Christmas in Switzerland

Arrival

After arrival in Zurich, we will provide you with a train pass to get to Lucerne (1-hour by train).The tour will come with a 15-day Swiss Travel Rail pass. 9 days will be used on the tour but you are free to use the remaining days on the rail pass for any  (up to 6) pre or post tour days you may have.

The group will meet on the first day at 12:00 pm in the hotel lobby in Lucerne for a casual meet and greet and afternoon excursion. Note that you will need to travel with your luggage to Lucerne and get to the hotel on your own (approximately 2 blocks from the train station). We will provide a map and directions to this hotel with your tour documents.

Departure

After a final breakfast in the Zurich hotel, you can take a 12 minute train to the airport for onward travel.

Pre- and Post-Tour Travel

Our Alps experts and Certified Switzerland Specialists can assist with recommendations for your pre- and post-tour travel arrangements. Simply call or email us your plans and we are happy to help make the best of your vacation experience. 

Accommodations

You will stay in carefully chosen, 3 and 4-star hotels, that capture the authentic charm of the Alps. 

Meals

The hallmark of an Alpenwild trip is our exceptional dining; including buffet breakfast and many dinner options. NOTE: Alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks are not included. In addition, one dinner in Montreux (day 5), and one dinner in Zermatt (day 7) are not included.