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Karte Glacier Pullman Express

Highlights

  • Bernina Express and Diavolezza
  • Church of St. Martin in Zillis and Viamala
  • Disentis Monastery
  • Furka mountain steam train
  • Eggishorn and Aletsch 
  • Zermatt and the Matterhorn
Gabi

«A fascinating round trip through the Swiss Alps. Unique views of mountains, lakes and glaciers, impressive railroad lines and fine food make this journey a pleasure trip for all the senses.»

Gabi - Our Switzerland expert

Day 1 – 18.09.24

Travel to St. Moritz

Travel from any location in Switzerland to Chur. Meet your tour guide at Chur train station for the onward journey together on the Rhaetian Railway to St. Moritz. Dinner and overnight stay at the ****Hotel Steffani in St. Moritz.

Highlights: fashionable mountain village on the Upper Engadin lakes

St. Moritz Village

Day 2 – 19.09.24

Bernina Express and Diavolezza

Not only is the journey to the Diavolezza devilishly beautiful, but above all the view of the “Festival Hall of the Alps”. But that's not all. Another highlight is the ride on the panoramic train over the fascinating Bernina line. From the glaciers to the palm trees, a journey could hardly be more varied. You can comfortably climb more than 1800 meters in altitude by train. Let yourself be enchanted by the spectacular views.

Highlights: Ride on the Bernina Express from the glaciers to the palm trees

Bernina Express train at Alp Grüm with glaciers and mountains in the background

Day 3 – 20.09.24

St. Moritz - Viamala - Rhine Gorge - Disentis - Oberalp Pass - Andermatt

Your nostalgic journey begins in St. Moritz. Climb aboard, lean back and enjoy:  The journey takes you down the Albula line to Thusis for a detour to the Viamala and Zillis. After the excursion, the Pullman Express Brigade will be waiting to serve you a delicious meal in the dining car as the train winds its way through the impressive Rhine Gorge. In Disentis, as well as changing locomotives, there is time to visit the monastery before the Glacier Pullman Express climbs the 2033m high Oberalp Pass to reach its destination for the day, Andermatt. Dinner and overnight stay at the ****Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen.

Highlights:  Albula Line - Viamala - Rhine Gorge

Gourmino Speisewagen im Pullman Express.

Day 4 – 21.09.24

Andermatt - Furka - Oberalp - Eggishorn - Zermatt

From Andermatt you start the second stage. The Furka mountain steam train welcomes you. The steam train puffs through the barren landscape of the Furka with sound and smoke and overcomes the former Glacier Express route at an altitude of 2163m. In the Rhône Valley, the Glacier Pullman Express takes over again before another highlight follows. The cable car takes you up to the Eggishorn, high above the Aletsch Glacier, where the view stretches from the Jungfraujoch to Mont Blanc. After a little refreshment, the journey continues in the nostalgic special train to the destination, Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn.

Highlights: Furka mountain steam train - Eggishorn and Aletsch 

Hiking the Eggishorn in the Valais.

Day 5 – 22.09.24

Mountaineering village of Zermatt and the Matterhorn

The mountaineering village of Zermatt has a lot to offer. The excursion to the 3089m high Gornergrat is undoubtedly one of them. With good visibility, there are 39 four-thousand-meter peaks to discover. The lively alleyways also invite you to take a stroll. Enjoy the last day of your eventful trip in the Matterhorn village. End the day with a typical Valais raclette or a hearty rösti.

Highlights: Cogwheel railroad to Gornergrat (3089 m above sea level) - Zermatt

Zahnradbahn Gornergrat

Day 6 – 23.09.24

Departure from Zermatt

After breakfast, return journey by public transport from Zermatt to your starting point in Switzerland.

Zermatt

Inclusions

  • 2 nights including half board at the 4* Hotel Steffani in St. Moritz
  • 1 overnight stay including half board at the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen in Andermatt
  • 2 nights including breakfast / half board (day 4) at the 4* Hotel Sonne in Zermatt
  • 1st class rail travel as per program from/to any location in Switzerland
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Tour guide from Chur / to Zermatt
  • Excursion Bernina Express and Diavolezza
  • Glacier Pullman Express St. Moritz - Zermatt
  • Excursion to St. Martin's Church in Zillis and Viamala
  • Lunch incl. drinks in the Gourmino dining car on the Pullman Express
  • Visit to parts of the Disentis monastery
  • Glacier Pullman Express Andermatt - Zermatt
  • Ride on the Furka steam train over the Realp - Oberwald mountain route
  • Ride on the cable car to Eggishorn
  • Cheese fondue on the Fiescheralp
  • Gornergratbahn Zermatt
  • Closing dinner with raclette / rösti in Zermatt
  • Price is per person in a 4-star double room, 1st class, basis half-fare travelcard
  • Booking period: all year round
  • Travel date: 18.09. - 23.09.2024
  • Price example calculated on 15.01.2024 for 18.09.2024

Good to know

  • Arrival: For longer journeys from Germany, we recommend an overnight stay in Basel or in Chur for those arriving from Austria
  • Travel documents: German citizens require a valid identity card or passport to enter Switzerland. Citizens of other countries should contact their consulate in good time.
  • Insurance: Insurance is not included with this trip. We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance, travel health insurance or travel protection and additional costs insurance when booking.
  • Program: The program of this trip has an adventure character. Customers who value relaxation should bear this in mind when booking.
  • Accessibility: The Pullman Express coaches are not wheelchair accessible. This journey is therefore not recommended for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties.
  • Altitude: Please note that you will be at high altitude and therefore in thin air on this trip. The resorts of Zermatt, Andermatt and St. Moritz are between approx. 1400 and 1800 m above sea level and on excursions you will reach over 3000 m above sea level. You should therefore be in good health - if in doubt, please ask your family doctor.
  • Excursions: As you will also be walking during the trip (cobblestones, uneven paths), we ask you to bring suitable sturdy shoes. If you have difficulty walking and/or getting on and off the bus or train, please contact us before you start your trip.
  • Luggage transportation: You must be able to handle your own luggage when getting on and off the trains.
  • Terms of payment: A deposit of 10% of the tour price must be paid upon registration in return for the security certificate. We request that the balance be paid by bank transfer to our account no later than four weeks before the trip. You will receive the travel documents no later than 10 days before the start of the trip.

Cancellation conditions

For this guided group tour, the following special cancellation conditions apply:

up to 92 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%

91 - 43 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45%

42 - 15 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80%

14 - 0 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90%

Cancellation after the start of the trip

and no-show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90%

Group size: The minimum number of participants in the tour group is 15. The maximum number of participants is 35. A total of at least 35 participants are required to run the special train tour. Switzerland Travel Center reserves the right to cancel the group tour if the minimum number of participants is not reached 2 months before the tour is due to take place.