Day 1:
After arrivals into Zurich and checking into our hotel we will hold a quick group orientation. Then were off to the heart of city of Zurich. We will begin with a ferry ride down the Limmat river that will take us out onto Lake Zurich. This beautiful mix of city, water, and alps provides the perfect backdrop for photos. After our ferry ride we will visit the famous Sprungli chocolate shop along with seeing Zurich 3 major Cathedrals, Fraumunster, St.Peter's, and the Grossmunster. This walk among the Cathedrals will afford us many wonderful shots of back alleys and unique shops. We will walk up to Lindenhof where a Roman fortress once stood. This park overlooks the Limmat river along with the city skyline. We will then stroll down the Niederdorf Street that is the true charm of the city. We'll end the day with a delicious Swiss dinner followed by one final shoot for the day at the University's terrace overlooking the city.
Day 2:
We'll get an early start after breakfast to catch the morning light. Today we head to the impressive Rhein Falls. This waterfall is the largest drop on the Rhein river and provides a dramatic water scene. We will visit the Castle Neuhausen and the city of Schaffhausen with it's painted fresco walls and fortress perched above the city. We will then head to the charming village of Stein am Rhein. The architecture of this villages main street is stunning. It will make for a great photography day of both nature and old buildings. We will complete the day with another delicious Swiss dinner.
Day 3:
Today we leave the busy city of Zurich and transfer into the Alps. After a great breakfast we will get an early start by first shipping our bags to our village in the Alps. We will then board a train headed for Bern, Switzerland's capital. This city's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and we make you feel as though you've been transported back in time. It sandstone row houses and cobblestone lined streets and arcades will be sure to wow you and make for some amazing shots. After the highlights of Bern we will travel to the city of Thun. Nestled on Lake Thun and the river Aare this city will quickly become one of your favorites. The views from the Castle walls will astound you with the surrounding Alps towering above. After Thun we will head to our village of Wengen that is perched on a cliff side above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Our delicious dinner at the hotel will be a perfect end for the day.
Day 4:
After a restful first night in the Alps and a good breakfast we will get an early start. Today we are staying in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. We will first take a cable car up to the cliffside stop of Grutschalp. From here we go by foot on the trail. This trail will wind through pastures filled with Swiss cows and towering views of the Berner Oberland Alps. We will stop at Winteregg and visit a smal cheese factory and of course sample some cheese. We will continue from there to the village of Murren. This is the highest carless village in Berner Oberlands. After a delicious lunch in the village we will then walk to the village of Gimmelwald. This walk will cross several cascading creeks and beautiful green fields. From here we board a cable car that takes us from the towering cliffs to the valley below. From the valley we will see base jumpers and paragliders floating through the sky. We will then visit Trummelbach falls where you will be in absolute awe of the power of water as we watch this waterfall carve it's way through the Alpine rock wall. We'll head back to our village for dinner.
Day 5:
Today were off to the famous Matterhorn. This journey take us through the Rhone valley on an amazing train ride all the way to the village of Zermatt. Once in Zermatt we will board the Gornergrat Cogwheel train and go all the way to the top observatory. The pictures of the Matterhorn you can take from the viewing deck will be epic. After lunch at the top we will then take a short hike from Rotenboden to Riffelberg. This small hike will pass by two different lakes offering great reflection pictures of the Matterhorn in the lakes. We will slowly make our way back down into the village and enjoy the evening there.
Day 6:
We will have another early start to capture the morning light. Today we will board the old narrow gauge cogwheel train to Schynige Platte. The views from the top offer both the lakes below and the towering Alps above. After a stroll through the glacier garden and some amazing shots we will then head to the Alpine village of Grindelwald. From here we will take the cable car ride to the top of First. A short 45 minute hike will take us to the small lake called Balchalpsee. This lake has some of the most picturesque views and will make for some incredible shots. There is the option of walking on the First cliff walk and also the First zipline on this day. After a very adventurous day we will return for much deserved dinner.
Day 7:
Today will be spent on Lake Thun with it's stunning views and lakeside castles. We will first board a ferry in Thun and get out at the port village of Oberhofen. The Oberhofen castle nestled on the shoreline offers incredible picture with the balance of water, architecture, and Alps. After viewing the castle and gardens we will then board the ferry and cross the lake to the village of Spiez. This village's port will be filled with sailboats and vineyards on the hills behind. With so many options for stunning photos you may not want to leave. We will board the train there in Spiez and head back to our village for dinner.
Day 8:
Our final full day to get in some great shots. We will ship our bags back to Zurich and then board the famous golden pass train headed for Luzern. This train ride will take us over the Brunig pass where we will cross several lakes and Alpine valleys. We will have a full day in Luzern to take in it's many sights. From Lake Luzern, Reuss River, Chapel Bridge, and the Lion's Monument Luzern will be sure to be a hit! The contrast of a large city and surrounding Alps will make for some incredible photos. After a final group dinner we head back to Zurich and check into our hotel for the night.
Day 9:
After a delicious breakfast we will say our goodbyes. Our hotel has a shuttle bus to the airport and we will make sure you get there on time for your flight.
After arrivals into Zurich and checking into our hotel we will hold a quick group orientation. Then were off to the heart of city of Zurich. We will begin with a ferry ride down the Limmat river that will take us out onto Lake Zurich. This beautiful mix of city, water, and alps provides the perfect backdrop for photos. After our ferry ride we will visit the famous Sprungli chocolate shop along with seeing Zurich 3 major Cathedrals, Fraumunster, St.Peter's, and the Grossmunster. This walk among the Cathedrals will afford us many wonderful shots of back alleys and unique shops. We will walk up to Lindenhof where a Roman fortress once stood. This park overlooks the Limmat river along with the city skyline. We will then stroll down the Niederdorf Street that is the true charm of the city. We'll end the day with a delicious Swiss dinner followed by one final shoot for the day at the University's terrace overlooking the city.
Day 2:
We'll get an early start after breakfast to catch the morning light. Today we head to the impressive Rhein Falls. This waterfall is the largest drop on the Rhein river and provides a dramatic water scene. We will visit the Castle Neuhausen and the city of Schaffhausen with it's painted fresco walls and fortress perched above the city. We will then head to the charming village of Stein am Rhein. The architecture of this villages main street is stunning. It will make for a great photography day of both nature and old buildings. We will complete the day with another delicious Swiss dinner.
Day 3:
Today we leave the busy city of Zurich and transfer into the Alps. After a great breakfast we will get an early start by first shipping our bags to our village in the Alps. We will then board a train headed for Bern, Switzerland's capital. This city's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and we make you feel as though you've been transported back in time. It sandstone row houses and cobblestone lined streets and arcades will be sure to wow you and make for some amazing shots. After the highlights of Bern we will travel to the city of Thun. Nestled on Lake Thun and the river Aare this city will quickly become one of your favorites. The views from the Castle walls will astound you with the surrounding Alps towering above. After Thun we will head to our village of Wengen that is perched on a cliff side above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Our delicious dinner at the hotel will be a perfect end for the day.
Day 4:
After a restful first night in the Alps and a good breakfast we will get an early start. Today we are staying in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. We will first take a cable car up to the cliffside stop of Grutschalp. From here we go by foot on the trail. This trail will wind through pastures filled with Swiss cows and towering views of the Berner Oberland Alps. We will stop at Winteregg and visit a smal cheese factory and of course sample some cheese. We will continue from there to the village of Murren. This is the highest carless village in Berner Oberlands. After a delicious lunch in the village we will then walk to the village of Gimmelwald. This walk will cross several cascading creeks and beautiful green fields. From here we board a cable car that takes us from the towering cliffs to the valley below. From the valley we will see base jumpers and paragliders floating through the sky. We will then visit Trummelbach falls where you will be in absolute awe of the power of water as we watch this waterfall carve it's way through the Alpine rock wall. We'll head back to our village for dinner.
Day 5:
Today were off to the famous Matterhorn. This journey take us through the Rhone valley on an amazing train ride all the way to the village of Zermatt. Once in Zermatt we will board the Gornergrat Cogwheel train and go all the way to the top observatory. The pictures of the Matterhorn you can take from the viewing deck will be epic. After lunch at the top we will then take a short hike from Rotenboden to Riffelberg. This small hike will pass by two different lakes offering great reflection pictures of the Matterhorn in the lakes. We will slowly make our way back down into the village and enjoy the evening there.
Day 6:
We will have another early start to capture the morning light. Today we will board the old narrow gauge cogwheel train to Schynige Platte. The views from the top offer both the lakes below and the towering Alps above. After a stroll through the glacier garden and some amazing shots we will then head to the Alpine village of Grindelwald. From here we will take the cable car ride to the top of First. A short 45 minute hike will take us to the small lake called Balchalpsee. This lake has some of the most picturesque views and will make for some incredible shots. There is the option of walking on the First cliff walk and also the First zipline on this day. After a very adventurous day we will return for much deserved dinner.
Day 7:
Today will be spent on Lake Thun with it's stunning views and lakeside castles. We will first board a ferry in Thun and get out at the port village of Oberhofen. The Oberhofen castle nestled on the shoreline offers incredible picture with the balance of water, architecture, and Alps. After viewing the castle and gardens we will then board the ferry and cross the lake to the village of Spiez. This village's port will be filled with sailboats and vineyards on the hills behind. With so many options for stunning photos you may not want to leave. We will board the train there in Spiez and head back to our village for dinner.
Day 8:
Our final full day to get in some great shots. We will ship our bags back to Zurich and then board the famous golden pass train headed for Luzern. This train ride will take us over the Brunig pass where we will cross several lakes and Alpine valleys. We will have a full day in Luzern to take in it's many sights. From Lake Luzern, Reuss River, Chapel Bridge, and the Lion's Monument Luzern will be sure to be a hit! The contrast of a large city and surrounding Alps will make for some incredible photos. After a final group dinner we head back to Zurich and check into our hotel for the night.
Day 9:
After a delicious breakfast we will say our goodbyes. Our hotel has a shuttle bus to the airport and we will make sure you get there on time for your flight.
Tour Cost:
$2695 Per Person (Based of Double Occupancy)
Not included:Beverages (beer, wine) with meals, (laundry, phone calls, room service).
"One of the advantages of Small Group Tours is it allows us to alternate days of the itinerary to fit the best weather during your tour! This means we can ensure the absolute best day to visit Matterhorn so that it won't be in the clouds! Along with our other days in the Alps of the Berner Oberlands."
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$2695 Per Person (Based of Double Occupancy)
- All accommodations in both Zurich and Jungfrau Region
- All transportation once in Switzerland including an 8 Day Swiss Rail Pass
- All breakfast and dinners
- All Museum Entrance Fee
- All train tickets on private trains including Gornergrat Matterhorn, train & cable car rides
- Tour Guide services 24/7
Not included:Beverages (beer, wine) with meals, (laundry, phone calls, room service).
"One of the advantages of Small Group Tours is it allows us to alternate days of the itinerary to fit the best weather during your tour! This means we can ensure the absolute best day to visit Matterhorn so that it won't be in the clouds! Along with our other days in the Alps of the Berner Oberlands."
Tour Dates:
Email us for dates
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