Scenic Rail Adventure
Zermatt – St. Moritz – Lugano – Lucerne
This tour fits everybody who wants to discover the wonders of Switzerland in a time-limited itinerary. In five days you will discover the diversity of our small country – from the mountainous regions, crossing lakes and bridges, you will be gratified by the spectacular Swiss scenery.
Tour Program ( 5 Days / 4 Nights)
Valid: Apr 17 – Oct 10, 2024
1st Day
Our vacation packages in Switzerland begin with an arrival in Zermatt by train from the Swiss border or airport. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn and offers plenty of things to explore. Enjoy a leisure day on your own and don't miss out an excursion to the Gornergrat. Overnight in Zermatt.
2nd Day
Today, you will 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. Overnight in St. Moritz.
3rd Day
Right after breakfast, board the Bernina Express. The train journey over the Bernina Pass is an incredible experience and one of the most spectacular routes across the Alps. Travel over circular viaducts until you reach Ticino in Italy. This train climbs to over 2,000m above sea level, with stunning views over snow‐ capped mountains and glaciers. Change to the Bernina Express bus which will take you onwards to Ticino. Overnight in Lugano.
4th Day
Today you will take the Gotthard Panorama Express which travels from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. The world‐famous Gotthard line swiftly climbs from 470 to about 1100 meters above sea level to finally enter the 15‐kilometre‐long Gotthard tunnel – Europe’s most important North/South gateway. From Flüelen you will have a boat ride over Lake Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.
5th Day
Return to Swiss border or individual onward journey.
Itinerary bookable in reverse.
Open Jaw is possible (i.e. starting in Lucerne and ending in Zermatt 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* | |
Apr 17 – Jun 14, 2024 | 1,275 | 1,640 | 1,537 | 1,874 |
Jun 15 – Oct 10, 2024 | 1,282 | 1,658 | 1,537 | 1,874 |
Triple and/or Rates for 5-star hotels on request!
Supplements per person in CHF
Upgrading to 1st class rail | 142 |
2‐course menu Glacier Express | 52 |
3‐course menu Glacier Express | 60 |
Dish of the day Glacier Express | 44 |
Our Price Includes
- Rail ticket in 2nd class for rail travel per itinerary
- 1 overnight each in Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne, quality hotels, standard rooms with private facilities and breakfast
- 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
- 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions
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Rates
Scenic Rail Adventure
April until October
Starting at
Double: CHF 1,275
Single: CHF 1,640