Zurich Christmas Charms – A Private Guided Escape from US$1,445

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US$1,445

Based on 2 adults

(US$2,891 Total Price )

Created: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

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Switzerland Winter Packages Private Journeys Winter Festivals & Events Culinary Experience Private Packages Cheese & Chocolate

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Trip Overview

Experience the festive charm of Zurich on a memorable 4-day Christmas escape, combining private guided experiences with leisure time to explore the city at your own pace. Discover Zurich’s iconic landmarks and beautifully illuminated streets, wander through charming Christmas markets, indulge in authentic Swiss chocolate and enjoy the spectacular Rhine Falls. End your Swiss getaway with a traditional Swiss fondue dinner.

Day 1 – Arrival in Zurich & Festive Lights

Arrive in Zurich and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. After check-in, meet your guide for a 2-hour experience showcasing Zurich’s festive atmosphere. Discover the beautifully illuminated Bahnhofstrasse Christmas Lights and visit the Zurich HB Christkindlimarkt, home to one of the city’s most spectacular Christmas settings.

Day 2 – Zurich City Highlights & Christmas Markets

After breakfast, explore Zurich on a Zurich Express Walking Tour with a Local (Semi-Private). Discover the city’s historic centre, including Bahnhofstrasse, the Old Town and the Limmat riverfront, while learning about local history, architecture and hidden corners from your local guide.

Later, enjoy Zurich’s festive markets with local guide. Visit the charming Dörfli Christmas Market and Münsterhof Christmas Market, browsing seasonal stalls, local crafts and festive treats.

Day 3 – Rhine Falls, Swiss Chocolate & Fondue Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a private car at disposal for half a day and discover two of Switzerland’s highlights. Visit the spectacular Rhine Falls, one of Europe’s most impressive waterfalls, followed by a visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can discover the fascinating world of Swiss chocolate.

In the evening, savour a traditional Swiss fondue dinner, enjoying one of Switzerland’s most iconic culinary experiences.

Day 4 – Departure from Zurich

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and enjoy a private transfer to Zurich Airport. Depart Zurich with wonderful memories of a festive Swiss Christmas escape.

About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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Moxy Zurich

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Zurich - At 3.3 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTBadenerstrasse, 537, Zurich 8048

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free cancellation

Pamper yourself at the full-service spa, and enjoy recreational amenities such as a sauna and bicycle rentals. This hotel also offers complimentary wired and wireless internet access, a television in the common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Savor local and international cuisine at Restaurant Gaumenfreund, one of the hotel's two restaurants, or take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM (for a fee). Featured amenities include a business center and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self-parking is available onsite (subject to charges). The hotel's 161 guest rooms feature flat-screen televisions, Select Comfort beds with premium bedding, and private bathrooms with rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries. Located near Letzigrund Stadium, the hotel is also convenient to the Museum of Design Zurich, Prime Tower, and SIX Swiss Exchange. The preferred airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH).

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