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Scenic Cities & Alpine Charm

Overview

This charming alpine itinerary begins in Frankfurt and ends in Zurich. First, you’ll settle into Frankfurt and enjoy a day trip to Heidelberg, then embark on a journey through the Swiss Alps, combining city explorations with mountain adventures. You’ll visit iconic destinations like Lucerne, Interlaken and alpine peaks such as Jungfraujoch or the Matterhorn. This package includes scenic train rides, diverse landscapes and so much more.

Your package includes a Swiss Travel Pass for your Rail Travel in Switzerland. This popular Rail Pass of Switzerland affords you unlimited travel on the network of the Swiss Travel System.  With a Swiss Travel Pass in your pocket, you have the ideal Rail Pass to travel in Switzerland.

This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
 

12 days | 10 nights

Format

Partially Guided Tour

Locations

  • Frankfurt
  • Bern
  • Interlaken
  • Lucerne
  • Zurich

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights to Frankfurt and return from Zurich (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 10 nights of accommodation in your selected category, with breakfast included 
  • Private round-trip airport transfers with arrival in Frankfurt and departure in Zurich
  • Train Tickets from Frankfurt to Bern in 2nd class
  • 6 Day Swiss Rail Pass, to be used from day 6 to day 11
  • More Moments activities included: 
    • Half-day trip to Heidelberg from Frankfurt (Approx: 5.5 hrs - shared tour)
    • Day trip to Jungfraujoch (Approx: 7 hrs - shared tour)
    • Zurich city tour (Approx: 5 hrs - shared tour)
  • Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Frankfurt.

 

Day 2 to 3

Welcome to Frankfurt ,Germany

Upon your arrival in Frankfurt, you’ll take a private transfer to your hotel to check in for the next 2 nights. You can spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Frankfurt is a dynamic blend of sleek skyscrapers and historic charm. Explore Römerberg’s (Old Town Square) charming, half timbered houses, the Old Town Hall (Römer), St. Nicholas Church and Justice Fountain. 
 

More Moments Activities Included

  • Half-day trip to Heidelberg from Frankfurt

    Enjoy a day trip from Frankfurt to the romantic medieval city of Heidelberg. Discover sights like Germany's oldest university, the River Neckar and the world-famous Heidelberg Castle.

    Approx:  5.5 hrs - shared tour

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 to 5

Frankfurt to Bern

After breakfast, you’ll make your own way to the train station in Frankfurt and board your train to Bern. Upon your arrival, you’ll make your own way to your hotel, where you’ll spend the next 2 nights.
Bern is the capital of Switzerland and a popular tourist destination known for its well-preserved medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Key attractions include the Zytglogge clock tower, the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral and the historic Bundeshaus parliament building. Visitors can also enjoy the Aare River, the Bear Park and the Rosengarten for panoramic views. 
 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 to 7

Bern - Interlaken

After breakfast, you’ll make your way to the train station and board the train to Interlaken. Upon your arrival, you’ll make your own way to your hotel. After checking in for 2 nights, you can spend the day exploring Interlaken at your leisure. Stroll along the Aare River, browse local shops or relax by Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. End the day with a cozy dinner (not included) and soak in the charming Swiss atmosphere.  

More Moments Activities Included

  • Day trip to Jungfraujoch

    Enjoy a full-day excursion to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. Travel by cogwheel train through spectacular alpine scenery and take in breathtaking views of glaciers and peaks from the highest railway station in Europe.

    Approx: 7 hrs - shared tour

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8 to 9

Interlaken - Lucerne

After breakfast, you’ll make your way to the train station and board the train to Lucerne. Upon your arrival, you’ll make your own way to your hotel for 2 nights.  Spend the afternoon at your leisure, strolling along the lakefront, admiring the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) or exploring the old town. With the Swiss Travel Pass, you can also enjoy free entrance to many museums, such as the Museum Lucerne or the Glacier Garden,  embark on a boat cruise along Lake Lucerne or hop on the nearby Rigi or Pilatus Mountain railways with discounted fares for breathtaking panoramic views.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10 to 11

Lucerne - Zurich

After breakfast, you’ll make your way to the train station and board the train to Zurich. Upon your arrival, you’ll make your own way to your hotel, where you’ll spend your last 2 nights. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring Switzerland’s largest city. With the Swiss Travel Pass, you can take advantage of unlimited travel on local public transportation and enjoy free or discounted entry to several museums and attractions throughout the city.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Zurich city tour

    See the best of Zurich on a comfortable coach tour, from Lake Zurich and the financial district to the grand Opera House and ETH Zurich. Finish with a guided stroll through the charming Old Town, visiting Grossmünster, Fraumünster and St. Peter’s Church. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

    Approx: 5 hrs - shared tour
     

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 12

Return to Canada

After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home to Canada.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

4-star accommodation

Location

Hotel

Frankfurt
Alexander am Zoo (or similar)
4
Bern
Novotel Bern Expo (or similar)
4
Interlaken
Hotle Interlaken (or similar)
4
Lucerne
Ameron Lucerne Flora (or similar)
4
Zurich
Mercure Zurich City (or similar)
4

Room details

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Where “or similar” is indicated, guests will stay at a hotel of the same star rating. The hotel accommodations will be communicated to the consumer or travel agent prior to departure.

Additional fees might apply.

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Important Information

  • January 3, 2026 – December 10, 2026

  • Not included:

    • Meals and beverages (unless specified)
    • Transfers to and from train stations and excursion meeting points
    • Excursions and entrance fees (unless specified)
    • Gratuities
    • Porterage
    • Local city taxes, if applicable, are paid locally in local currency
    • Private airport transfers
    • Train 2nd Class
    • 6 Day Swiss Rail Pass

     

  • City taxes if applicable,  are payable in local currency upon checkout. Rates vary depending on hotel star rating and location and are calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.

  • The order of the itinerary could vary, including the number of consecutive nights per city. This itinerary is for reference only.