Canal Cruise
15 day Alpine Wildflowers of Switzerland
Alpine Wildflowers & Landscapes of Switzerland with Burgundy Canal Cruise
Admire Alpine wildflowers and staggering mountain scenery as we link Switzerland’s most iconic destinations, including Lucerne, Grindelwald and Lausanne. Board the celebrated GoldenPass Express and ride vertiginous cogwheel railways to mountain summits. Our journey sees us exploring these epic landscapes during the peak of wildflower season. Dazzling colours and floral creativity are on display across the flower island of Mainau. And we step back in time at the Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum. Over six nights, we then cruise the waterways of France, taking in charming châteaux and Burgundy’s Grand Crus Wine Route.
This journey departs:
1 July 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Schynige Platte Alpine Garden
Grown in their natural alpine environment, hundreds of species can be seen thriving here.
Arrive on Mainau Island
Known as the flower island, the tiny island of Mainau features rose gardens, tropical greenhouses, and a Baroque palace.
Unearth the Gifts of Burgundy
Visit the red wine haven of Santenay. Explore this small village within the Burgundy region and enjoy a tasting.
Botanical Guide - Sophie Holloway
Be escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Escorted by an expert Botanical Guide and Cruise Director
Privately chartered six-night cruise aboard MS Daniele, and eight nights’ accommodation in centrally located four- to five-star hotels
Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 31 meals and select beverages
All sightseeing, shore excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
See Switzerland’s alpine wildflowers during visits to Schynige Platte, La Rambertia and Mount Rigi
Stay in the beautiful lakeside cities of Weggis and Lausanne and Grindelwald in the Bernese Alps
Visit Ballenberg Swiss Open Air Museum and Chillon Castle on the banks of Lake Geneva
Taste the specialities of Burgundy’s wineries, including the renowned Clos de Vougeot
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Group Size: 15-25 Guests