If you only have a limited amount of time to see Switzerland, I highly recommend this trip. It is well thought out. The guide Philip spoke five languages, and knows pretty much everything about everywhere we went. As he coach traveled through Switzerland he had an ongoing presentation about every location we were passing. Zermatt, Lake Lugano, St. Moritz were the hotel locations and all were truly outstanding. We were fortunate that the view of the Matterhorn was as clear as could be on the day we were there. Have a day in Geneva on the front end, as the time to visit Geneva itself on the first day is only a couple of hours. The trip ended in Zurich at the train station. We stayed in a hotel near the train station and then took a very early train to Salzburg. Very affordable train that took about 5 hours through beautiful countryside. Get the business class seats for a very modest upgrade in price.
Review by: Jennifer P, July 2018
Our tour guide, Philippe, was quite excellent! His stories were interesting, he gave us a lot of information while we were on the road, and he always made sure we were well accommodated (both of us who were traveling in my party are vegan and he took that into account for the meals included in the tour).
Review by: Sharon R, October 2017
An excellent way to see the hi-lites of Switzerland in 4 days.
Review by: Heather M, October 2017
This was an amazing trip. So much covered in 4 days. The coach, hotels, and meals were all 5 stars. Our tour director Michael was a gem. Full of information and antidotes. Switzerland was picture perfect. By far the most beautiful country in Europe. The Matterhorn was breathtaking.
Review by: gregwalen, September 2017
I enjoyed the itinerary, hotels, tour guide, and bus driver's competence.
Review by: lbs60flowers, September 2017
I loved all of little towns and villages that we saw. They were beautiful and were like a Swiss storybook. The guides were great, good mix of talking and quiet time on the bus. I did not like the little restaurant at the top of the pass and thought that we should have gone down the mountain, but that is not enough to downgrade the tour. All of the rest of the food was great.
Review by: burch_mbb, August 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Gill S, August 2017
This was a trip you will never forget...well-organized, with a superb tour guide in Phillipe. The cities and venue have to be the best of Switzerland. In fact, we found ourselves saying each morning, today can't be better than yesterday, but then, it was. Lugano and the surrounding area was my personal favorite, but the beauty of the regions you see will have you snapping hundreds of photos each day. Not mentioned that much in the other reviews is the food for breakfasts and dinners at the various 4-star hotels - just outstanding. Also, not mentioned, but important to me, was that all 3 hotels either had upscale fitness rooms or access to a fitness facility free of charge in all cases. On the tour itself, there was plenty of time for stopping and strolling - we never felt rushed, but also, never bored either. The other people we met on the tour were awesome maybe our luck, but all very nice people and some, with whom, we have exchanged contact information to become friends and maybe even future travel companions. All in all, it couldn't have gone better. You will see the best of the best and Switzerland is just such a memorable and scenically beautiful country to visit!
Review by: linda p, July 2017
This was an amazing trip. Found it online through Viatour. The tour company is Hans Meyer Tours out of Zurich. The places we stopped were perfect. Phil is a great tour guide. He knows his history and is a native of this beautiful country. We saw so much, Geneva, Zermatt, Logano, St Mortiz. The hotels were all amazing. Large rooms, even for US standards. Great food. I highly recommend this tour if you want a four day glimpse into this lovely land.
Review by: cmkacher, October 2016
This 4 day tour covered some of the most beautiful areas that I have seen in my life. There was a good variety of activities and interests done at a well timed and planned pace. The hotels were all charming and lovely and our guide and driver both top notch. A perfect tour if you have limited time to see some of the best of southern Switzerland, with the bonus of dipping into Italy included.
Review by: Jeffrey P, October 2016
We were supposed to be dropped off at the Ramada Inn in Zurich, but instead they dropped us off at the train station and we took a taxi for 50 CHF to the hotel. We were not happy.
Review by: Ivan R, August 2016
The bus tour from Geneva to Zurich was a nice and amazing experience through the Swiss Alps we started it on July 20 with my wife and my 17-year son, we enjoyed four spectacular days. We thought that our son was to be bored on a tour of adults, but the guide did everything possible for him and for another American teenager girl to enjoy to the fullest. On our tour were only 11 people and we ride all the time in the same clean new bus for more than 30 passengers then, the road journeys were fully comfortable.
Review by: John F, August 2016
When I booked this tour, I was a little concerned that it was somewhat short - and a bit expensive. But, I was very happy to find that it felt much longer and was a wonderful way to become immersed in the beauty of Switzerland. The hotels were wonderful, but the best part - the part I hoped to experience - the scenery - was sublime.
Review by: theo, July 2016
Our guide Phillip provided very useful informations on the local history, geology, etc. The tour took us to the most picturesque areas in Alps. The hotels we stayed were also great.
Review by: Jane T, July 2016
Relaxing,informative and very enjoyable. Phillip our guide was great and had lots of interesting things to tell us about. It was some of the most picturesque areas we had seen so far on our Europe adventure.
Review by: jmitchmill, June 2016
See my previously submitted review.
Review by: Christine R, August 2015
This tour is a fantastic way to see parts of Switzerland you probably wouldn't otherwise. Definitely have to be a certain type of traveler to enjoy this tour though - the luxury hotels are awesome, but be sure you enjoy being on the road, too! Which you should, the twists and turns are INCREDIBLE. Our tour guide, Phillip, was very knowledgeable, spoke multiple languages, and funny. You usually arrive at each overnight destination by 5 or 6 pm, and don't leave until 10 or 11 am the next day, so there is still time to do some wandering around or lounging. Some people didn't like the Liechtenstein part too much - yes, there's not much to see or do there, but it's only an hour stop, and I think it's worth going just to say you've been to the 4th smallest country in the world! All in all, had a great time, would recommend.
Review by: Walter C, July 2015
Great scenery, comfortable lodging,inadequate guide, great driver and unnecessary stop in Lichtenstein!
Review by: Suelin G, June 2015
Highly recommended!
Review by: Igor K, June 2015
excellent itinerary greatly enhanced by Phillip, the Swiss tour guide - well worth!
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