Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - 5 Star

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Highlights

Board the Bernina Express, travel over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano in Italy where you change to the Bernina Express bus which will take you onwards to Ticino.

Take the world‐famous Glacier Express to St. Moritz. Enjoy some of the spectacular scenery Switzerland has to offer. Along the deep Rhone valley, the Glacier Express travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Alps.

An extraordinary journey with the GoldenPass Line through the wild and romantic Pays d'Enhaut through scenic villages along the shore of Lake Geneva.

One of 2x Mountain Excursions with our Freedom of Choice at either Gornergrat, one of the most famous and truly spectacular experiences OR visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, one of the highest vantage point in Europe.

The Gotthard Panorama Express travels from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. From Flüelen you will take a boat ride over beautiful Lake Lucerne.

Interlaken lies in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The holiday destination, which is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is the starting point for numerous activities.

The journey to the Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters ‐ Europe’s highest altitude railway station ‐ is a highlight of every visit to Switzerland. The Jungfrau Railways is an engineering masterpiece. The last section has been built inside the mountain itself, and the view through the panorama windows at the "Eigerwand" and "Eismeer" stations in the middle of the North Wall are a thrilling experience.

Montreux, ideally nestled between the lake and the alps, is a land of contrasts. It’s a kind of miniature Switzerland where visitors and locals have been living together for three centuries.

Stay in the famous holiday resort of St. Moritz, in the heart of the Engadine Valley on the southern side of the Alps.

14 days

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Overview

Travel through Switzerland’s spectacular scenery during this exciting, 14-day independent rail adventure. This rail journey will take you to discover Switzerland’s most celebrated tourist destinations from Interlaken to Lucerne.

Stroll down Interlaken, the gateway to the renowned Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station. You are literally on top of Europe! From Interlaken, board the Golden Pass train. Enjoy a scenic rail ride until you reach Montreux. Montreux is a beautiful town that sits on the shores of Lake Geneva. From Montreux, take a train to Zermatt, a renowned resort town located below the majestic Matterhorn.

From Zermatt, board the fabled Glacier Express, the world’s slowest express train. This scenic route will take you to the glitzy resort town of St. Moritz. From St. Moritz, board the Bernina Express which will take you to the sunny side of Switzerland, the Tirano region. From Lugano, travel to Lucerne aboard the Gotthard Panorama Express.

Inclusions

3 nights in Interlaken in a 5* Hotel

2 nights in Montreux in a 5* Hotel

2 nights in Zermatt in a 5* Hotel

2 nights in St. Moritz in a 5* Hotel

2 nights in Lugano in a 5* Hotel

2 nights in Lucerne in a 5* Hotel

14 Day Swiss Travel Pass in 1st class

Upgrade to 1st Class on the Gotthard Panorama Express

GoldenPass Line from Zweisimmen to Montreux

Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz

Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano

Bernina Express bus from Tirano to Lugano

Gotthard Panorama Express from Lugano to Lucerne in 1st Class

Seat reservation on the Glacier Express, Golden PassExpress, Bernina Express train and bus, Gotthard Panorama Express

Daily Breakfast

Jungfraujoch self-guided Mountain Excursion

Ballenberg Open Air Museum self-guided visit

Wine tasting self-guided experience in the Lavaux

50% discount on additional local rail tickets

50% discount on some mountain excursions

Swiss Coupon Pass

Guest Cards in Interlaken, Montreux, St.Moritz, Lugano, and Lucerne

Freedom of Choice Days

Freedom of Choice

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day, as follows:

One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 5
One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 7
One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 13

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Please note, if more than one room is selected during the booking process, our team will contact you afterwards to discuss options.

Itinerary

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Day 1 Interlaken

Make your own way to Interlaken and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure in this beautiful town.

Overnight stay in Interlaken in a 5-Star Hotel.

Interlaken | Credit Ivo Scholz

Day 2 Jungfraujoch

Breakfast at the hotel to start your day.

The journey to the Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters ‐ Europe’s highest altitude railway station ‐ is a highlight of every visit to Switzerland. The Jungfrau Railway is an engineering masterpiece. The last section has been built inside the mountain itself, and the view through the panorama windows at the "Eigerwand" and "Eismeer" stations in the middle of the North Wall are a thrilling experience. The platform of the observatory is located right above the Aletsch Glacier. The "Alpine Sensation" a subway inside the rock connects the Ice Paradise with the Sphinx Hall.

Overnight stay in Interlaken in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Famous Jungfraujoch Excursion

Day 3 Interlaken

Breakfast at the hotel.

Discover Swiss heritage in a day! Since the 1970s traditional farmhouses, stables, bakehouses and barns, under threat from demolition, have been dismantled piece by piece and rebuilt in the Ballenberg Open Air Museum.

This living history museum has expanded to include approximately 100 residential and agricultural buildings from all over Switzerland. The museum really comes to life thanks to the authentic cultivation of useful plants, over 250 domestic farm animals and the demonstrations by craftsmen and farmers who work with traditional tools. Try your hand at rural crafts, and discover Swiss heritage and culture.

Overnight stay in Interlaken in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Ballenberg Open Air Museum

Day 4 Goldenpass Panorama Montreux

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your journey continues with the GoldenPass Line through the wild and romantic Pays d'Enhaut and through scenic villages along the shore of Lake Geneva.

Overnight stay in Montreux in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Pays d'Enhaut | Credit: Marcus Gyger

Day 5 Montreux and Surrounding Area

Breakfast at the hotel and choose one of our Freedom of Choice activities included.

In the late afternoon a Swiss wine experience is included at Vinorama, located in the UNESCO world heritage protected Lavaux wine growing region; 3 wine tastings included.

Overnight stay in Montreux in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Freedom of Choice Options

Chillon Castle self-guided visit:
One of the best preserved castles in Europe, found outside Montreux on an island located on Lake Geneva. Castle Chillon is amongst the most visited medieval castles in Switzerland and Europe. Successively occupied by the house of Savoy then by the Bernese from 1536 until 1798, it now belongs to the State of Vaud and is classified as a Swiss Cultural Property of National Significance.

Olympic Museum self-guided visit:
Experience the home of the Olympics in Lausanne at the Olympic Museum, which houses permanent and temporary exhibits relating to sport and the Olympic movement. With more than 10,000 artifacts, the museum is the largest archive of Olympic Games in the world and one of Lausanne's prime tourist site draws attracting more than 250,000 visitors each year.

Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva

Day 6 Montreux Zermatt

Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel from Montreux to Zermatt. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn and offers plenty of things to explore. Enjoy a day at leisure here.

Overnight stay in Zermatt in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Zermatt: Credit: Lorenzo Riva

Day 7 Zermatt

Breakfast at the hotel and choose one of our Freedom of Choice activities included..

Overnight in Zermatt in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Freedom of Choice Options

Gornergrat self-guided excursion:
Gornergrat, one of the most famous and truly spectacular experiences combining a cogwheel train ride from Zermatt to an altitude of 3089m. An iconic view of the Matterhorn awaits, along with 29 other 4,000m peaks. There are several stops on the way which are starting points for various hiking and walking trails.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise self-guided excursion:
Visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. One of the highest vantage point in Europe at 3,883m ‐ right next to the Matterhorn. A series of gondolas and cable cars are taken to the summit where breath‐taking views await. The Glacier Palace is a highlight where a mystical world of ice and snow showcase impressive sculptures made of ice.

Gornergrat Railway, Matterhorn

Day 8 Glacier Express St. Moritz

Breakfast at the hotel.

Overnight stay in St. Moritz in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Glacier Express

Day 9 St. Moritz

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure.

The world famous holiday resort of St. Moritz lies in the heart of the Engadine Valley on the southern side of the Alps and very close to the Italian border. The stunning lake side setting makes this one of the best holiday destinations in Switzerland.

Use the Engadine Guest Card for unlimited travel on a number of cable cars, funiculars and chairlifts, as well as public transport. A recommendation is to take the funicular to Muottas Muragl. Other options include Corvatsch and Diavolezza.

Overnight stay in St. Moritz in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

St Moritz | Credit: Jan Geerk

Day 10 Bernina Express Lugano

Breakfast at the hotel.

Board the Bernina Express, travel over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano in Italy.

Change to the Bernina Express bus which will take you onwards to Ticino.

Lugano, the largest town in Ticino, is a town with a Mediterranean flair, with parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. Set on the lakeside Lugano is surrounded by numerous mountains offering splendid viewpoints, and boasts a traffic‐free historic town centre with exclusive museums and a packed calendar of events.

Overnight stay in Lugano in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Bernina Express

Day 11 Lugano

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure.

The Ticino Ticket provides access to unlimited travel throughout the Ticino transport network.
Additional discounts on funicular railway, cable car and boats are also possible.

A suggestion is to visit the landmark of Lugano, Monte San Salvatore, by funicular railway for magnificent 360° panoramic views over Lugano and the lake. A popular walk leads down through the beautifully situated Carona to Lake Lugano at Morcote. Taking a boat trip back to Lugano is a splendid way to round off the day.

Overnight stay in Lugano in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Panoramic views over Lugano

Day 12 Gotthard Panorama Express Lucerne

Breakfast at the hotel.

The Gotthard Panorama Express travels from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. From Flüelen you will have a boat ride over Lake Lucerne.

A few highlights of note in Lucerne include the 14th century covered wooden footbridge spanning the river Reuss and the Lion Monument which is a giant lion carved out of the wall of sandstone rock.

Overnight stay in Lucerne in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Gotthard Panorama Express

Day 13 Lucerne

Breakfast at the hotel and choose one of our Freedom of Choice activities included.

Overnight stay in Lucerne in a 5-Star Hotel.

Breakfast

Freedom of Choice Options

Mt Pilatus self-guided excursion:
"Dragon Mountain" Mt Pilatus; an exceptional experience. The golden round trip starts with a relaxing cruise to Alpnachstad, from where the world's steepest cogwheel railway ascends to Pilatus Kulm 2,123m. Descend on the otherside by cable car and gondola to Kriens and return to Lucerne.

Mt Rigi self-guided excursion:
Mount Rigi, known as the "Queen of the Mountains" is one of the most popular alpine excursions in Switzerland. The summit offers breath‐taking 360‐degree views over 13 lakes. A short cruise on Lake Lucerne will connect at Vitznau where the cogwheel train climbs to the summit. Return via cogwheel on the other side to Arth Goldau onwards to Lucerne.

Cogwheel railway, Mount Rigi

Day 14 Lucerne

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your tour finishes in Lucerne. Own arrangements to your ending point in Switzerland.

Breakfast

Optional Extras

Luggage Transport Service

Luggage Transport:
Drop off luggage at hotel reception by 8:00am (Zermatt by 7:00am), collect at next hotel from 6:00pm (St.Moritz/ Zermatt from 7:00pm). Transport only between hotels. The service is available on the original direction and locations as per package itinerary.

Please note that clients are required to transport their luggage to the initial hotel in Interlaken and carry it with them from the last hotel in Lucerne. This pricing is applicable for a single piece of luggage, with a maximum weight restriction of 25kg per piece. If you are in need of any additional luggage, kindly contact our Sales team for further assistance.

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or Contact Us for details.

Additional information

Please be advised that the seat reservation for the Glacier Express is non-refundable once confirmed. An additional deposit will be necessary to secure this service, and our team will reach out to you with further information.
We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation.
Gotthard Panorama Express doe not operate on Mondays. Tour departures are Friday-Wednesdays only.
Swiss Coupon Pass provides 2for1 discounts. It is not included in the package for Single travellers.
Package price is based on the journey starting in Zurich and ending in Zurich. Other starting and end points are possible but may be subject to a surcharge. This is a self-guided/independent package.
Swiss Travel Pass in 2nd class covers unlimited travel by train, bus and boat from days 1- 14

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

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