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  • About $297/day across 6 days
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~$325/day)
  • 5.0 from 1 traveller reviews

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Length6 days
RouteRound-trip · Zurich
Group sizeMax 24
Ages18–35s
Meals2 included
Nights5 nights
Runs8 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

A six-day loop out of Zurich and back, taking in Switzerland's mix of mountains, lakes and old towns without ever settling in one place for long.

You'll walk Bern's medieval streets, ride the Glacier 3000 cable car, tour Lake Geneva's highlights and cross into Italian-speaking Lugano, with cheese and chocolate tasting in Gruyères along the way.

It's a broad introduction to the country's different regions and languages rather than a deep dive into any one spot, suited to those who'd rather cover ground than linger.

What you'll do

  • Wander Bern's medieval old town and Rose Garden viewpoint
  • Ride the Glacier 3000 cable car, with the option to cross the bridge linking two peaks
  • Visit Chillon Castle and Geneva's Jet d'Eau on a Lake Geneva tour
  • Taste cheese and chocolate in Gruyères
  • Cruise Lake Lugano and see Bellinzona's UNESCO-listed castles
  • Finish with a walk through Lucerne's old town
Good to know
  • Fast-paced — you change location most days, crossing between French, German and Italian-speaking regions
  • Partially guided, so some sightseeing is done independently
  • Includes mountain passes and cable cars, so isn't ideal if you're uneasy with heights

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

ZurichBernGenevaFribourgChiassoZurich
Route map for Swiss Landscapes Castles, Lakes, & Peaks
  1. Zurich — Zurich

    Arrive in Zurich and settle into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day as you like – wander the city or rest up. Check the hotel reception boards for tour details and to meet your group, which may include people joining or leaving at different points.

  2. Zurich — Bern

    Head to Bern and take in the city panorama from the Rose Garden before exploring the historic centre. Drive through wooden villages and Gstaad's ski resort region, then cable car up to Glacier 3000 for lunch and alpine views – crossing the suspension bridge between peaks is optional. End at lakeside Chillon Castle near Lake Geneva.

  3. Geneva — Geneva

    Tour Geneva's landmarks: the Palace of Nations, English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Lunch break in the centre, then follow the lakeshore through vineyards to Lausanne and its Olympic Park. Finish in hilltop Gruyères to visit the Cailler chocolate factory with a tasting included.

  4. Fribourg — Fribourg

    Cross through Bern's canton past forests and meadows, pausing at Schwarzenburg Castle or lakeside viewpoints. Reach Interlaken between two lakes, then explore the Aare Gorge with included lunch. Drive over the snow-covered Susten Pass, cross into Italian-speaking Switzerland via the Gotthard Tunnel, and arrive in Lugano for a lake boat trip.

  5. Chiasso — Chiasso

    Visit Bellinzona to see its three UNESCO-listed medieval castles and wander the historic centre. Cross back into German-speaking Switzerland through the Gotthard Pass with photo stops. Stop in Altdorf – William Tell country – for lunch, then drive to Lucerne to explore on your own, seeing the Kapellbrücke, Lion Monument, cathedral and Jesuit sites.

  6. After breakfast, the tour ends in Zurich. Head home with your memories of Switzerland's lakes, castles and mountain passes.

What's included

Your package price covers your accommodation, 2 meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader. You arrange flights and travel insurance separately — we show live fares and can point you to cover.

  • Accommodation: Included
  • Meals: 2 included · 2 lunches
  • Transport: All included
  • Guide: Trip leader included
What's extra
  • Flights: Budget separately (we show live fares)
  • Travel insurance: Arrange your own — often required

How travellers rate it

5.0from 1 real reviews
Operator4.6
Price history

We started tracking this trip on 29 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.

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Getting there

Zurich· one-way, arrive 6 Dec 26

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Hotels in Zurich

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Common questions

How long is Swiss Landscapes Castles, Lakes, & Peaks?

It's a 6-day trip. It starts and ends in Zurich.

How much does Swiss Landscapes Castles, Lakes, & Peaks cost?

The land price starts from $1,789 per person for the 6-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What's included in the price?

The price covers 2 meals (2 lunches), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 24 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Swiss Landscapes Castles, Lakes, & Peaks run?

It runs across roughly 8 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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