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Guaranteed departures are available from 01 Nov 2026 till 31 Oct 2028. Please feel free to contact us @ +603-8326 5099/+6016-2224621 for pricing and availability information. We look forward to assisting you with your travel plans!
Description
11D8N Best of Switzerland
Tour Duration: 11 Days 8 Nights
Countries: Switzerland • Liechtenstein • Austria • Germany
Destinations: Zurich • Bern • Glacier 3000 • Chillon Castle • Geneva • Lausanne • Gruyères • Fribourg • Interlaken • Aare Gorge • Gandria • Lugano • Chiasso • Bellinzona • Altdorf • Lucerne • Einsiedeln • Heididorf • Vaduz • Feldkirch • St. Gallen • Constance • Stein am Rhein • Rhine Falls • Rapperswil
Departure Period: Departure dates are listed from October 2026 through March 2028. Please contact us at +603-8326 5099 / +6016-222 4621 for current pricing, confirmed departure dates and flight availability.
Discover Switzerland in depth on this 11D8N Best of Switzerland tour from Malaysia, combining spectacular Alpine scenery, historic cities, lakes, castles and scenic mountain journeys. Visit Bern, ride the cable car to Glacier 3000, explore Chillon Castle, Geneva, Lausanne and Gruyères, experience Aare Gorge and Lake Lugano, discover Bellinzona and Lucerne, then continue to Heididorf, Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany before returning to Switzerland for St. Gallen, Stein am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Lake Zurich and Rapperswil.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- Return economy class international flights from Kuala Lumpur included
- Proposed airlines: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability
- 8 nights accommodation at mainly local 3★ hotels with selected local 4★ hotels or similar
- 8 breakfasts included
- 2 lunches included
- Arrival airport transfer in Zurich included
- Transfer to Zurich Airport for the flight home included
- Travel by bus with a local European group and local Tour Leader
- Local bilingual guide during the touring programme
- Visit Bern, the capital of Switzerland
- See Bern from the Rose Garden viewpoint
- Travel through the scenic Gstaad region
- Glacier 3000 cable car included
- Walk across the suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks, subject to weather and operating conditions
- Lunch included during the Alpine programme
- Chillon Castle admission included
- Travel through Montreux along Lake Geneva
- Panoramic Geneva city tour included
- See the Palace of Nations, English Garden, Flower Clock and Jet d'Eau
- Visit Lausanne and stop at the Olympic Park
- Visit the medieval town of Gruyères
- Cailler Chocolate Factory admission and tasting included
- Explore the charming old town of Fribourg
- Travel through the scenic Bern canton
- Visit Interlaken between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
- Aare Gorge admission included
- Lunch included during the Aare Gorge programme
- Travel through dramatic Swiss mountain landscapes
- Cross the Susten Pass when operating conditions permit
- Pass through the famous Gotthard Tunnel
- Visit Gandria beside Lake Lugano
- Boat ride from Gandria to Lugano included
- Free time in Lugano
- Visit Bellinzona and its UNESCO-listed medieval castle area
- Cross the scenic Gotthard Pass
- Visit Altdorf, associated with William Tell
- Explore beautiful Lucerne
- See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, cathedral, Jesuit Church and Old Town
- Visit Einsiedeln and its famous Baroque abbey
- Visit Heididorf and see Heidi's House from outside
- Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Explore medieval Feldkirch in Austria
- Visit the UNESCO-listed historic centre of St. Gallen
- St. Gallen Abbey Library admission included
- Travel along Lake Constance
- Visit Constance in Germany
- Explore Stein am Rhein and its painted medieval houses
- Rhine Falls admission included
- Guided exploration of Zurich
- Scenic Lake Zurich cruise of nearly two hours included
- Visit picturesque Rapperswil
- Return from Rapperswil to Zurich by train or bus
Signature Switzerland Experiences
- Ride the cable car to Glacier 3000
- Walk across the Alpine suspension bridge, subject to operating conditions
- Visit medieval Chillon Castle beside Lake Geneva
- Taste Swiss chocolate at the Cailler Chocolate Factory
- Explore dramatic Aare Gorge
- Travel across spectacular Swiss mountain passes
- Take a scenic boat ride from Gandria to Lugano
- Discover Bellinzona's medieval castle landscape
- Explore Lucerne and its famous Old Town landmarks
- Visit Einsiedeln Abbey
- Discover Heididorf and the scenery associated with Heidi
- Visit Vaduz in Liechtenstein and Feldkirch in Austria
- Enter the historic St. Gallen Abbey Library
- See the painted medieval houses of Stein am Rhein
- Experience Rhine Falls
- Cruise across beautiful Lake Zurich
- Visit Rapperswil and experience Swiss rail travel
Optional Experiences
- Admission to Heidi's House at Heididorf is not included
- Optional boat ride at Rhine Falls
Optional experiences are subject to local availability, weather and operating conditions.
Proposed Accommodation
- Zurich: Novotel Zurich City West or similar
- Geneva: Adonis Excellior Grand Genève or similar
- Fribourg: Ibis Bulle - La Gruyère or similar
- Chiasso: Movenpick Albergo Touring or similar
- Lucerne: Grand Hotel Europe or similar
- Feldkirch: Best Western Central Leonhard or similar
Hotels are mainly local 3★ properties with selected local 4★ hotels. Final hotel name(s) will normally be provided approximately 2 days before check-in.
Important Tour Information
- This is a local European group tour and not a group travelling together from Malaysia
- No tour guide travels with the group from Kuala Lumpur
- A local bilingual guide handles the touring programme
- Hotels are mainly local 3★ properties with selected local 4★ hotels
- This is a standard-category package and not a luxury or premium tour
- Proposed airlines are Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability
- Glacier 3000 is subject to weather and operating conditions
- The Geneva hotel is usually located on the French outskirts of the city
- Accommodation around Fribourg may occasionally be arranged in a nearby city
- From late May to early October, Susten Pass may be closed due to snow; in this case an alternative route such as Brünig Pass may be used
- Accommodation around Chiasso may occasionally be arranged in the Como metropolitan area
- Admission to Heidi's House is not included
- Depending on group size, transfers to and from Zurich city centre may use public transport
- Travel insurance is not included and may be arranged separately
- ETIAS, once applicable, is not included
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned in the itinerary are excluded
- Personal expenses are excluded
- Tipping may be paid directly to the local guide, driver or Tour Leader at your own discretion
- The itinerary sequence is subject to change according to local operational arrangements
- The local guide will explain the final daily arrangements during the tour
- The final itinerary will normally be provided approximately 5–7 days before departure
- Departure dates are listed through March 2028
- Brochure clarification: the general note states guaranteed departures only until October 2026, while the departure table lists dates through March 2028. Please reconfirm the applicable guaranteed departure date before booking.
- Brochure clarification: the general note mentions extensions before the tour in Paris and after the tour in London, although this itinerary begins and ends in Zurich. Any extension city should therefore be reconfirmed before booking.
- Brochure clarification: the detailed Day 3 itinerary states lunch at Glacier 3000, while the inclusions table refers to a lunch in connection with Chillon Castle. Two lunches are included in total; the exact Day 3 lunch location should be reconfirmed before departure.
Why Book With Reliance Premier Travel?
- Award-winning Malaysian travel agency
- Experienced Switzerland and Europe travel consultants
- Flight, hotel and European land package specialists
- Visa and travel document assistance
- Europe travel document guidance available
- Flexible pre-tour and post-tour extensions
- Customized Switzerland holiday arrangements available
- Responsive support before your journey
- Convenient office next to MRT Bandar Tun Hussein Onn
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are return international flights included?
Yes. Return economy class flights from Kuala Lumpur are included. Proposed airlines are Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Upon arrival in Zurich, transfer from the airport to your hotel is included. At the end of the tour, transfer to Zurich Airport for your flight home is also included.
Are meals provided during the tour?
Eight breakfasts and two lunches are included. Other lunches and dinners are at your own expense.
Is this a Malaysian group tour?
No. Travellers join a local European group after arrival.
Is there a tour guide from Malaysia?
No. A local bilingual guide handles the touring programme.
Is Glacier 3000 included?
Yes. The Glacier 3000 cable car is included, together with the opportunity to walk across the suspension bridge, subject to weather and operating conditions.
Is Chillon Castle included?
Yes. Admission to Chillon Castle beside Lake Geneva is included.
Is Cailler Chocolate Factory included?
Yes. Admission to Cailler Chocolate Factory with chocolate tasting is included.
Is Aare Gorge included?
Yes. Admission to Aare Gorge is included, together with one of the tour's included lunches.
Is the Lake Lugano boat ride included?
Yes. The boat journey from Gandria to Lugano is included.
Does the tour visit Liechtenstein?
Yes. The itinerary includes Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein.
Does the tour visit Austria and Germany?
Yes. The programme includes Feldkirch in Austria and Constance in Germany.
Is Heidi's House included?
The tour visits Heididorf and the area around Heidi's House, but admission to the house is not included.
Is St. Gallen Abbey Library included?
Yes. Admission to the historic St. Gallen Abbey Library is included.
Is Rhine Falls included?
Yes. Rhine Falls admission is included. A boat ride at the falls is optional.
Is the Lake Zurich cruise included?
Yes. A scenic Lake Zurich cruise of nearly two hours is included, followed by a visit to Rapperswil.
Is the train from Rapperswil to Zurich included?
The itinerary states that the return to Zurich will be by train, providing an opportunity to experience the Swiss railway system. The day highlight notes that the return may be by train or bus.
Is travel insurance included?
No. Travel insurance is excluded and may be arranged separately.
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