Package
Switzerland & South France Grand Tour
This 15-day / 14-night land package takes travelers from the serene shores of Lake Lucerne and the majestic peaks of Grindelwald through the historic charm of Carcassonne and the vineyards of Pic Saint-Loup. The itinerary blends scenic rail journeys, immersive cultural experiences, wine tasting, and guided excursions across Switzerland and southern France, with refined hotel accommodations and private transfers throughout.
(from USD 17,725)
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Switzerland & South France Grand Tour
15-Day / 14-Night Land Package from $17,725 per person*
Discover a seamless journey through two of Europe’s most captivating regions, where the dramatic beauty of Switzerland’s alpine landscapes meets the rich culture and sun-drenched elegance of southern France. From the serene shores of Lake Lucerne and the majestic peaks of Grindelwald to the historic charm of Carcassonne and the vineyards of Pic Saint-Loup, this curated itinerary blends scenic rail journeys, immersive cultural experiences, and refined accommodations — offering an unforgettable European escape defined by beauty, flavor, and discovery.
Highlights
- Private transfers throughout the entire journey
- First class rail across Switzerland’s iconic routes
- 3 nights in Lucerne at the Art Deco Hotel Montana with lakeside balcony room
- Self-guided excursions to Mount Rigi and Mount Titlis
- Private walking tour of Lucerne & shared Lake Lucerne Lunch Cruise
- 3 nights in Grindelwald at Bergwelt Luxury Jr Suite with Eiger views
- Full-day excursion to Lauterbrunnen, Murren & the Valley of 72 Waterfalls
- 1 night in Zurich at the Ambassador Hotel with Lindt Chocolate Museum tickets
- 2 nights in Montpellier at Hotel Richer de Belleval with private city tour & wine tasting at Pic Saint-Loup
- 3 nights in Carcassonne at the Hotel de la Cité with walking tour & Pays Cathares full-day tour
- 2 nights in Toulouse at Les Capitouls Toulouse Centre with private half-day walking tour
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- Price guaranteed in USD
Itinerary Overview
- Day 1 – Zurich/Lucerne: Arrive, private transfer, hotel check-in, excursion to Mount Rigi
- Day 2 – Lucerne: Private walking tour & Lake Lucerne Lunch Cruise
- Day 3 – Lucerne: Self-guided excursion to Mount Titlis
- Day 4 – Lucerne/Grindelwald: First class rail transfer, hotel check-in
- Day 5 – Grindelwald: Excursion to Grindelwald First
- Day 6 – Grindelwald: Full day in Lauterbrunnen, Murren & Valley of 72 Waterfalls
- Day 7 – Grindelwald/Zurich: Rail transfer, Lindt Chocolate Museum
- Day 8 – Zurich/Paris/Montpellier: Two flights (booked independently), hotel check-in
- Day 9 – Montpellier: City walking tour & half-day wine tasting tour at Pic Saint-Loup
- Day 10 – Montpellier/Carcassonne: Private transfer with guided stop in Sète
- Day 11 – Carcassonne: Private walking tour
- Day 12 – Carcassonne: Full-day Pays Cathares tour
- Day 13 – Carcassonne/Toulouse: Scenic transfer via Tour de France route
- Day 14 – Toulouse: Private half-day walking tour
- Day 15 – Toulouse: Airport transfer, departure
* Land only. Price per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Flights between Zurich, Paris, and Montpellier are booked independently and not included in the land price. Prices are subject to increase without notice until deposit is received, after which land prices are locked and guaranteed in USD.
- Package
- Carcassonne
- Europe
- France
- Grindelwald
- Lucerne
- Montpellier
- Switzerland
- Toulouse
- Western Europe
- Zurich
- eurobound
- Alpine scenery
- Cultural excursions
- Double occupancy pricing
- First class rail
- Guided walking tours
- Land Only
- Price guaranteed in USD
- Private transfers throughout
- UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Wine tasting
Details
- Number of Nights
- 14
- Transfers Included
- Yes
What’s included
- Private transfer from Zurich airport to Lucerne hotel
- 3 nights Lucerne – Art Deco Hotel Montana, Penthouse lakeside balcony room, breakfast & VAT
- Self-guided excursion to Mount Rigi
- Private walking tour of Lucerne (2 hours)
- Shared Lake Lucerne Lunch Cruise (2 hours)
- Self-guided excursion to Mount Titlis
- Private transfer from Lucerne hotel to Lucerne train station
- First class rail from Lucerne via Interlaken Express (2h)
- First class rail from Interlaken to Grindelwald (40 min)
- Hotel shuttle from Grindelwald train station to hotel
- 3 nights Grindelwald – Bergwelt, Luxury Jr Suite with Eiger view, breakfast & VAT
- Self-guided visit to Grindelwald First
- Full-day self-guided excursion to Lauterbrunnen, Murren and the Valley of 72 Waterfalls
- Hotel shuttle from Grindelwald hotel to train station
- First class rail from Grindelwald to Interlaken (40 min) and then to Zurich (2h)
- Private transfer from Zurich railway station to hotel
- 1 night Zurich – Ambassador Hotel, Deluxe double room, breakfast & VAT
- Entrance tickets to Lindt Chocolate Museum
- Private transfer from Zurich hotel to Zurich airport
- 2x flights from Zurich to Paris and Paris to Montpellier (booked independently – not included in land price)
- Private transfer from Montpellier airport to Montpellier hotel
- 2 nights Montpellier – Hotel Richer de Belleval, Executive room, breakfast & VAT
- Montpellier private city walking tour (2.5 hours)
- Private half-day tour to Pic Saint-Loup with wine tasting (4 hours)
- Private transfer to Carcassonne with guided stop in Sète en route (8 hours)
- 3 nights Carcassonne – Hotel de la Cité, Superior Terrace room, breakfast & VAT
- Carcassonne private walking tour (3 hours)
- Private full-day tour of Pays Cathares (10 hours)
- Private transfer to Toulouse following the route of the Tour de France (10 hours)
- 2 nights Toulouse – Les Capitouls Toulouse Centre, Deluxe Room, breakfast & VAT
- Toulouse private half-day walking tour (3–4 hours)
- Private airport transfer from Toulouse hotel to Toulouse airport
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person (Double Occupancy) – Land Only | USD 17,725 | — | — |
Day by day
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Day 1
Zurich / Lucerne
Arrive in Zurich, private transfer to Lucerne hotel, check-in, self-guided excursion to Mount Rigi.
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Day 2
Lucerne
Private walking tour of Lucerne (2 hours) and shared Lake Lucerne Lunch Cruise (2 hours).
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Day 3
Lucerne
Self-guided excursion to Mount Titlis.
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Day 4
Lucerne / Grindelwald
Private transfer to Lucerne train station, first class rail via Interlaken Express to Interlaken, then rail to Grindelwald, hotel shuttle to hotel, check-in.
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Day 5
Grindelwald
Self-guided excursion to Grindelwald First.
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Day 6
Grindelwald
Full-day self-guided excursion to Lauterbrunnen, Murren, and the Valley of 72 Waterfalls.
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Day 7
Grindelwald / Zurich
Hotel shuttle to train station, first class rail to Interlaken then Zurich, private transfer to Zurich hotel, check-in, entrance tickets to Lindt Chocolate Museum.
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Day 8
Zurich / Paris / Montpellier
Private transfer to Zurich airport, two flights (Zurich–Paris, Paris–Montpellier, each ~1h 25 min, booked independently), private transfer from Montpellier airport to hotel, check-in.
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Day 9
Montpellier
Private city walking tour of Montpellier (2.5 hours) and private half-day tour to Pic Saint-Loup with wine tasting (4 hours).
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Day 10
Montpellier / Carcassonne
Private transfer to Carcassonne with guided stop in Sète en route (8 hours total), hotel check-in.
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Day 11
Carcassonne
Private walking tour of Carcassonne (3 hours).
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Day 12
Carcassonne
Private full-day tour of Pays Cathares (10 hours).
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Day 13
Carcassonne / Toulouse
Private transfer to Toulouse following the route of the Tour de France (10 hours), hotel check-in.
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Day 14
Toulouse
Private half-day walking tour of Toulouse (3–4 hours).
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Day 15
Toulouse – Departure
Private airport transfer from Toulouse hotel to Toulouse airport for flight home.