Grand Train Tour
Interlaken – Montreux – Zermatt – St. Moritz – Lugano – Lucerne – St. Gallen
Spend a week enjoying the natural marvels of Switzerland. You will travel in some of the most popular scenic trains, passing across little villages, glaciers, rivers and lakes. Our Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Original is the best way to know the highlights of our country.
Tour Program (8 Days / 7 Nights)
Valid: April 15 – Oct 08, 2024
1st Day
Our vacation packages in Switzerland begin with an arrival in Interlaken - the gateway to the Jungfrau region with the famous peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken.
2nd Day
Your journey continues with the GoldenPass Line to Montreux on the shore of Lake Geneva. You find yourself among alpine forests, bubbling mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages. Overnight in Montreux.
3rd Day
Today you board the train to Zermatt, the famous car-free alpine resort at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. Optional excursion by cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat where you will have a superb panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and other snow-capped peaks rising to above 4000m. Overnight in Zermatt.
4th Day
Take the world-famous Glacier Express to St. Moritz. Enjoy some of the spectacular scenery Switzerland has to offer. Along the deep Rhone valley, the Glacier Express travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Alps. Optional lunch on the Glacier Express – if required, please indicate on the booking request. Overnight in St. Moritz.
5th Day
Board the Bernina Express, travel along the UNESCO World Heritage route, over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano in Italy. Change to the Bernina Express bus which will take you to Lugano in Ticino. Overnight in Lugano.
6th Day
The Gotthard Panorama Express travels from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. From Flüelen you will have a boat ride over Lake Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.
7th Day
Enjoy the beautiful journey with the Voralpen-Express which connects Central and Eastern Switzerland. Overnight in St. Gallen.
8th Day
Return to Swiss border or individual onward journey.
Itinerary bookable in reverse.
Open Jaw is possible (i.e. starting in St. Gallen and ending in Interlaken or v.v.)
Extension nights possible
Combinable with other arrangements (pre‐post tour extension)
Prices per Person in CHF
Double 3* | Single 3* | Double 4* | Single 4* | |
April 15 - Oct 08, 2024 | 1,942 | 2,659 | 2,340 | 3,090 |
Triple and/or Rates for 5-star hotels on request!
Supplements per person in CHF
Upgrading to 1st class rail | 212 |
Our Price Includes
- Rail ticket in 2nd class for rail travel per itinerary
- 1 overnight each in Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne and St. Gallen, quality hotels, standard rooms with private facilities and breakfast
- Seat Reservation on the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux
- Seat Reservation on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
- Seat Reservation on the Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano
- Seat Reservation on the Bernina Express bus from Tirano to Lugano
- Seat Reservation on the Gotthard Panorama Express from Lugano to Lucerne in 1st class
- Journey on the Voralpen‐Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen
- 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions
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Rates
Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
April until October
Starting at
Double: CHF 1,942
Single: CHF 2,659