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Search here if you want a single-centre, hotel stay in a particular region of Switzerland, for example, the Bernese Oberland or the Valais.

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Search here for a themed holiday such as a touring holiday, a suggested two centre holiday, holidays with travel themes such as rail or self-drive, or ideas for families, honeymoons and special occasions.

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Search here if you are looking for, for example, holidays on scenic trains, food and wine holidays, cultural holidays, art and architecture holidays. Many more special interest holidays in Italy to be discovered here.

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Then once you have had a look, speak to us and let us guide you using our knowledge and experience of the country.

Luxury holidays to Switzerland: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Luxury holidays to Switzerland from Expressions Holidays. We have 30 years’ experience in offering luxury, tailor-made holidays for individuals featuring a personal selection of luxurious hotels, full of regional and local charm and character, which offer exceptionally high standards of comfort, service, facilities and cuisine. Switzerland did not just pioneer tourism, it invented it. Visitors still flock to its mountains for fresh air and restorative mineral springs, to the small valley villages to witness the country's sublime natural landscape, and to the larger cities for a taste of the livelier culture, artistic heritage, and romantic historical sites.


With a wonderful climate and spectacular glaciers and summits, the country today is every bit as beautiful and worth visiting as it was when interest began in the 1800s. Home to four languages (Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansch) and a trinity of cultures (French, German and Italian), Switzerland is effectively four holiday destinations in one. Switzerland's Alpine resorts compound this sparkling reputation – Zermatt and St Moritz, Grindelwald and Gstaad, for example – and beyond its après-ski, edelweiss and chocolate-box scenes, the small cities are also appealing: Lucerne with its covered bridge, Neuchatel with its fountains, and Lausanne with its ancient universities, vibrant art scene, and spectacular Gothic cathedral.


Throw in such cosmopolitan centres as Geneva, Zurich, and Basel, UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the frescoes of Müstair and the abbey of St Gallen, and it becomes impossible to deny the enduring appeal of the fantastic escape that is Switzerland. We will construct a holiday according to your requirements, based on our knowledge and experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a more common position than people admit, and it points to exactly why Switzerland rewards a thoughtfully planned holiday rather than a stopover. The country operates at a level of quality — in its hotels, its trains, its food, its management of landscape — that is genuinely exceptional, and which reveals itself most fully when you slow down and stay somewhere long enough to absorb it. Switzerland is effectively four countries in one: the German-speaking cantons, French-speaking Romandy, Italian-speaking Ticino and the Romansch-speaking Engadine each have a distinct culture, cuisine, architecture and pace of life. The mountains are obvious — and extraordinary — but Switzerland also contains some of the most beautiful lakes in Europe, cities of serious cultural depth in Zurich, Bern, Basel and Geneva, and a wine-growing region above Lake Geneva (the Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) that almost nobody outside the country knows about. A week moving through two or three of these very different Switzerlands by train, staying in four and five-star hotels that are genuinely of their place, is a different holiday from anything else we offer — and one that consistently produces some of the most enthusiastic responses we receive from returning clients.
It is not only realistic but, for many clients, the beginning of the holiday itself. The journey from London via Eurostar to Paris, and then onward by TGV or the direct Lyria service to Switzerland, is fast, comfortable and — with an early morning departure from St Pancras — delivers you to Lausanne or Zurich by early evening, in time for dinner at your hotel. No airports, no transfers, no luggage carousels. Once in Switzerland, the train network is one of the finest in the world — punctual, scenic, clean and extraordinarily comprehensive. Most of our multi-centre rail holidays include a Swiss Rail Pass, which gives you unlimited travel across the network, often including lake steamers as well as trains, and allows a degree of spontaneity that a fixed itinerary doesn't always permit. The connections between destinations are smooth and swift: Zurich to Lucerne is under an hour, Lausanne to Zermatt around two and a half hours with one change. For those who prefer to fly — particularly from regional UK airports — British Airways and easyJet operate regular services into Zurich and Geneva, and we can combine a flight one way with rail travel the other, or throughout. We put together whatever combination of access routes works best for the specific itinerary.
They are, and they're also something quite specific that's worth understanding before you book. These are not standard express services — they are purpose-built panoramic trains that travel slowly through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the world precisely so that you can see it. The Glacier Express runs between Zermatt and St Moritz — an eight-hour journey crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels, climbing to over 2,000 metres above sea level, and traversing landscapes that change utterly from the Valais to the Engadine. It is, by design, an event rather than a connection. The Bernina Express, from Chur or St Moritz to Lugano via the Italian border town of Tirano, crosses the highest railway pass in the Alps and descends through palm-lined Italian Switzerland in a sequence of views that bears no resemblance to anything in central Europe. Both trains are covered by a Swiss Rail Pass, though reservation fees apply, and we can upgrade to Excellence Class on the Glacier Express for a more intimate, all-inclusive experience. We build these journeys into multi-centre itineraries so that each train journey connects two destinations you would be staying in anyway — the journey becomes the centrepiece of a day rather than a mode of transport, which is exactly as it should be.
The most satisfying Switzerland holidays tend to run from seven to fifteen nights, with three or four bases chosen to offer genuine contrast — a city, a lake, a mountain resort, and perhaps the Italian warmth of Ticino or the Franco-Swiss elegance of the Lake Geneva shore. A well-balanced ten-night itinerary might begin in Zurich, move to Lucerne for the lake and the mountains above it, take the Glacier Express across to Zermatt, and then connect south to Lugano for a final few nights in a softer, more Mediterranean Switzerland. Or it might sweep from Geneva along the lake to Montreux, ride the GoldenPass Line to Gstaad, and then continue to Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland for the Jungfrau and the great rock faces above the valley. For those who prefer more depth and less movement, a single-centre stay in Zermatt, the Engadine or the Bernese Oberland — using the extraordinary local railway and cable-car networks to explore from a fixed base — works very well for a week or more. We have a range of suggested itineraries to provide a starting point, but we put together the specific combination of hotels, trains and timings that suits you — the pace of Switzerland is something we take seriously, and rushing through it is the one thing we try to prevent.
Honestly, because there is no point pretending otherwise. Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in Europe, and a well-organised holiday there reflects that. What it also offers, however, is exceptional quality at every level — the four and five-star hotels we feature maintain standards of service, food and setting that justify their prices, and the Swiss Rail Pass gives you extraordinary freedom of movement included in the holiday cost. The key to value in Switzerland is not cutting corners on accommodation or location — a budget hotel in a lesser setting is rarely satisfying — but choosing the right combination of destinations and making the most of what the country does best: travelling between them by scenic train, eating and drinking well, and spending time outdoors in landscapes that exist nowhere else in Europe. We also flag that Switzerland is, by design, highly self-contained: there is less temptation to spend on excursions, hired cars or entry fees than in many other destinations, because so much of what makes it extraordinary is simply there, outside your window. We will always discuss budget openly and find the right hotels and structure for what you want to spend — including some excellent four-star options that offer remarkable quality at a more accessible price point.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a variety of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Switzerland and within Switzerland, combining flights, trains, ferries, hire-car and transfers

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
● Financial protection with our ATOL (3076) for all holidays including a flight and AFPS (6104) for all non-air holidays

Call us on 01392 441245

Luxury holidays to Switzerland: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

All Expressions’ holidays to Switzerland are tailor-made according to your requirements. Our options offer exciting possibilities for those looking for short city breaks, long relaxing holidays in a lakeside location, cultural rail holidays, holidays incorporating scenic train journeys and self-drive options. We offer numerous options for your holiday to Switzerland; stay in one hotel for as many nights as you wish. You can choose from luxurious and glamorous city hotels, to idyllic rural retreats in traditional Swiss chalets. Explore in-depth your favourite aspect of the Swiss lifestyle and landscape, be it the cosmopolitan, artistic cities, or the stunning, peaceful scenery of the Alps and lakes; a two-centre holiday allows you to explore two different and perhaps contrasting regions, and therefore combine the city with the country. For example, dip into the cool waters of the lakes, and then into the vibrant night-life of Zurich; a multi-centre touring holiday is an excellent way to get the most out of your visit to Switzerland, with limitless capabilities for country-wide exploration, and combinations of urban, rural, cultural, historic, and Alpine destinations. Rail travel between destinations is recommended, as it offers a fast and convenient connection between hotels, as well as allowing you to sit back and enjoy the scenery without having to navigate the winding roads yourself. We have many suggested touring itineraries available to give you ample inspiration, but our sales advisers are also on-hand to put together a unique tour based on your choice of hotels and destinations. Ideally, once you have had a look at our holiday ideas, we speak to you about what you are looking for, so that we can then put together the ‘package’ for you, creating a day by day itinerary and a price, along with upgrade and downgrade options. We find it most productive for us and our clients if we talk through the quotation, explain the day by day details and the pricing options. Then you have the full facts available in order to make your decision.

Our hotels

Each of the hotels featured in our range of holidays to Switzerland have been personally selected for their exceptionally high standards of comfort, service, and cuisine. Most of the hotels we offer are four- or five-star, although we do offer some three-star options in order to make even the remotest of destinations available to our clients. Our selection of hotels includes the best and the most characterful in each area. Choose from grand palaces; lakeside retreats; cosy Alpine chalets; modern, boutique hotels; grand ski lodges; and converted castles.

Travel options

Although we believe that a holiday to Switzerland is made ideally for rail travel, it’s possible to combine flying there or back with trains one way and throughout your holiday in Switzerland. There are many flights a day to Zurich and Geneva with a short flying time of about 1 hr and 30 to 45 minutes from London. If you choose to embark on a self-drive touring holiday, it is about a 10-hour drive from London to Basel, on the border between Switzerland and France. Once in Switzerland, we recommend rail travel as travelling on trains in Switzerland is a real delight, although hire-cars are available.

By rail

Rail travel to and within Switzerland is an increasingly popular option, as well as being highly recommended. The journey by train from London to Switzerland is fast and easy. You take the Eurostar to Paris and then a TGV or Lyria service from Paris to Switzerland. With an early morning start from London you reach Lausanne or Zurich by early evening. Most of our rail holidays within Switzerland include a Swiss rail pass, enabling unlimited travel between destinations, often by boat as well as train. Some of the most dramatic and best-loved railway journeys in the world take place in Switzerland and are covered by iconic, scenic trains, often composed of panoramic carriages, such as the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express and the GoldenPass Line.

By air

We include a British Airways scheduled flight with all our holidays but can also include a carrier such as Easyjet if that gives you a local departure in the UK. British Airways and Easyjet operate a regular service from London to Zurich and Geneva.

By hire-car

Renting a hire-car in Switzerland is not essential with such a convenient rail network, you may wish to fly into Switzerland and then make your own way between hotels or have the use of a hire-car to explore the region. We can include a hire-car for you for all or part of your holiday to Switzerland.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a variety of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Switzerland and within Switzerland, combining flights, trains, ferries, hire-car and transfers

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
● Financial protection with our ATOL (3076) for all holidays including a flight and AFPS (6104) for all non-air holidays

Call us on 01392 441245

Luxury holidays to Switzerland: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Luxury holidays to Switzerland are all about sharing with you our affection for this petite and picturesque country with its spectacular mountain peaks, pretty, alpine villages and well-kept countryside, traversed by train tracks that are feats of engineering. It is a country, proud of its identity, as diverse as that might be, and a country that looks after itself, as beautiful and charming, and as worth-visiting as when it attracted its first tourist visitors.

Regions of Switzerland

The Bernese Oberland. Nestling into the steep valleys dusted with rich green vegetation, are beautiful chocolate box villages that border the many serene lakes. Mystical grottoes have been carved into the rock by centuries of melting and re-freezing ice. Twisting rivers and streams have etched out their pathways down the mountainsides, flowing tranquilly in places and turbulent in others. Some of our favourite places in the Bernese Oberland include: Wengen, a picturesque village clustered between sheer rock faces; and Grindelwald, a village overlooked by harsh snowy peaks, the famous Jungfrau, and the Gletscherschucht glacial gorge.
The Grisons and the Engadine. Dotted with National Parks, Grisons and the Engadine are best known for the dramatic Alpine scenery and the major winter sports resorts; yet, in the spring, summer, and autumn months, the region has far more to offer. Historic towns, scenic lakes and glaciers, and chic villages packed with gourmet restaurants and boutique shops come into their own in the sunshine. This is also the region through which the iconic Glacier Express and Bernina Express scenic trains run.
Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva is popular for water sports and hiking holidays, as well as relaxing lakeside spa breaks; and, in the winter, it is close enough to the ski slopes to make a very laid-back skiing destination. Chic towns and villages sit behind rows of palm trees, basking in the Mediterranean climate, sheltering gourmet restaurants, luxury boutique shops, and a range of stunning Swiss hotels. There is perhaps nowhere more glamorous in Switzerland than Lake Geneva, and nowhere where the history and culture is so grand and visually captured in the buildings, parks, and gardens of Geneva itself.
Lake Lucerne. Immersed in history, folklore, and bustling modern culture, Lake Lucerne brings together everything that makes Switzerland in summer so special. The city of Lucerne itself is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. White-walled, tiled-roof townhouses crowd together on the water’s edge; bridges on stilts take visitors from one side of the river to the other; and the high original rampart wall is visible in the distance. Outside the city, you are free to enjoy the Alpine panoramas from a boat, or from one of the hiking trails that score the mountainsides.
Saanenland. This is the region of Gstaad and the surrounding nine villages, such as Schönried, Zweisimmen, Saanen, and Saanenmöser, which prove to be continually popular in summer and in winter. Priding itself on being a haven of wellbeing, the Saanenland offers a taste of idyllic nature, whilst remaining one of Switzerland’s chicest locations.
Ticino. A smattering of small lakes marks the upper boundary of Ticino, but it is Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano that dominate the south, prompting many of the long, straight valleys that lead into Italy. The River Ticino winds its way down from its source on the Ticino border, meeting dams, lakes, and trickling and tumbling waterfalls on its way. Palm trees line the lakesides, medieval Italian castles form the centre-points of towns, and colourful, higgledy-piggledy houses look out across the water or from their tiered position on the steep mountainside.
Valais. Perhaps most famous for the icy Alpine resort of Zermatt, Valais is a canton that captures a blend of those Swiss mountain resorts and northern Italy’s flourishing wine-producing vineyards. This mix is complicated further by the dual-language of the canton; the west of Valais speaks French, and the east speaks German. Terraced vineyards cloak the slopes of southern Valais, uniquely watered by glacier run-off. Valais is also popular amongst cycling, mountain-biking, and hiking enthusiasts. Over 8000km of marked hiking paths line the mountainsides, and well-maintained and well-marked cycling paths are combined with high-altitudes to establish a network that is unrivalled in Switzerland.
The cities of Zurich, Bern and Basel are serious places, rich in history and culture, learning and art. Mediaeval houses and traditions are well-preserved whilst life is modern and cosmopolitan too.

Country facts

Capital

Bern

Airports

Zurich and Geneva

Currency

Swiss franc

Size

41,285 sq kilometres

Population

8 million

Average temperature

The weather in Switzerland is influenced by the four main European air currents, resulting in a temperate climate on the Central Plateau but which otherwise varies between regions. In July the average temperature is about 23 degrees Centigrade and slightly higher in lakeside areas. In January temperatures average approximately 3 degrees Centigrade.

Unmissable holiday experiences in Switzerland

Zermatt and seeing the Matterhorn, train to the Jungfraujoch, seeing the face of the Eiger, Rheinfall, wooden covered bridge in Lucerne, Gehry architecture in waterside Basel, Einstein museum in Bern, Jazz festival in Montreux, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gornergratbahn in Zermatt, climbing Rigi, Lavaux vineyards above Lake Geneva, Chateau Chillon, Carolingian frescoes in Müstair, Kunsthaus Zurich, Cresta Run St Moritz, steamer on Lake Lucerne, Monte Bre above Lake Lugano by funicular, abbey of St Gallen, jet d’eau in Geneva, pastural scenery of the Simmental.

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MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE

A selection of luxury holidays in the mountains of Europe including Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Italy and Spain
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RAIL HOLIDAYS TO SWITZERLAND

Luxury rail holidays to Switzerland, tailor-made rail itineraries to Switzerland, touring holidays by train in Switzerland for individuals.
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GRAND RAIL TOURS OF SWITZERLAND

Grand rail tours of Switzerland cover the length and breadth of Switzerland and include stops in Swiss cities, mountain resorts and on alpine lakes. They are about 10 days’ long but can be adapted and most include iconic trains such as the Glacier Express or the Bernina Express.
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RAIL HOLIDAYS INCLUDING SCENIC SWISS TRAINS

Scenic Swiss rail journeys on iconic trains included in our luxury, bespoke rail holidays of Switzerland: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Line, Gotthard Express and the Centovalli Express.
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SINGLE-CENTRE SWISS RAIL HOLIDAYS

Single-centre holidays to Switzerland by train staying in luxury hotels in the mountains or on lakes, 7 or more nights, choice of hotels and locations.
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BERNINA EXPRESS HOLIDAY

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 5-night Bernina Express iconic Swiss rail holiday visiting Zurich, St Moritz and Lugano with a journey on the Bernina Express from Chur to Lugano. From £2,200 per person.
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GLACIER EXPRESS HOLIDAY

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 5-night Glacier Express iconic Swiss rail holiday staying in Zermatt and St Moritz with a journey on the iconic Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz. From £3,200 per person.
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GLACIER EXPRESS EXCELLENCE CLASS HOLIDAY

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 5-night Glacier Express iconic Swiss rail holiday staying in Lausanne, Zermatt and St Moritz with a journey on the iconic Glacier Express in Excellence Class from Zermatt to St Moritz. From £5,200 per person.
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CENTOVALLI EXPRESS HOLIDAY

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 5-night Centovalli Express iconic Swiss rail holiday visiting Zurich, Locarno and Bern with a journey on the Centovalli Express from Locarno to Brig. From £2,200 per person.
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GOLDENPASS LINE HOLIDAY

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 5-night GoldenPass Line iconic Swiss rail holiday staying in Lausanne, Saanenland and Lucerne with a journey on the iconic GoldenPass Line from Montreux to Lucerne. From £2,100 per person.
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GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS HOLIDAY

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 5-night iconic Swiss rail holiday staying in Lucerne and Lugano, with a journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express including a boat crossing of Lake Lucerne and train across the Gotthard. From £3,200 per person.
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GRAND HEART OF SWITZERLAND MOUNTAINS RAIL TOUR

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. An 11-night grand tour by train of Switzerland’s mountains including travel on three iconic scenic train journeys, the Bernina Express, the Glacier Express and the GoldenPass Line. Prices from £4,100 per person.
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GRAND LAKES OF SWITZERLAND RAIL TOUR

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 11-night grand touring holiday of the lakes of Switzerland by train, visiting Lakes Geneva, Lucerne, Lugano and Zurich as well as lesser-known ones. Prices from £4,100 per person.
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GRAND ROMANTIC SWISS RAIL TOUR

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 9-night romantic Swiss rail touring holiday including four panoramic trains, majestic scenery and picturesque villages, from Lake Geneva to Zermatt, on to Ascona and then to Lucerne and Gstaad. From £3,600 per person.
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THE GRAND, GRAND SWITZERLAND RAIL TOUR

BY RAIL OR FLY-RAIL. 15-night grandest of grand ultimate Swiss rail touring holiday visiting dramatic mountains and serene lakes of Switzerland, from Lake Geneva to Zermatt, Lugano to Lucerne, St Moritz and the Bernese Oberland. From £5,320 per person.
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SAANENLAND

Luxury, bespoke hotel holidays to Swiss Saanenland including touring holidays by train, single-centre stays and special interest holidays with scenic train journeys.
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BY RAIL TO SAANENLAND HOLIDAY

BY RAIL. 7-night rail holiday to the Swiss Saanenland staying in Gstaad or nearby, with a scenic journey on the GoldenPass Line from Montreux to Gstaad. Stay in one hotel and explore the region in depth.
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WALKING HOLIDAY IN THE SAANENLAND

7-night self-guided luxury walking holiday in the Saanenland in Switzerland with travel by air and/or train. From £2,530 per person.
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TICINO

Luxury, bespoke hotel holidays to the Ticino including touring holidays by train, single-centre stays and special interest holidays with scenic train journeys.
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BY RAIL TO SWISS LAKE MAGGIORE HOLIDAY

BY RAIL. 7-night rail holiday to Swiss Lake Maggiore staying in Ascona, with rail travel from London via Paris and Zurich. Stay in one hotel and explore Lake Maggiore in depth. Prices from £3,600 per person.
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GRISONS AND THE ENGADINE

Luxury, bespoke hotel holidays to the Grisons and Engadine including touring holidays by train, single-centre stays and special interest holidays with scenic train journeys.
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BY RAIL TO THE ENGADINE HOLIDAY

BY RAIL. 7-night rail holiday to the Swiss Engadine and the chic mountain resort of St Moritz with rail travel from London via Paris, Zurich and Chur. Stay in one hotel and explore the Engadine in depth. Prices from £3,200 per person.
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BERNESE OBERLAND

Luxury, bespoke hotel holidays to the Bernese Oberland including touring holidays by train, single-centre stays and special interest holidays with scenic train journeys.
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BY RAIL TO THE BERNESE OBERLAND HOLIDAY

BY RAIL. 7-night rail holiday to the Swiss Bernese Oberland staying in Grindelwald with rail travel from London via Paris, Basel and Interlaken. Stay in one hotel and explore the Bernese Oberland in depth. Prices from £4,200 per person.
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WALKING HOLIDAY IN THE BERNESE OBERLAND

7-night self-guided walking holiday for individuals in Grindelwald in the Swiss Bernese Oberland with travel by air and/or train. From £3,025 per person.
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VALAIS

Luxury, bespoke hotel holidays to the Valais including touring holidays by train, single-centre stays and special interest holidays with scenic train journeys.
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BY RAIL TO THE VALAIS HOLIDAY

BY RAIL. 7-night rail holiday to Zermatt in the Swiss Valais region with rail travel from London via Paris, Lausanne and Visp. Stay in one hotel and explore Zermatt and the Valais in depth. Prices from £3,200 per person.
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WALKING HOLIDAY IN THE VALAIS

7-night self-guided luxury walking holiday for individuals in the Valais in Switzerland with travel by air and/or train. From £2,570 per person.
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LAKE GENEVA

Luxury, bespoke hotel holidays to Lake Geneva including touring holidays by train, single-centre stays and special interest holidays with scenic train journeys.
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LAKE LUCERNE

Luxury, bespoke hotel holidays to Lake Lucerne including touring holidays by train, single-centre stays and special interest holidays with scenic train journeys.
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LAKE COMO THROUGH THE ALPS ON THE BERNINA EXPRESS BY RAIL TOUR

BY TRAIN. 6-night holiday by train to Italian Lake Como via Switzerland including a journey on the iconic, scenic train, the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano. From £3,990 per person.
Pink marble ornate exterior of Doge's Palace in Venice

VENICE THROUGH THE ALPS ON THE BERNINA EXPRESS BY TRAIN TOUR

BY TRAIN. 7-night holiday by train to Venice with stops in Zurich and St Moritz and a journey on the iconic Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano. From £3,900 per person.
Ornate murals in pink and green on wall of old building with green shutters in Piazza delle Erbe Verona

VERONA, LAKE GARDA AND LAKE GENEVA BY TRAIN TOURING HOLIDAY

BY TRAIN. 7-night rail holiday to Verona for 2 nights with a stop in Lausanne in Switzerland, and 3 nights on Lake Garda. From £3,500 per person.
Row of gondolas with blue covers moored to posts opposite San Giorgio Maggiore Venice

VENICE OVER THE SWISS ALPS BY TRAIN TOURING HOLIDAY

BY TRAIN. 5-night rail holiday to Venice for 3 nights with a stop in Lucerne, day-time alpine train journeys. From £2,900 per person.
Austria Schoenbrunn Palace Vienna

MAJESTIC CITIES OF AUSTRIA AND BUDAPEST RAIL TOUR

RAIL TOUR 11-night luxury tour visiting Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna, plus a scenic rail journey over the Arlberg Pass. End your holiday in Budapest and Munich. From £3,400 per person.
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SWISS SCENIC AND AUSTRIAN CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS BY TRAIN

RAIL TOUR 11-night grand tour of Swiss lakes and mountains with Glacier Express and Bernina Express and stays in Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna. Return from Vienna to Cologne on the sleeper train. From £3,820 per person.
Golden lion on front of the blue and gold of St Mark's Basilica in Venice

VENICE AND THE VENETO THROUGH THE ALPS BY RAIL TOUR

BY TRAIN. 9-night holiday by train to Venice with three nights in Venice and three nights in the Veneto near Vicenza and one night in Zurich on the way back. From £3,800 per person.
Gornergrat railway summit with Matterhorn view in winter

ZERMATT WINTER SNOW-SHOE WALKING HOLIDAY

7-night winter, self-guided, snow-shoe walking and winter hiking holiday for individuals in Zermatt in the Swiss Valais. Travel by air and/or train. From £1,740 per person.
Alpine wooden houses with thick snow on roof at Grindelwald

BERNESE OBERLAND WINTER SNOWSHOE HOLIDAY

7-night winter, self-guided walking holiday for individuals in Grindelwald in the Swiss Bernese Oberland with travel by air and/or train. From £2,415 per person.
Dusk winter view of St Moritz town, lake and mountains

ST MORITZ WINTER SNOW-SHOE WALKING HOLIDAY

7-night winter, self-guided, snow-shoe walking and winter hiking holiday for individuals in St Moritz in the Swiss Grisons. Travel by air and/or train. From £1,830 per person.
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WALKING HOLIDAY AT LAKE LUCERNE

7-night self-guided luxury walking holiday for individuals in Lake Lucerne in Switzerland with travel by air and/or train. From about £2,340 per person.
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KEMPINSKI GRAND HOTEL LES BAINS St Moritz

A grand hotel, 5-star, with about 170 rooms, dating from the mid 19th century and built at the source of therapeutic springs. Lots of sporting activities with golf, tennis, fitness. Facilities for children too.
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HOTEL ALLEGRO Bern

This is a contemporary, 4-star deluxe hotel in an excellent central location. The variety of delicious cuisine and comfortable accommodation offer guests a relaxing retreat after a day enjoying the delights of Bern.
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HOTEL BERN Bern

This is a 4-star hotel offering excellent value for money in an excellent central location. Modern accommodation and delicious cuisine make this an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying the delights of Bern.

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HOTEL DU NORD Interlaken

This is a 4-star boutique hotel in an excellent location in central Interlaken. Comfortable accommodation and easy access to the rail network make it a good choice for Interlaken.
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HOTEL SILBERHORN Wengen

This is a boutique 4-star hotel in a stunning natural location. Delicious cuisine, outstanding service, indulgent spa facilities and magnificent views afford guests a truly relaxing and restorative Alpine experience.
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HOTEL VICTORIA JUNGFRAU Interlaken

A grand, regal, 5-star hotel in the centre of Interlaken with 212 rooms and suites. Extensive spa facilities, fine dining with alpine sports nearby.
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HOTEL WENGENER HOF Wengen

This is a 4-star boutique hotel surrounded by beautiful grounds and natural views. Pampering saunas and delicious cuisine make it an ideal recuperate after exploring the Jungfrau and the valleys of the Bernese Oberland.

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LINDNER GRAND HOTEL BEAU RIVAGE Interlaken

This is a 5-star hotel in the centre of Interlaken. Excellent spa and wellness facilities, delicious cuisine and luxury accommodation make this an ideal base from which to enjoy the natural delights of the area.
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ROMANTIK HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF GRINDELWALD Grindelwald

This is a 5-star chalet-style hotel with an abundance of character and immense sense of privacy, perfect for couples or families travelling together. The style, ambience, service and cuisine offer a glimpse of authentic Swiss life.

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ARABELLA HOTEL WALDHUUS Davos

This is a 4-star, boutique hotel in a beautiful Alpine location. Welcoming guests year-round, it offers excellent golf and mountain biking facilities, a spa and delicious local cuisine, for a true taste of Swiss hospitality.
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HOTEL ABC Chur

This is a modern, 4-star boutique hotel in an excellent central location. Comfortable, modern accommodation makes this an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying the wealth of natural, cultural and sporting opportunities in the area.
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HOTEL HAUSER St Moritz

This is a welcoming and comfortable establishment in the centre of St Moritz. Delicious cuisine and confectionary and comfortable, modern accommodation make it an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying the delights of the region.
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HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF ST MORITZ St Moritz

This is a 4-star boutique hotel in a beautiful location on the mountain slopes, and is an excellent base for enjoying the scenery of Grisons and the Engadine. It offers stunning views, gourmet dining and exceptional service.
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ROMANTIK HOTEL STERN Chur

This is a 4-star hotel offering both Swiss authentic style and modern comforts in the historic town of Chur. Supremely comfortable accommodation and a traditional, rustic restaurant afford guests a relaxing and restorative experience.
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SUVRETTA HOUSE St Moritz

This is a 5-star hotel offering uncompromised quality in a stunning location. This grand and luxurious hotel boasts stunning grounds and views, gourmet cuisine, indulgent spa facilities and outstanding service.

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BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE Lausanne

This is a 5-star, beautiful lakeside hotel with a fantastic range of facilities suitable for long, relaxing holidays. This hotel boasts stunning surroundings, gourmet dining, brilliant spa facilities and excpetional service.

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EASTWEST HOTEL Geneva

This is a 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Swiss capital. The secluded patio garden and sophisticated cuisine afford guests a truly indulgent haven after a day spent exploring the cultural delights of Geneva.
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FAIRMONT LE MONTREUX PALACE Montreux

This is a luxurious 5-star, waterside hotel. Delicious cuisine, superb spa facilities and luxury amenities make this an ideal spot to recuperate after exploring the delights of the local area.

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GRAND HOTEL DU LAC Vevey

This is a luxurious 5-star hotel in a beautiful lakefront location. Decadent cuisine, superb spa facilities and supremely comfortable accommodation afford guests a truly serene and indulgent experience.
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HOTEL ANGLETERRE ET RESIDENCE Lausanne

This hotel is a charming, traditional, Swiss-style, 4-star hotel in a prime location. Delicious cuisine, exceptional service and immaculate grounds offer guests a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.
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HOTEL BEAU-RIVAGE GENEVA Geneva

This is a sumptuous 5-star hotel, made for those with refined tastes. Exquisite cuisine at the 2 Michelin-starred restaurant, excellent spa facilities and opulent accommodation afford guests a truly relaxing and luxurious experience.
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HOTEL BRISTOL Geneva

This is a 4-star deluxe hotel in an excellent central location. Delicious cuisine and excellent spa facilities make it an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying Geneva's cultural and historical delights.
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HOTEL CONTINENTAL Lausanne

This is a charming 4-star hotel in an excellent central location. Comfortable accommodation and tasty, low-key dining in the bistro-bakery make this a great spot to recuperate after enjoying the delights of Lausanne and the Lake Geneva area.
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LAUSANNE PALACE Lausanne

A grand and luxurious 5-star hotel in the centre of Lausanne with 146 rooms and suites. Known for its well-eqipped spa, gourmet restaurants and indoor swimming pool.
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LE RICHEMOND Geneva

This is a legendary 5-star hotel on the banks of Lake Geneva, dating from 1875 and enjoying views of the Jet d'Eau and Mont Blanc. Its 109 rooms and suites are plush in a warm contemporary way.

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ROYAL PLAZA MONTREUX & SPA Montreux

This is a 5-star hotel in a waterfront location on Lake Geneva. Excellent dining and spa facilities and supremely comfortable accommodation make this a top choice for a relaxing, restorative Alpine experience.
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TIFFANY HOTEL Geneva

This is a 4-star boutique hotel, blending art-nouveau style with modern touches in an excellent central location. Delicious cuisine, comfortable accommodation and a soothing wellness area make this an excellent spot to rejuvenate after enjoying the delights of Geneva.
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VILLA TOSCANE Montreux

This is a 3-star boutique hotel with a distinctive Art Nouveau facade and modern rooms. Guests can relax and enjoy the serene surroundings, as well as the spa facilities at the nearby Royal Plaza Montreux & Spa.
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CASCADA HOTEL Lucerne

This is a sophisticated hotel with an excellent central location. The waterfall themed bedrooms and delicious cuisine offer guests a sophisticated experience and opportunity to relax after a day in the city.

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HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF LUZERN Lucerne

This is a grand, traditional, 5-star hotel in a central location in Lucerne on the banks of the lake, with 101 rooms and suites and a choice of excellent dining.
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HOTEL WILDEN MANN Lucerne

This is a 4-star boutique hotel in an excellent central location. With gourmet cuisine and stylish, comfortable accommodation, the 500 year-old hotel balances its historic and old-world style with elegance and modern facilities.
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MONTANA ART DECO HOTEL Lucerne

This is a glamorous 4-star hotel in a superb lakefront location. Gourmet cuisine, a lively jazz bar and superb spa, alongside luxurious art-deco accommodation afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent Alpine experience.
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SEEHOTEL WALDSTAETTERHOF BRUNNEN Brunnen, Lake Lucerne

A modern and comfortable hotel with 100 rooms that occupies a striking location on the banks of Lake Lucerne.
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HOTEL ALPENROSE near Gstaad

This is a 4-star boutique hotel in the village of Schoenried above Gstaad. Gourmet cuisine and panoramic views over the valley and mountains. Spacious rooms.
Gstaaderhof wooden chalet hotel with balconies and umbrellas in garden

HOTEL GSTAADERHOF Gstaad

A boutique 4-star hotel in the centre of Gstaad. Two restaurants, beautiful gardens, wellness centre and proximity to many hiking trails and excursion opportunities.
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HOTEL LE GRAND BELLEVUE Gstaad

This is a grand 5-star hotel in the centre of Gstaad. Michelin-starred dining and spa facilities, alongside a wealth of luxury Alpine activities.
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PARK HOTEL GSTAAD Gstaad

A grand, chalet-style, 5-star hotel with 94 rooms and suites, panoramic mountain views and a short walk to the centre of Gstaad.
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HOTEL EULER Basel

A 4-star city centre hotel, with 66 rooms, charming and good value, situated opposite the station and within reach on foot of the historic centre.

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GRAND HOTEL VILLA CASTAGNOLA Lugano

This is a luxury 5-star hotel in a beautiful lakeside location. Michelin-starred gourmet cuisine and excellent wellness facilities afford guests a tranquil and indulgent experience.
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HOTEL EDEN ROC Ascona

This is a 5-star deluxe hotel in a stunning lakefront location. A variety of delicious cuisine, superb, extensive spa facilities and stunning luxury amenities afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.
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HOTEL GIARDINO ASCONA Ascona

This is a boutique 5-star deluxe. Award winning cuisine, superb spa facilities and stunning grounds make it a secluded retreat with tranquil grounds and a blend of classical and modern styles.

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HOTEL INTERNATIONAL AU LAC Lugano

This is a 3-star boutique hotel in an excellent lakeside location. It is ideally located in the town of Lugano to explore both the urban and surrounding rural areas of the region.
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HOTEL LUGANO DANTE Lugano

This is a comfortable, 4-star hotel in the centre of Lugano. This hotel serves as a comfortable and welcoming base from which to explore the town, lake and surrounding area.

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ROMANTIK HOTEL CASTELLO SEESCHLOSS Ascona

This is a charming 4-star boutique hotel in a beautiful waterfront location. With comfortable accommodation and delicious cuisine, as well as idyllic, serene views afford guests a luxurious, relaxing retreat.
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VILLA ORSELINA Ascona

This is a 5-star boutique hotel with beautiful lakefront views. With delicious gourmet cuisine, excellent spa facilities and beautifully stylish, luxurious accommodation it affords guests a truly luxurious, indulgent retreat.
Villa Principe Leopoldo red building with green shutters and pool with chairs

VILLA PRINCIPE LEOPOLDO Lugano

This is a luxurious 5-star hotel set above the city of Lugano on the southern side of the Swiss Alps. Spacious rooms, excellent cuisine and astounding views of Lugano and the surrounding mountains ensure a memorable and relaxing experience of the Italian region of Switzerland.
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GRAND HOTEL ZERMATTERHOF Zermatt

This is a stunning 5-star hotel in the centre of Zermatt. Gourmet cuisine and luxury spa facilities afford guests a luxurious Alpine retreat.
Hotel Alpenhof Zermatt outside of wooden chalet hotel in the snow with Matterhorn mountain behind

HOTEL ALPENHOF Zermatt

This is a 4-star superior chalet hotel in the centre of Zermatt with 62 recently-renovated rooms and suites. Traditional restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Extensive spa treatments and large indoor pool.
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HOTEL BUTTERFLY Zermatt

This is a 3-star boutique hotel, a peaceful haven amidst sublime Alpine surroundings. Delicious dining options and comfortable accommodation make it an ideal resting spot after enjoying the delights of Zermatt.
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HOTEL CHRISTIANIA Zermatt

One of the most luxurious hotels in Zermatt, Hotel Christiania aims to indulge each of its guests with fine cuisine, superb wellness treatments, and sensational views. It is an ideal base to explore the local region.

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HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF Zermatt

This is a 4-star, family-friendly hotel in the centre of Zermatt, nestled between the Alpine peaks. Delicious cuisine and comfortable classic accommodation offer guests a relaxing and restorative Alpine experience.
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TRADITION HOTEL JULEN Zermatt

This is a 4-star chalet hotel with a boutique Alpine ambience in a stunning location in Zermatt. Excellent dining and spa facilities and comfortable accommodation make it an excellent base from which to explore the area.
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HOTEL BAUR AU LAC Zurich

This family-run, 5-star hotel combines elegant, modern luxury with Alpine views and an excellent city location. The two Michelin-starred restaurant and immaculate, serene grounds afford guests an indulgent and restorative haven from the bustle of Zurich.
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HOTEL DU THEATRE Zurich

This is a glamorous option for those spending a few nights in the city. This chic hotel offers modern and comfortable interiors and boasts a prime location in the centre of the city.
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HOTEL ST GOTTHARD Zurich

This is a sophisticated 4-star hotel in an excellent central location. Haute cuisine and stylish, comfortable accommodation make this an excellent spot to recuperate after enjoying the cultural delights of Zurich.
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HOTEL STORCHEN Zurich

This is a 5-star boutique hotel in a beautiful waterfront location. Delicious cuisine and luxurious accommodation make this an excellent spot to recuperate after enjoying the cultural and historical delights of Zurich.
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ROMANTIK HOTEL EUROPE Zurich

This is a 4-star, family-run hotel with 39 rooms very near the lake-side in Zurich and by the Opera House. Has an excellent brasserie-style restaurant.