Scenic Switzerland by Train

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • Zurich

  Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Zurich. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for the welcome dinner at the hotel.

• Day 2 • Zurich-Lucerne

  Board the train for your journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled amidst snow-capped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city, such as the famous wooden bridge and the picturesque town center.

• Day 3 • Lucerne-Interlaken-Goldenpass Express Train to Montreux-Lausanne

  Depart Lucerne on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express. Cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken and spend some time strolling through the quaint streets, or aim a little higher with an optional excursion by funicular to the Harder Kulm for lunch and magnificent views of the legendary Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. From Interlaken, take the GoldenPass Express train for your unforgettable journey to Montreux, then continue to Lausanne.

• Day 4 • Lausanne-Montreux-Tasch-Zermatt Area

  Discover the delightful Swiss mountain region of Zermatt. En route, stop to visit the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, surrounded by vineyards against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Enjoy some free time, or consider an optional guided excursion to Chillon Castle, standing as solid as the rocky island on which it has endured on the water’s edge for nearly four centuriesincluding a wine tasting of local wine. Continue your journey by train to Zermatt.

• Day 5 • Zermatt Area-Gornergrat Excursion

  An included excursion takes you to the famous Gornergrat, traveling on board Europe’s highest rack railway. The views of the Matterhorn from its summit are nothing short of spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt—with a variety of interesting shops, cafés, bars, and picturesque streets to explore.

• Day 6 • Zermatt Area-Glacier Express-St. Moritz

  The train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is, without a doubt, one of the main highlights of the tour. Enjoy unforgettable views as you make your way through the unspoiled natural beauty of the Alps on the direct route to the world-famous mountain resort of St. Moritz. This picture-perfect town is more than just a holiday resort,it was also the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism (in 1864) and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. Stretch your legs this evening, and admire the beautiful chalets decorated with gorgeous geraniums.

• Day 7 • St. Moritz-Bernina Express Excursion to Tirano, Italy

  Take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Tirano for one of Europe’s most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers, and alpine scenery along the way.

• Day 8 • St.Moritz-Zurich

  Leave St. Moritz for the journey back to Zurich. Enjoy some time at leisure and take a stroll around the city center. Perhaps indulge in some chocolate tasting or follow the course of the river Limmat until it reaches the banks of Lake Zurich. Tonight enjoy a farewell drink at your hotel to say goodbye to your travelling companions.

• Day 9 • Zurich

  Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.