ALPINE ADVENTURES OF SWITZERLAND
Exploration
Alpine Adventures of Switzerland
OVERVIEW
The allure of alpine scenery during a northern summer is difficult to resist. Aboard some of Europe’s most celebrated railways, we engage with the landscapes of Switzerland, rolling through vast valleys and ascending monumental summits. A group of no more than 24 guests will enjoy outlooks onto lakeside chalets and verdant pine forests, in a style unknown to the region’s early mountaineers.
10 June 2025 —Sold Out
9 June 2026 — New Release
14 Days, Zürich Return
Rail & Land Exploration
EUROPEAN ELEVATION BY RAIL
Enjoy lakeside scenery as you travel from Montreux to Interlaken aboard the GoldenPass Express. Contemplate the incredible alpine landscape between St Moritz and Zermatt on the world’s slowest express. And reach Europe’s highest railway station on the Jungfrau Railway.
ASCENT TO JUNGFRAUJOCH
Board the Jungfrau Railway on a journey to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station. At an altitude of 3,454 metres, the sight of the station’s facade, amid a landscape of snow and ice, borders on the mystical.
Rare Perspectives of Prominent Peaks
Fly around the soaring Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains aboard a helicopter. During your flight, you will also take in spectacular aerial views of Aletsch, the largest glacier in the Alps.
Striking Shorelines of Switzerland
Switzerland boasts some of the most beautiful lakeside scenery in the world. From the shores of Lake Lucerne, Lake Geneva and Lake St Moritz, we absorb the colourful villages and picture-perfect hillside outlooks of this spectacular region.
RESIDENCES OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD
HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF, ZURICH - 2025 DEPARTURE
In 2025, our journey begins and ends at the Hotel Schweizerhof in Zurich. The palatial splendour of the hotel is reflected in the elegant furnishings and refined conveniences of your Dufour Deluxe Rooms.
Ameron Zürich Bellerive au Lac - 2026 Departure
This charming waterfront hotel combines olde-worlde Swiss sensibility with modern finesse. Our 2026 departure sees us begin and end our journey here, enjoying the comfort and style of Premium Lake View rooms.
GRAND HOTEL DES BAINS KEMPINSKI, ST MORITZ
With its resplendent white facade serving as a veritable beacon to the Alps towering over it, the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski welcomes us in style. Our large Grand Deluxe Rooms present captivating views of the titanic mountains outside, while exceptional dining experiences await inside.
Resort La Ginabelle, Zermatt
With views of the Matterhorn, Resort La Ginabelle places us right in the heart of the Alps. Indoor and outdoor pools offer the chance to relax, while the resort is just a short walk from the cable car station. We stay in the recently renovated Eggishorn rooms.
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
The hotel’s Belle-Époque facade stands resplendent on Lake Geneva’s shoreline. Owing to its proximity to the Montreux Jazz Festival, as well as its use as a film setting, it has attracted such notable clientele as Miles Davis, Sophia Loren and David Niven.
Schweizerhof Grindelwald
Our charming chalet-style accommodation greets us with carpets of wildflowers and manicured lawns. The fairytale facade of the Schweizerhof Grindelwald sits at the foot of the Bernese Alps and serves as our base for exploring the epic peak of Jungfrau.
Grand Hotel National Luzern - 2025 Departure
The classic elegance of the Grand Hotel National Luzern adds a distinct ambience to our stay in 2025. Situated on Lake Lucerne, enjoy magnificent views and unwind, courtesy of the hotel’s pool and sauna.
Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern - 2026 Departure
Guests on our 2026 departure can look forward to occupying rooms and hallways once inhabited by kings, emperors and politicians. Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern takes pride of place along the shores of Lake Lucerne and boasts a tradition of fine hospitality dating back to 1845.
ITINERARY
2025 Tour Host Team
Tour Manager Gordon Higman
Tour Doctor Julie Verran