Day One & Two
Depart for Switzerland!

Upon arrival in late morning, travel to the Lindt Chocolate Museum & Factory. Journey back to the origins of chocolate and experience how cocoa conquered Europe. Meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers who sweetened our lives with their inventions. Marvel at all the work it takes to transform cocoa beans into melt-in-your-mouth chocolate.

Day Three
Make a quick drive to Lucerne this morning. This morning you will have a walking tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge, Spreuerbrucke, Old Town, & Jesuit Church St Francis Cavier

Next up is the Goldern Circle Tour of Mt. Pilatus, the most popular day excursion from Lucerne.  Experience the beauty and scenery of the area as you travel by boat, cable car, and train!  After the tour, transfer to Interlaken for tomorrow's adventures! (B)

Day Four
This morning, take the Grindelwald First Gondola with breathtaking views. The cable car whisks you in three stages from the valley station to Grindelwald-First at 2,168 metres above sea level, a hotspot for connoisseurs and adventurers alike. The summit tempts visitors with breathtaking views of the north face of the Eiger and wonderful hikes. Explore at your own pace!

After lunch, we will take a tram from the middle of town in Interlaken up to Harder Klum, a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the towns of Interlaken and Unterseen. Enjoy the views and choose from some optional hikes. If you would like to return early, the tram takes you back to the center of town! (B)

Day Five
Today is the Top of Europe Tour - the most popular tourist activity in Switzerland as you make your way up to Jungfraujoch, one of the tallest European peaks. On your way up to the top, enjoy the Trummelbach Fall - Europe's largest subterranean waterfalls and the only underground falls that are easily accessible to the public. Once you reach Jungraujoch, icy air sweeps over your face, snow crunches underfoot, and the panorama almost takes your breath away: on one side the view of the Swiss Mittelland towards the Vosges, on the other the Aletsch Glacier, lined with four mountainpeaks. Standing on the Jungfraujoch 11,000 feet above sea level, you can feel it with your first step: this is a different world. Visit some beautiful ice castles as well! (B)

Day Six
Enjoy the St. Beatus Caves this morning! On a well-built and illuminated path, discover stalactites and stalagmites that formed over millions of years and immerse yourself in this unparalleled natural underground world.

Next up is a beautiful cruise on Lake Thun. After lunch, travel to Bern. Upon arrival,  enjoy a walking tour of Bern including Berner Minster, Bundeshaus, Zyrglogge Clock Tower, & Old Town (B)

Day Seven
Make a quick drive from Bern travel to Gruyeres Cheese Factory. Twice a day 36 farmers deliver their milk to the fromagerie (cheese dairy), milk from cows that graze the lush grass and fragrant flora of alpine meadows. Watch the cheese-makers and their team produce make the cheese - they can produce up to 48 wheels of Gruyère a day.

Next, tour Medieval Gruyeres - A picture-perfect medieval town on a small hill with a castle and three totally different museums: In Gruyères, 800-year-old regional history and culture meet Oscar-winning aliens and Buddhist sculptures. Next enjoy Chateau de Gruyeres and finally La Maison Cailler. (B)

Day Eight
This morning, transfer to Zermatt. Your adventure begins with a breathtaking ride on the Gornergrat Railway. Ascend to the Gornergrat summit, where you'll be mesmerized by panoramic views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks. This cogwheel railway is an engineering marvel and a gateway to Alpine beauty. After the railway adventure, you'll have time to wander the car-free streets of Zermatt. Immerse yourself in the charming Alpine ambiance, explore local boutiques, and enjoy a cup of Swiss hot chocolate at a cozy café. Transfer back to Bern in the evening (B)

Day Nine
Early morning transfer to Zurich Airport. Welcome home! Thank you for travelling with us. (B)