2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

The Alps Out Loud: Switzerland & Lake Como By Design (FH)

8 days from Zurich to Lake Como

2023 Tour Details

Swiss chocolate or cheese? More Milan fashion or Como’s fashionable homes? Train-hopping adventures or sweet tooth-inspired tastings. Wine a little or a lot?! The sky’s the limit in Switzerland! Mountains of possibilities await you thanks to complimentary YourChoice Excursions on this 8-day vacation from Zurich to Como. This Swiss adventure is so cool, it “Bernes!”

Why This Trip is Head and Yodels Above the Rest:
  • An elevated Alpine adventure where mountains soar and wines pour.
  • An inspired itinerary that delivers postcard-perfect scenery, must-see sights and lesser-known delights.
  • Included YourChoice Excursions in Geneva and Lake Como.
  • Holey Cheese, Please!


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The Alps Out Loud: Switzerland & Lake Como By Design map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Breakfast Daily, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH

Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

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Day 2 ZURICH–EXCURSION TO RHINE FALLS

ZURICH Orientation walk of the Old Town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.
RHINE FALLS Take pictures of the waterfalls.

Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3 ZURICH–BERNE–CHILLON CASTLE–LAKE GENEVA

BERNE Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, a stop at Bear Park and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden.
CHILLON Guided visit of the castle and wine tasting.

Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4 LAKE GENEVA

LAKE GENEVA YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

TASTE: Swiss Chocolate & Cheese, Please!
TASTE: Swiss Chocolate & Cheese, Please!
The only thing more inspiring than Switzerland's stunning scenery is its food! A sweet adventure awaits you at the Maison Cailler chocolaterie (chocolate shop). Explore the story of Swiss chocolate through a series of interactive, multi-sensory experiences, and uncover a few secrets along the way! Continue on to the picturesque town of Gruyères for a lunch of Swiss delicacies. Stroll through its pedestrian center with Medieval cobblestones and fountains. A real charmer!
GAZE: Glacier Sights & Gastronomical Delights
GAZE: Glacier Sights & Gastronomical Delights
Take a gondola ride to the pinnacle of glacial terrain at Glacier 3000 high above Lake Geneva lunch included!
SIP: Mountains Soar & Wines Pour
SIP: Mountains Soar & Wines Pour
Visit the lovely Lavaux region, one of Switzerland's most beautiful regions - carved by the Rhone Glacier and the masterful masonry of 12th-century Cistercian monks who built kilometers of stone walls and terraces that are still cherished and tended by the winegrowers today. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to bountiful vineyards where renowned wines are nurtured by sunlight reflected by the waters of Lake Geneva and the warmth of the stone walls by night. Hop on a Swiss train to experience mountains and the magic of Switzerland's second-largest wine-growing canton and take a stroll around the timeless vineyards!

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Day 5 LAKE GENEVA–AOSTA–LAKE COMO

AOSTA Free time.
COMO Orientation walk.

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Day 6 LAKE COMO

LAKE COMO YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

STROLL: Amo Milano
STROLL: Amo Milano
Depart from Como for the captivating cosmopolitan city of Milan. Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour and admire the magnificent Galleria and Piazza Duomo. Plus, enjoy free time to shop in Italy's capital of fashion.
FLOAT: Villas, Villages & Vistas
FLOAT: Villas, Villages & Vistas
Embark on a one-hour boat cruise around Como's dazzling lake. Marvel at matchless views of the Italian Alps as you float past forested hills, charming lakeside villages, peaceful bays, exotic gardens, and the elegant villas of Versace, Mussolini, Clooney, and other glitterati. After the cruise, walk to the railway funicular station in Piazza De Gasperi. Operating since 1894, the train climbs quickly to Brunate, "the Balcony of the Alps" inviting you to take in views in every direction.

Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7 LAKE COMO

LAKE COMO YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

FEAST: Pasta Perfetto in a Como Cucina!
FEAST: Pasta Perfetto in a Como Cucina!
Welcome to a professional kitchen in one of the best locations on Lake Como. Master the art of making authentic Italian pasta when you prepare lunch with the chef, and learn how to perfectly combine traditional ingredients with a unique touch of innovation and creativity. Create a two-course menu of local specialties to enjoy with friends and family.
STROLL: Oohs, Aahs & Swiss Geez!
STROLL: Oohs, Aahs & Swiss Geez!
Explore the center of Lugano with your Local Guide and take in views of its lovely lake. Enjoy free time before departing for Bellinzona. Hidden in a narrow valley at the entrance to three gorgeous Alpine passes, Bellinzona serves as a gateway to Italy from the north and the Alps from the south. Ascend by elevator to the vineyard-clad Castelgrande. Explore the castle grounds, stroll along the ramparts, and engulf yourself in amazing panoramas before enjoying a traditional lunch at a local grotto restaurant.

COMO Farewell dinner at your hotel.

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Day 8 LAKE COMO

Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning. (The nearest airport is Milan.)

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 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

TUNDE DALOS

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“Many people have ancestors from Central Europe. Maybe you do as well! Come discover this unique part of the world. I love showing travelers the spirit of these countries through history, culture, and lifestyle. Born in Hungary, I know this region well, and am sure you'll enjoy each moment. You'll return home with the greatest memories and a little piece of my heart! Don't call it a dream, call it a plan!”

Tour Director - TUNDE DALOS

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

No Excursions are available at this time.

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $2,736*
18 guests in a party: $658*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.