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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - The Classic
7 days / 6 nights
Take in the very best of Switzerland on this exciting 7-day itinerary. Travelling by rail throughout, marvel at the diversity of bustling cities and shimmering lakes; from snow-capped mountain peaks to palm-tree lined streets. With panoramic carriages, these trains and destinations truly offer something for everyone.
Highlights
- Gotthard Panorama Express
- Bernina Express
- St. Moritz
- Glacier Express
- Zermatt with the Matterhorn
- GoldenPass Express
- Lucerne-Interlaken Express
«Discovering Switzerland on a scenic train is an unforgettable experience.»
Your itinerary
Day 1
From your starting point in Switzerland, take public transport to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Highlights: Lucerne Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, Musegg Wall
Day 2
Lucerne - Lugano / approx. 5h 30
Today you cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Flüelen and travel in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express to Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Highlights: Gotthard Panorama Express, Lugano, Gotthard Tunnel
Day 3
Lugano - Tirano / ca. 3h 20
Tirano - St. Moritz / ca. 2h 20
Travel by Bernina Express bus through the Italian Alps to Tirano. Continue with the Bernina Express in the panorama coach to St. Moritz. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.
Highlights: Tirano, Lago Bianco, Bernina Express, St. Moritz
Day 4
St. Moritz - Zermatt / approx. 8h
Today, the world-famous Glacier Express takes you from St. Moritz to Zermatt in eight hours on an exciting panorama train ride. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Highlights: St. Moritz, Landwasser Viaduct, Rhine gorge, Oberalp pass, Matterhorn
Day 5
Zermatt - Montreux / approx. 2h 30
Today you travel towards Montreux. The rest of the day is at your leisure to discover the Swiss Riviera. Overnight stay in Montreux.
Highlights: Montreux Riviera, Lake Geneva, Lavaux vineyards, Chillon Castle
Day 6
Montreux - Interlaken / approx. 3h
From Montreux, the GoldenPass Express takes you directly to Interlaken. Golden vineyards, alpine pastures and picturesque villages accompany you along the way. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Highlights: Gstaad, GoldenPass Express, Interlaken
Day 7
Travel with the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Lucerne. From Lucerne, take public transport back or to your next destination.
Highlights: Lucerne Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, Musegg Wall.