Escorted Group Tour Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Journey of Discovery

This guided group tour takes you on board the most impressive panoramic trains to the most beautiful destinations in Switzerland. Along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, you will discover the highlights of Switzerland together with like-minded travellers – from imposing Alpine panoramas to charming cities. Simply hop on, lean back and enjoy!

This group tour is accompanied by a German- or English-speaking tour manager.

11 days / 10 nights

from CHF 3’910

Planning

A train travels through a green, mountainous landscape with forests and meadows.

Planning

Highlights

Spectacular journey on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
Cosy walks along the idyllic Lake Lucerne
Zermatt – home of the iconic Matterhorn
Panoramic journey on the Bernina Express through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhaetian Railway
Interlaken – the town between Lakes Thun and Brienz

Red train passing through a wooded valley with a river in the foreground.

A tranquil lakeside scene with a boat in the foreground and a city in the background at sunset.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Travelling to Zurich
Day 2 Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 3 Stay in Interlaken
Day 4 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 5 Journey to Zermatt
Day 6 Stay in Zermatt
Day 7 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 8 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 9 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Day 10 Stay in Lucerne
Day 11 Return journey from Lucerne

Karte der Schweiz mit der Reiseroute Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

Day 1

Travelling to Zurich

Itinerary

Travel to Zurich by public transport. At the hotel, you will get to know your travel group and your tour guide.

Overnight stay in Zurich

Aerial view of a historic town with river, bridge, and church steeples.

Day 2

Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Itinerary

Take the regional train to Lucerne, where you can explore the city centre during a short stopover. From there, the Lucerne-Interlaken Express will take you on to Interlaken.

Journey time: approx. 4 hours

Overnight stay in Interlaken

A woman walks along the shore, with the Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower in Lucerne in the background; mountains in the distance.

Day 3

Stay in Interlaken

Itinerary

Today you have time to explore Interlaken and the Jungfrau Region. Your tour manager will be happy to recommend local activities and excursion destinations that you can do independently.

Interlaken

Wide street with historic buildings and mountains in the background at sunset.

Day 4

Journey on the GoldenPass Express

Itinerary

Travel on the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken directly to Montreux. Golden vineyards, alpine meadows and villages accompany you on this journey.

Journey time: approx. 3h

Overnight stay in Montreux

Train passes through green hills in front of a mountainous landscape.

Day 5

Journey to Zermatt

Itinerary

Travel to Zermatt, the home of the iconic Matterhorn.

Journey time: approx. 3h

Overnight stay in Zermatt

A mountain landscape with a distinctive rock formation, surrounded by green hills and forests; slightly cloudy sky in the background.

Day 6

Stay in Zermatt

Itinerary

Today you have time to explore Zermatt. Take a trip to the Gornergrat or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – your tour manager will be happy to give you tips.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

View of an alpine valley with a town, surrounded by green mountains and a prominent mountain peak in the background.

Day 7

Journey on the Glacier Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. A varied journey through the mountains awaits you.

Journey time: approx. 8 hours

Overnight stay in St. Moritz

A panoramic train with red accents winds through an alpine landscape with colorful wildflowers, with the Matterhorn in the background under a sunny sky.

Day 8

Journey on the Bernina Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Bernina Express in the panoramic carriage to Tirano (IT). Afterwards, take the Bernina Express bus to Lugano.

Journey time: approx. 5h 40min

Overnight stay in Lugano

A red train crosses a viaduct in a mountainous and forested landscape under a clear blue sky.

Day 9

Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Itinerary

Travel to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express. You then cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Lucerne.

Journey time: approx. 5h 30min

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A steamship on a lake with mountains in the background.

Day 10

Stay in Lucerne

Itinerary

Your last day is spent in Lucerne. You have time to discover the beautiful city on Lake Lucerne or go on an excursion into the surrounding mountains. Your tour manager will be happy to help you here too.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A city by the lake with mountains in the background, a ship sails over the water.

Day 11

Return journey from Lucerne

Itinerary

In Lucerne, start your return or onward journey by public transport.

Sunset over a city with a bridge and river, mountains in the background.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

July to September

Recommended travel period

July, August

High season

August, September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Journey of discovery by train
Discovering Switzerland on four panoramic trains is an unforgettable experience. Numerous highlights await you en route!
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