Winter in Switzerland
Switzerland, a land synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, transcends mere clichés. While you may have heard tales of its snow-clad mountains and picturesque valleys, the reality is that this Alpine nation offers so much more. The scent of delectable Swiss chocolates fills the air, tempting your taste buds. Picture yourself dipping into a pot of velvety cheese fondue, savoring every bite in cozy chalets. From the iconic peaks of Zermatt to the vibrant cityscape of Zurich and the posh elegance of St. Moritz, Switzerland in December promises an unparalleled voyage into wonderland. Prepare to be captivated!
Dec 15 – 18, 2023: Bellevue (3 nights)
Dec 18 – 21, 2023: (3 nights)
Dec 21 – 23, 2023: Interlaken (2 nights)
Dec 23 – 26, 2023: Saint Moritz (3 nights)
Dec 26 – 29, 2023: (3 nights)
In December, Switzerland graces you with a frosty embrace. Expect lows around -5°C (23°F) and daytime highs of 4°C to 7°C (39°F to 45°F). Averaging around 0°C to 3°C (32°F to 37°F), it's perfect for snowy adventures and festive markets. Bundle up for a magical Swiss winter!
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Today your flight lands in Switzerland and your adventure in Europe's wonderland begins!
Your international flight lands in Geneva, Switzerland this morning.
Booked Independently
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the arrivals hall of the Geneva airport. They will be holding a sign with your name on it.
They will transport you to your first hotel for the trip in a Luxury Mercedes V Class.
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Arrive at your hotel and get settled in. The first afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.
We will provide a list of recommendations of what to do in Bellevue closer to the time of travel.
Why we love it for you: For discerning travelers seeking the pinnacle of luxury, La Réserve Genève Hotel & Spa is the perfect choice in Geneva. Situated along the serene shores of Lake Geneva, this opulent retreat offers an intimate escape tailored to your refined tastes. With lavish decor, Michelin-starred dining, and an indulgent spa, it's a haven for those seeking the epitome of sophistication in Geneva.
La Reserve Geneva
Junior Suite with a balcony
- Breakfast included
Geneva, a city gracefully situated along the glistening shores of Lake Geneva, exceeds all expectations. It's more than a diplomatic center; it's a captivating fusion of cultures, a seamless blend of history and modernity. With cosmopolitan sophistication and Alpine allure, Geneva unfolds its magic at every turn. From the iconic Jet d'Eau fountain to the charm of Old Town, this city's captivating beauty knows no bounds. The world converges here, offering a symphony of experiences. In Geneva, each day is an adventure waiting to be explored, an invitation to embrace the elegance of the city and let wanderlust lead your way.
The Swiss are known for their handmade watches. With a watchmaker, you will be able to see and learn all about watchmaking, and even make your own Swiss watch:
At the workbench, come and discover how a mechanical movement works Swiss by dismantling and reassembling it.
During this afternoon course you will be able to learn all about Swiss watchmaking, its scenset, and its history.
You will have an introduction to the operation of a mechanical movement, and understand the difference between manual or automatic winding. Your expert watchmaker will also explain the composition of a mechanical watch and its casing.
In the workshop, you will be able to disassemble and assemble a Swiss mechanical movement.
- Optional add- on:
You may choose to do a longer course, where you will be able to make and take home your own watch.
- Inclusions:
Certificate of participation to the workshop, pictures, drinks
Private Experience
Booked By will be provided
La Reserve Geneva
Junior Suite with a balcony
- Breakfast included
Located on the foot of the Alps, Geneva is one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolitan cities and cultural centers with a diverse history dating back to the Calvinist Reformation. Discover Geneva through its art, landmarks, tales, and anecdotes that will surprise you.
From the banks of Lake Leman, take stunning pictures of Geneva’s most famous monument and the world’s longest fountain, the Jet d’Eau with a beautiful view of the city beyond. Promenade through the English Garden to Geneva’s famous shopping street and marvel at its remarkable architecture.
Geneva’s Old Town with its cobblestone streets and little alleyways topped by Saint Peter’s Cathedral will take you back in time to the era when Savoy counts tried to assert their claim over this charming city.
Duration 3 hours
Private Experience
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La Reserve Geneva
Junior Suite with a balcony
- Breakfast included
Zermatt is a destination that transcends mere imagination. As you set foot in this enchanting town, you'll find yourself transported to a world of wonder. Towering peaks loom majestically overhead, their snow-covered summits glistening in the morning sun. The cozy ambiance of charming chalets invites you in for warmth and comfort. Whether you're an adventurer seeking thrilling slopes or a wanderer yearning for scenic beauty, Zermatt's allure is irresistible. It's a place where dreams come alive amidst the pristine splendor of Switzerland.
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and transport you to Zermatt and your next hotel in a Luxury Mercedes V Class.
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Why we love it for you: Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt is a jewel in the Swiss Alps, with timeless elegance and breathtaking Matterhorn views and authentic hospitality. This luxurious retreat offers exquisite rooms, gourmet dining, and a world-class spa to ensure an unforgettable experience. Whether you're exploring the charming town or hitting the slopes, Mont Cervin Palace provides the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for your journey.
Not even the sky is the limit!
Fly with a helicopter over the gem of the Swiss Alps, the majestic Matterhorn. This rugged rock is considered the epitome of a mountain thanks to its shape and free-standing position, making it very similar to a pyramid and so unique.
You will have a unique view of the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Dent Blanche, Matterhorn, Theodulpass, Breithorn, Liskamm, Monte Rosa massif, Dufourspitze, Rimpfischhorn, Allalinhorn, Alphubel and Dom.
Inclusions:
- Transfer by electric vehicle from the hotel to the helipad and back
Private Experience
Booked By scenset
Mont Cervin Palace
Open Suite Mutterhorn
- Breakfast included
Welcome to the ultimate chocolate-making experience in Zermatt, where you will learn from a patisserie trained in Paris by Alaine Ducasse. As you enter the beautiful kitchen, the aroma of chocolate will immediately hit your senses, and you will be transported into a world of indulgence. Your patisserie will greet you with a warm smile, and you will be amazed by their passion for chocolate. You will be introduced to the different types of chocolate and learn about the importance of tempering. You will learn how to temper three different kinds of chocolate, and you will learn tricks for perfect results every time.
Next, it's time to get hands-on and create your own chocolate bonbons; the patisserie will guide you through the process, and you will be amazed by the professional-looking results. Finally, it's time to create a decadent chocolate dessert. Your patisserie will share one of their signature recipes, and you will be amazed by how easy it is to create something so impressive.
Private Experience
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Mont Cervin Palace
Open Suite Mutterhorn
- Breakfast included
Today, discover a luxurious rail journey in Switzerland that runs through many tunnels and bridges from Zermatt to Andermatt and St. Moritz. With its panoramic windows, the train offers unobstructed views of unique landscapes.
Your private English-speaking driver will transfer you to the Zermatt train station, where you will board a scenic train journey through Europe.
Enjoy your first-class seats as you travel through the Swiss Alps towards Andermatt.
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Straddling the glacier-fed Lakes Thun and Brienz and capped by the pearly white peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Interlaken is the gateway to Switzerland's fabled Jungfrau region and the country's hottest adventure destination bar none. The mountains will blow your mind. Choose from a wide variety of activities including snowboarding, snowshoeing, or tobogganing!
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the arrival platform of your train. They will hold a sign with your name on it.
After a meet and greet they will transport you to your hotel at Interlaken in a luxury vehicle.
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Why we love it for you: This belle Époque beauty surveys the mighty Jungfrau from its pride of place in Interlaken and is every bit as grand as when it opened in the mid-1800s. With plush rooms, near-palatial chandelier-lit interiors, a holistic spa and imaginative fine dining, this is sheer luxury all the way.
Enjoy your time at leisure at Interlaken. Experience the world-renowned spa at your hotel, go skiing and take in the spectacular views from your accommodations.
Nestled in unique nature, the Spa Nescens immerses you in a 5500 m2 world of wellness in a class of its own. With a boudoir style from the 1940s, the elegant interior contrasts with the rugged mountain scenset visible from the outdoor brine pool. A sauna area plus steam baths, relaxation rooms, a gym and massage and beauty rooms invite you to leave your everyday life at the door. The sauna area has a mixed Finnish sauna and a mixed steam bath, all other facilities are separated between women and men.
Not included. Spa treatments can be booked here.
There are 3 ski resorts in Interlaken with 211 perfectly prepared kilometres of alpine skiing in the Jungfrau region. The area also offers any number of thrilling off-piste experiences. The Grindelwald, First, Wengen and Schilthorn resorts are among the most famous in the world and offer perfect skiing and snowboarding at every level of proficiency. And thanks to the new V-Cableway transport concept, everything – whether it’s the Lauberhorn World Cup downhill run or the beginners’ slopes – is reachable within 45 minutes. There’s also lots of winter walking and sledging to be enjoyed. Footpaths and spectacular sledge runs with thrilling descents complete the treasure trove of winter offerings.
Not included. Passes and entrance fees can be arranged with your hotel concierge.
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Deluxe Junior Suite
- Breakfast included
This morning a private English speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to St. Moritz in a luxury vehicle.
Booked by scenset
Arrive at your hotel and settle in. The first afternoon is yours to explore the town at leisure.
Why we love it for you: Located in the heart of St. Moritz, Hotel Giardino is your gateway to Alpine dreams. Imagine waking up to panoramic mountain views, indulging in world-class cuisine, and rejuvenating in a spa that whispers relaxation. This Swiss gem transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories, making it the ultimate destination for your dream getaway.
We all deserve moments of pure and simple relaxation! Take an unforgettable excursion around the lake and experience the vastness of the Engadin Valley on a horse-drawn carriage ride. Let yourself be carried away by the horses while enjoying the stunning alpine scenery which St. Moritz provides!
The magic of the place and the exclusivity of a ride in the valley pulled by horses makes this experience perfect both for families and groups of friends looking for fun, and for couples who want to experience moments of pure romance.
Curious to see the oldest and largest Swiss stone-pine forest in the Alps? Well, this tour will take you to discover the exhilarating fragrance of pine wood, over a thousand years old. Crowning this magnificent tour will be Lake Staz, an idyllic spring of fresh and crystal-clear water in the heart of the Alps.
The extraordinary location will surely satisfy your sight, but we also thought about your palate! Typical regional dishes, delicious barbecue dishes, ice cream and home-made sweets will be waiting for you at the end of the tour!
Duration: 1h30
Booked by scenset
Today Switzerland is celebrating Christmas and one of the biggest traditions for the festive season is a special menu!
A table has been reserved at the hotel for the Christmas Day menu at the restaurant Hide & Seek. An aperitif is included.
Booked and paid by scenset
From the high-end designers lining the Bahnhofstrasse to sumptuous Swiss chocolates, Zürich feels luxurious in every sense of the word. And while you’ll be spending money, there’s also a simpler side to the city that’s just as captivating—tranquil boat rides on Lake Zurich, pop-up beer gardens along the river, the panoramic tram ride to the summit of Uetliberg. The quality of life in Zürich is one of the highest in the world, and it isn’t hard to see why.
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of the hotel this morning and transfer you to Zurich.
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Why we love it for you: Unique and elegant, the legendary hotel is reborn, after several months of an ambitious undertaking nurtured by the creativity of a renowned designer and the hotel's vision of excellence. La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich is a majestic building standing proud, serene, solid and calm like the wonderful days that have passed since it first opened on the lakeshore 100 years ago. Times are changing and the designer has come along with a subtly artistic and rebellious touch.
On this discovery tour of Zürich, your English-speaking expert guide will take you to explore the heart of the city.
Walk by the most beautiful sights of the city and let your guide introduce you to the local way of life. The tour will make you discover many places in the very heart of Zurich such as the famous shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, the historical centre Lindenhof and the main churches such as Grossmünster, Fraumünster and St. Peter. The charming flair of the old town situated along the main river, Limmat, will surely fascinate you.
After your walking tour the guide will take you to a wine tasting with a cheese and cold cuts aperitif included with an English speaking host.
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Enjoy your last day in Zurich at leisure, either strolling through the old town, Christmas markets and cafes or indulging in the luxurious facilities of your hotel.
The historic heart of the city beats on both sides of the Limmat river. Guild houses, churches, historic squares, and hidden-away places nestle alongside each other waiting to be explored.
- Grossmünster: The Grossmünster church is a landmark of Zurich. Legend has it that the church was built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula.
- St. Peter – the Oldest Parish Church in Zurich. It has the largest church clock face in Europe.
- Giacometti Frescos (“Blüemlihalle”): Thanks to Augusto Giacometti, what is probably the most beautiful police station entrance hall worldwide is located in the heart of Zurich.
- Café Henrici: Often claimed as the home of the best coffee in Zurich, this bustling café in the old quarter of Zurich does indeed serve a mean cappuccino.
- Café Confiserie Sprüngli: This famous coffee salon is certainly one of the most elegant coffee experiences to be had in Zurich. You can enjoy delicate bonbons or coffee and cake as well as light lunches in the old-fashioned grandeur of the café.
- Café Odeon: If you like the thought of drinking a coffee in the same spot as James Joyce, Albert Einstein and Lenin, it’s a must-visit.
Sadly all good things must come to an end. Today you will bid Switzerland farewell and head to the airport for your departure.
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and transport you to the airport of Zurich for your return flight.
Booked By scenset
Take your flight back home this morning.
Booked independently