Trip vs trip
Switzerland Explorer vs Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| Switzerland Explorer Authentic Europe | Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail Cox & Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 11 days | 9 days |
| From price | $6,314 | $2,664 |
| Price per day | $574 | $296 |
| Rail share | 36% | 44% |
| Pace | fast | relaxed |
| Comfort | premium | classic |
| Guiding | Guided | Tailor-Made Journey |
| Countries | Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy | Austria, Germany, Switzerland |
| Named trains | GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express | Austrian Federal Railways sleeper service, Eurostar |
| Nights on board | no | yes |
Which one, honestly
- For value: Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail costs the least per day here: $296 against $574 (Switzerland Explorer).
- For time on the train: Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail spends the most of the trip on rails: 44% rail share, against 36% (Switzerland Explorer).
- For pace: Switzerland Explorer runs fast; Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail runs relaxed.
Switzerland Explorer: worth knowing
- No current departure dates are listed in the evidence; confirm the calendar and price with Authentic Europe before booking.
- The evidence names only one hotel, the Hotel BEAUSite in Zermatt; standard rooms are described for the other nine overnight towns, so confirm the exact properties with Authentic Europe.
- The itinerary changes overnight town almost every day, with only Zermatt held for two consecutive nights across the 11-day tour.
Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail: worth knowing
- Only 4 of the 9 days include a rail journey between cities (the overnight sleeper to Vienna, Vienna to Munich, Munich to Zurich, and the return to London); the other days are spent exploring each city at leisure.
- Inclusions are described only as 'accommodation, itinerary and meal basis as described,' without listing which specific meals are provided.
- Only two departure dates are listed, in April and July, priced from GBP 1,995 to GBP 2,095.