Synonymous with the Golden Age of travel, luxury train journeys evoke the romance of a bygone era in a way that few other experiences do. Read more about our favorite luxury train journeys that we can incorporate into our customized private tours around the world.

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Every year from mid-November through late December, thousands of Christmas markets transform town centers throughout Europe into winter wonderlands with twinkling lights, Christmas music and alpine-style wooden chalets overflowing with local crafts and seasonal treats. They’re a highlight of winter holiday travel and a wonderful way to experience a destination’s seasonal cheer. Read more about our favorite Christmas markets in Europe.

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We love visiting Switzerland in winter when snow transforms the alpine scenery, festive Christmas markets take place, and great winter activities abound.

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One of the best day tours in Switzerland is from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus.

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Highlights from a luxurious multigenerational family trip to Switzerland, including the Lake Geneva region and Lucerne.

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The lakeside town of Lucerne and the greater Lake Lucerne Region in central Switzerland are perfect for travelers wanting a quintessential Swiss experience with stunning mountain landscapes, great cultural touring and luxurious hotels.

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A highlight of private touring in Lucerne and the Lake Lucerne Region in Switzerland is strolling across the medieval Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke), a local landmark and a symbol of the city.

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Artisans of Leisure’s Discover Switzerland: A Glacier Express Tour features the luxurious new Excellence Class of the renowned Glacier Express train, a great way to travel through the spectacular alpine scenery in style.

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Artisans of Leisure tours of Switzerland feature the country’s very best luxury hotels, attractions, food and wine experiences, and incredible landscapes.

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The newly renovated Burgenstock Resort offers unrivaled views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps and sumptuous accommodations, and provides the perfect base for private touring in the surrounding region.

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Take in the dramatic beauty of the Alps aboard iconic Swiss trains that traverse the stunning mountain landscapes.

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Many of our travelers ask us to plan trips that celebrate some of the most important moments in their lives, including spectacular customized honeymoons. We were delighted to plan a private tour of Switzerland for Brian and Allison Reichenbach, newlyweds who have generously allowed us to share their photos on our blog. The honeymooners started […]

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We recently returned from a winter getaway to Zurich and St. Moritz, Switzerland. Based at the luxurious Dolder Grand and Badrutt’s Palace hotels, we enjoyed the best of both cities. Here are a few favorite places and experiences from our trip: The Dolder Grand is the perfect luxury retreat in Zurich. We love the light and […]

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Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO Ashley Isaacs Ganz shares a few of her favorite things about her recent two-week overland trip that visited parts of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France. Favorite hotels on this trip: I love the luxurious Old World hotels found throughout the region, such as Brenners Park-Hotel in Baden-Baden, Germany; the […]

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For many of our travelers, a day in the Berner Oberland is a highlight of their Switzerland tour. This beautiful region in central Switzerland is perfect for anyone wanting to see iconic Swiss landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, waterfalls streaming over cliffs hundreds of feet high, and chalets sitting on meadow-covered hillsides speckled with cows […]

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