Travel Type
Rail itineraries
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Country
Switzerland
Join this exclusive small group tour to experience Switzerland’s most iconic panoramic train routes, charming towns, and breathtaking alpine landscapes. Travel in 1st class comfort with assistance from an experienced tour manager throughout the journey.
Inclusions
– 9-night accomodation in 4* hotels: 1 overnight stays in Zurich, 2 overnight stays in St. Moritz, in Zermatt, in Montreux and Lucerne (incl. City Tax)
– Daily breakfast
– Private Transfer from Zurich Airport – Zurich Hotel on Day 1
– Guest cards in Montreux and Lucerne covering free local transport
– Digital Swiss Coupon Pass offering over 100 2-for-1 deals across Switzerland, saving up to CHF 4,500
– 1st class rail travel per itinerary and tour Manager assistance throughout
– 4 x Luggage transfers between Zurich – Lucerne. One large bag/suitcase is permitted per traveller
– Seat reservation on the Bernina Express (St. Moritz – Tirano return)
– Seat reservation on the Glacier Express incl. 3 course lunch (St. Moritz – Zermatt)
– Seat reservation on the GoldenPass Express (Montreux – Interlaken)
– Excursion to Gornergrat (self-guided)
– Excursion to Domaine Bovy or Domaine Croix Duplex with 1 hour wine tasting
– Excursion to Rigi (Lucerne – Vitznau – Rigi Kulm – Arth-Goldau – Lucerne)
Exclusions
Flights – Meals and beverages other than those specified in the itinerary – Travel insurance – Excursions (optional or other than listed) – Personal expenses – Any other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN SWITZERLAND
Arrival in Zurich and private transfer from the airport to the first hotel. Enjoy your day at leisure in Switzerland’s biggest city.
Overnight in Zurich.
Overnight in Zurich.
Accommodation : Zurich for 1 night
2
DAY 2 ZURICH - ST MORITZ
After breakfast, meet your tour manager in the lobby and proceed to Zurich’s main station to board the regional train to Chur. Change trains there and proceed via the UNESCO Albula Line to St. Moritz, in the heart of the Engadin Valley.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : St. Moritz for 2 nights
3
DAY 3 ST. MORITZ BERNINA EXPRESS
After breakfast, join the scenic Bernina Express for a journey to the Italian town of Tirano, passing over the Bernina Pass and the scenic Lago Bianco along the way. Time will be allowed to explore Tirano before returning on a direct regional train back to St. Moritz.
Meals : Breakfast
4
DAY 4 ST. MORITZ - ZERMATT GLACIER EXPRESS
After breakfast, take the world-famous Glacier Express to Zermatt. Enjoy some of the spectacular scenery Switzerland has to offer. The train travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Alps, passing over the scenic Oberalp Pass and through the wonderful village of Andermatt, eventually reaching Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Zermatt for 2 nights
5
DAY 5 ZERMATT - GORNERGRAT - ZERMATT
After breakfast, enjoy a day in Zermatt, including a trip to the Gornergrat by cogwheel railway, taking in spectacular views of the Matterhorn when at the summit. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Meals : Breakfast
6
DAY 6 ZERMATT - MONTREUX
After breakfast, travel by regional trains from Zermatt to Montreux, changing along the way in Visp. Upon arrival in Montreux enjoy time at leisure at this stunning lakeside resort. Overnight stay in Montreux.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Montreux for 2 nights
7
DAY 7 MONTREUX - LAUSANNE - DOMAINE BOVY - MONTREUX
After breakfast, your first stop today is at the village of Puidoux, which is reached by regional train from Montreux and Vevey. Here you can enjoy a 1 hour tasting session at the local Domaine Bovy, a family run winery overlooking the lake. Following this, the group will visit Lausanne and some time at leisure allowed to explore the city. Overnight stay in Montreux.
Meals : Breakfast
8
DAY 8 MONTREUX - INTERLAKEN - LUCERNE GOLDENPASS EXPRESS
After breakfast, board the GoldenPass Express which passes through different language areas, landscapes and countless lakes on the way to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland. Some time will be allowed in Interlaken for lunch and to explore at your own pace. In the afternoon continue by Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass and alongside Lake Brienz to Lucerne, your overnight stop. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Lucerne for 2 nights
9
DAY 9 LUCERNE - MOUNT RIGI - LUCERNE
After breakfast, enjoy a round trip to the summit of Mount Rigi, combining boat, cogwheel railway and regional train. Enjoy the panorama of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding peaks from the summit. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Meals : Breakfast
10
DAY 10 LUCERNE - ZURICH DEPARTURE
After breakfast, return from Lucerne - Zurich by train. In Zurich individual travel to your ending point in Switzerland or individual post-night arrangements.
Meals : Breakfast
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, | |||
| Fixed Departure Dates 2027 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
May 15 | 7055 | 8790 | |
Supplement | |||
1 additional pre-night in Zurich or 1 additional post-night in Zurich optional | On request | ||
Product Code: STC
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Grand Train tour of Switzerland – Detailed Itinerary
Grand Train tour of Switzerland – Detailed Itinerary
