Globus Swiss Escape(KHAX)
8 Day Tour from Zurich to Lugano
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 Neuchâtel 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 Berne. 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.
Itinerary (2023)
Day 1 | ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND |
| Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
Day 2 | ZURICH–NEUCHÂTEL–LAKE GENEVA |
| ZURICH Orientation walk of the old town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.NEUCHÂTEL Free time en route to Geneva. (B) 174 mi / 280 km |
Day 3 | LAKE GENEVA |
| LAKE GENEVA Guided visit to Chillon Castle. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 4 | LAKE GENEVA–BERNE–LUCERNE |
| BERNE [LF] Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, a stop at Bear Park, and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden. Free time for lunch. Free time late afternoon and evening. (B) 155 mi / 250 km |
Day 5 | LUCERNE |
| LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) |
Day 6 | LUCERNE–LUGANO |
| Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps on the way to Lugano.LUGANO Free time. (B) 112mi/180 km |
Day 7 | LUGANO |
| LUGANO Free time this morning and afternoon. Farewell dinner this evening at your hotel. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Lugano with an excursion to Bellinzona Castles. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus |
Day 8 | LUGANO |
| Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Milan, Italy.) (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners
Globus Pricing Details
All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.