Day Trips & Excursions in Swiss Alps

The Bernina Express train crosses one of the most spectacular routes through the Swiss Alps, 75-mile (122 km.) Rhaetian Railway line from Chur to Tirano. Experience the UNESCO-listed route on a round-trip, all day tour from Chur in a car with panoramic views of the mountains, bridges, and viaducts, that includes time to visit Tirano.

Switzerland is famed for the spectacular beauty of its mountain landscapes, so ensure you don't miss top Alpine sights during your time in Zurich. Ideal for those with an appetite for adventure, this 12-hour tour gives you the opportunity to explore Bernese Oberland on a scooter, mountain cart, zipline, and cable car. See, too, the beautiful scenery of Interlaken and Grindelwald, and experience the exhilaration of the First Cliff Walk by Tissot

Experience the natural splendor of the Swiss Alps during a full-day high-altitude adventure from Zurich. With an experienced guide and small group, marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Bernese Oberland and cross the lofty Aare Gorge footbridge for sweeping vistas of the dramatic natural landmark. See the shimmering Lake Toten; take the frozen ice tunnel through the Rhône Glacier; and gaze at the colossal Gotthard Massif. Discover the fascinating legends surrounding the Devil's Bridge on this small-group tour, limited to only 16 people.

Immerse yourself in the natural majesty of the Swiss Alps during a full-day tour of gorges and glaciers from Lucerne. With a small-group and knowledgeable guide, travel by luxury minivan to the Aare Gorge, a dramatic natural landmark, and then marvel at the mesmerizing ice tunnels of the Rhone Glacier. Delve into the rugged wilderness of the Bernese Oberland and capture fascinating photographs of the vast Alpine landscape as you explore. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Experience the beauty of Lake Como and the stunning views from atop the Swiss and Italian Alps on this full-day tour from Milan. Stop in the historic lakeshore village of Varenna - one of the lake's most charming - and enjoy lunch in the Valtellina valley before ascending the Alps on the scenic Bernina Express train. The UNESCO-listed ride lets you straddle two countries and one of Europe's great mountain ranges.

Switzerland is famed for the spectacular beauty of its mountain landscapes, so ensure you don't miss top Alpine sights during your time in Lucerne. Ideal for those who enjoy feeling exhilarated, this 10-hour tour gives you the opportunity to explore Bernese Oberland on a scooter, mountain cart, zipline, and cable car: admire the beautiful scenery of Interlaken and Grindelwald, and experience the exhilaration of the First Cliff Walk by Tissot.

Ride over bridges, through forests, across mountain passes, and past one of the oldest cities in Switzerland on this 4-hour train ride through the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Express. From the panoramic windows in your train, see the sights of the area, including Chur, Lej Nair, Lago Bianco, Plessur River, and Poschiavo Valley. During your journey, you can stay seated or walk around to admire the views from different vantage points. Plus, a trolley is on-call to bring you drinks and snacks when needed (own expense).

Enhance your experience of Jungfrau's Alpine majesty on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. With a professional guide, travel by luxury coach through spectacular Swiss scenery to the village of Grindelwald. Board a cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass and arrive at Europe's highest railway station, known as the 'Top of Europe'. Absorb magnificent panoramas of snow-capped Alpine spires from a height of 11,333 feet (3,454m); gaze at the jagged peak of Europe's largest glacier; and explore a fairytale ice palace while enjoying illuminating commentary from your guide.

Enjoy a drive around some of the best countryside Switzerland has to offer.  Start your journey in your private and exclusive Mercedes Mini Van pick and drive along the Brunig Pass to reach the spectacular Bernese Oberland.  From there, choose the spectacular sights you want to visit.  Your driver will provide interesting commentary on the route to your preferred destinations.  Select between one of several peaks that can be reached by cable cars and trains - Jungfrau, Schlilthorn or First Mountains, each with their own unique seliing points.  Journey onto the Reichenbach Falls, via the funicular  railway where in the book, Sherlock Holmes is said to have perished.  In the village visit the Sherlock Holme s Museum before heading to the fascinating Aare Gorge which is 1'400 metres long and up to 200 metres deep.