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Hello. I'm Valentine, your local expert for Switzerland

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4Years in tourism

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Hello. I'm Valentine, your local expert for Switzerland

Active online: 17h ago

Born and raised in the French Alps, I grew up in the middle of dairies and alpine pastures!

After a few years working as a luxury trip planner in Sri Lanka & Maldives, I moved to Switzerland to organize ski competitions in Verbier. In the end, I settled down in France in the warm-welcome Beaujolais wine region.

I love charming boutique hotels, activities to discover local culture, and give attention to the greatest details.

We focus on France, Switzerland and Germany - You can start your trip with a panoramic train ride up to a Swiss Glacier, stop for a cheese-fondue, continue with kayaking on a turquoise pristine lake, and finish by fairy-tale castles & schnitzel in Germany.

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4Years in tourism

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460Happy travellers

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Scenic Trains, Mountains, Lakes and Chocolate

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12 days / 5671 USD

Scenic Trains, Mountains, Lakes and Chocolate

A Swiss adventure, exploring the panoramic trains, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. Savor chocolate delights and immerse yourself in the charm of Zermatt, St. Moritz, Grindelwald, and Montreux, discovering the diverse beauty of Switzerland at every stop.

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Why travellers love Valentine

Nancy

Netherlands and Belgium

We've used Insight Guides now three times (more to come) and I'll be rating this third time. It was an 8 day trip for 5 to Belgium and The Netherlands. Our travel coordinator Valentine was exceptional. We spent a few communications back and forth to discuss ideas and durations in each country. A tweak here and there with great suggestions for things we hadn't thought of. All communication was clear. In the end - it was flawless. In particular, the lodging in both locations was amazing - central location for either walking or hopping a bus/tram or a train as needed, for restaurants too. She arranged private tours for the 5 of us and every tour guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and tailored things to us as we went. Each one contacted us a few hours before our meeting time (via WhatsApp) to ensure a smooth meet-up. She pre-purchased our train tickets. All trip information came in a lovely PDF prior to the trip with imbedded links we could access as the trip progressed. I'll add that 2 of our folks got sick midway and Valentine was able to cancel one of our tour guides and fully refunded that portion of the money. She checked in a day later to see how they were feeling. She also checked in just to make sure we didn't need anything or have any questions. SUPERB!

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Cynthia and Bill

France

Chere Valentine, I wanted to take the time to thank you for the excellent arrangements you made for us on our trip to Nice. The entire experience was wonderful! The Hotel West End was very good, with a most comfortable room and fabulous view. The daily breakfast offered an abundance of choices. The BEST day was the cooking class with Rosa Jackson! We enjoyed the 2 full day guided excursion. One day we walked about 10 miles, visiting the Chagall and Matisse museums, and exploring the heights of Nice. Another day, we rented e-bikes and took a panoramic tour to Villefranche-Sur-Mer and a nature preserve. On our last day we explored the antiques market in the Cours Saleya, then spent the afternoon at the Blue Beach club, which was a treat. All of the arrangements were truly winderful and the trip went so smoothly! We cannot wait to return to France. Thank you very much for your meticulous planning. Sincerely, Cynthia and Bill

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Who is Your Switzerland Travel Agent?

Think of your Switzerland Travel Agent as a friend who lives and works in the country you want to visit.

They know the place inside out - saving you hours of research - and can plan and book a trip that’s 100% tailored to your wishes, and supports local businesses too.

They have excellent relationships with transport companies, hotels, and activity providers - ready to score the best deal for you!