From CHF 1,800
Package Overview
Step into a Switzerland few travelers ever see. This private, 9-hour journey begins with an 8:00 AM pickup from your Zurich hotel in a luxury Mercedes V-Class, leather seating, and refreshments at your fingertips. As we leave the city, the scenery transforms into the rolling farmlands and lakes of the Swiss Plateau, carrying you toward the nation’s heart: Bern, Switzerland’s capital.
Your morning unfolds inside the Swiss Federal Parliament, where a private guide leads you through grand chambers and gilded halls, revealing how Swiss direct democracy has shaped a stable, independent nation for centuries.
A short walk away, time slows at the Zytglogge Clock Tower, where centuries-old gears still drive one of Europe’s most charming animated clock displays. Follow your guide as you climb the narrow stairs inside the tower itself, stepping past massive wooden beams and into the heart of its legendary mechanism, considered one of the finest examples of historic clockwork in Switzerland. Watching its intricate levers, wheels, and weights in motion is a rare sight, a living masterpiece that has kept perfect time for over six centuries. Then, wander Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, its medieval streets lined with sandstone arcades, artisan boutiques, and quiet squares, a living blend of history and elegance.
Midday brings you to Kornhauskeller, Bern’s vaulted dining hall, where soft lighting, towering columns, and seasonal cuisine create a lunch experience as memorable as the setting itself. Savor a three-course menu, paired with fine wines or premium non-alcoholic selections, in an atmosphere that has captivated guests for centuries.
After lunch, the pace shifts to the unexpected. A short drive takes you to a private falconry estate, where you’ll meet master falconers and their magnificent birds of prey. Feel the thrill as a falcon lands on your gloved hand, an ancient, aristocratic tradition that still stirs the soul.
Finally, your day closes at Habsburg Castle, the ancestral seat of the dynasty that shaped much of European history. Explore its storied rooms, climb the tower for sweeping views, and reflect on how power, tradition, and beauty intertwine in Switzerland’s heritage.
By late afternoon, you’ll be driven back to Zurich, carrying with you not just photographs, but the feeling of having touched a side of Switzerland that most will never know.
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Parliamentary Legacy, Kings & Falcons
Private Full-Day Tour from Zurich
08:00 – Hotel Pickup in Zurich Your day begins in comfort and style as your private Mercedes
V-Class and host collect you from your hotel. Settle into leather seats, enjoy refreshments, and watch Zurich fade into the soft light of the Swiss countryside.
08:00–09:30 – Scenic Drive to Bern Journey across the Swiss Plateau, rolling farmland, lakes, and distant peaks, en route to the nation’s capital. Along the way, your guide shares insights into Switzerland’s balance of tradition and innovation.
09:30–10:30 – Private Tour of the Swiss Federal Parliament Step into the heart of Swiss democracy on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to the Federal Palace. In its marbled halls and domed chambers, learn how this small nation became one of the most stable and respected democracies in the world.
10:35–11:05 – Private Access to the Zytglogge Clock Tower Climb inside Bern’s medieval timekeeper for a rare look at the centuries-old gears that still drive its intricate astronomical clock. Feel the hum of precision craftsmanship that has marked every hour for more than 600 years.
11:10–11:40 – Guided Stroll Through Bern’s Old Town Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, where arcaded walkways, sandstone façades, and historic fountains create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Your host reveals hidden corners and local stories most visitors never hear.
11:45–13:00 – Gourmet Lunch at Kornhauskeller Descend into Bern’s vaulted masterpiece, a cathedral of dining carved in stone. Enjoy a three-course seasonal menu paired with fine Swiss wines or premium non-alcoholic selections in one of Europe’s most atmospheric restaurants.
13:00–13:40 – Drive to Private Falconry Estate Relax during a scenic countryside drive to a secluded falconry, where ancient traditions meet modern mastery.
13:40–14:25 – Private Falconry Experience Meet the falconers and their extraordinary birds of prey. With the leather glove on your arm, feel the thrill as a falcon swoops from the sky to land gently on your hand, a powerful connection to one of humanity’s oldest royal arts.
14:25–14:45 – Drive to Habsburg Castle Travel through the historic Aargau region to the hilltop stronghold that started a European dynasty.
14:45–15:30 – Private Tour of Habsburg Castle Explore the ancestral seat of the Habsburgs, the family that would go on to rule half of Europe. Wander through stone courtyards and timbered halls where medieval power first took root, surrounded by vineyards and sweeping countryside views.
15:30–16:10 – Return to Zurich Relax on your return journey as your guide drives you back to Zurich. Reflect on a day that has taken you from the halls of democracy to the wings of falcons and the cradle of kings, an unforgettable immersion in Swiss heritage.
Parliamentary Legacy, Kings & Falcons
