Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer- History and Heritage
Overview
Learn about the history and heritage of Switzerland by rail and by road on this semi-escorted itinerary.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in this package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Zurich
- Chur
- Brig
- Lucerne
- Interlaken
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Zürich (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation, including breakfast
- Transfer from Zürich airport to hotel in Zürich
- Luxury transportation with a driver-guide including WiFi
- Worry-free luggage service (1 piece per passenger)
- Transportation to the excursions will be provided in second class service
- Seat reservation on RhB Nostalgic Train in second class (Filisur - Davos)
- Seat reservation on Furka Dampfbahn in first class (Realp - Oberwald)
- Seat reservation on Brünig Dampfbahn in second class (Interlaken - Giswil - Interlaken)
- More Moments activities included:
- Excursion to Brienzer Rothorn (non-guided)
- Sunset cruise on Historical Paddle Steamer on Lake Lucerne in first class
- Visit to Langwasser Viaduct
- Private guided city tour of Chur
- Private guided tour of Stockalper Castle in Brig
- Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with audio guide
- 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and certain mountain excursions
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Zurich.
Day 2
Welcome to Zurich
Upon arrival at the airport, take your private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure in Switzerland’s biggest city.
Day 3
Zurich – Chur: Visit
Meet your driver and guide in the lobby for your first trip to the historical town of Appenzell.
(Approximately 119 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with Audio-guide
Discover and taste how the famous Swiss cheese is made at the Appenzeller Show Dairy.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
RHB Nostalgic Train (Filisur - Davos)
Begin with a city tour before heading to the famous Landwasser Viaduct. Afterwards, join the RhB Historical Train, comprising carriages predominantly from the 1920s hauled by a historic electric locomotive. This takes you to Davos, from where you return to Chur with your driver.
More Moments Activities Included
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Private Guided City Tour of Chur
Known as Switzerland’s oldest town, learn about its history and the history of the canton of Graubunden.
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Visit to Langwasser Viaduct
Experience the marvelous scale of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from below.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Chur -Furka Dampfbahn (Realp - Oberwald) – Brig
After breakfast, your driver will take you to Realp, from where you will experience the historical Furka Steam Railway. Running right alongside the Furka Pass leads to some fantastic views and photo opportunities. Once in Oberwald, rejoin the minibus and proceed onwards to Brig.
(Approximately 165 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Private Guided Tour of Stockalper Castle
Upon arrival in Brig there is time for a tour of the Stockalper Castle, named after its builder, a rich entrepreneur who had a monopoly on road traffic in Switzerland in the 17th century.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Brig – Lucerne
Your driver will pick you up in the lobby and take you northwards towards Lucerne. You have the afternoon here at leisure to enjoy this beautiful lakeside city.
(Approximately 140 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Sunset Cruise on Historical Paddle Steamer
Enjoy an evening cruise along the waves of the beautiful Lake Lucerne under the sunset aboard a historical paddle steamer.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Lucerne – Brienzer Rothorn – Interlaken
Your driver will take you back towards Interlaken for the first of two days in the Bernese Oberland. Rejoin your driver and transfer to Interlaken, your base for the next two days.
(Approximately 70 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Excursion to Brienzer Rothorn
At the lakeside resort of Brienz, join the scenic Brienzer Rothorn Railway for the trip to the 2200-metre-high summit. This railway is unique in having a steam operation on a near daily basis. You have time at the summit to have lunch ($) before returning to Brienz.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Interlaken - Brünig Dampfbahn – Interlaken
Begin your full-day excursion aboard the historic Brünig Dampfbahn, running along the tracks of the modern day Zentralbahn to Giswil. Enjoy travelling behind two different steam locomotives, including over the steep gradients of the Brünig Pass.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Interlaken - Zurich - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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- July 21, 2025
- August 25, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless specified
- Porterage
- Personal expenses
- Transfers, unless specified
- Seat selection onboard trains, unless specified
- Local taxes
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The More Moments activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
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- Luxury Mercedes-Benz Cabrio Sprinter for group of 4 to 12 people
- Tesla Model X for groups of 1 to 3 people
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Group maximum: 12 people
The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.