Take in the very best of Switzerland on this exciting 7-day itinerary. Travelling by rail throughout, marvel at the diversity of bustling cities and shimmering lakes; from snow-capped mountain peaks to palm-tree lined streets. With panoramic carriages, these trains and destinations truly offer something for everyone.
From your starting point in Switzerland, take public transport to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Highlights: Lucerne Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, Musegg Wall
Lucerne – Lugano | ~5h 30
Today you cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Flüelen and travel in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express to Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Highlights: Gotthard Panorama Express, Lugano, Gotthard Tunnel
Lugano – Tirano | ~3h 20
Tirano – St. Moritz | ~2h 20
Travel by Bernina Express bus through the Italian Alps to Tirano. Continue with the Bernina Express in the panorama coach to St. Moritz. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.
Highlights: Tirano, Lago Bianco, Bernina Express, St. Moritz
St. Moritz – Zermatt | ~8h
Today, the world-famous Glacier Express takes you from St. Moritz to Zermatt in eight hours on an exciting panorama train ride. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Highlights: St. Moritz, Landwasser Viaduct, Rhine gorge, Oberalp pass, Matterhorn
Zermatt – Montreux | ~2h 30
Today you travel towards Montreux. The rest of the day is at your leisure to discover the Swiss Riviera. Overnight stay in Montreux.
Highlights: Montreux Riviera, Lake Geneva, Lavaux vineyards, Chillon Castle
Montreux – Interlaken | ~3h
From Montreux, the GoldenPass Express takes you directly to Interlaken. Golden vineyards, alpine pastures and picturesque villages accompany you along the way. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Highlights: Gstaad, GoldenPass Express, Interlaken
Travel with the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Lucerne. From Lucerne, take public transport back or to your next destination.
Highlights: Lucerne Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, Musegg Wall.
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In Switzerland, we generally try to book hotels that are at a 4 star level or higher. In some situations, we will book some 3 star or B&B properties but we do require them to be at a certain standard. We try to ensure a member of the team have stayed at each property in recent years or that we have done a site inspection.
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Planning deposits can then be put towards the cost of the trip should you decide to proceed with the booking.
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