Switzerland Circle: Switzerland & Northern Italy In Depth 7-day Circular Tour

【Sundays】Zurich (101 km) → Heididorf Maienfeld (48 km) →Davos (67 km) → St. Moritz

This morning we’ll arrive the world’s only Heidi's Village in Heididorf, a picturesque town of Maienfeld. Experience a journey back in time to the origin of the world famous Heidi story and discover the life back in 1880. Next, head to Davos, a popular ski resort town in the eastern Alps region in Graubünden, Switzerland. It’s best known for hosting the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit, which brings together the world leaders from political, business, cultural and media sectors in January. In the afternoon, we’ll visit St. Moritz, the most famous ski resorts for European royalty and the rich. Located at 1,856 m above sea level, St. Moritz boasts plenty of sunny days. Its legendary dry, crisp climate is known to all as the "champagne climate,". St. Moritz is famous for its mineral springs discovered 3000 years ago and established the town as a summer spa resort early on. Today, St Moritz is a synonym for a glamorous, vibrant and chic town, second home to the celebrities and millionaires during the winter season.

【Mondays】St. Moritz (95 km) → Lake Como•Varenna (76 km) → Milan

En route to the fashion capital of the world Milan, we’ll cross the border and arrive Lake Como. Located at the foot of the Alps, it’s an upscale resort area that attracts many celebrities and A-listers own or have owned villas on its shores. We’ll visit Varenna, one of most beautiful town on Lake Como, known for its dramatic scenery set against the foothills of the Alps, colourful lakeside houses and summer flowers. Follow by a visit to Villa Monastero, soak up the beauty of the lake and the botanic garden, a must-do while in Varenna. If time allows, you can add an optional boat tour with an additional cost, please check with your tour manager for details. We’ll arrive Milan in the afternoon, visit the iconic Gothic cathedral Duomo di Milan and Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II right next to it. Home to luxury boutiques, it is the world’s oldest active shopping mall, take a stroll to admire the exquisite mosaics and glass vaults decorations and do some window shopping.

(Note: You have an option to take the scenic Bernina Express to Italy. As tickets often sell out fast, please notify us for seat reservations and the prepay train ticket at the time of booking. Ticket price: CHF 52 per person. Otherwise, you can also choose to take our coach bus to Italy.)

【Tuesdays】Milan (143 km) → Turin (114 km) → Aosta Area

This morning we’ll head to Turin, the host city of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Turin is a city with different identities: Piedmont's beautiful capital city in view of the Alps, Italy's motor city, home to Juventus Football Club etc. Also known as “the Paris of Italy”, you will find elegant and historic cafes are everywhere, a diversity of grand palaces, wide boulevards with historical Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical and Modernist style buildings either sides. Enjoy a stroll through the old-world sophisticated shops in the arcade shopping promenades. Explore the Piazza Castello square and the surrounding historical landmarks: The Royal Palace of Turin, and Palazzo Madama. And stop by the Turin Cathedral, home to the Shroud of Turin, a burial cloth measuring 4.4 by 1.1 metres, traditionally believed to be the garment Jesus Christ was wrapped in after his crucifixion, bearing the negative image of Jesus Christ. After the visit, we’ll make our way to the Switzerland, have an overnight stop in or near Aosta.

【Wednesdays】Aosta Area (57 km) → Chamonix (82 km) → Geneva

Today we’ll head to Geneva, Switzerland. Along the way, we’ll visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, commonly known as Chamonix. It is one of the highest town in France, located in the valley in the French Alps at the base of Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc (4810m). It’s one of Europe's top ski resort and a popular mountaineering destination, also the starting point to ascent Mont Blanc. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. Then arrive in Geneva, a town surrounded by stunning views of the Alps. Known as the “Capital of Peace”, Geneva is home to the European United Nations as well as the international headquarters of the Red Cross. We’ll explore the iconic 140m high water fountain on Lake Geneva, the flower clock in the English Garden which is a symbol of the city’s watchmakers. Next, visit the Palace of United Nations that houses the European United Nations headquarters. And explore the Red Cross Museum, where you can learn the history, current affairs and challenges of humanitarian action around the world at the birthplace of the Red Cross. It’s the only Red Cross Museum in the world.

【Thursdays】Geneva (66 km) → Lausanne (60 km) → Gruyères (67 km) → Bern

Let’s have a fun-filled day packed with activities and sights today. Arriving Lausanne, the Olympic Capital in the morning, immerse yourself in the Olympics at the Olympic Museum that was stablished in 1993. You’ll learn the Olympic history, see the iconic torches that carried the flame around the host cities and the medals of each edition in your own eyes. Next, head to Gruyères, a medieval town in Switzerland known as home to the finest Swiss cheese. It’s also the birthplace of the world famous Gruyère cheese. Then visit another “must see” attraction Gruyères Castle. Enjoy the stunning mountain view and a leisurely stroll through its picturesque French garden. One simply cannot visit Switzerland without sampling Switzerland’s most famous speciality – Swiss chocolate! We’ll visit the legendary Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory in Broc, explore how Swiss chocolate is made, make your own chocolate bar and sampling different kinds of chocolate. We’ll continue to Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, a well preserved medieval town and UNESCO site. Explore Bern Old Town, the Zytglogge clock-tower, the arcades (the longest covered shopping promenade in Europe), and be amazed with the medieval works of art of the colourful figures, skillfully crafted pillars and detailed decorations on over 100 public Bern’s fountains

【Fridays】Bern (75 km) → Grindelwald → Jungfrau (20 km) → Interlaken

This morning we’ll make our way to Grindelwald Terminal in the Jungfrau Region of Switzerland. Enjoy the breathtaking view view of the Swiss mountains Jungfrau, Eiger, Mönch during the train ride to Jungfraujoch. Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station and the highest accessible point in Europe. Take in the iconic panoramic views of the eternally snow-capped mountains that overlooking Jungfrau Mountain at 4158 meters. We’ll descend from the mountain in the afternoon to Lauterbrunnen village, where you can find glacial waterfalls, hiking trails, ski slopes, dramatic cliffs, and quaint villages etc. Then we’ll head to Interlaken to call it a day.

【Saturdays】Interlaken (68 km) → Lucerne (52 km) → Zurich

This morning we’ll check out the stunning filming location of the popular Korea series "Crash Landing on You” in Lake Brienz. This is where Ri Jeong-hyeok plays the piano in a dramatic setting. In fact, the series were filmed in many stunning locations in Jungfrau and Interlaken region, which of many key scenes were filmed in the Interlaken town. Next we’ll visit the the picturesque lakeside city Lucerne and see the famous Lion Monument. The dying lion of Lucerne commemorates the Swiss guardsmen who died in 1792 during the French Revolution. Wander around the charming street, hunt for souvenirs like Swiss watches etc. In the afternoon we’ll make our way to Switzerland’s largest city Zurich. Ranked as the best city to live in the world, Being one of the world's largest financial centres, Zurich is also a blend of old and new. Experience Zurich by walking along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the longest shopping avenue in Europe that connects the main train station with Lake Zurich. Visiting the home of FIFA in Zurich, FIFA Museum is a must-see for any soccer fans.