Bern and Interlaken

Overview

A refined journey through Switzerland’s storybook capital and the dramatic landscapes of the Bernese Alps, blending culture, cuisine, and iconic mountain scenery. Ideal for travelers seeking a balance of historic charm and immersive alpine experiences, with seamless routing and unforgettable natural beauty.
  • Minimal travel between destinations, maximizing time to explore and unwind.
  • Bern offers a charming UNESCO-listed Old Town, rich history, and culinary experiences.
  • Scenic day trips include Gruyères for cheese and chocolate tastings.
  • Interlaken serves as a gateway to the Alps, with lakes, peaks, and mountain villages.
  • Private touring and rail journeys provide flexibility and access to Switzerland’s most iconic landscapes, including Jungfraujoch.

Accommodation

Bern Bellevue Palace Bern
Interlaken Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

Itinerary

Bern: 3-4 Nights

  • Relax first day and unwind. Enjoy the sunset at the Rose Garden, the infamous park which is the home of 220 different types of roses
  • Recommend a Private Bern Old Town Walking Tour to explore Bern’s UNESCO listed Old town with Medieval charm and the iconic Zytglogge Clock Tower
  • Suggest a private day excursion to the medieval village of Gruyères. Visit the famous La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy, followed by a tasting at the renowned Maison Cailler chocolate factory.
  • Visit Bern Cathedral, one of the oldest in Switzerland and your final night enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in Old Town
  • Recommend a luxury hotel near the Old Town

Interlaken: 4-5 Nights

  • Arrive in Interlaken at your hotel and unwind at your hotel
  • Recommend a guided tour to Harder Klum, Interlaken’s local mountain offering stunning views.
  • Suggest a private boat cruise on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz surrounded by turquoise waters, alpine peaks, and picturesque lakeside villages.
  • Recommend day trip to alpine village of Grindelwald and walk the thrilling First Cliff Walk suspension bridge overlooking dramatic mountain scenery.
  • Recommend a private journey by train through the Bernese Alps to Jungfraujoch, “The Top of Europe” with awe inspiring views of the Alps.
  • Explore charming mountain villages including Wengen and Murren for a day of skiing or snowshoeing in the Winter or hiking, paragliding in the Summer.
  • Suggest hotel with spa and great location for day trips