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, each of which has its own fascinating story to tell. During the journey in a luxurious Belle Époque carriage, you will immerse yourself in another era.
7 days / 6 nights
from £ 1,370
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 13.04.2025.
Travel back in time in the Belle Époque carriage on the GoldenPass Line
Experience history up close at Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva
Spectacular journey on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
The oldest town in Switzerland – Chur
The charm and stories of times long past in the Swiss Historic Hotels
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Chur
Day 2 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 3 Journey from Zermatt to Montreux
Day 4 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 5 Stay in Brienz
Day 6 Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 7 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Arrival in Chur
Itinerary
Travel to Chur by public transport. You will stay overnight at the Swiss Historic Hotel "Stern".
Overnight stay in Chur
Day 2
Journey on the Glacier Express
Itinerary
Travel on the Glacier Express from Chur to Zermatt. In Zermatt, you will spend the night in the Swiss Historic Hotel "Monte Rosa".
Journey time: approx. 5h 30min
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 3
Journey from Zermatt to Montreux
Itinerary
Travel by train to Montreux and stay overnight at the Swiss Historic Hotel "Masson".
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 4
Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Itinerary
Travel from Montreux to Zweisimmen on the GoldenPass Line in a Belle Époque carriage. Continue to Interlaken, from there onto Lake Brienz and then by cable car to the hotel. Spend the night at the Swiss Historic Hotel "Grandhotel Giessbach" in Brienz.
Journey time: approx. 6 hours
Overnight stay in Brienz
Day 5
Stay in Brienz
Itinerary
Today is a day at your leisure. Explore the Giessbach Falls or visit the Beatus Caves and the woodcarving village of Brienz.
Overnight stay in Brienz
Day 6
Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
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
Itinerary
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.
Customise your trip
7 days / 6 nights
from £ 1,370
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 13.04.2025.