Switzerland by Rail: Zürich, Lucerne, Zermatt & Geneva in 11 Days
Your own driver between cities, the same scenic Swiss trains and cable cars once you're there.
11 Days / 10 Nights Up to 16 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide
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About This Tour
An 11-day circuit through Zürich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Montreux, and Geneva, riding Switzerland's scenic mountain trains between cities with private guided time in each one. Adapted from a self-guided rail itinerary, where travelers buy individual train tickets and find their own way between cities with a local expert's help by phone — Voyzo runs the city-to-city legs of this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of independent train travel and station transfers. The scenic mountain trains and cable cars that are attractions in their own right — the Jungfraujoch cogwheel railway, the Lake Lucerne catamaran cruise, the Glacier 3000 cable car — stay part of the itinerary exactly as in the original, since there's no road to the top of most of them.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Zürich Airport (ZRH).
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Day 1 — Zürich: Welcome to Switzerland
A private transfer from Zürich Airport into the city, set between Lake Zürich and the Limmat River with the Alps visible in the distance. The rest of the day is free to explore.
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Day 2 — Zürich to Lucerne: Mount Pilatus
On to Lucerne, then the Golden Round Trip up Mount Pilatus — a gondola to Fräkmüntegg, the steep Dragon Ride cableway to the summit, and a boat cruise back across Lake Lucerne.
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Day 3 — Lucerne: Lake Cruise & Old Town
A catamaran cruise on Lake Lucerne past the Mount Pilatus range, followed by time in Lucerne's medieval old town around the Chapel Bridge and its cobblestone alleys.
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Day 4 — Lucerne to Interlaken: Lake Brienz
On to Interlaken, then a half-day of kayaking on Lake Brienz past Ringgenberg Castle and hidden beaches, plus a private walking tour of the town's history.
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Day 5 — Interlaken: Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe
A full-day cogwheel train journey to Jungfraujoch, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Europe's highest railway station, with glacier touring and the Eiger Express gondola.
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Day 6 — Interlaken to Zermatt
On to car-free Zermatt, then a guided walking tour of the Parish Church of St. Mauritius, the Mountaineers' Cemetery, and the Matterhorn views from Kirchbrücke.
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Day 7 — Zermatt to Montreux
On to Montreux on Lake Geneva, followed by a private walking tour of its lakeside promenade, the Freddie Mercury statue, Montreux Palace, and the Queen Studio Experience.
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Day 8 — Montreux: Glacier 3000
Via Lausanne to Les Diablerets for the Glacier 3000 cable car and the Peak Walk, the world's first suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks.
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Day 9 — Montreux to Geneva
On to Geneva, then a private walking tour of the old town, the lakeshore, the Flower Clock, St. Peter's Cathedral, and Geneva's Town Hall, plus an afternoon lake cruise.
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Day 10 — Geneva: Chamonix & Mont Blanc
A guided day trip to Chamonix in France, with a cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi for views across the Mont Blanc massif.
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Day 11 — Geneva: Farewell, Switzerland
A private tuk-tuk tour of Geneva and a Swiss fondue tasting before your private transfer to Geneva Airport for departure.
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Departure
Day 11 wraps up with a private tuk-tuk tour of Geneva and a Swiss fondue tasting, then a private transfer to Geneva Airport (GVA) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 16 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the scenic mountain trains and cable cars (Jungfraujoch, Glacier 3000, the Lake Lucerne cruise) stay in the itinerary exactly as in the original, since they're attractions in their own right. What changes is everything else: instead of buying individual point-to-point tickets and finding your own way between cities, your Voyzo driver handles the city-to-city legs and every transfer.
Yes — your own private driver and vehicle for transfers between cities, plus private guided walking tours at each stop, for the whole 11 days.
Six: Zürich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Montreux, and Geneva, plus a day trip into Chamonix, France.
No — your Voyzo agent arranges the Jungfraujoch cogwheel train, the Glacier 3000 cable car, and every other activity and admission listed in the itinerary in advance.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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