Grand Tour of Switzerland by Train

A rail tour taking in the world famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains, the journey will display much of Switzerland's outstanding nature of mountain passes, glaciers, crystal-clear lakes and quaint mountain villages. Explore Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz and Lugano. 

Duration

9+ days

Transportation

Train, Boat

Season

Spring - Autumn

Tour Type

Self-guided

FROM EUR 2505 per adult
Special offer

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10% OFF on travel in 2025

Book before February 15, 2025 and get 10% OFF on the published tour prices for a trip in 2025. The price reduction cannot be combined with any other discounts. Nor is it valid for any optional extra nights and experiences. The offer is not applicable for existing bookings.

Itinerary - Day by day

Add extra nights in Lucerne - Day at leisure in Lucerne From EUR 146 per person per night

Add extra nights in Interlaken - Train from Lucerne to Interlaken From EUR 147 per person per night

Add extra nights in Montreux - Goldenpass Express train to Montreux From EUR 117 per person per night

Add extra nights in Zermatt - Travel from Montreux to Zermatt From EUR 225 per person per night

Add extra nights in St.Moritz - Board the Glacier Express and travel to St. Moritz From EUR 183 per person per night

Add extra nights in Lugano - Travel on the Bernina Express to Lugano From EUR 124 per person per night

Add extra nights in Lucerne - Gotthard Panorama Express from Lugano to Lucerne From EUR 146 per person per night

Tour category

Hauser Hotel St. Moritz

Silver

Accommodation at comfortable tourist class hotels according to European standard.

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Hotel BEAUSite Zermatt

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or unique properties in attractive locations or other special qualities.

See Gold accommodation

Travel tips and reviews

Read travel tips from our local experts, and see reviews from our travellers.

Natacha Müller - Our Switzerland expert

"While in Lucerne, head on a boat ride on Lake Lucerne with one of the classic steam paddle ships, some still from the 1900s. Along the lake, I also recommend a visit to the 'Rütli', which is the meadow where Switzerland was founded in 1291."

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Tour Package Includes:

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast. Tourist taxes are not included and must be paid locally.
  • Rail journeys and touring as per day-to-day itinerary
  • Luggage transportation service on the trains starting in Interlaken and ending in Lucerne
  • Seat reservation on the Golden Express (Interlaken - Montreux)
  • Seat reservation on the Glacier Express (Zermatt - St. Moritz)
  • Seat reservation on the Bernina Express train & bus (St. Moritz - Lugano)
  • Seat reservation in 1st class on the Gotthard Panorama Express (Lugano - Lucerne)
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling 
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms) 
  • Upgrade to 1st class train tickets
  • Additional services included for Tour Category PLATINUM only:
  • Category PLATINUM hotels (accommodation in standard rooms)
  • Platinum tour category is available on request. Please inquire below.
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