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Go Ahead Tours A Walking Tour of Switzerland
Switzerland's Alps offer some of Europe's most glorious and majestic landscapes. On this walking tour, traverse gentle slopes while absorbing the beauty of crystal blue lakes and glacial torrents.
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(17 Reviews) 17
8 out of 8 100% of customers would recommend this tour.
Customer Reviews for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
Review 1 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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by DSCANDLIN1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:09/22/2011
Location:NC
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with a group coordinator/organization
by DSCANDLIN1 |
October 13, 2011
Wonderful trip!
Well-paced, organized trip with very attentive guide and driver.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Experienced Travelers
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Review 2 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
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5
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by Anonymous |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:07/21/2011
Location:NY
Age:30-39
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by Anonymous |
August 10, 2011
A Walking Tour of Switzerland - a must see
Great tour. Alex was a great tour guide. Funny, charning and entertaining plus knowledgable. A great mix.
Breathtaking views, great exercise. A little of everything rolled into one.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Food & Wine, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 3 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Challenging
by ESANDERS198 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:07/21/2011
Location:NV
Age:40-49
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by ESANDERS198 |
August 10, 2011
A wonderful experience to the Top of Europe.
First, I would like to say that our trip was very much enhanced by our tour guide Alex. He was charming, intelligent,extremely knowledgeable, spoke 5 languages & gave us some very active & sometimes challenging hikes,especially on the Matterhorn trail & walking down Mt Pilatus in the rain.
In spite of the fact that all of Europe,including Switzerland, was experiencing cloudy & sometimes rainey & foggy weather(very unseasonable for July), we had an absolutely marvelous time. The wines were great. The fondue & Swiss cheeses were wonderful, The festivals in Lucerne was great to participoate in & the people on our small tour were fun to be with. If you want to go on a walking tour of Switzerland, this is the one to go on & make sure you ask for Alex to be your tour guide & Carl to be your bus driver. Bon Voyage!!!
In spite of the fact that all of Europe,including Switzerland, was experiencing cloudy & sometimes rainey & foggy weather(very unseasonable for July), we had an absolutely marvelous time. The wines were great. The fondue & Swiss cheeses were wonderful, The festivals in Lucerne was great to participoate in & the people on our small tour were fun to be with. If you want to go on a walking tour of Switzerland, this is the one to go on & make sure you ask for Alex to be your tour guide & Carl to be your bus driver. Bon Voyage!!!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Food & Wine, First Time Travelers
+2points
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Review 4 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
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4
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5
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Challenging
by KHOPPERS |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:07/21/2011
Location:OH
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by KHOPPERS |
August 10, 2011
What's not to like
If you enjoy moderate hiking, hearing cow bells near and far, beautiful waterfalls, hiking through vineyards and enjoy sampling the wine, wonderful farmers markets with breads to die for,and all the beauty of the Alps. this is the trip for you. One you will never forget.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Food & Wine, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 5 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by RKUNDTZ1 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/07/2010
Location:OH
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by RKUNDTZ1 |
November 18, 2010
We Loved Switzerland
Accommodations were average. The meals that were included were very good to excellent. I wish there were more meals included. Our tour guide was great- a friendly knowledgable guy from the Netherlands. The bus driver was great and very accommodating. It was a small group which was wonderful. We saw alot of interesting things and beautiful scenery. We went on gondolas and cog railroads up mountain slopes for fantastic rides. We would like to have spent more time in Kleine Scheidegg to get a closer look at the north face of the Eiger as we read a couple books about climbing expeditions. We were lucky with the weather as it was clear to see the Matterhorn and when we rode the train above the clouds, it was sunny and clear to see the Eiger from Kleine Scheidegg.
Recommended for: Active Travelers
+13points
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Review 6 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
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5
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5
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by SSARGENT19 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:10/07/2010
Location:VT
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by SSARGENT19 |
November 9, 2010
Great Experience
This was a wonderful trip. The accommodations were first class. Our tour director was knowledgeable and fun. The scenery was outstanding and very clean.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 7 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
4
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by AMURAI1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:10/07/2010
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by AMURAI1 |
November 8, 2010
Tour Leader
The tone set by the tour leader was relaxing. Under his leadership everyone in the group became friendly to each other and there was very little friction between members.
Recommended for: Nature & Wildlife, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 8 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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4
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5
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4
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by DSMITH2912 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/07/2010
Location:MD
Age:Under 30
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by DSMITH2912 |
November 7, 2010
Great Hiking
Althought I was the youngest person on the trip by probably about 30 years, I enjoy the trip. I would recommend it to others my age as well as folks who are 60 or 70.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, Experienced Travelers
+2points
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Review 9 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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4
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
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by LBROWN78 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/01/2009
Location:LA
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by LBROWN78 |
September 2, 2010
The Highlight was the High Point!
Although the title of this review may sound a bit confusing to the reader, it makes perfect sense to those on GoAhead Tour's Walking Tour of Switzerland. Being able to experience the highest point in Europe, Jungfraujoch, was like being on another planet for this south Louisiana girl, who lives below sea level. Being above 11,000 ft and experiencing the chilly breeze passing through the endless array of mountain peaks was truly breath taking!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Food & Wine, First Time Travelers, Relaxing Retreat, Experienced Travelers
+5points
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Review 10 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by CWIERZBA1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:05/13/2010
Location:NY
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by CWIERZBA1 |
August 26, 2010
Spectacular Switzerland
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Switzerland is a spectacularly beautiful country which deserves an adventure devoted solely to its many wonders and this is it. You will experience the incredible variety of this Alpine state from the vineyards of Lake Geneva to the awe inspiring Matterhorn and Jungfrau. You don't need to be a mountain trekker but you will have plenty of opportunity for moderate to challenging hiking. The itinerary is superb and our guide, Steve Gross, was tremendous: experienced, thoughtful, courteous, flexible and FUN. You travel West to East, from the Swiss Riviera of Lake Geneva, the magnificent Matterhorn (we had a cloudless day, what luck, and a picnic,) Interlaken and the amazing train to the Jungfraujoch, a once in a lifetime thrill, and finally to fashionable Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus. Each location is unique and very different. Do not miss the optional excursions to Annecy, the vineyard walk and wine tasting in the Lavaux, and Berne if offered. The walk along Lake Geneva at Montreux to Chillon, the hike near the Matterhorn, the trip to Lauterbrunnen (Tolkien's Rivendell) and the Jungfraujoch, the train up and the hike down Pilatus left me awed and breathless. We took lake cruises, cogwheel trains, and mountain gondolas. The hotels are very good as are the included meals. Don't miss eating rosti and if possible raclette. We were a group of 16 who were friendly and compatible. Steve took group shots at many scenic highlights which delighted us all. Pack a camera and at least a 2 gig memory card as well as clothes for warm and cold weather and good hiking shoes or boots. And don't be surprised by the aroma of curry at the Jungfraujoch - Bollywood favors the Alps and excited Indian film fans abound. Don't miss the splendor and sheer enjoyment of the Swiss Alps.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Experienced Travelers
+9points
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Review 11 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
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5
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5
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by dbryant06 |
Number of past tours:6
Traveled on:05/14/2009
Location:FL
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by dbryant06 |
August 12, 2010
Walking through Switzerland
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From 80 degree sunshine & flowers to the top of Europe's Jungfrau freezing snow and howling winds, this tour provided every season on earth in one jam-packed week of traveling this uniquely clean and green land-locked country int he center of the oldest continent on the surface of our planet. All I can say is WOW! The scenery leaves one speechless.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Relaxing Retreat, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+12points
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Review 12 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by TBUTLER25 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:08/06/2009
Location:CO
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by TBUTLER25 |
August 7, 2010
exceeded high expectations by far
Excellent tour guide
Very comaptible group - made great friends
Great mix of tours and free time
Great accomodations - easy check-in
Very comfortable transportation
Tours were great for showing how to use transportation, locate sites for food
and shopping - well thought out
Very comaptible group - made great friends
Great mix of tours and free time
Great accomodations - easy check-in
Very comfortable transportation
Tours were great for showing how to use transportation, locate sites for food
and shopping - well thought out
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 13 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
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5
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5
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by MOBERT19 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:06/24/2010
Location:CT
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by MOBERT19 |
August 5, 2010
One trip isn't enough!!!
This was my first Go Ahead tour and it was a beauty! Hiking in the snow during the hottest summer on record is not to be under rated and we got to see the Matterhorn to boot! Words aren't enough to describe the mountains, you have to see for yourself.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 14 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by TVERGHESE1 |
Number of past tours:6
Traveled on:10/01/2009
Location:MA
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by TVERGHESE1 |
July 16, 2010
Alpine walking tour
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Excellent deal.Good for active persons.Tour director was very good.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
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Review 15 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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5
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5
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5
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by EBERG6 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:05/14/2009
Location:NY
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by EBERG6 |
July 15, 2010
Best Walking Tour
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This trip was so much better than the walking tour of Provence (which I enjoyed). There was a lot more walking, some of it quite strenuous. Taking the gondola in Zermatt and picnicking on the mountain (with the wine toted by our guide) was one of the highlights. Taking the train up to Jungfraujoch was quite exciting. But the best part, for me, was paragliding in Interlaken. Several of us did it, all but one for the first time, and it was amazing.
Also, lunching at a mountain restaurant with an adjoining playground allowed me to use a trampoline for the first time.
The whole trip was like a second childhood -- and with amazing scenery. I also lucked out with a small (just 13 people) group.
Also, lunching at a mountain restaurant with an adjoining playground allowed me to use a trampoline for the first time.
The whole trip was like a second childhood -- and with amazing scenery. I also lucked out with a small (just 13 people) group.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+7points
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Review 16 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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3
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by BGUSTAFSON2 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:10/01/2009
Location:VT
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by BGUSTAFSON2 |
July 14, 2010
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Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
-1point
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Review 17 for A Walking Tour of Switzerland
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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by ABUTLER45 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:08/06/2009
Location:CO
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by ABUTLER45 |
July 6, 2010
Our tour director, Julia Tenaglia, made this trip
Julia worked to give us a vacation beyond our dreams. Our walking companions were game for adventure. For example, three daring ones wanted to try hang-gliding in Interlaken. We all went to watch them land and share pictures. If we wanted to do an extra hike, Julie led us or put us on the right path. The FOOD! Wonderful little places Julie reservered for us.
All of our trips with GoAhead have be led be talented people.
All of our trips with GoAhead have be led be talented people.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Trip Of A Lifetime, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers
+6points
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