the arcades in the old town. A drive south takes us to the scenic dairy farmlands, to Gruyères in the french speaking part of Switzerland. We continue through wineyards to Lake Geneva and visit as a highlight of this day the Chillon Castle, the 13th century fortress made famous by poem of Lord Byron. We proceed to direction north and pass the spectacular Pillon Pass before we reach the famous ski-resort of Gstaad in the Bernese Alps. Overnight in a first class 4-star Hotel/dinner on your own.

Gstaad - Thun - Grindelwald - Some time at leisure. We leave Gstaad to direction north. A scenic drive through green meadows and a fantastic view on Lake Thun is awaiting us. A breathtaking drive along Lake Thun brings us in the early afternoon to the holiday-resort of Interlaken at the foot of the Jungfrau mountain and then to the mountain resort Grindelwald. Relax or join us for an optional drive to the Railway Station of Jungfraubahn and visit the breathtaking and all overlooking Jungfrau Joch (bring a warm sweater along). Overnight in Grindelwald in a first class 4-star Hotel/dinner on your own.

Grindelwald - Interlaken - Kandersteg - Zermatt - We leave Grindelwald in the morning and enjoy some time at Interlaken. A scenic drive along deep blue Lake Brienz. Some time at leisure at the woodcarver village Brienz and visit of the woodcarver factory JOBIN. Enjoy the drive through the charming valley to direction Kandersteg. At the mountain-resort of Kandersteg you have some time at leisure. With the Car-Railway we pass on a 20 minutes ride through Loetschberg Tunnel to the Valais in the Valley of the river Rhone. Scenic drive through wineyards and orchards to the other side of the valley. A winding road leads us through a small valley to Taesch where we enter the cogwheel train to Zermatt. Arriving at Zermatt at the foot of mighty Matterhorn in late afternoon. Overnight at luxury 4-star Hotel/dinner on your own.

Zermatt - Simplon Pass - Verbania (Italy) - Ascona - Enjoy your breakfast at the seaside of the hotel. A short drive takes us to the roman excavations at Avenches. Time at leisure. Visiting Bern, the capitol of Switzerland. The city is attractively set on a steep sided curve of the river Aare and backed by the majestic Alps. See the Old Clock Tower, famous Kramgasse and the 15th century Cathedral of St. Vincent or stroll through the arcades in the old town. A drive south takes us to the scenic dairy farmlands, to Gruyères in the french speaking part of Switzerland. We continue through wineyards to Lake Geneva and visit as a highlight of this day the Chillon Castle, the 13th century fortress made famous by poem of Lord Byron. We proceed to direction north and pass the spectacular Pillon Pass before we reach the famous ski-resort of Gstaad in the Bernese Alps. Overnight in a first class 4-star Hotel/dinner on your own.

Ascona - Lugano - Maloja Pass - St. Moritz - Davos - We leave the charming village Ascona in the morning and pass the second lake of the italian speaking part of Switzerland, Lake Lugano. We drive along the scenic road to Gandria where we cross the border into Italy again. Along the shores of Lake Como we pass by Menaggio and reach Chiavenna in the lovely Breggaglia Valley. In Castasegna we re-enter to Switzerland and drive thirteen hairpin bends over the Maloja Pass. Passing by crystal blue Lake Sils and Silvaplana we reach the world-renowned mountain resort of St. Moritz. Time at leisure. We pass by the national park of Switzerland at Zernez and cross Fluela Pass to reach Davos. Overnight in a first class 4-star Hotel/dinner on your own.

Davos - Oberalp Pass - Andermatt - Zurich - Leaving the mountain resort of Davos in the morning. After a drive through narrow gorges we arrive at the village Disentis set at the foot of Oberalp Pass. Time at leisure or have a walk to the imposing monastery. A winding road with some hairpin bends brings us up to Oberalp Pass. Time at leisure. Enjoy the breathtaking sight over the snowcovered mountain peaks. At the mountain-resort of Andermatt we drive to direction Furka Pass. Join us on an optional walk through the glacier of river Rhone into the imposing Ice Palace. The next pass is Susten Pass where you have breathtaking views on the glacier of the river Rhone. At about 7 p.m. we will return to Zurich through a green meadows region with picturesque farmhouses.

Note - A hard winter or heavy snowfall (especially in the months April/May/June/October) can alter the tour program.