Overview
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 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.
Highlights of Swiss Escape
Price Details US
All Escape by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save Discounts, Second Tour Discount and Small Group Discount.
Related Option Title
January & March 2020 Travel
UNESCO Sites
Old City of Berne
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $1,753*18 guests in a party: $431*
Inclusions
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring in spacious comfort by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi is included on board your coach and in most hotel lobbies and common areas.
Itineraries
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)ZURICH-ESCAPES-CITY-CENTER.jpg
Day 2
ZURICH–NEUCHÂTEL–LAKE GENEVA Swiss History ZURICH Orientation walk of the old town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.NEUCHÂTEL Free time en route to Geneva. (B) 174 mi / 280 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS Fall in love with Zurich with a walk through the Altstadt – its Old Town, in the historic heart of the city. See the guild houses and historic squares that span both sides of the Limmat River. Gracing the shore is the famous Fraumünsterkirche, with its signature green steeple marking the skyline above stained-glass windows designed by masters Chagall and Giacometti.NEUCHATEL.jpg
Day 3
LAKE GENEVA Grandeur in Geneva LAKE GENEVA Guided visit to Chillon Castle. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)HISTORIC SPOT EXPLORE MORE Located on a strategic position on the banks of Lake Geneva, Chillon Castle has been a toll station for ships sailing on the lake. Learn about these fascinating stories while strolling through these serene location and take in breath-taking views of the surrounding area.LAKE-GENEVA-CHILLON-CASTLE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 4
LAKE GENEVA–BERNE–LUCERNE Alpine Attraction 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 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CITY SIGHTS BärenPark (Bear Park) is home to Pyrenean brown bears (after which the town is named). This hillside habitat in Berne differs greatly from the bear pit of 1191 when Duke Berthold V vowed to name the town after the first animal his hunt found in the nearby woods. The first records of bears being kept in the city date back to 1513 when soldiers brought live bears home as spoils of war. Fast forward to the modern day as the inhumane bear pit of the 16th century has evolved into a 6,000 square-meter natural habitat alongside the Aar River.BERNE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 5
LUCERNE Bridging History LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS See the symbol of Lucerne at the famous Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Originally built in 1365, the bridge includes the Wasserturm (water tower) that once served as a prison. Today, this the world-famous timber bridge is Lucerne’s most photographed landmark.LUCERNE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 6
LUCERNE–LUGANO Sights & Delights of Switzerland LUCERNE Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps on the way to Lugano.LUGANO Free time. (B) 112mi/180 kmFREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE in Lugano to see its mix of Italian and Swiss style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Standing on the Lake’s northern shore, the city is surrounded by mountain peaks. Lugano’s Piazza della Riforma and pastel palazzos share the ambience of this lovely Swiss city with impressive architecture and bold and innovative street art.LUGANO-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 7
LUGANO Swiss Celebration LUGANO Free time this morning and afternoon. Farewell dinner this evening at your hotel. (B,D)FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE in Lugano with an optional excursion to Bellinzona Castle. Ride the elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande, high on the hills above Bellinzona. Part of the fortification dates back to the Middle Ages and it is today a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views and try out local specialties and the delicious Merlot wine for which the area is famous.LUGANO-BELLINZONA-CASTLE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 8
LUGANO Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Milan, Italy.) (B)LUGANO-FLAG.jpg
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2024-10-26 | 2024-10-27 | 2024-11-03 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX41027 | Not Available |
| 2 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-02 | 2024-11-09 | $2299 | $0 | $2299 | KHAX41102K | Available |
| 3 | 2024-11-02 | 2024-11-03 | 2024-11-10 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX41103A | Not Available |
| 4 | 2024-11-02 | 2024-11-03 | 2024-11-10 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX41103 | Not Available |
| 5 | 2024-11-09 | 2024-11-10 | 2024-11-17 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX41110 | Available |
| 6 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-16 | 2024-11-23 | $2299 | $0 | $2299 | KHAX41116K | Available |
| 7 | 2024-11-16 | 2024-11-17 | 2024-11-24 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX41117 | Available |
| 8 | 2024-11-23 | 2024-11-24 | 2024-12-01 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX41124 | Available |
| 9 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-30 | 2024-12-07 | $2199 | $0 | $2199 | KHAX41130K | Available |
| 10 | 2024-11-30 | 2024-12-01 | 2024-12-08 | $1849 | $0 | $1849 | KHAX41201A | Available |
| 11 | 2024-11-30 | 2024-12-01 | 2024-12-08 | $1849 | $0 | $1849 | KHAX41201 | Not Available |
| 12 | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | 2024-12-15 | $1849 | $0 | $1849 | KHAX41208 | Not Available |
| 13 | 2025-01-25 | 2025-01-26 | 2025-02-02 | $1699 | $0 | $1699 | KHAX50126 | Available |
| 14 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-08 | $2199 | $0 | $2199 | KHAX50201K | Available |
| 15 | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-02 | 2025-02-09 | $1849 | $0 | $1849 | KHAX50202 | Available |
| 16 | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-09 | 2025-02-16 | $1849 | $0 | $1849 | KHAX50209 | Available |
| 17 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-22 | $2199 | $0 | $2199 | KHAX50215K | Available |
| 18 | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-16 | 2025-02-23 | $1849 | $0 | $1849 | KHAX50216 | Available |
| 19 | 2025-02-22 | 2025-02-23 | 2025-03-02 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX50223 | Available |
| 20 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-08 | $2299 | $0 | $2299 | KHAX50301K | Available |
| 21 | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-02 | 2025-03-09 | $1949 | $0 | $1949 | KHAX50302 | Available |
| 22 | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-09 | 2025-03-16 | $2069 | $0 | $2069 | KHAX50309 | Available |
| 23 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-22 | $2399 | $0 | $2399 | KHAX50315K | Available |
| 24 | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-16 | 2025-03-23 | $2069 | $0 | $2069 | KHAX50316 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North | Situated in the business district of Oerlikon, this modern hotel is just a short walk from Zurich Oerlikon Station from which downtown Zurich can easily be reached by direct train in just under 10 minutes. Combining innovative design and a fresh, contemporary style, the 152 spacious guestrooms feature plush bedding and black-out curtains to ensure a great night's sleep. All air-conditioned rooms include a lounge chair, in-room safe, mini-refrigerator, and coffee/tea-making facilities. The inviting 'Kitchen & Bar at Courtyard' restaurant offers a seasonal all-day food and beverage service, and there is a 24/7 Grab n' go Market in the lobby for snacks and drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and the fitness area is available to hotel guests 24/7. | Zurich | Max Bill-Platz 19 | First-Class |
| 2 | Eurotel Montreux | Located on the shores of Lake Geneva with views of the Alps and strides away from the Montreux Music & Convention Center. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and a minibar. Guests can enjoy Swiss and international cuisine at the lakeside restaurant, or on the terrace, where barbecued dishes are prepared during the summer months. Other amenities include a fitness center. | Montreux | 81 Grand Rue | First-Class |
| 3 | Astoria | Ideally located in the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by mountains, close to its lake boasting crystal clear waters, the historic old town, and famous Chapel Bridge. All 252 contemporary rooms have a minibar and Wi-Fi. There's a plush cocktail lounge, a stylish café, and a rooftop bar affording city views. Other facilities include a full equipped modern gym. | Lucerne | Pilatusstrasse 29 | First-Class |
| 4 | De La Paix | Pleasant Hotel situated within 2 minutes' walk of the lake, a 15-minute walk from town center. | Lugano-Paradiso | Via Cattori, 18 | First-Class |
| 5 | Novotel Lugano Paradiso | This modern mid-scale 97-room hotel is located just a short walk away from Lake Lugano with Free Wi-Fi connection and tasteful, elegant décor throughout. Soundproofed guestrooms perfectly blend comfort with technology and the restaurant is an informal setting serving fresh, tasty, healthy specialties with a bar area for simply enjoying drinks in a friendly atmosphere. The property also offers a fitness centre and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool & bar. | Lugano | Via San Salvatore 11 | First-Class |
