Our 12-day Best of Switzerland tour will have you delighting in the majesty, diversity, and cultural quirks that make this place so…Swiss! From lakeside towns to flowerbox-perfect villages — and hiking trails surrounded by cut-glass mountains — you'll find yourself in a nature-lover's nirvana. Peek at its peaks, marvel at its love of precision, and savor a daily dose of cow-milking, chocolate, and cogwheel trains. Already been to Switzerland? Treat yourself to a generous second Alping. | Rick St

Historically, Carnival festivities have helped Europe get through the long dark winter. And the Swiss — so famous for being proper and controlled — really let loose in Luzern, where celebrations kicked off today. Join me in this extended clip from my Easter special to see this normally staid city being overtaken by raucous music, surreal parades, and a spirit of anything goes. | Rick Steves

Rick Steves' 12-day Best of Switzerland tour will have you delighting in the majesty, diversity and cultural quirks that make this place so…Swiss! From lakeside towns to flowerbox-perfect villages — and hiking trails surrounded by cut-glass mountains — you'll find yourself in a nature-lover's nirvana. Learn more: ricksteves.com/tours/germany-austria-switzerland/switzerland | Rick Steves' Europe