13 Day | Four Lakes Scenic Splendours Tour

Flight from the UK to Zurich in under 2 hours with connecting rail travel to Lugano. Welcome to your hotel for your 3 night stay and enjoy your first taste of the Italian way of life in the Ticino region of Switzerland.

Soak up the Italian atmosphere of this attractive lakeside resort. Your Ticino Ticket gives you free travel on the region’s buses and trains to explore the area. You can even visit the town of Bellinzona, which boasts three medieval castles. There are also discounts on the funiculars to visit the local mountains. Your Swiss Travel Pass gives you free travel further afield – perhaps a journey on the Centovalli Line and lunch in Domodossola.

Your next adventure is at a leisurely pace on the Gotthard Panorama Express. This unforgettable journey starts in special panoramic 1st class rail coaches for the spectacular journey through the original Gotthard Tunnel before meandering down to Flüelen. Here you board the lake steamer on your 2½ hour cruise criss-crossing beautiful Lake Lucerne all the way to the old town of Lucerne.

With your Swiss Travel Pass you can enjoy free travel around the dramatic scenery of Central Switzerland - a lake cruise is a great way to relax and connect with your mountain visits. Also free with your Swiss Travel Pass is travel to Mount Rigi via the cable car from Weggis or the railway from Vitznau, as well as the Stanserhorn open deck cable car and the Stoos funicular. The historic Old Town has wonderful sightseeing, shopping and restaurants. Pilatus and other mountain railways and cable cars around Lake Lucerne are available at a 50% reduction.

This striking 2 hour journey is a joy as you travel along a very scenic route including the fabulous Brünig Pass, the resort of Meiringen and a final run alongside Lake Brienz into Interlaken. A 10 minute private transfer brings you to Bönigen, a tranquil, relaxing village on Lake Brienz (from where you can also take advantage of the benefits of Interlaken).

An Interlaken Card is provided for free travel into town. With your Swiss Travel Pass you can enjoy free travel on cruises around the lakes of Thun and Brienz and travel to the stunning Jungfrau mountain villages at Wengen, Mürren or Grindelwald. You may like to consider a trip on the mountain railways or cable cars with a 50% discount to Schynige Platte, Schilthorn or Harder Kulm - Interlaken’s own special mountain.

A day to look forward to, with the GoldenPass Express all the way to Montreux. Enjoy views of Lake Thun as you head into the mountains and the Simmen Valley to Zweisimmen. Here, the train switches track and travels on to the alpine resort of Gstaad, before the descent into Montreux, with fabulous views of Lake Geneva. It’s a short rail journey to Vevey and private transfer to La Tour-de-Peilz. This lovely lakeside setting offers a quiet alternative to the bustle of Montreux.

Situated a short walk from Vevey, a Tour-de-Peilz holiday also benefits from the Riviera Card offering free local transport to Montreux. This fascinating town has a great café culture, and a wonderful promenade which you can follow to the romantic Chillon Castle. Entry is free with your Swiss Travel Pass, as is travel on the lake steamers and mainline trains so you can visit Geneva for the day, or perhaps Lausanne and the vineyards at Lavaux. The mountain railway to Les Rochers-De-Naye at 50% reduction is highly recommended for spectacular views. Chaplin's World in Vevey is also a great visit with 50% off with your Riviera Card.

Time for your last look at Lake Geneva before your journey back to the UK.