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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

SIGHTSEEING 😍 Excursion to Jungfraujoch, Experience Golden Pass Line, Experience Glacier Express, Experience Bernina Express, Experience Wilhelm Tell Express

Included/Excluded

  • ✓ 7 x overnight stays with breakfast in ZĂŒrich, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne (1 night per destination) ✓ Grand Train Tour ticket including 8 transfers in 2nd class ✓ Seat reservation for Golden Pass Line, Glacier & Bernina Express in 2nd class and Wilhelm Tell Express in 1st class ✓ Excursion to Jungfraujoch (non-guided) ✓ Swiss Coupon Pass with 2 for 1 Dine & Discover offers en route worth of over 1`800 CHF
  • → International air tickets → Visa Charges → Travel Insurance → Meals (Lunches and Dinner) → Any other sightseeing which is not mentioned → Early check in and Late check out → Parking fees → Tips & Porterage → GST & TCS as applicable

Tour Plan

DAY 1 Arrival ZĂŒrich

Welcome to Zurich! You will collect your bags and make your way in ZĂŒrich train station to take the train and go to your hotel for check in. As a metropolis of experiences» by the water, with a magnificent view of the snow capped Alps on the horizon, ZĂŒrich offers a unique mixture of attractions – over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries, international fashion labels and ZĂŒrich designs, and the most flamboyant and lively nightlife in Switzerland. Depending on arrival time, there is the opportunity to discover the world famous shopping mile Bahnhofstrasse or stroll along the banks of Lake ZĂŒrich. Overnight at a hotel in ZĂŒrich. Meals: None

DAY 2 ZĂŒrich – Interlaken (GoldenPass Line Lucerne - Interlaken)

After breakfast, you will check out and climb aboard the train to Lucerne. When boarding the Luzern–Interlaken Express, you are about to go on an unforgettable journey right into the heart of Switzerland. This two-hour ride will take you along the shores of crystal-clear lakes, past romantic waterfalls and over the magnificent BrĂŒnig mountain pass. After a short journey you arrive in Interlaken. The city lies in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The vacation destination is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Overnight at a hotel in Interlaken. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3 Interlaken – Montreux (Jungfraujoch & GoldenPass Line Interlaken - Montreux)

Take the train from Interlaken to the Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the famous Eiger. Change trains to get on board of the Jungfrau railway und ride via ‘Eiger Gletscher’ to the Jungfraujoch – the highest railway station in Europe at 3454 m with some breathtaking views of the Aletsch glacier at 22 km the longest in the Alps and an UNESCO World Heritage site. During the early evening your journey on the Golden Pass line continues. Along the shores of Lake Thun you reach the Simmen valley with Zweisimmen and the world known holiday resort of Gstaad. Further on through the wild romantic Pays d’Enhaut with the scenic villages of Chñteau d’Oex and Montbovon continues the journey through a tunnel before the panoramic view of Lake Geneva and Montreux opens in front of you. Overnight at a hotel in Montreux. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 Montreux – Zermatt

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and afterwards travel from Montreux to Zermatt. The rest of the day is at your disposal. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn. The vacation destination is a car-free zone and has preserved its original character. After arriving in Zermatt you have the possibility to do a non-guided excursion to the Gornergrat. Or you enjoy your leisure time to go hiking and do some souvenir shopping. Overnight at a hotel in Zermatt. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 Zermatt – St. Moritz (Glacier Express)

In the morning you take the world famous Glacier Express for a thrilling ride in the panorama carriage to St. Moritz. Take in some of the dramatic scenery Switzerland has to offer. Along the deep Rhone valley, the Glacier Express travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Alps. The train drives on over the Oberalp pass (2,033m/6,670ft) and through the impressive Rhine gorge. After an exhilarating trip, you will arrive in St. Moritz. Overnight at a hotel in St. Moritz. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 St. Moritz – Lugano (Bernina Express)

Board the narrow-gauge Bernina Express in St. Moritz station and enjoy one of the most impressive scenic rail journeys Switzerland offers. Travel over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano in Italy which is the end of the Bernina Express rail line. Change to the Bernina Express Bus which will take you onwards to Ticino. The Journey ends in Lugano – Southern Switzerland’s largest town. Overnight at a hotel in Lugano. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 Lugano – Lucerne (Wilhelm Tell Express)

With the Wilhelm Tell Express you travel from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. The journey takes you along the spectacular Gotthard route – an unforgettable trip through the impressive countryside. You will travel by 1st class panorama carriage from Lugano to FlĂŒelen via Bellinzona. A visit of Bellinzona is worth a stop and a recommended Grand Tour attraction. With its castles, walls, towers, battlements and gates, this impressive fortress has been a source of wonder and amazement and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Continue your train journey. The train winds its way from 470 to 1100 metres altitude, disappearing into the 15- kilometre Gotthard Tunnel. In FlĂŒelen, board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise across Lake Lucerne. Lunch is included and served on board. Overnight at a hotel in Lucerne. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 Departure Lucerne

After your breakfast take the train to transfer back to Zurich airport or depending on your departure time, the possibility to visit Mount Pilatus or to do the Pre-Alpine Express excursion.

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