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Karte Glacier Pullman Express

Highlights

  • Zermatt and the Matterhorn
  • Eggishorn and Aletsch area
  • Disentis Monastery
  • City tour in Chur
  • Ride on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano
Gabi

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

Gabi - Our Switzerland expert

Day 1

Journey to Zermatt

Arrival by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Zermatt. Meeting point with your tour guide at the hotel in Zermatt. Dinner and overnight stay at ****Hotel Christiania in Zermatt.

Highlights: car-free mountain village Zermatt

zermatt_summer

Day 2

Gornergrat

Day at leisure in Zermatt and excursion with the cog railroad to the Gornergrat. From here you can enjoy the most beautiful view of the Matterhorn at 3,089 meters above sea level. The world-famous Matterhorn reflection can be admired in the Riffelsee. Dinner and overnight at ****Hotel Christiania in Zermatt.

Highlights: Gornergrat with views of the Matterhorn and other 28 four-thousand-meter peaks.

Fahrt zum Gornergrat in Zermatt im Sommer

Day 3

Zermatt - Eggishorn - Oberwald - Realp - Andermatt

Journey from Zermatt with the Glacier Pullman Express to Fiesch. From here you take the cable car to the Eggishorn and enjoy an aperitif at the Fiescheralp. Continue to Oberwald, where you change to the Furka steam train and travel along the mountain route to Realp. Finally, the Pullman Express will take you to your destination of today, Andermatt. Dinner and overnight at ****Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen in Andermatt.

Highlights: View of the Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn (2866 m), Apéro riche on the Fiescheralp, Furka mountain route

Hiking the Eggishorn in the Valais.

Day 4

Andermatt - Disentis - Chur - St. Moritz

Travel over the Oberalp Pass (2033m) to Disentis and visit parts of the Benedictine monastery. Back on the Pullman Express, a delicious lunch awaits you in the Gourmino dining car as the route continues through the impressive Rhine Gorge to Chur. You'll get to know Switzerland's oldest city on a guided tour before continuing to St. Moritz. Dinner and overnight at the ****Hotel Schweizerhof in St. Moritz.

Highlights: Disentis Monastery, Rhine Gorge, the old town of Chur, sophisticated St. Moritz.

Gourmino Speisewagen im Pullman Express.

Day 5

Bernina Express

Ride the Bernina Express to Tirano (Italy). You will sit back on this spectacular Alpine crossing and enjoy the unique view through the large panoramic windows. Return by regional train to Pontresina and dinner on the excursion mountain Muottas Muragl. Overnight at the ****Hotel Schweizerhof in St. Moritz.

Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage route, Alp Grüm, Lago Bianco, Brusio circular viaduct, Muottas Muragl

Bernina Express Herbst Alp Grüm

Day 6

Departure from St. Moritz

After breakfast, return journey by public transport from St. Moritz to your chosen final destination in Switzerland.

St. Moritz Village

Inclusions

  • 2 nights including half board at the 4* Hotel Christiania in Zermatt
  • 1 night including half board at the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen in Andermatt
  • 2 nights including breakfast / half board (day 4) at the 4* Hotel Schweizerhof in St. Moritz
  • 1st class train travel as per program from/to your chosen start/end point in Switzerland
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
  • Tour guide from Zermatt to St. Moritz
  • Excursion to the Gornergrat
  • Rides on the Glacier Pullman Express (Zermatt - St. Moritz)
  • Ride with the cable car to the Eggishorn
  • Apéro riche on the Fiescheralp (rich choice of appetizers incl. drinks)
  • Ride with the Furka steam train over the mountain route Oberwald - Realp
  • Visit of parts of the Disentis monastery
  • Lunch incl. table drinks in the Gourmino dining car of the Pullman Express on day 4
  • Guided tour of Chur
  • Seat reservation 1st class on the Bernina Express (St. Moritz - Tirano)
  • Dinner on Muottas Muragl on day 5
  • From price is per person in a 4-star double room, 1st class, half-fare basis
  • Booking period: all year round
  • Travel date: 07. - 12.07.2023
  • Price example calculated on 08.11.2022 for 07.07.2023

Good to know

  • Insurance: Insurance is not included in this trip. We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance when booking.
  • Program: The program of this trip has an experiential character. Customers who value a lot of relaxation should consider this when booking.
  • Accessibility: The Pullman Express cars are not wheelchair accessible. Therefore, this trip is not recommended for wheelchair users or people with walking difficulties.
  • Altitude: Please note that on this trip you will be at high altitude and therefore in thin air. The places of stay Zermatt, Andermatt and St. Moritz are between about 1400 and 1800 m above sea level and on excursions you will reach over 3000 m above sea level. You should therefore enjoy good health - in case of doubt please ask your family doctor.
  • Excursions: Since there will be some walking during the trip (cobblestones, uneven paths), we ask you to bring suitable sturdy footwear. If you have difficulties walking and/or getting on and off the bus or train, please contact us before you start your trip.
  • Luggage transport: You must be able to handle your own luggage when getting on and off the trains.

Cancellation conditions

The following separate cancellation policy applies to this guided group tour:

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

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

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

14 - 0 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 100%

Cancellation after the start of the trip

and no-show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 100%

Group size: The minimum number of participants in the tour group is 15 people. The maximum number of participants is 35 people

A total of at least 35 participants are required to carry out the special train tour. If the minimum number of participants is not reached up to 2 months before the execution, STC Switzerland Travel Centre reserves the right to cancel the group tour.