Scenic Switzerland By Train
Day by Day
| Day | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. Check into your hotel in Zurich. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this exciting city. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (D) |
| 2 | ZURICH - LUCERNE. Today journey by train 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 or join one of the optional excursions. (B) |
| 3 | LUCERNE - GOLDEN PASS TRAIN - LAUSANNE. Leave Lucerne this morning on the Golden Pass Panoramic train. Beginning in Lucerne, cross the Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken. The Golden Pass Line continues its scenic journey to Lausanne via Zweisimmen and Gstaad. Enjoy a visit in the renowned winter resort of Interlaken before reaching Lausanne for an overnight. (B) |
| 4 | LAUSANNE - ZERMATT. This morning depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. En route stop in the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the "Swiss Riviera." Time for leisure or maybe join the optional excursion to Chillon with an opportunity to enjoy the guided visit of its castle before continuing by train to Zermatt for two overnights. (B,D) |
| 5 | ZERMATT. INCLUDED GORNERGRAT EXCURSION. Today enjoy the included excursion to the famous Gornergrat, travelling onboard Europe's highest rack railway. The views from its summit are spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt - with a variety of interesting shops, cafes, bars, and narrow streets to explore. (B) |
| 6 | ZERMATT - 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 an unforgettable journey as it makes its way through the unspoiled natural beauty of the Alps on its direct route from Zermatt to the world-famous mountain resort of St. Moritz. (B,D) |
| 7 | ST. MORITZ. BERNINA EXPRESS TO TIRANO, ITALY. Today, take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage) to Tirano for one of Europe's most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel across the lofty Bernina Pass va the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers and alpine scenery along the way. Overnight in St.Moritz. (B) |
| 8 | ST. MORITZ - KLOSTERS - ZURICH. Leave St. Moritz this morning for the journey back to Zurich (standard class between Samaden and Sagliains). En route, stop in the town of Klosters, situated 1,200 metres (3,937 feet) above sea level, for some time at leisure. Overnight in Zurich. (B) |
| 9 | ZURICH. Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
