich

  • Today you'll join a small group to take in some of Switzerland's cultural institutions, with cheese and chocolate tastings, a visit to a traditional Alpine farm and a cable car ride into the Alps, with free time to further explore.

    • Appenzell valley
      Appenzell valley
    • Zermatt, Switzerland
      Zermatt, Switzerland
    • Chocolate, Cheese and Mountains, Zürich
      Chocolate, Cheese and Mountains, Zürich

  • This morning you'll join a private walking tour of Zürich's old town. Your guide will give you an orientation and history of the city as you take in the famous sights. In the afternoon you'll be able to continue exploring on your own.

    • Zürich
      Zürich
    • Lake Zürich
      Lake Zürich
    • Zürich cityscape
      Zürich cityscape

  • Leaving Zürich, you'll travel west by train, enjoying scenic backdrops along the way. After three hours, you'll arrive at the Alpine ski town of Zermatt, where you'll check into your hotel.

    • The Matterhorn, Zermatt
      The Matterhorn, Zermatt
    • Zermatt
      Zermatt
    • Zermatt
      Zermatt

  • Today's private tour will begin in the historic district of Zermatt before continuing by cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you'll visit Europe's highest mountain station with views of numerous nearby peaks and glaciers.

    • Cog train on the Gornergrat Glacier, Zermatt
      Cog train on the Gornergrat Glacier, Zermatt
    • The Matterhorn towers over Zermatt
      The Matterhorn towers over Zermatt
    • Matterhorn views
      Matterhorn views

  • Spend a leisurely day exploring more of Zermatt or perhaps take a short cog rail ride to Gornergrat for sweeping mountain views and a variety of hiking options.

    • Wooden chalets in Zermatt
      Wooden chalets in Zermatt
    • Zermatt under snow
      Zermatt under snow
    • Zermatt
      Zermatt

  • Checking out of Zermatt, you'll travel by train, north to Lake Geneva, where you'll stay in the lakeside town of Montreux. Spend the afternoon walking the shoreline trail or checking out one of the many seasonal festivals.

    • Chateau de Chillon, Montreux
      Chateau de Chillon, Montreux
    • Vineyards above Montreux
      Vineyards above Montreux
    • Lake Geneva
      Lake Geneva

  • The train and bus journey to Gstaad is nearly as impressive as the final destination of Glacier 3000. You'll spend the day exploring on your own the numerous cable cars and suspension bridges, with a number of activities on offer.

    • Les Diablerets
      Les Diablerets
    • Diablerets glacier
      Diablerets glacier
    • Peak to Peak suspension bridge
      Peak to Peak suspension bridge

  • Spend your last full day exploring Lake Geneva, with a private boat tour in a wooden Riva boat, handmade in 1966. Your captain will show you around the medieval villages and estates as you sip on refreshing drinks in the Alpine sun.

    • Lakeside promenade, Montreux
      Lakeside promenade, Montreux
    • Montreux
      Montreux
    • Montreux Riviera, Lake Geneva
      Montreux Riviera, Lake Geneva

  • Checking out, you'll make your way to the airport in Geneva by train for your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Vineyards of Lavaux on Lake Geneva
      Vineyards of Lavaux on Lake Geneva
    • Vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva
      Vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva
    • Chillon Castle, Montreux
      Chillon Castle, Montreux

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Milan
 
Lugano
 
Lucerne
 
Zürich
 
Zermatt
 
Montreux
 

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