Switzerland: Experience the Alps
All aboard for this eight-day Alpine adventure!
Whether you’re a nature-lover ready to explore awe-inspiring settings, a foodie eager to try Switzerland’s world-renowned chocolates, or a sustainability enthusiast excited to travel the country via train, your tour will help you fully appreciate what makes this mountainous wonderland so spectacular. (Plus, here’s a pro tip: You might want to pinch yourself every now and then—the scenery really is that unbelievable.)
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Zurich
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Day 3: Zurich • Interlaken region
Travel to the Interlaken region by train
Add this in-depth excursion:
Grindelwald - First Station
At an elevation of over 3,000 feet, the village of Grindelwald is surrounded by folkloric hamlets, swift streams, and stunning Alpine beauty. Take the cable car to First station where you can explore the area and choose between seasonal activities ranging from a gigantic zipline to a mountain cart (weather permitting).
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Day 4: Interlaken Region
Enjoy the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe experience via train, where you’ll take in picture-perfect views
Visit the Jungfraujoch Ice Palace, a man-made structure carved from the interior of Europe’s largest glacier
Visit the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
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Day 5: Interlaken region • Lake Geneva region
Explore the St. Beatus Caves, marveling at its impressive stalactites and stalagmites
Travel to the Lake Geneva region by train
Walking Tour of Geneva
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Day 6: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to Lausanne, a city that’s nestled between a lake, mountains, vineyards, and forests
Take a walking tour of Lausanne’s Old Town
Visit the Olympic Museum
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Day 7: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to the medieval town of Gruyère
Walking tour of Gruyères
Take an in-depth tour of the Gruyères Castle
Visit a Gruyère cheese factory (where of course, you’ll enjoy plenty of delicious samples)
Participate in a chocolate-making workshop
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Zurich
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Day 3: Zurich • Interlaken region
Travel to the Interlaken region by train
Add this in-depth excursion:
Grindelwald - First Station
At an elevation of over 3,000 feet, the village of Grindelwald is surrounded by folkloric hamlets, swift streams, and stunning Alpine beauty. Take the cable car to First station where you can explore the area and choose between seasonal activities ranging from a gigantic zipline to a mountain cart (weather permitting).
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Day 4: Interlaken Region
Enjoy the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe experience via train, where you’ll take in picture-perfect views
Visit the Jungfraujoch Ice Palace, a man-made structure carved from the interior of Europe’s largest glacier
Visit the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
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Day 5: Interlaken region • Lake Geneva region
Explore the St. Beatus Caves, marveling at its impressive stalactites and stalagmites
Travel to the Lake Geneva region by train
Walking Tour of Geneva
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Day 6: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to Lausanne, a city that’s nestled between a lake, mountains, vineyards, and forests
Take a walking tour of Lausanne’s Old Town
Visit the Olympic Museum
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Day 7: Lake Geneva region
Take a day trip to the medieval town of Gruyère
Walking tour of Gruyères
Take an in-depth tour of the Gruyères Castle
Visit a Gruyère cheese factory (where of course, you’ll enjoy plenty of delicious samples)
Participate in a chocolate-making workshop
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience Includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; Swiss Rail Pass
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide; 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe experience; St. Beatus caves; Olympic Museum; Gruyères Castle; Gruyère cheese factory; chocolate-making workshop
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.