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Guided group tour
Glacier Pullman Express St. Moritz - Zermatt
6 days / 5 nights
Experience an exclusive rail cruise through the Swiss Alps in the luxurious Pullman Express from the 1930s. An excursion to the Gornergrat in Zermatt, a ride on the historic Furka steam train and the modern panorama car of the Bernina Express are just a few of the many highlights on this trip.
Travel dates: 18.09. - 23.09.2024
This group tour is only available with a German-speaking tour guide.
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
«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.»
Your travel itinerary
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
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
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
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
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
Day 6 – 23.09.24
Departure from Zermatt
After breakfast, return journey by public transport from Zermatt to your starting point in Switzerland.