Train journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Historic Tour
On this special edition of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, you will experience Swiss hospitality in selected Swiss Historic Hotels. You will spend the night exclusively in historic hotels at Swiss historic sites, each of which has its own fascinating story to tell. During the journey in a luxurious Belle Époque train car, you will immerse yourself in another era.
7 days / 6 nights
from $ 1,670
Price applies per adult traveling with half-fare in 2nd class and staying in a double room.
Travel back in time in the Belle Époque train car on the GoldenPass Line
Experience history up close at Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva
Spectacular ride on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
The oldest city in Switzerland – Chur
The charm and stories of times long past in the Swiss Historic Hotels
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Travel itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Journey to Chur
Day 2 Ride on the Glacier Express
Day 3 Trip from Zermatt to Montreux
Day 4 Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Day 5 Stay in Brienz
Day 6 Ride on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 7 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Journey to Chur
Daily Itinerary
You travel to Chur by public transport. You will stay overnight at the Swiss Historic Hotel "Stern".
Overnight stay in Chur
Day 2
Ride on the Glacier Express
Daily Itinerary
You travel on the Glacier Express from Chur to Zermatt. You will spend the night in Zermatt in the Swiss Historic Hotel "Monte Rosa".
Trip time: approx. 5h 30min
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 3
Trip from Zermatt to Montreux
Daily Itinerary
You travel to Montreux by train and stay overnight at the Swiss Historic Hotel "Masson".
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 4
Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Daily Itinerary
Take the GoldenPass Line in a Belle Époque train car from Montreux to Zweisimmen. Continue to Interlaken, from there onto Lake Brienz and then by cable car to the hotel. You will spend the night at the Swiss Historic Hotel "Grandhotel Giessbach" in Brienz.
Trip time: approx. 6h
Overnight stay in Brienz
Day 5
Stay in Brienz
Daily Itinerary
Today is a free day for you. Explore the Giessbach Falls or visit the Beatus Caves and the Brienz Village of Carvers.
Overnight stay in Brienz
Day 6
Ride on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Daily Itinerary
In the morning, you travel from Giessbach across Lake Brienz to Brienz. There you board the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Lucerne, where you spend the night at the Swiss Historic Hotel "Wilden Mann".
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 7
Return journey from Lucerne
Daily Itinerary
You start your return journey by public transport from Lucerne. Alternatively, you can extend your stay.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
June to October
High season
July to September
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Tradition, charm, and hospitality
The combination of historic architecture, Swiss tradition, charm, and hospitality of the Swiss Historic Hotels makes this trip a very special experience.
Tailor the trip to your needs.
7 days / 6 nights
from $ 1,670
Price applies per adult traveling with half-fare in 2nd class and staying in a double room.