Switzerland, the Matterhorn and the Glacier Express

Spectacular mountain scenery -?¦ the iconic and unmistakable Matterhorn -?¦ dramatic rides on railways, chair lifts and cable cars -?¦ awe-inspiring views of glaciers and summits -?¦ gentle valley slopes and lush meadows disturbed only by cowbells and chalets -?¦ This is Switzerland at its most wonderful and you'll enjoy the very best that this unique country has to offer during eight remarkable days that will stay with you forever.

Switzerland is world famous for its cleanliness, its clockwork efficiency and its welcoming, friendly people - as well of course as for its astonishingly beautiful Alpine landscapes. But this tour also takes us into the seductive arms of Italy - to Lake Maggiore and the charming lakeside resort of Stresa, where you can walk in the footsteps of Europe's 19th century aristocracy who first crossed the border to experience their first taste of Italy in the days of the 'Grand Tour'. You'll have so much to look forward to on this spectacular tour, so much to take in and enjoy. But as always with Riviera tours, we aim to create the perfect balance between organised visits in the experienced hands of our knowledgeable guides and free time for you to choose what you want to do and explore at your leisure.

There's little to compare anywhere in the world with the mighty Matterhorn - the ultimate Alpine peak and Swiss national symbol. You can admire it from a quiet cafe or a horse-drawn carriage in the little town of Zermatt - or get up close if you take the dramatic cog railway to the Gornergrat at over 10,000 feet. A gentler train ride on the Centovalli Railway carries you through a 'hundred valleys', with deep ravines, chestnut forests and tiny villages all around you. A private launch will take you on an unforgettable cruise over the shimmering Lake Maggiore. The legendary 'Glacier Express' will transport you 120 kilometres past stunning mountain scenery, waterfalls, ravines and rivers. But many visitors will also relish just as much, the chance to stroll along lakeside and wooded footpaths, or relax in world famous Klosters, the ski playground of royalty.