Itinerary | Essential of Switzerland

Essential of Switzerland

8 days /7nights

Geneva, Berne, Basel, Lucerne, Zürich ...
Welcome to Switzerland, a fascinating country in the heart of Europe. Famous for its Alp Mountains, its lakes, its chocolate and its cheese, Switzerland is an amazing mix of culture, traditions and modernism. We invite you to discover the best of Switzerland on our tailor-made tour.

This program can be modified as per your wishes: either you are a couple, friends or family with children, we can adjust the duration, and change the visits. We are here to provide you 100% personalized private tours!

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Day 1Arrival in Geneva

Upon your arrival at Geneva airport, your english-speaking driver will drop you off at your hotel in the heart of Geneva, and give you some recommandations for dinner.

Overnight in Geneva.

Day 2Geneva

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Pick up at your hotel for a half-day private sightseeing tour of Geneva. The history of "The Republic & Canton of Geneva" due to its central position is a crossroad of Europe, a great international center housing the UNO, the international Red Cross, the international Labour Office and many more. In the old town, it is so pleasant to stroll and linger in a sidewalk Café.

Afternoon at your leisure.

Overnight in Geneva.

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Optional:

Visit of Patek Museum, considered one of the world's foremost horology museums.

Day 3Geneva – Berne – Basel

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Pick up at your hotel. Your private english speaking driver will bring you to Berne (approx. 2 hours). Berne is the Capital of Switzerland and seat of the Federal Authorities.

Dating from 12th century, it's still the fine old city of by-gone days. On your private walking-tour, you will admire the arcaded streets, the House of Parliament, the Federal Mint, the Cathedral, the Clock Tower and the famous Bear-Park. Continuation to Basel (approx 1 ¼ hour).

Overnight in Basel.

Day 4Basel

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Pick up at your hotel for your visit of Basel.

Basel, the third largest city in Switzerland, is located on both sides of the Rhine river in the three-country-corner of Switzerland, Germany and France. Not only diverse cultures, but also a multifaceted history, modern art and architecture converge here. During your visit, you will see the old town, the large marke square, the Spalentor, one of the beautiful city-gates, before embarking for a roundtrip cruise on the Rhine river.

Overnight in Basel.

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Optional:
Visit of Beyeler Foundation, a famous museum of modern and contemporaty art.

Day 5Basel – Zürich

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Pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Zürich (approx 1 hour).

Zürich is top of leisure and pleasure! During your private walking-tour (4 hours) you will enjoy the pretty old town, the trendy new Zürich West-district and the glorious lake. The famous Bahnfofsstrasse and Limmatquai are a shopper's paradise.

Overnight in Zürich.

Optional: Visit of Landesmuseum, the most famous culture and history museum of Switzerland.

Day 6Zürich – Lucerne – Zürich

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Pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Lucerne (approx. 1 hour). The world famous city of Lucerne lies in Swwitzerland in the heart of Europe. Because of its central location right on lake, Lucerne is surrounded by big mountains like Mount Titlis (3000 m) and the impressiv Mount Pilatus. Lucerne is considered to be "the Switzerland in Switzerland".

Overnight in Zürich.

Day 7Zürich – Rhine River falls – Zürich

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Pick up at your hotel for a private excursion to Schaffhausen and Rhine River Falls. Discover the rare beauty and the cultural diversity of this charming town. Then, reach Neuhausen for the visit of the largest waterfalls in Europe with the magnificient scenery.

Overnight in Zürich.

Optional:
Visit of the IWC Museum Schaffhausen. IWC Schaffhausen has been a leader in luxury watchmaking since 1868.

Day 8Bye Bye Switzerland

Pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Zürich airport.

 

To give you an idea of prices:

Prices starting from 3990 € per person based on 6 persons upto 7045 € per person based on 2 persons

Our prices include :

  • Accommodation as per the hotels of your choice with breakfast.
  • Welcome at the airport on arrival, all transfers, visits and excursions mentioned in the program with private car.
  • Visits and excursions with English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees to the monuments during excursions mentioned in the program.
  • All government taxes and VAT applicable (except local taxes).

Our prices do not include :

  • Visa charges and/or mandatory COVID-19 tests wherever applicable.
  • Any services not mentioned specifically in the program, mandatory government taxes.
  • International flight charges and airport taxes.
  • Personal Insurances.
  • Local taxes for accommodations.
  • Lunch or dinner not specifically mentioned.
  • Tips to the guide, driver or in the hotels and restaurants.

Your hotels

5***** HOTEL BEAU RIVAGE GENEVA

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The real art of hospitality in front of the Lake of Geneva

https://www.beau-rivage.ch/en/

5***** HOTEL LES TROIS ROI BASEL

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Rich an history, young at heart! Location in the real very heart of Basel.

https://www.lestroisrois.com/fr

5***** HOTEL BAUR AU LAC ZÜRICH

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https://www.bauraulac.ch/

 

4**** HOTEL BRISTOL GENEVA

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https://www.bristol.ch/en/

4**** HOTEL SPALENTOR BASEL

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https://www.hotelspalentor.ch/?lang=en

4**** HOTEL GLOCKENHOF ZÜRICH

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https://www.glockenhof.ch/en

 

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Do not hesitate to ask us further details about our suggestions. We have many other possibilities of excursions fo you!

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