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A Week In... Switzerland
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Length
8 Days
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Starts in
Lausanne (Switzerland)
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Ends in
Lucerne (Switzerland)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 25, 2027 to OCT 13, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$8,590.00
Overview
Swiss chocolates and snow cap mountains; old town clock towers and wooden chapel bridges; Switzerland, with all its ancient landmarks and natural beauty marvels with treasures in every corner and lies in the center of Europe. Discover medieval villages, cross its many lakes, & venture to the highest peak in all of Europe.
In Europe's year-round playground, discover its outstanding landscape as you ride through mountains and along lakesides on the luxurious GoldenPass Train from Lausanne to Interlaken. Spirit and passion will ignite on a trip to the Olympic Museum in the headquarters and home of the Olympics, learn where it all began and the continued mission to bring world peace. Venture to the top of Europe to Jungfraujoch, an absolute must when in Switzerland, then take a leisurely stroll down to the city of Luzern for a walking tour to see the famous Chapel Bridge. Hike to the top of Mount Rigi or enjoy an authentic Folklore performance in Goladau. Experience the heart and soul of Switzerland on this week long journey with Tauck.
Visited During Tour
Interlaken (Switzerland) | Lausanne (Switzerland) | Lucerne (Switzerland)
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Tour Itinerary
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Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code WZ2027
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1Welcome to Switzerland
Tour Begins: 6:30 PM, Lausanne Palace. A transfer is included from Geneva Airport to Lausanne Palace, a grand Belle Époque hotel in the heart of Lausanne with magnificent views of the Alps mirrored in the ripples of Lake Geneva. Lausanne is known as the Olympic Capital, where the beauty of the Alps meets elegant architecture. This evening, gather for a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel, where Swiss hospitality sets the tone for the days ahead.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Lausanne Palace -
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2The delights of Lausanne: chocolate & wine
Wake to the romance of Lausanne, a city layered in history. This morning, set out on foot with a local guide through Lausanne's Old Town, where cobbled streets wind past colorful façades and timeworn fountains. The air carries the irresistible scent of chocolate, and your tour includes stops at beloved chocolatiers whose techniques date back generations. After a lunch of Swiss specialties, continue to Domaine Croix Duplex, located in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards, with its terraced vineyards set against a backdrop of mountains and lake. Enjoy a tasting here, learning about and sipping wines that have been produced for centuries. Dinner is on your own.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Lausanne Palace -
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3Visit the Olympic Museum & Golden Pass Train to Interlaken
Lausanne is located on Lake Geneva and is a French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. It's more than a charming lakeside medieval city; it's home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters. The Olympic Museum celebrates the history of the Olympics and the past and modern games. On a visit here you'll explore the Greek origins of the games, the evolution of sports equipment and rules, and the Olympics' mission to promote world peace. Board the GoldenPass Train, one of Switzerland's most scenic rail journeys, and enjoy lunch onboard as panoramic windows frame the view. The train glides past chalet-dotted meadows, mirror-bright lakes, and forests brushed with mist. Once favored by European royalty and Belle Époque artists, this route captures the timeless magic of the Swiss countryside. Disembark in Interlaken, cradled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, where the air smells of pine and the peaks of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau rise like a trinity of stone. Dinner is served at your hotel this evening.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Royal St.Georges Interlaken - MGallery Collection -
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4Jungfraujoch; the "Top of Europe"
It wouldn't be a complete trip to Switzerland without a visit to Jungfraujoch, the "Top of Europe" - the highest railway station in Europe and the center of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing at 11,332 ft. above sea level with panoramic views of a wonderland of ice, snow, and rock. Enjoy the ascent with views of the longest glacier in the Alps towards Italy, France, and Germany, and at the top on the Sphinx Terrace, take in views of the Black Forest and the Vosges, as well as the Aletsch Glacier. The highest manned research and weather station in Europe is also located on the Jungfraujoch. Enjoy lunch on your own up here before taking a cable car ride back down. Dinner at your leisure this evening is back in Interlaken.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Royal St.Georges Interlaken - MGallery Collection -
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5Woodcarving & Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
Travel to Brienz, where the scent of sawdust and mountain air mingles in the birthplace of Swiss woodcarving. You may wish to visit the Trauffer family workshop and meet the artisans who breathe life into whimsical bears and cows – figures cherished by generations of collectors around the world. Their work is a celebration of tradition, precision, and pride. Alternatively, visit the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum, where more than 100 historic farmhouses and village buildings from across Switzerland have been reassembled, each telling stories of daily life in the Alps – cheesemaking, blacksmithing, weaving – all kept alive through hands-on demonstrations. Enjoy a lunch of local fare before continuing to Lucerne, where you'll gather for a local dinner.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern -
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6Lovely Lucerne
Situated in the heart of Switzerland, Lucerne's medieval charm is reflected in the waters of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a locally guided walking tour of the Old Town, where every corner feels like a Renaissance painting, and cross the Chapel Bridge, a beloved 14th-century wooden walkway once used for defense. Lunch awaits at the Pfistern Guild Hall, one of the city's oldest establishments. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own.
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Accommodations: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern -
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7Mount Rigi & a cruise on Lake Lucerne
This morning, board the historic Mount Rigi Railway, Europe's first mountain railway, ascending to a summit that has drawn pilgrims, poets, and painters since the 18th century. The views are just as transcendent today – stretching across lakes and the Alps in every direction. At the top, enjoy a lunch of hearty Swiss specialties accompanied by traditional music – accordion melodies and yodeling. Descend by cogwheel train to Vitznau, where you'll board a private boat for a serene cruise across Lake Lucerne, its deep blue surface broken only by ripples and reflections. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at your hotel.
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Accommodations: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern -
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8Journey home from Lucerne
Tour Ends: Lucerne. Fly home anytime. A transfer from Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern to Zurich Airport is included. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their A Week In... Switzerland tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- Discover Jungfraujoch, known as the "Top of Europe" – you'll be awestruck by the endless panoramic views
- Experience the elegant atmosphere aboard the GoldenPass Train as it travels through the Swiss Alps, offering breathtaking views and comfort
- View snow-peaked mountain tops on a private boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, before a farewell dinner at your opulent and sophisticated hotel
- Walking tour of Lausanne complete with a chocolate tasting and a look at its Old Town
- Visit the Olympic Museum in Lausanne
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