Switzerland Highlights

The Olympic Museum celebrates the Games from their origins in ancient Greece to their modern role as a symbol of global unity. Inspired by Pierre de Coubertin’s early 20th-century vision, the museum overlooks Lake Geneva and features original torches, historic medals, and stories from every era, highlighting the enduring values of peace, unity, and human achievement.

Discover Geneva on a city walk set against Lake Geneva and views of Mont Blanc. See the soaring Jet d’Eau fountain, stroll through the Jardin Anglais to admire the world-famous Flower Clock, and visit the Cathedral de Saint-Pierre with its Reformation history and climb to the North Tower. Explore the Old Arsenal, the Reformation Wall, and soak in the city’s cosmopolitan charm.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum offers a unique look at the history of humanitarian action alongside today’s global challenges. Its permanent exhibition, The Humanitarian Adventure, explores three themes: Defending Human Dignity, Restoring Family Links, and Reducing Natural Risks, reflecting the key issues faced in the modern world.

Put on an apron and discover the art of Swiss chocolate-making. With guidance from expert chocolatiers, melt, mold, and decorate your own creations, leaving with delicious treats and a new appreciation for the craft behind every bite.

Discover Switzerland’s most famous cheese in the Gruyère Valley, where farmers have perfected their craft since the 12th century. Tour a factory to see how each wheel is made—requiring nearly 150 gallons of milk—and sample the rich flavors of this iconic Swiss tradition.

On this Tour Director-led walk, stroll along the Hoheweg Promenade, once a vital trade route and now known for views of the Jungfrau region. Explore Interlaken, a town shaped by 19th-century tourism and alpine culture, then continue to Unterseen, the historic old quarter, where medieval buildings reflect Switzerland’s deep heritage.

Travel to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe,” by gondola and cogwheel train. Ride the Eiger Express and ascend through the Alps to Europe’s highest railway station. Visit the Ice Palace, take in views from the Sphinx Observatory, and enjoy sweeping glacier landscapes.

Explore Lucerne with your Tour Director, set against the Alps and green pastures. Walk the Old Town’s cobblestones to Chapel Bridge, a 14th-century wooden bridge decorated with murals, and see the Lion Monument, a sandstone tribute to Swiss Guards lost in 1792. Visit the ornate Jesuit Church and take in the charm of Weinmarkt and Kornmarkt Squares.

Experience the legends of William Tell, the Lion Monument, and the story of Swiss independence as history comes to life through vivid reenactments.

Scale snow-capped Mount Pilatus for sweeping views of Lucerne and the Alps. From May to mid-November, cruise Lake Alpnach before riding the world’s steepest cog railway; the rest of the year, ascend by cable car. At the summit, capture frame-worthy photos, and on clear days, enjoy vistas stretching up to 200 miles.

Explore Zurich, a global financial hub known for its shopping and historic charm. Walk through the Old Town along the Limmat River, passing the Quays of Zurich and Bahnhofstrasse. See the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, whose Gothic towers and stained glass overlook the city.