8 Days Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

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192 hours

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Discover Switzerland on the 8-day “Grand Train Tour of Switzerland” in Europe’s most exciting panoramic trains. Marvel at the spectacular landscape during your trip and experience the cultural differences in this country with its 4 language regions.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

From price applies per person sharing 3-double room with 2nd class travel, excluding flights

Price example calculated on 02.09.2024 for 13.04.2025

Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express and GoldenPass Line

Seat reservation for the Glacier

Booking period: all year round Travel period: 15.04. - 15.10.2024 & 13.04. - 07.10.2025

All rail travel as per itinerary

Half Fare Card

Overnight stay and breakfast in Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St.Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne,St.Gallen

Fees include other fees not mentioned

What To Expect

Day 1

Lucerne-Interlaken/approx.2h

Interlaken

Your tour begins as you make your way from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne, by public transport. From here, you then take the famous Luzern-Interlaken Express to Interlaken in the very heart of Switzerland. You spend tonight in Interlaken. Highlights: Chapel bridge, panoramic train, Interlaken, view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Interlaken-Montreux/approx.3h

Montreux

A highlight of your journey awaits today, as you travel on the celebrated GoldenPass Line to Montreux on sparkling Lake Geneva. Overnight stay in this charming lakeside town. Highlights: Zweisimmen, GoldenPass Express, Gstaad, Montreux, Lake Geneva

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Montreux-Zermatt/approx.3h

Zermatt

Today’s journey takes you southwards into the Alps as you make the ascent to lively Zermatt. Enjoy a day at leisure in this charming traffic-free village, set at the base of the iconic Matterhorn. Enjoy an overnight stay here. Highlights: Montreux, Zermatt, Matterhorn

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Zermatt-St.Moritz/approx.8h

St. Moritz

Today you join The Glacier Express – one of the world’s most famous trains – for the incredible journey through lush valleys, mountain passes and the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Make the most of the spellbinding views from the train’s large panoramic windows as you make your way to the elegant resort of St Moritz, where you spend tonight. Highlights: Panorama window, lunch, Oberalp pass, Rhine gorge, Corvatsch, Diavolezza

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 5

St. Moritz - Tirano / approx. 2h 20 Tirano - Lugano / approx. 3h 20

Tirano

Enjoy a journey on the Bernina Express, which takes you from St Moritz to Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region, Ticino. In the panoramic carriages, be sure to admire the magnificent scenery of the Engadine Valley – from towering palm trees to foaming waterfalls.

2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lugano

On arrival in Tirano (Italy), you continue your journey on the Bernina Express bus through Italy and on to the Swiss city of Lugano. Take the time to discover this lively city as you spend the night here. Highlights: Lago Bianco, Brusio circular viaduct, Poschiavo, Alp Grüm, Lugano

3 hours 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 6

Lugano-Luzern/approx.5h 30

Lucerne

Travel northwards from Lugano to Flüelen via Bellinzona today, as you take the marvellous Gotthard Panorama Express, in a panorama car to maximise the stunning views. In Flüelen you board the historic paddle steamer and take to the waters of Lake Lucerne for the atmospheric crossing to Lucerne, for an overnight stay. Highlights: Swiss history in the Gotthard tunnel, Lake Lucerne, paddle steamer, Chapel bridge in Lucerne

5 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 7

Lucerne-St. Gallen/approx. 2h20

St. Gallen

Discover the rugged beauty of north-eastern Switzerland as you take the charming Voralpen-Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen. You then spend the night in this attractive city. Highlights: High moorland near Rothenthurm, Rapperswil, Lake Zurich, Appenzellerland, St. Gallen

2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 8

Move on to the next leg of your journey or go home

Admission Not Applicable

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