2022 & 2023 Guided Tours - Cosmos® Affordable Tours

Grand Tour of Switzerland (6020)

10 Day Tour from Zürich to Zürich

2027 Tour Details

With its unspoiled scenery, majestic peaks, fascinating old towns, sparkling lakes, rich history, and cities with a cosmopolitan flair, Switzerland is the perfect vacation offering something for everyone. On this Switzerland tour, you’ll experience some of its most beautiful scenery and interesting cities with overnights in Zurich, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt or Täsch, the Lausanne area, and Lucerne. Switzerland is famous for its stunning scenery. Enjoy a panoramic drive through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Witness quaint villages, finely carved chalets, green pastures, beautiful forests, magnificent mountain peaks, and rolling, green hills on your way to St. Moritz, one of the world's most famous winter resorts. Switch mode of transportation in Täsch, where you’ll board a mountain train to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the famous Matterhorn. If you want to see lakes, you'll enjoy Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake; stunning Lake Geneva; Lake Lugano, the popular region enjoying a subtropical climate; Interlaken, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz; and Lake Lucerne, situated in the shadows of the snow-capped Alps. One of the many highlights of this Switzerland tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express train from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Riding on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, and travel through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces! Enjoy a visit to a local cheese factory in Gruyères, a picturesque medieval town unaffected by the passage of time. Spend time in Switzerland’s capital, Bern, and storybook Lucerne. From stunning scenery and vibrant cities to special experiences, this Switzerland tour is sure to delight. So, grab your camera and get ready for an amazing vacation!

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind.
Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.

Your Tour Includes:
• Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano across the spectacular Bernina Pass
• Visit to Appenzell, a traditional village in northeastern Switzerland
• Scenic drive through Switzerland’s most iconic mountain, lake, and valley landscapes
• Orientation tour in St. Moritz, the glitzy town in the scenic Engadin Valley
• Overnight stay in Zermatt or Täsch
• Visit a Gruyères cheese factory and learn about traditional Swiss cheese production
• Visit to Lucerne, including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
• Orientation tour of Interlaken, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
• Visit to Lugano
• Orientation tour in Bern, Switzerland’s historic capital

Dates & Prices Book Online
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Single supplement waived for select 2027 Cosmos Europe Tours*
Grand Tour of Switzerland map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily, 3 Dinners


Notes:

This tour includes rail travel. Uneven terrain and stairs in some train stations may pose challenges for guests with physical limitations or those reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. High altitudes may be challenging for some guests, particularly those with pre-existing heart or blood pressure conditions. St. Moritz elevation is 5,978 ft (1,822 m).

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

Check into your hotel in Zurich and start exploring. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for the welcome dinner at the hotel.

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Day 2 ZURICH–APPENZELL–LIECHTENSTEIN–ST. MORITZ

A sensational drive today takes you through some of Switzerland’s most renowned Alpine regions. Stop in Appenzell to see the Old Town with its 16th-century Town Hall. Continue to the Principality of Liechtenstein for a visit to its tiny capital, Vaduz. Pass through scenic “Heidiland” and into the Rhine Valley before ascending mighty Julier Pass. Soon, you’ll be in the heart of Switzerland’s largest canton, the Grisons, where you’ll marvel at some of the world’s best Alpine views. Spend the next two nights in glamorous St. Moritz, host of two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and the premier winter retreat of European royalty, celebrities, and the international jet set.

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Day 3 AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ

Enjoy a day exploring this scenic Engadin valley resort. Renowned for its stunning forest, lake, and mountain setting and an average of 322 days of sunshine per year, St. Moritz is comprised of two villages separated by a mile of lake shore—St. Moritz Dorf and St. Moritz Bad. Extending up the slope from the lake, terraced Dorf is a tapestry of grand hotels, upscale boutiques, and traditional Engadin architecture, characterized by arched wooden doors, small deep-set windows, and artistically etched facades. The nearby town of Bad is known for its ice rink in winter, mineral and mud baths, and lakeside promenade.

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Day 4 ST. MORITZ–BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO TIRANO, ITALY–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND

Experience one of Europe’s most spectacular train rides, the Bernina Express. Board the train in St. Moritz and travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Here, rejoin your coach and journey to the shores of sparkling Lake Lugano.

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Day 5 LUGANO–LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY–ZERMATT AREA, SWITZERLAND

Discover the highlights of charming, subtropical Lugano before traveling to Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake. Cruise into the 17th century on an optional boat trip to visit the gorgeous garden island of Isola Bella with its splendid palazzo (palace). Return to Switzerland via picturesque Simplon Pass to your overnight destination, a resort surrounded by Switzerland’s highest mountains—including the celebrated Matterhorn.

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Day 6 ZERMATT AREA–LAUSANNE AREA

Time to stroll through car-free Zermatt, connected to Täsch with an alpine train. Maybe take a break to sample the local fare, like raclette (melted Swiss cheese), fondue, or hand-made chocolate. Perhaps shop for an authentic Swiss watch or Swiss Army knife, or experience the Gornergrat Bahn, the cog railway taking you as high as 10,132 ft for the best views of the Matterhorn and a breath of cool, clean air. Then, rejoin the coach in Täsch and continue your journey through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to crescent-shaped Lake Geneva, one of Europe’s largest lakes.

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Day 7 LAUSANNE AREA

Spend a day at leisure exploring Lausanne and its surroundings. Or spread your wings to explore cosmopolitan Geneva, the city of the UN and the Red Cross, the jet d'eau (water jet), watchmaking, chocolate, CERN, elegant shops, and resident swans gliding just off the lakeside promenades.

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Day 8 LAUSANNE AREA–GRUYÈRES–BERN–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE

The first stop today is in picturesque Gruyères to visit a local cheese factory. Then, on to Bern, Switzerland’s charming 12th-century capital. The Old Town is a showcase of medieval architecture, arcaded shops, artistic fountains, and the landmark Zytglogge (clock tower), an ornate animated astronomical clock built in 1530. Travel on, skirting the shores of Lake Thun, and stop in the renowned resort of Interlaken for a visit before crossing Brünig Pass to Lucerne.

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Day 9 LUCERNE–ZURICH

Discover the wonders of Lucerne, a city straight out of a storybook. Situated on Lake Lucerne beneath the snow-capped Alps, Lucerne's highlights include cobblestone streets lined with frescoed homes, the world-famous Chapel Bridge, and the poignant Lion Monument. Get carried away on an optional funicular ride, and aboard the world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Return to Zurich for an overnight.

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Day 10 ZURICH

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

FIORENZA VABLE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“Incredible skiing on the Swiss Alps and delicious chocolate are not the only reasons for visiting Switzerland. The train rides through the beauty of lakes, mountains, villages, and valleys; tasting wine in the cellars of a historical castle where time seems to have stopped in the Lavaux area by Lake Geneva; getting up in the morning to admire the Matterhorn turning pink and gold during sunrise; meeting locals while enjoying a festival.These are the other reasons to come and visit what I call the "Real Switzerland."”

Tour Director - FIORENZA VABLE

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Lugano
Lake Maggiore
Lausanne Area
Lucerne Area
Lucerne

Lugano

Lake Lugano Cruise with Meal

Lake Lugano Cruise with Meal

Embark your private boat for a relaxing cruise on breathtaking Lake Lugano and learn about the local traditions and dishes for dinner.

Price Range: $$$$

Lake Maggiore

Isola Bella by Boat - Explore the Jewel of Lake Maggiore

Isola Bella by Boat - Explore the Jewel of Lake Maggiore

Grandeur awaits on this visit to Isola Bella, the most famous of Lake Maggiore's Borromean Islands, featuring a guided visit of its ornate palace and exquisite terraced gardens.

Price Range: $$$

Lausanne Area

Gornergrat

Gornergrat

Europe's highest mountain railway takes you to the Gornergrat (10,132 feet) in 40 minutes. The incomparable panoramic views embrace some of Switzerland's loftiest peaks, including the world-famous Matterhorn.

Price Range: $$$$

Wonders of Geneva

Wonders of Geneva

Experience the hypnotic beauty of Geneva on this guided excursion featuring the international sector, the iconic Jet d'Eau and Flower Clock, and a walk through the ancient Old Town.

Price Range: $$

Lucerne Area

Swiss Folklore

Swiss Folklore

Raise a glass and toast an unforgettable evening of traditional entertainment during this excursion featuring a 3-course feast of local specialties, alphorns, yodeling, and festive Swiss music and dancing.

Price Range: $$$$

Lucerne

Ascent up Mount Stanserhorn

Ascent up Mount Stanserhorn

Climb towering Mount Stanserhorn aboard the world's first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car!

Price Range: $$$

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Cosmos European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Cosmos tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience. For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party. Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $3,959*
18 guests in a party: $1,024*

Contact Cosmos or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Cosmos Private Touring.

*Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2021 travel year. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.


The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.