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Switzerland | Tour Code: 11611
Embark on a grand rail journey combining the most scenic Swiss routes: Golden Pass, Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama.
Highlights
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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.
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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.
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An extraordinary journey with the GoldenPass Line through the wild and romantic Pays d'Enhaut through scenic villages along the shore of Lake Geneva.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stay in the famous holiday resort of St. Moritz, in the heart of the Engadine Valley on the southern side of the Alps.
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 3* Hotel
- 2 nights in Montreux in a 3* Hotel
- 2 nights in Zermatt in a 3* Hotel
- 2 nights in St. Moritz in a 3* Hotel
- 2 nights in Lugano in a 3* Hotel
- 2 nights in Lucerne in a 3* Hotel
- 14 Day Swiss Travel Pass in 2nd 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
Itinerary
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 3-Star Hotel.
Interlaken | Credit Ivo Scholz
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Famous Jungfraujoch Excursion
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Ballenberg Open Air Museum
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Pays d'Enhaut | Credit: Marcus Gyger
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Freedom of Choice Options
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Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Zermatt: Credit: Lorenzo Riva
Breakfast at the hotel and choose one of our Freedom of Choice activities included..
Overnight in Zermatt in a 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Freedom of Choice Options
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Gornergrat Railway, Matterhorn
Breakfast at the hotel.
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.
Overnight stay in St. Moritz in a 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Glacier Express
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
St Moritz | Credit: Jan Geerk
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Bernina Express
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Panoramic views over Lugano
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 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Gotthard Panorama Express
Breakfast at the hotel and choose one of our Freedom of Choice activities included.
Overnight stay in Lucerne in a 3-Star Hotel.
Breakfast
Freedom of Choice Options
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Cogwheel railway, Mount Rigi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your tour finishes in Lucerne. Own arrangements to your ending point in Switzerland.
Breakfast
Additional Information
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
French, Swiss - German, Italian, Romansh
LOCAL CURRENCY
SWISS FRANC
FROM price reflects the lowest available price within the advertised travel period (e.g. April to October). Pricing varies depending on travel dates, availability and demand, and may not be available on all departures. Higher pricing applies during peak and shoulder periods. Final pricing is confirmed at the time of enquiry or booking. Please refer to Pricing & Price Conditions for full details, including inclusions, exclusions and other conditions.
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 does 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
