Swiss Alps Signature Journey
The three great Swiss mountain excursions — Titlis, Jungfraujoch and the Matterhorn — from three well-placed bases, with the rail network doing the work.
Lucerne (2N), Interlaken (3N), Zermatt (2N)
Overview
- Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe, by cogwheel railway
- Mount Titlis with the Rotair rotating cable car and Cliff Walk
- Gornergrat railway for the classic Matterhorn panorama
- Lake Lucerne cruise and the Chapel Bridge
- Swiss Travel Pass covering trains, boats and most city transport
- Indian dinners arranged on five evenings
The three great Swiss mountain excursions — Titlis, Jungfraujoch and the Matterhorn — from three well-placed bases, with the rail network doing the work.
Swiss Alps Signature Journey runs for 7 nights and 8 days across Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Clearest mountain views and full cable-car operation in the summer months; snow scenery in winter with some passes closed.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Fly to Zurich, transfer to Lucerne
Arrive at Zurich and transfer to Lucerne, around an hour. Check in and take an evening walk across the Chapel Bridge and along the Reuss. Dinner included. Overnight in Lucerne.
- Day2
Mount Titlis
Train to Engelberg and ascend Mount Titlis by cable car, finishing on the Rotair rotating car. At the summit, the Ice Flyer chairlift, the glacier cave and the Cliff Walk suspension bridge. Return to Lucerne in the late afternoon. Dinner included. Overnight in Lucerne.
- Day3
Lucerne and transfer to Interlaken
Morning cruise on Lake Lucerne and a visit to the Lion Monument, with free time on the old town's shopping streets. Afternoon train to Interlaken through the Brünig Pass. Overnight in Interlaken.
- Day4
Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe
The centrepiece day. Cogwheel railway from Interlaken via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 metres — the Ice Palace, the Sphinx observation terrace and the Aletsch glacier. Return in the late afternoon. Dinner included. Overnight in Interlaken.
- Day5
Interlaken at leisure
A free day. Optional paragliding over the lakes, the Harder Kulm funicular, or a trip to Lauterbrunnen's Trümmelbach Falls. Overnight in Interlaken.
- Day6
Transfer to Zermatt
Scenic rail journey to Zermatt, a car-free village beneath the Matterhorn. Afternoon free to explore the village and the Gornergrat valley. Dinner included. Overnight in Zermatt.
- Day7
Gornergrat and the Matterhorn
Morning ascent on the Gornergrat cogwheel railway for the panorama across the Matterhorn and the Gorner glacier. Afternoon free in the village. Dinner included. Overnight in Zermatt.
- Day8
Departure
Rail transfer to Zurich airport for your return flight.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Return economy-class airfare from the departure city shown at booking
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Visa documentation support and file preparation by our in-house desk
- Basic overseas travel insurance for travellers up to 59 years
- Services of an experienced tour manager throughout the journey
- Indian meals arranged wherever the route allows, as detailed day-wise
- Swiss Travel Pass covering rail, boat and most city transport
- Jungfraujoch excursion ticket
- Mount Titlis excursion including Ice Flyer
- Gornergrat railway return ticket
- Lake Lucerne cruise
- Five Indian dinners as detailed day-wise
Exclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Visa fees, and any biometric or service charges levied by the consulate
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Insurance premium loading for travellers aged 60 and above, and for pre-existing conditions
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | 2 | Ibis Styles Lucerne City or similar | 3 Star Superior |
| Interlaken | 3 | Hotel Krebs or similar | 3 Star Superior |
| Zermatt | 2 | Hotel Alpenblick or similar | 3 Star Superior |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹1,89,500 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹1,78,130 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹2,61,510 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹1,55,390 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹1,17,490 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 30% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.
Questions about this trip
What happens if the weather closes Jungfraujoch?
Is the Swiss Travel Pass included?
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