First Discovery is the ideal excursion route around the country for those who go to Switzerland for the first time and would like to see as much as possible within 5 days. The tour is dynamic, and the excursion program is complete, but you always have enough time for leisure. Explore lakes and alpine landscapes from Geneva to Gruyeres region, the Waterfalls Valley, Interlaken, Bern, Montreux, and Lausanne with accommodation in 4-star hotels and entry tickets.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Trip to Geneva / Interlaken region /Jungfraujoch (optional).
- Stay in 4-star accommodation and relax next to picturesque Swiss lakes and mountain scenery.
- Pick up from Geneva Airport or your hotel accommodation in Geneva.
- A visit to Interlaken region/ Lauterbrunnen / Bern / Montreux region.
- We will be exploring Bern City with many fountains, sandstone facades, arcades, and historic towers.
- To Montreux region / Vevey / Lake Geneva.
- We will discover the beauty of Lake Geneva and climb aboard a classical steamboat for a scenic boat trip from Vevey.
- We will visit the cozy Olympic Park in Lausanne.
Day 1: Geneva / Interlaken region /Jungfraujoch (optional)
Enjoy an exciting journey to Switzerland in one action-packed 5-day trip to the charming cities, natural beauty, and spectacular views.
Start every Tuesday morning in Geneva and explore the region's historical and cultural diversity.
Stay in 4-star accommodation and relax next to picturesque Swiss lakes and mountain scenery.
Day 1: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Pick up from Geneva Airport or your hotel accommodation in Geneva.
From November to April
Day trip to Jungfraujoch (optional) - Enjoy an exciting journey to the highest railway station in Europe - Jungfraujoch. A guided train and Eiger Express journey will take you to Europe's highest station at 3,454 meters above sea level, with a breathtaking halfway stop at the Eismeer station. The Jungfrau railway is considered a pioneering mountain railway and has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
From May to October - Waterfalls Valley – Region of Bernese Oberland
Discover the delightful Lauterbrunnen Waterfalls Valley, the pearl of the Bernese Oberland.
You will see the famous Reichenbach Falls, which Conan Doyle made famous by making it the site of the death of Sherlock Holmes. Then you will pass through the unique Aareschlucht glacial gorge and climb the only waterfall in Europe inside the mountain - Trummelbach.
Day 2: Interlaken region/ Lauterbrunnen / Bern / Montreux region
Day 2: Interlaken – Bern – Gruyere – Montreux region
Breakfast
Explore Bern City with many fountains, sandstone facades, arcades, and historic towers.
Visit the medieval city of Gruyères, the cheese factory La Maison du Gruyère, and the chocolate factory Maison Cailler.
Lodging at the hotel in the Montreux region.
Day 3: Montreux region / Vevey / Lake Geneva
Day 3: Montreux region
Breakfast.
Free day.
The heart of the Swiss Riviera is Montreux. Just walk along its flowering promenade, recognized as one of the most luxurious in all of Europe. Enter the legendary Queen: The Studio Experience museum and visit the amazing Chaplin’s World Museum of the outstanding Charlie Chaplin. The great Charlie Chaplin lived on the outskirts of Vevey for the last 25 years of his life. The modern museum next to the mansion of the outstanding actor is one of the most visited in all of Switzerland.
Discover the beauty of Lake Geneva and climb aboard a classical steamboat for a scenic boat trip from Vevey. Admire picturesque towns from the water and take in panoramic views of the Swiss and French Alps.
Day 4: Montreux region / Lausanne / Geneva
Day 4: Montreux region – Lausanne – Geneva
After breakfast, we will visit Chillon Castle the most visited historical monument in Switzerland.
Discover the magnificent embankments of Montreux and Vevey.
Visit the cozy Olympic Park in Lausanne.
Enjoy the sightseeing Geneva City walking tour. Lodging at the hotel in Geneva.
Day 5: Geneva
Day 5: Geneva
Breakfast.
Enjoy free time in the city until it’s time to transfer to the airport.
