Globus
Swiss Escape
Your escape to Switzerland begins in the dynamic city of Zürich, where you’ll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner served at your hotel. Your stay in Zürich includes an orientation of the Old Town. Take a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchatel with its impressive castle and medieval cathedral, time to stroll along its lake promenade. Lake Geneva, situated at the foot of the Alps, is your spectacular base for 2 nights.
Your Swiss Escape includes a visit to the stately capital of Bern. Enjoy a guided tour of the city to see Bear Park, a panoramic view from the Rose Garden, the Old Town’s Clock Tower with its painted figures, and the flowered-adorned fountains. In lovely Lucerne, be captivated by the Lion Monument, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution, as well as the ornate patrician houses of the Old Town. Cross the famous covered Chapel Bridge to Lucerne’s Jesuit church. Drive through the magnificent Swiss Alps via the famous St. Gotthard tunnel to the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland, home to the lakeside town of Lugano. Enjoy a full day to relax or explore this beautiful setting, before a farewell dinner on your last night in Switzerland. The wonderful memories of your Swiss Escape are made all the sweeter by the absence of high-season crowds on your stunning Switzerland escorted vacation.
| Day 1 |
Eminently livable and a pleasure to visit, Zurich is Switzerland's largest and most affluent city. This Central European metropolis is an engine of finance and banking, and has much to offer to visitors. There are numerous art museums, fine chocolate stores, and boundless luxury shopping opportunities. Tourists are also advised to see the winding streets and church-steeples of Alstadt, Zurich's charming Old Town. Public transportation and bike rentals are great ways to navigate this culturally rich, sophisticated destination. |
| Day 2 |
Eminently livable and a pleasure to visit, Zurich is Switzerland's largest and most affluent city. This Central European metropolis is an engine of finance and banking, and has much to offer to visitors. There are numerous art museums, fine chocolate stores, and boundless luxury shopping opportunities. Tourists are also advised to see the winding streets and church-steeples of Alstadt, Zurich's charming Old Town. Public transportation and bike rentals are great ways to navigate this culturally rich, sophisticated destination. |
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Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.
Attractions in Lucerne besides the Chapel Bridge include the striking, rock-carved Lion Monument, the Swiss Museum of Transport (featuring a cinema, museum and planetarium) and the Jesuit Church, Lucerne which dates back to the 1600s and is adorned with murals. |
| Day 6 |
Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.
Attractions in Lucerne besides the Chapel Bridge include the striking, rock-carved Lion Monument, the Swiss Museum of Transport (featuring a cinema, museum and planetarium) and the Jesuit Church, Lucerne which dates back to the 1600s and is adorned with murals. |
| Day 7 |
With its warm climate and Latin Character, Lugano is a carefree town nestled between the peaks of San Salvatore and Monte Bré. The swaying palms and cypress trees give it a distinct Italian feeling, and it is, in fact, the largest town in the Italian-speaking Tessin canton. Due to its pleasant climate and breezy Mediterranean ambience, Lugano is one of the all time favourites and most frequently visited resort areas during the warmer months. Reaching up the hillside on a bed of terraces,the old town has many buildings of historical interest. But if you prefer a little more hustle and bustle, then head down to the Palazzo Civico. Filled with many restaurants and boutiques, colourful, dynamic and lively, the Palazzo is the pulsating heart of the town.
The twisted and irregularly shaped Lake of Lugano is spectacularly picturesque as is the bordering scenery. A boat ride along the lake provides some wonderful photo opportunities but to obtain the best views of the lake, head for one of the little, secluded fishing villages, perhaps Gandria or Morcate. Sit down in a grotto draped in grape vines and experience some tasty local delicacies accompanied by a cool glass of local wine before indulging in some excellent shopping along the Via Nassa. Lugano offers a wide variety of cultural, art and musical events each offering a unique way to explore the city's history and traditions. The annual classical and jazz music festivals attract countless visitors as do the many exhibitions particularly in the famous Thyssen-Bornemisza art gallery, Villa Favorita, directly on the lake. The historic churches including Santa Maria degli Angioli and the cathedral San Lorenzo are well worth a visit. |
| Day 8 |
With its warm climate and Latin Character, Lugano is a carefree town nestled between the peaks of San Salvatore and Monte Bré. The swaying palms and cypress trees give it a distinct Italian feeling, and it is, in fact, the largest town in the Italian-speaking Tessin canton. Due to its pleasant climate and breezy Mediterranean ambience, Lugano is one of the all time favourites and most frequently visited resort areas during the warmer months. Reaching up the hillside on a bed of terraces,the old town has many buildings of historical interest. But if you prefer a little more hustle and bustle, then head down to the Palazzo Civico. Filled with many restaurants and boutiques, colourful, dynamic and lively, the Palazzo is the pulsating heart of the town.
The twisted and irregularly shaped Lake of Lugano is spectacularly picturesque as is the bordering scenery. A boat ride along the lake provides some wonderful photo opportunities but to obtain the best views of the lake, head for one of the little, secluded fishing villages, perhaps Gandria or Morcate. Sit down in a grotto draped in grape vines and experience some tasty local delicacies accompanied by a cool glass of local wine before indulging in some excellent shopping along the Via Nassa. Lugano offers a wide variety of cultural, art and musical events each offering a unique way to explore the city's history and traditions. The annual classical and jazz music festivals attract countless visitors as do the many exhibitions particularly in the famous Thyssen-Bornemisza art gallery, Villa Favorita, directly on the lake. The historic churches including Santa Maria degli Angioli and the cathedral San Lorenzo are well worth a visit. |
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11/04/25 - 11/11/25 |
Starting At $2,149 |
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11/16/25 - 11/23/25 |
Starting At $1,779 |
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11/18/25 - 11/25/25 |
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11/23/25 - 11/30/25 |
Starting At $1,849 |
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11/25/25 - 12/02/25 |
Starting At $2,249 |
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11/30/25 - 12/07/25 |
Starting At $1,849 |
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12/02/25 - 12/09/25 |
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12/07/25 - 12/14/25 |
Starting At $1,849 |
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The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include international airfare. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus) in which case intra-vacation air and taxes are included in the price shown.
