A Private Luxury 14 Day Tour of Switzerland, Lake Como and Milan

PRIVATE 3-HOUR GUIDED CULINARY AND ORIENTATION WALKING TOUR OF LUCERNE

You will meet with your expert local guide in the hotel lobby this morning. Depart on a private 3-hour guided culinary and orientation walking tour in Lucerne. During the walking tour your guide will arrange for small tastings of some local products. The tour will end by 12 noon, and you can enjoy an optional lunch and the rest of the day to explore.  Any entrance fee’s are payable direct on the day to allow for flexibility. 

Culinary walking tour Lucerne - the medieval jewel located at the shore of the incredibly clear Lake Lucerne, from which the tranquil river Reuss flows. The city’s most renowned landmark is the 14th century Chapel Bridge – Europe’s oldest covered wooden footbridge. Follow Lucerne’s quaint little streets, visit Corn Market Square and take in the fantastic frescoed buildings quaint quarters with little streets and countless historical fountains.

PRIVATE TRANSFER TO LUCERNE RAIL, 1ST CLASS TICKETS TO INTERLAKEN VIA BERN WITH WALKING TOUR

This morning you will be privately transferred from your Lucerne hotel to the rail station to catch a morning train. We include first class tickets (where applicable) from Lucerne to Bern Train Station. 

You will be met on arrival at Berne Station by a local English-speaking guide directly at your arrival platform holding a sign with your names on it and enjoy a 3-hour walking tour of Berne. Your guide will walk you back to Berne rail station at the end of the tour to catch your train to your next destination.

Walking tour Bern – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and seat of the Swiss Federal authorities. Bern offers 6km / 3.7mi of 'Lauben' (weather-sheltered shopping promenades), the longest in Europe. Tour through Berne passing the Federal Palace, and wander through the old town seeing many interesting buildings and fountains such as the Bärenplatz which in 1513 became the “Bärengraben” (bear park), the colorful Pfeiferbrunnen, the oldest art museum in Switzerland (Kunstmuseum), the “Kindlifresserbrunnen” (Child Eater Fountain) and the Zytglogge – keeping a look out for the performance of the clockwork figures from 1530.

Make your way to the rail station for your train to Interlaken. We include 1st class reserved seats on the train from Bern to Interlaken. Upon arrival at Interlaken Rail Station, you will be met by an English-speaking assistant and transferred to your hotel. Check in and the rest of the evening is at leisure.

Interlaken is a traditional resort town in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, it has old timber houses and parkland on either side of the Aare River. Its surrounding mountains, with dense forests, alpine meadows and glaciers, has numerous hiking and skiing trails.

Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa: Höheweg 41, 3800 Interlaken

2 nights at Victoria Jungfrau in a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast

The Grand Hotel Victoria Jungfrau & Spa is located amid the mountains of the Bernese Highlands, overlooking the Jungfrau massif. Whether guests come for a healthy weekend or family holiday, they will be entranced by the peerless ambience of this Grand Hotel.

GUIDED PRIVATE EXCURSION TO JUNGFRAUJOCH

FULL DAY FROM INTERLAKEN TO GENEVA VIA GRUYÉRES AND LAVAUX VINEYARD

You will meet with a local English-speaking driver this morning and depart on a private full day tour in a luxury vehicle. You will travel to Gruyere where you will have time at leisure to explore the town. You will meet with your driver and continue to the Lavaux region.  On arrival you will enjoy an included private wine tasting including 5 wines, cheese, jerky & bread at Lavaux Vineyards. In the afternoon, you will arrive at your hotel in Geneva.

Gruyères – the picturesque village of Gruyères, perched atop a hill, gets its charm from the Middle Ages. The pedestrian zone welcomes to a gentle stroll, with its cobblestones and fountains. The town gave its name to the region La Gruyère and its delicious cheese. Cailler, Switzerland's oldest chocolate company is also located nearby. The Swiss vote Cailler as their favorite brand, so the opportunity to taste it should not be missed!

Lavaux vineyard - discover the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, one of the most famous wine-growing regions in Western Switzerland. The Lavaux Vineyard have been chosen by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Terraces stretch for about 30km / 18mi along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva. They cover the lower slopes of the mountainside between the villages and the lake, and their origins can be traced back to the 11th century.

Geneva is a city in Switzerland that lies at the southern tip of expansive Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains, the city has views of dramatic Mont Blanc. Headquarters of Europe’s United Nations and the Red Cross, it’s a global hub for diplomacy and banking. French influence is widespread, from the language to gastronomy.

Beau Rivage Hotel: 13 Quai du Mont-Blanc, 1201, Geneva

2 nights at Beau Rivage Hotel in a Premier Lake View Room inclusive of breakfast

Founded by the Mayer family, Beau-Rivage has cultivated since 1865 an authentic art of living, becoming a mythical place where world leaders have left their mark. With its 80 rooms and 15 suites, equipped with the latest technologies, Beau Rivage offers discreet and refined luxury in the heart of Geneva.

PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF GENEVA CITY CENTRE & VISIT TO PATEK PHILIPPE MUSEUM

You will meet with a local English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby this morning and depart on a private guided 2-hour walking tour of Geneva City Centre. You will enjoy an optional lunch (your guide can make recommendations on the day) before making your way to the Patek Philippe Museum for a private guided tour.  After the tour you can make your way back to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Walking tour Geneva – lakeside sophistication in the world’s smallest metropolis. Stroll along the lakeside quay viewing the ever-present Jet d’Eau, spouting lake water 137m / 450ft in the air. Pass by the Brunswick Monument containing the tomb of Charles II, to reach the Pâquis Jetty - lighthouse and the public baths. Continue onwards and cross the Mont-Blanc Bridge towards the left bank, passing through Jardin Anglais (English Garden), to view the famous flower clock and the Monument National – commemorating Geneva joining Switzerland in 1815.

Patek Philippe Museum – a temple to watchmaking. View the earliest watch ever made in the 16th century, and how clocks have developed over time. From the first clocks to the most complicated timepiece ever made. With a diverse collection of timepieces from decorative, wall, metronomes and portable mechanical timepieces this discovery tour through the origins of timekeeping is fascinating. View watches designed and created by Patek Philippe showcasing his creative and mechanical genius.

TRANSFER FROM GENEVA TO ZERMATT VIA CHILLON CASTLE

Check out early this morning and meet with a local English-speaking driver. You will travel to Chillon Castle where we include a private guided tour.  After the tour, you will have a little time at leisure to check out the souvenir shop before meeting with your driver. Continue to Zermatt where your driver will drop you at the village entry point. From here, you will be transferred to your Zermatt hotel in a hotel electric taxi (car-free zone). Check in and the evening is free at your leisure.

Chillon Castle – the most-visited monument in Switzerland. The medieval gem sits on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Lake Geneva – built strategically atop the water for natural protection. Learn more about its significant location and the lives of those who both inhabited the palace and those incarcerated there. Walk through the courtyard and impressive halls with either a private guide or an audio guide, explaining the three eras that mark its history.

Zermatt, in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton, is a mountain resort renowned for skiing, climbing and hiking. The town, at an elevation of around 1,600m, lies below the iconic, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak. Its main street, Bahnhofstrasse is lined with boutique shops, hotels and restaurants, and also has a lively après-ski scene.

Mont Cervin Palace: Bahnhofstrasse 31, CH-3920, Zermatt

2 nights at Mont Cervin Palace in a - Double Alpine Superior Mountain View Room inclusive of breakfast

Crystal clear air. The view of the world-famous Matterhorn. The windows of the Mont Cervin Palace cast their warm light into the dusk. You enter our hotel and are warmly welcomed by our staff. For us, that means no empty phrases, no fuss - just genuine and warm hospitality. A smile surrounds you. You have arrived.

PRIVATE EXCURSION TO MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE

We include the services of a local English-speaking guide today for a tour to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Tickets to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise are included and the Crystal Ride from Trockener Steg to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise or vice versa is also included.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the peak with Europe’s highest mountain station soars 3,883m / 12,740ft above sea level. The peak lift takes you up to the 360° viewing platform. See an incredible 38 of 4000-meter / 13,100-feet peaks and 14 glaciers. Step right into the highest Glacier Palace in the world. Experience the cinema lounge, fine cuisine, discover superb ski slopes (including summer skiing). A little lower, on Trockener Steg and Schwarzsee, hiking and biking trails are available.

Crystal Ride – the Matterhorn glacier ride is the highest 3S cableway in the world. The lift features four exclusive “Crystal ride” cabins decorated with Swarovski crystals. Their true secret is only disclosed around three minutes into the ride, when the darkened floors suddenly become transparent to reveal stunning views of the glacial landscape 170m / 560ft below. (Supplier: Zermatt Bergbahn)

PRIVATE TRANSFER ZERMATT RAIL STATION, GLACIER EXPRESS TO ST MORITZ & TRANSFER TO HOTEL 

You will check out of your hotel this morning before a transfer to Zermatt rail station by hotel electro taxi to catch the Glacier Express train to St. Moritz (tickets included). On arrival at St. Moritz, you will be assisted to your hotel. The evening is at leisure. 

The Glacier Express route travels slowly through spectacular alpine scenery. The train takes eight hours from Zermatt to St. Moritz and boasts spectacular panoramic views, bridges and tunnels. It is often referred to as the world's slowest fast train and is a fantastic experience through the Swiss Alps.

St. Moritz is a luxury alpine resort town in Switzerland’s Engadin valley. It has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, has the Cresta Run, a world-championship bobsled run made of natural ice, and an outdoor Olympic ice rink. Its frozen lake hosts polo, cricket and even horse racing on ice. Ski and snowboard areas include Corviglia, Diavolezza and Corvatsch, and there are well-groomed cross-country ski trails.

Hotel Grace la Margna St. Moritz: Via Serlas 5, CH-7500, St. Moritz

Overnight at Hotel Grace la Margna St. Moritz in a - Double Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast

The Grace la Margna St. Moritz invites you to discover a new lifestyle 365 days a year. The newly renovated hotel, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the St. Moritz railway station, has 74 suites and rooms, both in the historic and redesigned "La Margna Wing" as well as in the newly built "Grace Wing". The hotel surprises with several restaurants offering different culinary concepts.

BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN ST MORITZ TO TIRANO AND PRIVATE TRANSFER TO LAKE COMO

On check out, please leave your luggage at hotel reception and your driver will collect your bags and travel to Tirano rail station where he will meet you before your transfer to Lake Como. Depart the hotel later this morning and make your way to St. Moritz train station to catch the Bernina Express to Tirano (tickets are included and journey time is 2.5 hours approximately). You will be met on arrival at Tirano rail station by your driver with your luggage and transferred direct to your hotel on Lake Como. Check in and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Bernina Express train - the most beautiful experience of the Alps: From the high towering glaciers of the mountains down to the swaying palms of Italy, the highest mountain railway in the Alps provides a link between northern and southern Europe. It does so in the most wonderful way imaginable, on a railway line that coexists in perfect harmony with its glorious mountain setting. The train makes short work of the 55 Tunnels, 196 bridges and slopes of up to 70 millimeters per meter of incline that are found along its route. The physical high point of the RhB is Ospizio Bernina, at 2,253 meters above sea level. (Supplier: Rhätische Bahn)

Tremezzo – Bellagio, 1910. Across the waters of Lake Como, the tranquil fishing village of Tremezzo can just be seen. Enea and Maria Gandola—he descended from a patrician family, she from renowned artist-intellectuals—leave their Bellagio home to settle here, bringing with them three young children, a refined world view, and a daring vision. They had travelled the breadth of the Continent, experiencing its most beautiful and celebrated hotels; then watched as their beloved centro lago was discovered by Europe’s most illustrious families—lured by its pristine air, the mountain vistas, the charming locals, and above all the cerulean lake itself. Enea e Maria saw an opportunity; but more than this, they fostered a dream: to build a luxury hotel that would compete with the finest in the world. Something to put Lake Como on the international map; something new, and very Grand, indeed.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo: Via Regina, 8, 22016 Tremezzina, Tremezzo, Lake Como

3 nights at Grand Hotel Tremezzo in a - Double Prestige Lake View Room inclusive of breakfast

The Grand Hotel Tremezzo is an iconic art nouveau masterpiece sitting on the western shores of Lake Como. With views spanning the crystalline waters towards Bellagio and the Grigne mountains, we treat guests to sumptuous accommodation, three pools, a lakeside private beach and lavish private park, all with the warmest hospitality all’italiana.

FREE DAY AT GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO

Enjoy a day to relax and explore the resort, perhaps make a splash and get in some lengths at first light. Laze away the day under a garden parasol. Or dive into the opalescent bliss that floats on the lake.  Life by the water is life with many options at the Grand Hotel.

The hotels pools offer totally unique moods, from beach-side glamour over the lake to the soothing calm of the indoor-outdoor infinity pool—via the lovely alfresco swims to be had in the garden.

PRIVATE BOAT TOUR OF LAKE COMO

We include 6 hours with an English-speaking skipper on a private boat for touring on the lake. Your concierge team will assist with meeting point with your skipper and your skipper will act as your guide on the lake. We also include a private guided tour at Villa Balbianello. You will enjoy an optional lunch and return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Villa del Balbianello is located on a wooded promontory, offering an enchanted view of Lake Como. This elegant, romantic 18th century mansion and its magnificent garden have hosted writers, scholars and travellers, including Count Guido Monzino, the last owner of the Villa.

PRIVATE TRANSFER COMO TO MILAN WITH MILAN CITY TOUR

You will meet with a local driver/guide at your hotel today and transfer direct to Milan City Centre. Your luggage will be stored in the vehicle while your guide takes you on a guided city tour including entry to the Duomo. Time for an optional lunch (your driver will provide suggestions) before an included scheduled guided tour at The Last Supper. Meet with your driver after the tour and he will transfer you to your hotel and bid you farewell. Check in and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Milan: The metropolis that finds a perfect and dynamic balance between history and modernity While it is considered one of the world's fashion and design capitals, as well as a financial hub, Milan is also a city of culture and thought. While always looking towards the future, this Lombard capital lovingly preserves its prominent history, boasting spectacular museums and some of the most monumental churches in Italy.

The Last Supper Scheduled our. The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most incredible works of religious art in the world. For centuries viewers and art historians have been enraptured from the Leonardo’s interpretation of the subject of Christ and his Apostoles, in spite of its weak conditions and advanced state of deterioration. Against all odds, thanks to miracles of human and, who knows, maybe divine intervention, the Last Supper still survives and continues to fascinate people coming from all over the world.

Bulgari Hotel Milan: Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7B, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Overnight at Bulgari Hotel Milan in a - Double Superior Room inclusive of breakfast

On a private street in downtown Milan, between Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, La Scala and the Accademia di Brera, in a tastefully renovated 18th-century Milanese palazzo is The Bulgari Hotel Milano, a five-star hotel situated in the cultural and commercial heart of a city that, behind its austere façades, hides delightful and unexpected courtyards and green spaces.

PRIVATE DEPATURE TRANSFER TO MILAN MALPENSA AIRPORT

This morning you will be met by your driver at your Milan hotel and escorted to a luxury vehicle for a private transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport.

We simply want you to focus on having an incredible time. It’s that simple.

All our suggested tours are created by locals, using years of country knowledge. It’s your tour though. That’s why any of our itineraries can be tailored to exactly suit your needs. And that might mean fitting it to your budget. Do you have a particular destination in mind, We can include any specific request, so please ask.

Please note that we can also use some or all 4-star hotels in great locations. We can adjust services to meet your wish list, your requirements and your budget.

The Cost for this Wonderful Private Tour as shown online based on 2 Guests sharing a room ranges from from EURO €24795 - €25795 per person sharing.

Utilising wonderful 4-star hotels in great locations, pricing will be from EURO €14995 (Rates valid for travel from June - October)

Please see below for complete list of included services.

Accommodation is included for 13 nights at the following hotels including breakfast.

Accommodation

Nts    City           Hotel - Room Type

2       Lucerne     Mandarin Oriental Palace - Deluxe Lake View Balcony

2       Interlaken  Victoria Jungfrau - Deluxe Room

2       Geneva      Beau Rivage Hotel - Premier Lake View Room

2       Zermatt      Mont Cervin Palace - Alpine Superior Mountain View

1       St Moritz     Hotel Grace la Margna - Deluxe Room

3       Lake Como Grand Hotel Tremezzo - Prestige Lake View Room

1       Milan          Bulgari Hotel Milan - Superior Room

Transport (Private services throughout)

• Arrival Transfer from Zurich Airport to Lucerne Hotel
• Departure Transfer to Lucerne Rail Station
• Train Tickets from Lucerne to Berne
• Train Tickets from Berne to Interlaken
• Arrival Transfer from Interlaken Rail Station to Interlaken Hotel
• Full Day from Interlaken to Geneva via Gruyéres & Lavaux 
• Transfer from Geneva to Zermatt via Chillon Castle
• Departure Transfer Zermatt Rail Station
• Arrival Transfer St. Moritz Rail Station
• Travel from St. Moritz to Lake Como
• Transfer Como to Milan with Milan City Tour
• Departure Transfer To Milan Malpensa Airport

Services

• Private 3-hour Guided Culinary & Orientation Walking Tour of Lucerne
• Private 3-hour Walking Tour Of Berne
• Guided Private Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• Private Walking Tour of Geneva 
• Patek Philippe Museum
• Visit to Chillon Castle
• Excursion to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
• Glacier Express (first class tickets)
• Bernina Express Train
• Private (6 hour) Boat Tour of Lake Como
• Private Guided Tour at Villa Balbianello
• The Last Supper Scheduled Tour

We also include hotel taxes and fees, (please note that city tax is payable locally) communication costs and the help of our local travel experts throughout your trip; 24/7.

What's Not Included

• Your flights to and from Europe
• Gratuities and tips to driver-guides and local guides
• Anything that we’ve not mentioned above

BOOKING: The proposal is subject to availability and subject to our terms and conditions available on request. To book we require a 30% deposit which is non-refundable as required to pre-book all services.  We accept payments by credit card or by bank transfer. The balance of your trip would be due by 60 days prior to travel.  We strongly suggest taking out travel insurance with your local broker or online provider.