Grand Tour of Switzerland – The Original

Lucerne – Interlaken / approx. 2h

Your tour begins as you make your way from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne, by public transport. From here, you then take the famous Luzern-Interlaken Express to Interlaken in the very heart of Switzerland. You spend tonight in Interlaken.

Highlights: Chapel bridge, panoramic train, Interlaken, view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

Montreux – Zermatt / approx. 3h

Today’s journey takes you southwards into the Alps as you make the ascent to lively Zermatt. Enjoy a day at leisure in this charming traffic-free village, set at the base of the iconic Matterhorn. Enjoy an overnight stay here.

Highlights: Montreux, Zermatt, Matterhorn

Zermatt – St. Moritz / approx. 8h

Today you join The Glacier Express – one of the world’s most famous trains – for the incredible journey through lush valleys, mountain passes and the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Make the most of the spellbinding views from the train’s large panoramic windows as you make your way to the elegant resort of St Moritz, where you spend tonight.

Highlights: Panorama window, lunch, Oberalp pass, Rhine gorge, Corvatsch, Diavolezza

St. Moritz – Tirano / approx. 2h 20

Tirano – Lugano / approx. 3h 20

Enjoy a journey on the Bernina Express, which takes you from St Moritz to Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region, Ticino. In the panoramic carriages, be sure to admire the magnificent scenery of the Engadine Valley – from towering palm trees to foaming waterfalls. On arrival in Tirano (Italy), you continue your journey on the Bernina Express bus through Italy and on to the Swiss city of Lugano. Take the time to discover this lively city as you spend the night here.

Highlights: Lago Bianco, Brusio circular viaduct, Poschiavo, Alp Grüm, Lugano

Lugano – Luzern / approx. 5h 30

Travel northwards from Lugano to Flüelen via Bellinzona today, as you take the marvellous Gotthard Panorama Express, in a panorama car to maximise the stunning views. In Flüelen you board the historic paddle steamer and take to the waters of Lake Lucerne for the atmospheric crossing to Lucerne, for an overnight stay.

Highlights: Swiss history in the Gotthard tunnel, Lake Lucerne, paddle steamer, Chapel bridge in Lucerne

Lucerne – St. Gallen / approx. 2h20

Discover the rugged beauty of north-eastern Switzerland as you take the charming Pre-Alpine Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen. You then spend the night in this attractive city.

Highlights: High moorland near Rothenthurm, Rapperswil, Lake Zurich, Appenzellerland, St. Gallen

Today the itinerary concludes as you make your way to your onward destination in Switzerland by public transport. Alternatively, perhaps extend your stay in St. Gallen.

Highlights: St. Gallen Old Town, Abbey Library, History