The mountains are calling!
Love is in the Alps! This is probably the most spectacular itinerary if you are a nature and mountain lover. You are going to reach the hightest point of the program at 12,730ft on Matterhorn Glacier Paradiese. Other program highlights are a horse drawn carriage ride to Roseg glacier, Glacier Express train, open deck aerial cable car ride to Mt. Stanserhorn and much more.
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Dates: Summer
St. Moritz – the world famous resort – is located at an altitude of 1,856 m on the southern flank of the Swiss Alps, amidst the lake landscape of the Engadine, the roof of Europe. Piz Bernina, the Eastern Alps' only peak above 4,000 m / 13,120 ft presides over the Engadine. Three languages are spoken here: Romansch, German and Italian. St. Moritz is blessed with a "champagne climate". The sun shines here 322 days a year, guaranteeing an ideal vacation climate. St. Moritz stands for cosmopolitan flair, elegance and style and the mention of its very name lifts spirits.
Discover the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, one of the most famous wine-growing regions in Western Switzerland. Whether you want to take a stroll or a hike, these paths are ideal for getting acquainted with the area, so much loved by many, many artists and royalties. Here you can enjoy a wine tasting in the middle of this wonderful scenery.
This legendary resort is presided over by the mighty Matterhorn, the world's most famous rock. The Matterhorn is a natural pyramid glittering in the sun and is the European Alps' most photographed mountain. Zermatt, a car-free village, has been able to retain the character of a traditional, idyllic Alpine village. Even the architecture has largely remained unchanged. Zermatt is a car-free resort and visitors can breathe deeply in the bracing air of this high altitude village, located between 1,620 m / 5,314 ft. and 3,820 m / 12,530 ft. All modern facilities, as expected of a Best of the Alps resort, are available and excellent hotels and gourmet restaurants meet the expectations of even the most discerning guests. Nine mountain railways and ski lifts make the area around Zermatt the biggest summer ski area in the Alps. All of the highest Alpine peaks can be seen from this Swiss town.
This legendary resort is presided over by the mighty Matterhorn, the world's most famous rock. The Matterhorn is a natural pyramid glittering in the sun and is the European Alps' most photographed mountain. Zermatt, a car-free village, has been able to retain the character of a traditional, idyllic Alpine village. Even the architecture has largely remained unchanged. Zermatt is a car-free resort and visitors can breathe deeply in the bracing air of this high altitude village, located between 1,620 m / 5,314 ft. and 3,820 m / 12,530 ft. All modern facilities, as expected of a Best of the Alps resort, are available and excellent hotels and gourmet restaurants meet the expectations of even the most discerning guests. Nine mountain railways and ski lifts make the area around Zermatt the biggest summer ski area in the Alps. All of the highest Alpine peaks can be seen from this Swiss town.
Take the luxurious VIP cable car from Zermatt to Trockener Steg while enjoying a sparkling glass of champagne. From there take the regular cable car further to Klein Matterhorn station. Here you can enjoy the beautiful countryside and the quietness the world's highest glacier palace, approximately 15 meters under the surface of the glacier and the various glacial splits and gaps, and can all be explored in amazement. Discrete lighting and spherical sounds accompany this small wonder of the glacial world. Information about the creation of the palace, glaciology and wine, and the fascinating sculpture skillfully honed from the ice all add up to a very special experience.
The Matterhorn glacier ride is the highest 3S cableway in the world. The lift, which opened in the autumn of 2018, features one very special highlight: four exclusive “Crystal ride” cabins decorated with Swarovski crystals. Their true secret is only disclosed around three minutes into the ride, however, when the darkened floors suddenly become transparent to reveal stunning views of the glacial landscape 170 metres below. An amazing experience and one not to be missed!
The historical city of Lucerne lies in Switzerland in the heart of Europe, located right on Lake Lucerne, You will find everything here: the lake, the mountains, the city – a distinctive consonance of nature and work of man, which has been preserved and carefully developed for centuries. See the Chapel Bridge with its gabled paintings of old battles and the adjacent quaint quarters with little streets and take a leisurely walk through a maze of small streets, bridges, promenades and plazas dominated by countless historical towers, fountains and frescoed buildings.
Travel by train from Lucerne to Stans where you will board the old-time funicular, built in 1893 for an exciting ride to "Kälti" – the middle station. Here, you change to the world’s first topless aerial cable car “Cabrio” which sweeps you up to Mount Stanserhorn at an altitude of 1,900m (6,300ft). Enjoy the breathtaking view on the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Have a seat for a delicious dinner at the modern revolving restaurant “Rondorama” and let the Alps revolve around you. Mount Stanserhorn – the place to visit to see Switzerland as its best.
After a leisurely cruise on crystal-clear Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad ascend by the steepest rack railway in the world to Pilatus Kulm, 7000ft high. On top you have time to walk up to the vista point and to admire the breath taking panorama over the Swiss Alps and Lucerne. Enjoy a traditional Swiss picnic with tasty Swiss cheese and sausage. Then descend by aerial cable car to Fraenkmuentegg, change to smaller cable cars and sweep over pine forests and mountain meadows to the village of Kriens. Return to Lucerne by private car.
