Small Group Tours in Switzerland
[See below for a bonus Holidays to Switzerland discount]
If you’d like to explore Switzerland at a leisurely pace and reach some of the off-the-beaten path highlights, a small group tour is the perfect way to travel.
Our friends at Switzerland Travel Centre have designed two superb small group tours of Switzerland that offer the convenience of travelling in a luxury vehicle with a driver/guide, and the bonus of experiencing some of the country’s most scenic train rides.
With a maximum of 12 passengers, Switzerland Travel Centre’s unique Mercedes Benz Sprinter convertible van is a comfortable and relaxing way to discover Switzerland. Along the way you’ll stay in 4* hotels with breakfast included daily, and enjoy numerous train journeys and many other attractions.
There are set departure dates for each tour so be sure to book early so you don’t miss out!
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SWITZERLAND TRAVEL CENTRE’S
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND EXPLORER – PANORAMIC
BONUS: Add the code HTSWISS when booking to receive 5% discount.
Full details below.
Experience the best of Switzerland’s scenic beauty and key attractions on the Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer small group tour.
Travelling in a small luxury coach with a retractable roof, you’ll visit the country’s most popular destinations, ride aboard famous panoramic trains and cross dramatic mountain passes.
With a maximum of 12 passengers and an English-speaking driver guide, this is the perfect way to explore Switzerland.
The 10 night / 11 day small group tour of Switzerland includes overnight stays in Zurich, St. Gallen, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt (2 nights), Montreux, Lenk (2 nights) and Lucerne.
PANORAMIC TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Travel in a luxury open top Mercedes Benz Sprinter cabrio van, maximum 12 passengers
- Glacier Express ride from Andermatt to Zermatt in 1st class with seat reservation
- Bernina Express ride from St. Moritz to Tirano in 1st class with seat reservation
- GoldenPass Express ride from Montreux to Interlaken in 1st class with seat reservation
- Gornergrat excursion (self-guided)
- Wine tasting at Domaine Bovy in Lavaux vineyards
- Excursion (stops) in Rhine Falls, Vaduz in Liechtenstein, Andermatt and Grindelwald
- Private guided city tour of St. Gallen including UNESCO World Heritage Abbey Library
- Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with audio guide
Price – from CHF 4650 per person twin/double share
Don’t forget to add the code HTSWISS when booking to receive 5% discount.
Full details below.
PANORAMIC SMALL GROUP TOUR OF SWITZERLAND INCLUSIONS
- Overnight stays in 4* hotels with breakfast in Zurich, St. Gallen, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt, Montreux, Grindelwald, and Lucerne
- The tour starts on Sunday morning. The first night in Zurich (Saturday) is a pre-tour overnight.
- Luxury transportation with an English-speaking driver-guide. Pick up in Zurich on the morning of your second day (Sunday) and drop off on the last day (Sunday) in Zurich. Vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi.
- Luggage transportation (an allowance of 1x large suitcase and 1x hand luggage per person applies)
- 1st class travel and seat reservation for the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and GoldenPass Express
- Self-guided excursion to Gornergrat
- Private guided city tour of St. Gallen including UNESCO Abbey Library
- Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with Audio Guide
- Visits to Rhine Falls, Vaduz in Liechtenstein, Andermatt and Grindelwald
- Wine tasting at Domaine Bovy
Departure dates
2025: 7 June / 21 June / 5 July / 19 July / 2 August / 16 August / 30 August / 13 September / 27 September
SWITZERLAND TRAVEL CENTRE’S
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND EXPLORER – HISTORY AND HERITAGE
BONUS: Add the code HTSWISS when booking to receive 5% discount.
Full details below.
Experience a unique opportunity to ride on some of Switzerland’s heritage railways and explore some of the country’s most beautiful destinations on this 8 day / 7 night small group tour.
Travelling in a luxury, open-top Mercedes Benz Sprinter van, your English-speaking driver guide will take you on a memorable journey full of history and heritage.
With a maximum of 12 passengers, this tour offers all the advantages of small group travel, including the chance to ride the historic trains that larger groups can’t access.
This is a must-do tour for all train enthusiasts.
HISTORY AND HERITAGE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Travel in a luxury open top Mercedes Benz Sprinter cabrio van, maximum 12 passengers
- Furka Steam Railway ride from Realp to Oberwaldin 1st class with seat reservation
- RhB Nostalgic Train from Filisur to Davos in 2nd class with seat reservation
- Brünig Steam Railway from Interlaken to Giswil and return to Interlaken in 2nd class with seat reservation
- Brienzer Rothorn excursion (self-guided)
- Sunset cruise on Lake Lucerne in 1st class
- Private guided city tour of Chur
- Private guided tour of Stockalper Castle in Brig
- Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with audio guide
Price – from CHF 3490 per person twin/double share
Don’t forget to add the code HTSWISS when booking to receive 5% discount.
Full details below.
HISTORY AND HERITAGE SMALL GROUP TOUR OF SWITZERLAND INCLUSIONS
- Overnight stays in 4* hotels with breakfast in Zurich, Chur (2 nights), Brig, Lucerne and Interlaken (2 nights)
- The tour starts on Tuesday morning. The first night in Zurich (Monday) is a pre-tour overnight.
- Luxury transportation with an English-speaking driver-guide. Pick up in Zurich on the morning of your second day (Tuesday) and drop off on the last day (Monday) in Zurich. Vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi.
- Luggage transportation (an allowance of 1x large suitcase and 1x hand luggage per person applies)
- 1st class travel and seat reservation for the Furka Steam Railway, 2nd class travel and seat reservation for the RhB Railway and Brünig Steam Railway
- Self-guided excursion to Brienzer Rothorn
- Private guided city tour of Chur
- Private guide tour of Stockalper Palace at Brig
- Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with Audio Guide
Departure dates
2025: 21 July and 25 August
ABOUT SWITZERLAND TRAVEL CENTRE
Switzerland Travel Centre is a subsidiary of Switzerland Tourism and Swiss Railways SBB, the Swiss Hotel Association and various Swiss regional railway companies. They have offices in Zurich, London, Stuttgart and Hong Kong.
The company’s strength lies in arranging Swiss tour packages with accommodation and they work with over 2,000 Swiss hotels and all the major railway and mountain railway companies.
Switzerland Travel Centre is a member of the Swiss Federation of Travel Agencies and a PCI DSS certified company, providing peace of mind for travellers.
To find out more about this small group tour of Switzerland, and to make your booking, click here.
Don’t forget to add the code HTSWISS to the Promo Box when booking to save 5%.
If you are unable to make your booking online or would like some assistance, you can contact Switzerland Travel Centre by email or phone. Mention the Holidays to Switzerland promo code early in the conversation and you will still qualify for the 5% discount.
HOLIDAYS TO SWITZERLAND EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Holidays to Switzerland readers can benefit from a 5% discount when they book the Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer Tour. Simply quote the code HTSWISS in the Promo Code box when making your booking or when enquiring by email or phone to qualify for the discount.
Enter the code HTSWISS in the Promo Code box (as shown in the above example) then click ‘Redeem’ to qualify for the discount.
If you are unable to make your booking online, you can contact Switzerland Travel Centre by email or phone to ask for assistance. Remember to mention the Holidays to Switzerland promo code early in the conversation to qualify for your discount.
Important Information
- The code HTSWISS must be added during the booking process in order to qualify for the discount. It cannot be added on completion of the booking.
- 5% discount will apply to the total package price.
- Cancellation fees may apply – please refer to the cancellation policy information and all terms and conditions here.
- FLEX OPTION insurance is available for CHF 49 per person.
Ready to book your place on the Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer tour? Click here to get started.
Don’t forget to add the code HTSWISS in the Promo Box when booking online or enquiring by email or phone to get 5% discount.