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 an English-speaking tour manager.
10 days / 9 nights
CHF 3’550
From price applies per adult, 1st class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3- or 4-star double room.
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
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Travelling to Zurich
Day 2 Journey to St. Moritz
Day 3 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 4 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 5 Mountain excursion to the Gornergrat
Day 6 Journey to Montreux
Day 7 Wine tasting and excursion to Lausanne
Day 8 Journey on the GoldenPass Express and Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 9 Mountain excursion to the Rigi
Day 10 Return journey from Lucerne
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
Day 2
Journey to St. Moritz
Itinerary
With your travel group, you will travel to St. Moritz by train in 1st class. There you will have time to explore the alpine town.
Journey time: approx. 4.5h
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 3
Journey on the Bernina Express
Itinerary
You travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano (IT), past Lago Bianco, Poschiavo and the circular viaduct in Brusio. You then travel back to St. Moritz on regional trains.
Journey time: approx. 4h
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 4
Journey on the Glacier Express
Itinerary
Today, the Glacier Express takes you from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Enjoy the impressive view of the Swiss Alps during the journey.
Journey time: approx. 8h
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 5
Mountain excursion to the Gornergrat
Itinerary
You take a trip to the Gornergrat. Enjoy the spectacular view! There are 37 four-thousand-metre peaks around Zermatt, including the Matterhorn.
Trip time: approx. 4h
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 6
Journey to Montreux
Itinerary
Continue by train in 1st class to Montreux am. You have time to explore the charming town on Lake Geneva.
Journey time: approx. 3h
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 7
Wine tasting and excursion to Lausanne
Itinerary
Today, a culinary highlight is on the programme: In the village of Puidoux near Vevey, a one-hour wine tasting awaits you at Domaine Bovy, a family-run winery with a view of the lake. Afterwards, it's off to Lausanne to explore the city on your own.
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 8
Journey on the GoldenPass Express and Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Itinerary
Travel with the GoldenPass Express to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland. The route takes you through various language regions, landscapes and along countless lakes. Stop in Interlaken for lunch and individual exploration. In the afternoon, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass and along Lake Brienz to Lucerne.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 9
Mountain excursion to the Rigi
Itinerary
Today you will experience a round trip to the summit of Mount Rigi by boat, cogwheel railway and regional train. Enjoy the unique panorama over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 10
Return journey from Lucerne
Itinerary
In Lucerne, you start your return or onward journey by public transport.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
May to September
Recommended travel period
May, June
High season
August, September
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
One highlight after another
From breathtaking mountain scenery and panoramic trains to charming towns and cities – the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is an unforgettable experience full of wow moments!
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