Switzerland: Experience the Alps
All aboard for this eight-day Alpine adventure!
Whether you’re a nature-lover ready to explore awe-inspiring settings, a foodie eager to try Switzerland’s world-renowned chocolates, or a sustainability enthusiast excited to travel the country via train, your tour will help you fully appreciate what makes this mountainous wonderland so spectacular. (Plus, here’s a pro tip: You might want to pinch yourself every now and then—the scenery really is that unbelievable.)
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Zurich
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Day 3: Zurich • Interlaken region
Travel by train to the Interlaken region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Grindelwald First
At an elevation of over 3,000 feet, the village of Grindelwald is surrounded by folkloric hamlets, swift streams, and stunning Alpine beauty. Take the cable car to First station where you can explore the area and choose between seasonal activities ranging from a gigantic zipline to a mountain cart (weather permitting).
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Day 4: Interlaken region
Excursion via the Junfraujoch train to the Top of Europe
Visit the Ice Palace
Visit the Sphinx Observation Deck
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Day 5: Interlaken region • Lake Geneva region
Visit St. Beatus Caves
Travel by train to Geneva
Take a walking tour of Geneva
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Day 6: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to Lausanne, a city that’s nestled between a lake, mountains, vineyards, and forests
Take a walking tour of Lausanne
Visit the Olympic Museum
Exploration time in Lausanne
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Day 7: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to Gruyères
Visit the Gruyères Castle
Tour a Gruyère cheese factory
Participate in a chocolate-making workshop
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Zurich
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Day 3: Zurich • Interlaken region
Travel by train to the Interlaken region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Grindelwald First
At an elevation of over 3,000 feet, the village of Grindelwald is surrounded by folkloric hamlets, swift streams, and stunning Alpine beauty. Take the cable car to First station where you can explore the area and choose between seasonal activities ranging from a gigantic zipline to a mountain cart (weather permitting).
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Day 4: Interlaken region
Excursion via the Junfraujoch train to the Top of Europe
Visit the Ice Palace
Visit the Sphinx Observation Deck
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Day 5: Interlaken region • Lake Geneva region
Visit St. Beatus Caves
Travel by train to Geneva
Take a walking tour of Geneva
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Day 6: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to Lausanne, a city that’s nestled between a lake, mountains, vineyards, and forests
Take a walking tour of Lausanne
Visit the Olympic Museum
Exploration time in Lausanne
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Day 7: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to Gruyères
Visit the Gruyères Castle
Tour a Gruyère cheese factory
Participate in a chocolate-making workshop
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience Includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; Swiss Rail Pass
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide; 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe experience; St. Beatus caves; Olympic Museum; Gruyères Castle; Gruyère cheese factory; chocolate-making workshop
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.