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Highlights
Guided tour of Zurich - one of Europe's most picturesque cities
Walking tour of Lucerne with its preserved medieval architecture
Travel on some of the most breathtaking rail routes in Switzerland including Golden Pass, Glacier Express & Jungfraujoch
Cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Visit to Gruyeres Castle one of the most beautiful castles in Switzerland
Visit the La Maison du Gruyere cheese and Cailler-Nestle Chocolate factories
Visit Chillon Castle in Veytaux
Zermatt - return cable car journey from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Visit to Heidi House in Maienfeld
Visit the winery in Maienfeld for a tour and tasting
Experience the famous Tamina Therme - Thermal Bath & Sauna World
Visit the "Disney-inspired" Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau
Visit to Swarovski Kristallwelten
Visit to Mirabell Palace and Gardens in Salzburg
Visit to the village of Hallstatt with its fairytale charm and coloured houses and "Skywalk"
Friends for company
Inclusions
Fully escorted tour - Your Sisterhood Tour Hostess is on hand to assist with making your holiday a memorable one
Return economy flights including taxes ex Melbourne (other departure cities and upgrades available - pricing upon request)
All meals as described in the itinerary
All sightseeing as described in the itinerary
All transportation as detailed in the itinerary, including trains
Tour manager throughout and specialist local tour guides
Quality accommodation as per itinerary, including city taxes
Tipping for the tour manager
Willing to share option
Porterage at each hotel for one bag per person
Meet and Greet before departure via Zoom
Notice
Moderate Fitness Level Required
A moderate level of fitness will be required for this tour due to the length and overall physicality of the itinerary. You can expect to walk more than 10,000 steps a day on more challenging terrain and for longer periods. You must be capable of boarding and disembarking coaches, trains and boats unaided and at times handle your own luggage. For more information on our physical ratings, please click here.
There will be times, especially in the Alps and Maienfeld areas, where a reasonable level of fitness is required.
This tour includes some sections of windy roads. If you're prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking appropriate precautions such as travel sickness tablets or wrist bands. While we understand the preference for front seats, allocation will be at the discretion of your Sisterhood hostess to ensure fairness and comfort for all travellers.
As this tour is based mainly around train transportation, there will be some walking between hotels and train stations. Your luggage will be transported to the relevant hotels.
Tipping - In Europe, although tipping is not compulsory it is appreciated. Sisterhood Women's Travel's tipping system on all group tours involves passengers contributing to a kitty and paid directly to the Hostess upon departure. Your Hostess will then distribute appropriately to the service providers (outside the included tour manager and driver) as required. This system avoids the need for you to consider individual tipping situations daily throughout the trip. This suggested amount is EUR50 and will be confirmed with your tour documentation.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday 23 May 2026
Melbourne - Zurich (In flight meals)
Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel.
Your tour hostess and fellow travellers will meet you at the designated departure point at Melbourne Airport for our flight to Zurich.
Sit back, relax and enjoy your flight.
Day 2 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Zurich - Lucerne (D)
Upon arrival at Zurich airport, we will be met by our tour manager, who will stay with us throughout the tour.
We'll then have a 90-minute panoramic tour of Zurich, seeing the old, colourful architecture along the Limmat River, the snow-capped mountains in the distance, and serene Lake Zurich. We will also enjoy the main sights such as the Fraumunster, Town Hall and Grossmunster.
Afterwards, we will head to Lucerne, where we will stay overnight.
Dinner in a local restaurant tonight.
Overnight - Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann, Lucerne (or similar)
Day 3 - Monday 25 May 2026
Lucerne (B, D)
In the morning, we will have a guided walking tour through Lucerne. During the tour, we will see the Chapel Bridge, Rathaus (the town hall), and the Lion Monument. We will also view the Bucherer watchmaker, the church of St. Leodegar and the old city wall.
In the afternoon, we'll take a cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant.
Overnight - Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann, Lucerne (or similar)
Day 4 - Tuesday 26 May 2026
Lucern - Bern (B)
This morning, our luggage will be picked up at the hotel, while we will walk to the station and travel to Bern on the train.
Upon arrival into Bern, we'll do a guided walking tour and view the main sights as Zytlogge, Bern Cathedral and Einstein House.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Hotel NH The Bristol, Bern (or similar)
Day 5 - Wednesday 27 May 2026
Bern - Kandersteg - Wengen (B, D)
This morning after breakfast, our luggage will be transported to Wengen and we will walk to the station to take the train to Kandersteg.
Upon arrival, we'll take the spectacular return journey by cablecar to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oeschinsee, for some free time. Take a short hike, enjoy the views, sights and sounds of this incredible area of the Swiss Alps.
Later, we'll travel back down to Kandersteg and then take the train to Wengen. Upon arrival, we'll walk to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel tonight.
Overnight - Hotel Silberhorn, Wengen (or similar)
Day 6 - Thursday 28 May 2026
Wengen - Jungfraujoch - Wengen (B, L)
This morning after breakfast, we'll walk to the train station and journey to the top of Europe - The Jungfraujoch area in Switzerland is a stunning testament to nature's grandeur. Towering snow-capped peaks, including the iconic Jungfrau, Eiger and Monch create a breathtaking backdrop. Glacier-fed rivers wind through verdant valleys while pristine alpine meadows burst with vibrant flora. The ethereal beauty of this high-altitude wonderland captivates visitors, offering spectacular, unparalleled views.
We'll have free time to explore before lunch at a local restaurant before our journey back to Wengen.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Hotel Silberhorn, Wengen (or similar)
Day 7 - Friday 29 May 2026
Wengen (B)
We have a full day at leisure today - perhaps do a gentle hike or walk a trail in the surrounding area, or simply explore this car-free town.
Included today is a return ticket for the gondola from Wengen to Mannlichen. Travel from Wengen to Männlichen Summit station in just a few minutes. Once at the top, a variety of activities await in the Männlichen area’s beautiful natural landscape.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Hotel Silberhorn, Wengen (or similar)
Day 8 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Wengen - Interlaken - Montreux (B)
This morning after breakfast, our luggage will be picked up at the hotel so that we can travel on the Golden Pass Railway.
First, we'll walk to the train station and take the train from Wengen to Interlaken, then switch over to the Golden Pass Railway from there for our journey to Montreux. The Golden Pass rail journey in Switzerland offers an exquisite experience of scenic beauty. Traversing through lush green valleys, picturesque alpine villages, and serene lakes, it presents a mesmerising panorama at every turn. We'll be treated to breathtaking views of Switzerland's majestic landscapes on our way to Montreux, helping to create lasting memories for us.
Upon arrival into Montreux, we'll walk to our hotel.
Known for its Mediterranean-like climate and the famous Montreux Jazz Festival, this town's promenade is lined with flowers, sculptures, trees and beautiful buildings, as well as being the favourite holiday spot for many of the rich and famous.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Mona Hotel, Montreux (or similar)
Day 9 - Sunday 31 May 2026
Montreux - Gruyères - Broc - Montreux (B, D)
Today we'll enjoy a full-day coach excursion from Montreux.
First, we will head to Gruyères for a visit to the famous cheese factory and Gruyères Castle, one of the most well-known in Switzerland. This culinary, cultural and medieval town is unique.
Following that, we'll head to Broc and enjoy admission into the Cailler-Nestle Chocolate factory, including an audio guide.
Later, we'll return to Montreux.
Dinner in our hotel tonight.
Overnight - Mona Hotel, Montreux (or similar)
Day 10 - Monday 1 June 2026
Montreux - Veytaux - Zermatt (B, D)
Today, after breakfast, our bags will be transported to Zermatt and we will make our way there by train.
Before that though, we will take a short bus ride to Veytaux to visit Chillon Castle. Situated on a rocky island and surrounded by a moat, this castle was first built in the 12th Century and has a colourful and fascinating history.
After our look around there, we'll take the train to Zermatt and walk to our hotel upon arrival.
Dinner in our hotel tonight.
Overnight - Hotel National, Zermatt (or similar)
Day 11 - Tuesday 2 June 2026
Zermatt - Matterhorn - Zermatt (B)
Today we will take a trip to the highest mountain station in Europe at the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
We'll start with a short walk to the gondola station, then travel to 3,883m above sea level via cable-car, to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where breathtaking views open up over the snow-covered peaks of the Alps and the iconic Matterhorn rises up majestically in the distance. We'll have incredible views from the platform surrounded by 38 mountains over 4,000 metres and 14 glaciers in 3 countries.
Later, we'll travel back down to Zermatt.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Hotel National, Zermatt (or similar)
Day 12 - Wednesday 3 June 2026
Zermatt - Chur - Bad Ragaz (B, D)
This morning after breakfast and check out, we will take the famous Glacier Express from Zermatt to Bad Ragaz.
We will walk to the train station, while our luggage will again be transported for us from hotel to hotel, as we enjoy this train journey through scenery that boasts spectacular panoramic views, bridges and tunnels.
Upon arrival into Bad Ragaz, we'll walk to our hotel. The word "Bad" means "spa", so this town is famous for its natural spring and is a popular spa and health resort destination.
Dinner in at a nearby restaurant tonight.
Overnight - Sorell Hotel Tamina, Bad Ragaz (or similar)
Day 13 - Thursday 4 June 2026
Bad Ragaz - Maienfeld - Bad Ragaz (B, L)
Today we will take a short local train ride to the village of Maienfeld made famous by the beloved book,"Heidi".
We'll walk along the Heid Trail and visit the Heidi House, set amongst the alpine meadows and forest. We'll also enjoy lunch here, along with a winery tour and tasting.
Later, we'll take the train back to Bad Ragaz.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
This evening, we'll enjoy a spa visit at Tamina Therme - Thermal Bath & Sauna World.
Overnight - Sorell Hotel Tamina, Bad Ragaz (or similar)
Day 14 - Friday 5 June 2026
Bad Ragaz - Valens - Bad Ragaz- Innsbruck (B)
Today, we will take the train to Innsbruck in Austria.
Before that, we'll visit the Tamina Gorge to see the source of the warm thermal waters that have made this region world famous.
Later, we'll take the train to Innsbruck and will be transferred to our hotel with the remainder of our day at leisure.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Stage 12 Hotel by Penz, Innsbruck (or similar)
Day 15 - Saturday 6 June 2026
Innsbruck - Fussen - Hohenschwangau - Innsbruck (B, L)
Today, we'll travel to Fussen, Germany, where its Gothic castle, Hohes Schloss, houses a regional art museum.
We'll have free time to explore this quaint Bavarian town, including lunch, before travelling to the eclectic Neuschwanstein Castle, which lies southeast of the town. The fairytale castle Neuschwanstein is a popular sight in Germany. The castle in Hohenschwangau (Bavaria) was built by order of King Ludwig II and is the inspiration for the Disney Cinderella castle.
Afterwards, we'll transfer to Gemeinde Reutte (back in Austria) and experience Highline 179 (if time allows), a 144m high suspension bridge linking Fort Claudia with the ruins of Castle Ehrenberg.
Returning to Innsbruck later, with dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Stage 12 Hotel by Penz (or similar)
Day 16 - Sunday 7 June 2026
Innsbruck - Wattens - Salzburg (B)
Today we make our way to Salzburg.
Salzburg, Austria, captivates with its enchanting beauty. Nestled amidst majestic alpine scenery, the city boasts baroque architecture, cobblestone streets, and the iconic Hohensalzburg Fortress. The Salzach River meanders through the city, enhancing its charm. From the historic Old Town to the panoramic vistas atop Untersberg Mountain, Salzburg mesmerizes visitors with its timeless allure.
En route, we'll visit the HQ of Swarovski, with time to explore their beautiful displays and for shopping.
Arriving into Salzburg with dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Hotel Imlauer and Brau, Salzburg (or similar)
Day 17 - Monday 8 June 2026
Salzburg (B, D)
Today we'll enjoy a full day's sightseeing in Salzburg.
We'll visit the main sights, including the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, as well as Getreidgasse. The Old Town of Salzburg is beautiful and there are many places of interest to enjoy.
We have the afternoon at leisure.
In the evening, we enjoy a Pretzels and Apple Strudel Cooking class, followed by dinner with a musical concert.
Overnight - Hotel Imlauer and Brau (or similar)
Day 18 - Tuesday 9 June 2026
Salzburg - Hallstatt - Salzburg (B, D)
This morning, we'll travel to the nearby town of Hallstatt, a picturesque gem nestled by the Hallstätter Sea.
Its fairytale-like charm emanates from colorful houses reflecting in the tranquil waters, embraced by towering mountains. The UNESCO World Heritage site boasts quaint streets, historic salt mines, and breathtaking vistas. We'll have the opportunity to visit the Salzwelten and ride the cablecar to the "Skywalk" to see the incredible views.
Later, we'll return to Salzburg for our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight - Hotel Imlauer and Brau (or similar)
Day 19 - Wednesday 10 June 2026
Salzburg - Munich - Australia (B, in-flight meals)
Today, after breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and be transferred to Munich Airport for our flight home.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the in-flight entertainment of the airline as we reminisce about great times spent with friends.
Day 20 - Thursday 11 June 2026
Welcome home
Arriving back into Melbourne, we thank you for joining us for your latest adventure and we look forward to welcoming you back!