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Alsace Tour
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4 February 2027
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Germany, France and Switzerland Tour
4 date, duration and airline options
28 November 2026
From, per person763.76 USD
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MBD Travel Zurich Guide
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Zurich Guide 2026
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. It sits at the northern tip of Lake Zurich and spreads along both banks of the Limmat River. If you want a lake, a river and a first look at the Alps in a short trip, it is a sensible place to start.
What to see in Zurich
- The old town and the Limmat bank: narrow lanes, bridges over the river, and the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches.
- Bahnhofstrasse: the main shopping street, running down towards the lake.
- Lake Zurich: a walk along the shore or a boat trip.
- The Rhine Falls and Lucerne: both appear as day programmes in MBD tours from Zurich.
When to go
In July and August the average high is 25 degrees. In June and July rainfall passes 140 millimetres a month, so pack a rain jacket for summer. January averages a high of 4 and a low of minus 2 degrees. Christmas market tours in November and December include Zurich.
Getting there from Turkey
Most MBD tours that include Zurich are Dream Triangle tours, which join Switzerland, France and Germany on one route. They depart from four cities (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya), run 3 to 4 nights, and fly with Turkish Airlines or SunExpress. Dates and prices are on each tour page.
Who it suits
Travellers who want several cities in a short time, and those who like a city with nature close by. If you plan a long stay in Zurich alone, compare hotel prices first.
Questions people ask
How many days do I need? Two days cover the city. Add one more for Lucerne and the Rhine Falls.
Where can I stay? MBD lists Baur Au Lac, The Dolder Grand and Widder as 5-star hotels, and Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich and Opera Hotel Zürich as 4-star hotels.
Is there an Alps tour? The three-night Alps tour, 8 Cities in the Alps, leaves from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.
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