Price based on tour starting 6 May 2026

Extra charges apply for:

• 9 September 2026 ($200pp)
• 23 September 2026 ($200pp)

Price based on departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Adelaide ($200pp)

Itinerary
Our Small group tour is carefully designed to give a real insight into the highlights, culture and beauty of each region. Each day will be different, with a combination of travel days, sightseeing and free time to explore.

Pace & Fitness
This tour is designed to be relaxed and scenic, with a focus on enjoying Switzerland’s breathtaking landscapes by train, boat, and coach. While the pace is generally easy, guests should be comfortable with:

• Walking short distances on uneven surfaces (e.g., cobblestone streets, train platforms, and castle grounds)
• Climbing stairs occasionally, as not all sites have elevator access
• Standing for short periods during guided visits or while waiting for transport connections
• Boarding and disembarking trains, boats, and gondolas independently

Most days involve light to moderate walking, and ample time is provided for rest, meals, and sightseeing. This tour is suitable for guests with a reasonable level of mobility, but may not be ideal for those requiring walking aids or wheelchairs due to the historic nature of some sites and limited accessibility in certain areas.

Transfers
Arrival transfers are not included in this tour. A departure group tour airport transfer is included, providing you are departing Zurich on the last day of the tour. Please ensure your flights depart after 3pm on the final day. Transfers are not included if you are extending your stay.

Meals
Included breakfasts offered by the accommodation providers are typically buffet style, with limited vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options. In more reginal areas, breakfast will be continental offering.

Please notify us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements and allergies. We endeavour to pass on your dietary requirements but cannot guarantee that they can be met as certain choices may be limited or not catered for. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.

Baggage
Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. Excess baggage is not permitted. You are strongly encouraged to pack lightly. A light day bag or backpack is permitted on the coach.

Porterage is not included, and you are required to carry your own bags. Luggage and personal effects are your own risk, and we hold no liability for lost or damaged belongings.

Luggage Forwarding Note
To ensure a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience, luggage forwarding is included throughout the scenic rail journey. Your main suitcase will be transported separately and delivered to your next hotel by the following evening. We recommend packing a small day bag with essentials such as medications, travel documents, a change of clothes, and any items you may need overnight. This service allows you to travel light and enjoy the scenic rail experience without the burden of heavy luggage.

Sustainability
As part of our commitment to more sustainable travel on tour, we’re taking steps to reduce single-use plastics. We encourage all guests to bring a reusable water bottle. Alternatively, you can purchase a bottle in destination to re-use.

Group Size
This holiday will proceed with a minimum group size of approximately 16 people and a maximum group size of approximately 30 people. If the tour does not operate due to minimum numbers, you will be offered a credit or an alternative date.

A single supplement from $2700*pp is payable in addition to the twin share price for solo occupancy.

Accommodation 

While you will not spend much time in the hotels, each has been carefully selected to suit the size and needs of the group. Our accommodation is generally of a quality 3-4 star local rating. All bedding requests cannot be guaranteed however all special requests should be made known at time of booking. All rooms are lead-in category or run of house unless otherwise specified. All hotel rooms will be requested as nonsmoking.

• Zurich: Harry’s Home Zürich Wallisellen 4* or similar
• St Gallen: Hotel one66 3* or similar
• Lucerne: Holiday Inn Express Lucerne Kriens 3*
• Lugano: Hotel De La Paix 4* or similar
• St Moritz: Hotel Piz 3* or similar
• Zermatt: Hotel Hemizeus & Iremia Spa 3* or similar
• Montreux: Hotel De Chailly 3* or similar
• Interlaken: Hotel Crystal 3* or similar

Hotel names referenced are to be used as an indicative guide for the standard of accommodation to expect. Actual hotels may differ, and a final hotel list will be provided in your Final Documents, sent no later than 30 days prior to departure.

Important Information

Exclusions
Meals not stated, drinks with meals, optional tours, travel insurance (strongly recommended), tipping, personal expenses and anything not explicitly specified are at your own expense.

Payment
A first deposit from $499 per person is required to secure your booking. A second deposit (partial payment) is due 10 months before departure – the amount to be advised at the time of booking. The final balance will be due 5 months before departure. Full payment is due at the time of booking for departures within 5 months.

Triple Share
Triple share is not available.

Child
This tour is best enjoyed by adult travellers and is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Children 12 years and above are subject to the adult price and must be accompanied by an adult.

Price
Surcharges may apply for select travel periods and departure cities. Prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to availability, change, cancellation or withdrawal without notice. All prices are in Australian dollars per person twin share unless stated otherwise.

Change & Cancellation Fees Changes for any reason will incur a fee of $110 per person per change in addition to any travel service provider fees. Cancellation for any reason will incur a fee of $550 per person in addition to any travel service provider fees. Travel service provider fees for the tour and air components of the package are dependent on the date of the change or cancellation as follows:

• 0-29 days before departure 100% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

• 30-60 days before departure 65% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

• 61-99 days before departure 50% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

• 100-180 days before departure 30% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

• 181+ days before departure 10% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

Airfares are generally non-refundable but any refundable ticket taxes will be returned. Full details of the change and cancellation fees is outlined in the Terms & Conditions available on our website.

Deviation
Any request to deviate from the original dates or routing, including early arrival and stay behind, is subject to a flight deviation fee from $150 per person plus applicable airfare and tax difference. Packaged tour extensions are not subject to the deviation fee (applicable airfare and tax difference may still apply) if booked according to the original advertised dates and routing.

European Union Entry/Exit System (EES)
From 12 October 2025, the EU will introduce the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU passport holders, including Australians.
When crossing external EU borders, you will be registered in the EES, which involves having your fingerprints and photograph taken. Please be aware that border processing times may be longer than usual.
Registration is free of charge.

For more details, visit:
smartraveller.gov.au – Visas and entry requirements for Europe

Health
Comprehensive travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage is strongly recommended.

Baggage
Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on the coach tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. Excess baggage is not permitted. You are strongly encouraged to pack lightly. A light day bag or backpack is permitted on the coach. Porterage is not included, and you are required to manage your own bags. Luggage and personal effects are your own risk, and we hold no liability for lost or damaged belongings.

Meals
Please notify us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements and allergies. We will pass on your requirements but cannot guarantee that they can be met as certain choices may be limited or not catered for.

Accommodation
Our hotels names provided are a guide to the standard you can expect. Hotels are subject to change and final hotel details will be confirmed in your documentation 30 days prior to departure.

Tipping
Tipping of local driver/guides is entirely at your own discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is always appreciated as a gesture of thanks for excellent service and local insight provided throughout your journey.

Flights
The flights included in your package are based on a specific predetermined airfare allowance. Should there be a significant increase in airfares, fuel levies, taxes or government fees at the time of booking flights, then an airfare supplement may be imposed. The flights team will discuss options with you prior to ticketing, should this situation arise. Please ensure your flights depart after 3pm on the final day. Flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. No show of any flight sectors will result in the automatic cancellation of all onward flights by the airline.

Fuel
In the unlikely event of a significant increase in fuel costs levied by third-party air, land and cruise transportation operators before travel, a fuel supplement may be passed on to the customer.

Transfers
Arrival transfers are not included in this tour. A departure group tour airport transfer is included, providing you are departing Zurich on the last day of the tour. Please ensure your flights depart after 3pm on the final day. Transfers are not included if you are extending your stay.

Documentation
Final documentation will be emailed 30 days prior to departure.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. Ask our holiday experts for great coverage options.

Force Majeure 
Force majeure means any natural disaster, accident, fire, act of God, act of war, terrorism, legally binding judgment, injunction, action of a court or other relevant authority, emergency, unplanned repairs, maintenance, strike, industrial dispute, work ban, blockade or picketing, travel ban, pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease, or other event beyond our reasonable direct or indirect control. In case of force majeure or other extraordinary event that prevents safe travel, the supplier reserves the right to adjust, postpone or cancel the trip.

Optional tours must be booked 60 days prior to departure. Minimum numbers may apply to operate. Subject to availability at time of booking.

• Day 4 – Pilatus Mountain Adventure $190pp
• Day 7 – Explore Lake Maggiore’s Borromean Islands $150pp
• Day 12 – Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva Cruise & Lavaux Wine Tasting $170pp
• Day 14 – Top of Europe – Jungfraujoch $450pp

Pilatus Mountain Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable alpine adventure! Your journey begins with a scenic coach transfer from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, where you’ll board the world’s steepest cogwheel train—a thrilling ascent through stunning mountain landscapes to the summit of Mount Pilatus. At the top, enjoy panoramic views, fresh mountain air, and time to explore or relax. Then, descend in style via aerial cable car and gondola to Kriens, where your coach awaits to take you back. This seamless round-trip experience combines iconic Swiss engineering with breathtaking natural beauty—perfect for groups seeking a unique and memorable day out.

Explore Lake Maggiore’s Borromean Islands
Travel by coach to Stresa, where you’ll embark on a full-day island-hopping tour across Lake Maggiore using the public ferry. Visit the lush botanical gardens and exotic birds of Isola Madre, explore the charming fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori, and marvel at the baroque palace and terraced gardens of Isola Bella. Your experience includes a combo ticket for entry to the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre, ensuring a seamless and enriching visit.

Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva Cruise & Lavaux Wine Tasting
Step into a day of Swiss elegance and scenic beauty. Begin with a coach transfer to the fairytale-like Chillon Castle, perched on the edge of Lake Geneva, where you’ll enjoy a self-guided exploration through centuries of history and lakeside charm. Then, board a steamship for a leisurely one-way cruise to Lausanne, soaking in panoramic views of the Alps and lakeside villages, with an audio guide enriching the journey (2nd class seating). After disembarking, continue by coach to the breathtaking Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll sample three local wines while surrounded by terraced vines and sweeping lake views. The day concludes with a relaxing coach transfer to your hotel.

Top of Europe – Jungfraujoch
Embark on a breathtaking alpine journey starting with a coach transfer to the Grindelwald Terminal, gateway to the majestic Bernese Alps. From here, ascend aboard the state-of-the-art Eiger Express tricable gondola, gliding past dramatic cliffs and glaciers, before connecting to the legendary Jungfrau Railway for the final stretch to the Top of Europe. At 3,454 metres above sea level, Jungfraujoch offers awe-inspiring views, ice sculptures, and the chance to stand on a glacier surrounded by towering peaks. After your high-altitude adventure, the coach will be waiting at Grindelwald Terminal for a comfortable return to Interlaken.