From City to Summit
From CHF 1'950
8 days / 7 nights best of Switzerland
Breathtaking mountainous landscapes, comfortable hotels, culturally rich and modern cities, delicious local cuisine: on the eight days City to Summit Tour from Geneva via Montreux, Zermatt, Bern to Zurich you get to know the most famous and hidden spots of the country.
Switzerland is a particularly safe country with a well-developed public transport system. It even ranked second place among the most gay-friendly countries in the world. It also allows easy, comfortable, and flexible traveling with the Swiss Travel Pass, which is included in the tour package.
All the hotels and activities on this tour have been selected with the greatest care in terms of gay friendliness.
What's included in the "Basic" package?
- 8 days detailed Itinerary with tips for activities
- 7 nights in hostels or guesthouses, breakfast included
- Meet your local gay guide in Bern
- Meet your local gay guide in Zurich
- Swiss Travel Pass 2nd class, including all public transport during the 8 days
- 24/7 Phone support of Queer Travel Swizerland
- 8 days detailed Itinerary with tips for activities
- 7 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels, breakfast included
- Meet your local gay guide in Bern
- Meet your local gay guide in Zurich
- Swiss Travel Pass 1st class, including all public transport during the 8 days
- 24/7 Phone support of Queer Travel Swizerland
Individual arrival in Geneva.
The "Aéroport International de Genève" is well connected with a direct train connection. It takes only 7 minutes by train to reach the main station of Geneva. Travelers arriving at Zurich airport take the train from the airport and reach Geneva in 3 hours with a varied journey to the French part of Switzerland.
Overnight stay in Geneva
Day 2
In the morning there will be time for sightseeing in the city of Geneva. Continue by boat to Montreux in the afternoon along the shores of Lake Geneva with its vineyards, which have been designated "World Heritage" by Unesco. Alternatively the route can be made by train.
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 3
Today visit the peak "Rochers de Naye" or the Chillon Castle. Afterwards the journey continues to Zermatt, the mountain village at the foot of the world famous Matterhorn.
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 4
The choice is yours, take a hike, go mountain bikeing or skiing, depending on the season.
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 5
Continue to Bern - the capital and seat of the Swiss government. Here you will meet your queer local guide who can give you recommendations for the sightseeing of the old town of Bern and possible excursions the next day.
Overnight stay in Bern
Day 6
If you want another peak experience and the weather is good, we recommend a trip to the Niesen or a trip to the Jungfraujoch. Alternatively, side trips to the region of Swiss watches (Biel / Planet Swatch Museum or La Chaux-de-Fonds, International Watch Museum) are also possible. Onward journey to Zurich where you meet another queer local guide.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 7
Zurich offers a lot and you have again the choice between sightseeing and shopping or an eventful side trip to Liechtenstein, Ticino or Lucerne.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 8
Your last day in Switzerland has already begun. Depending on your onward journey, you may have time to visit the city of Zurich again. Then it's back to Zurich airport or a transfer back to Geneva. Both airports are easily reached by train.
Outbound Flight from Zurich or Geneva
Highlights
Travel Relaxed
Switzerland is considered a particularly safe country, also when it comes to dealing with the LGBTQ+ community. The City to Summit Tour of Switzerland guarantees a safe and carefree travel experience.
Travel "Swisstainably"
Swiss public transport carries travelers away to the most fascinating panoramic routes, the most beautiful mountain summits, and the most romantic boat tours. The way of traveling is as exciting as it is relaxing.
Travel Like a Local
Throughout the City to Summit tour, you are guided by our itinerary. At the destinations, feel free to choose from our recommended LGBTQ+ friendly activities. In the cities of Bern and Zürich, you will meet one of our professional queer local guides, who will personally immerse you in the history of its city.
Route
- Genf
- Montreux
- Zermatt
- Bern
- Zürich