Day 1: Zurich
Welcome! Free time. You will receive information about the beginning of the tour during the afternoon by checking the informative panels in the hotel reception area.
Day 2: Zurich - Berne - Fribourg - Nyon - Yvoire - Geneva
We’ll set off for the capital of the country, Bern, one of the most beautiful historic cities in Switzerland. We’ll go to the Rose Garden viewpoint to admire the beautiful landscape of the city. We’ll have free time for a walk and lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll get back on the road and head to the French-speaking region of Switzerland, making a stop in Fribourg, a beautiful bilingual city. After that, we’ll travel towards Lake Geneva (commonly known in France as lac Léman) and make a stop in Nyon, a little Roman city on the shore of the lake. From there, we’ll cross Lake Geneva by boat to travel to France. We’ll arrive in Yvoire, a beautiful medieval village with fortified gates, a castle, flowery streets, and beautiful views over the lake. We’ll reach Geneva at the end of the day. Note: Accommodation will usually be in the French outskirts of the town.
Day 3: Geneva - Chillon castle - Gruyeres - Leysin
After breakfast, we’ll include a panoramic tour in Geneva, a city by Lake Geneva that houses the European headquarters of the International Labor Organization, the Red Cross, and numerous other international entities. We’ll visit the Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Passing through vineyard landscapes, we’ll reach Chillon Castle, built on the waters of Lake Geneva. Admission is included to this fantastic medieval castle. Afterward, we’ll visit the picturesque walled village of Gruyeres, known worldwide for its cheese. Nearby, there are several major Swiss chocolate factories (including NESTLE). We’ll visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory, with a tasting included! We’ll continue traveling on smaller roads through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, arriving in Leysin, a beautiful holiday village. Dinner will be included.Note: At times, accommodation may be arranged in another Swiss town nestled in the heart of the Alps, often Martigny.
Day 4: Leysin - Interlaken - Aareschlucht - Chiasso
We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in Interlaken for lunch before traveling to the Aare Gorge. Next, we’ll take the Susten Pass, one of the most beautiful roads in Switzerland between glaciers that will lead us to the Italian-speaking part of the country. We’ll stay overnight in Chiasso, a Swiss town on the border with Italy.Note: Occasionally, due to weather conditions such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate. Additionally, the Susten Pass Road is typically closed from mid-October until the end of May. In such cases, the journey will follow alternative routes.
Day 5: Chiasso - Lugano - Burglen - Lucerne
We’ll visit Lugano, the cosmopolitan capital of Italian Switzerland with its beautiful lake, where we’ll have time to stroll. Continuing along the highway, we’ll cross the Gotthard Road Tunnel and stop in Bürglen, the charming village where William Tell was born. We’ll see the 16th-century chapel adorned with paintings illustrating his life. If you wish, you can also visit the William Tell Museum. In the neighboring city of Altdorf, we’ll find more traces of his history. Our journey will then take us to Lucerne, where we’ll have free time to explore this beautiful city by its namesake lake. We recommend going on an optional cruise along Lake Lucerne, considered one of the most beautiful in Switzerland.
Day 6: Lucerne - Einsiedeln - Vaduz - Feldkirch
We’ll depart for Einsiedeln, renowned for its immense baroque abbey, the most important pilgrimage center in Switzerland. Continuing east, we’ll visit Maienfeld, the village that inspired the story of Heidi. In Heididorf, we’ll explore Heidi’s House a picturesque site with stunning landscapes accessible via a pedestrian path (tickets not included, admission is free). Next, we’ll enter the independent country of Liechtenstein and visit its capital, Vaduz, known for its impressive castle. There will be time to stroll and have lunch. Afterwards, we’ll proceed to the neighboring city of Feldkirch in Austria, a charming walled city near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany, with its beautiful medieval quarter and castle. Free time.
Day 7: Feldkirch - Lake constance - Lindau - Munich
Day 8: Munich - Fussen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
Amidst alpine summits and breathtaking scenery, we’ll travel to Füssen and the Neuschwanstein Castle. We’ll take a bus to Mary’s Bridge to admire the fantastic views of the gorge. From here, you can either return on foot or by horse carriage (not included). Continuing along our Romantic Road, we’ll head to Rothenburg, a picturesque walled city where we’ll visit the beautiful Christmas Museum (admission included). We’ll then head to Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital.
Day 9: Frankfurt - Cruise on the river rhine - Cologne - Dortmund
Today, we’ll explore the Rhine and Moselle Valleys, two rivers full of history and dotted with charming villages. We´ll begin with a short cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar, undoubtedly the most picturesque section of the river. Next, we’ll head to the Moselle River, stopping for lunch in Cochem, a picturesque village on the Rhine riverbank overlooked by its imposing castle, which dates back over a thousand years. Afterward, we’ll travel to Cologne, where you´ll have time to visit its impressive Gothic cathedral. Standing at 154 meters tall, it was the tallest building in the world until the late 19th century. You can also enjoy a walk along the Rhine River and through the lively city center before we continue to our hotel in Dortmund.Note: During fairs or congresses, accommodation may be in a nearby city.
Day 10: Dortmund - Fairy tale route - Hannover
Today, we’ll embark on a magical journey, reminiscing about our favorite childhood stories and movies as we travel through the towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm, now known as the Fairy Tale Route. Our first stop will be Trendelburg, a picturesque walled village where we’ll visit the large medieval castle and the famous Rapunzel Tower (admission included).We’ll continue along scenic roads, crossing forests that will remind us of the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Our next stop will be Höxter, a vibrant town where we’ll enjoy lunch and visit Corvey Abbey, an ancient 9th-century monastery and World Heritage Site (admission included). We’ll then make a brief stop in Polle to photograph the exterior ruins of Cinderella’s Castle. Our journey will continue to Hamelin, renowned for the tale of “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”. After following the mouse tracks, we’ll proceed to Hanover, where we’ll have time to explore the city center and take a stroll next to the old town hall.Note: During fairs or conferences, accommodation may be arranged in a nearby city.
Day 11: Hannover - Goslar - Berlin
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit to the beautiful villages of Goslar and Quedlinburg.After breakfast, we continue the route to GOSLAR; We are in one of the most beautiful villages of Germany, with its wooden architecture, its walls, its squares. Time to walk. We travel to QUEDLINBURG, a city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its fascinating historic center of more than 2100 half-timbered girder houses that have managed to survive almost unscathed for centuries. It also noteworthy its town hall and castle. Time for lunch. Continuation to BERLIN. Arrival in the afternoon. Free time.
Day 12: Berlin
Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided panoramic tour of Berlin, the captivating capital of Germany. We’ll see the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the shopping streets and the city’s beautiful parks. Our visit will also include stops at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. For an optional excursion, you can visit Potsdam and its stunning palaces.
Day 13: Berlin
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
