How much does it cost?

From CHF 3,995 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,900 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The fare includes a 15-Day Swiss Travel Pass in 1st class for unlimited train, bus and boat travel on the itinerary, plus seat reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express, GoldenPass Express and Luzern-Interlaken Express.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is escorted by an English-speaking Tour Manager throughout, in a group capped at 20 travellers.

What hotels are included?

4-star hotels with breakfast: 1 night in Zurich and 2 nights each in St. Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux and Lucerne.

Which trains are used?

The Bernina Express (St. Moritz to Tirano), the Glacier Express (St. Moritz to Zermatt), the GoldenPass Express (Montreux to Interlaken) and the Luzern-Interlaken Express (Interlaken to Lucerne).

What is not included?

Airfare, visa and immunization costs, meals not listed in the itinerary, gratuities, and travel insurance.

When does this tour run?

Scheduled 2027 departures are in May, June, July, August and September.

Magic Switzerland · Escorted rail tour

11-day Switzerland Journey of Discovery

Escorted Swiss rail tour on the Bernina, Glacier and GoldenPass Express trains

Magic Switzerland's Journey of Discovery is a 10-day, 9-night escorted rail tour from Zurich to Lucerne, led throughout by an English-speaking Tour Manager. After arriving in Zurich, the group travels by 1st-class train to St. Moritz, then rides the Bernina Express into Italy to Tirano before returning on regional trains. The Glacier Express carries the group on to Zermatt for an excursion to Gornergrat and its views of the Matterhorn, then a further train ride reaches Montreux, where a free day includes a winery visit and time in Lausanne. Two scenic trains in one day, the GoldenPass Express and the Luzern-Interlaken Express, lead to Lucerne, where a Mount Rigi excursion by boat and cogwheel railway closes out the touring. With a 15-Day Swiss Travel Pass, 4-star hotels and luggage transfers included, this suits travellers who want an escorted introduction to Switzerland's best-known panoramic trains without managing the logistics themselves.

What to know before you look closer

The product name says '11-day' but the itinerary provided runs 10 days and 9 nights; confirm the exact schedule with Magic Switzerland before booking.
Only breakfast is included daily; other meals are not included, aside from the 3-course lunch on the Glacier Express and the winery wine tasting.
On Day 3, only the outbound leg to Tirano is on the Bernina Express itself; the return to St. Moritz is on regional trains.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Zurich
Arrival in Zurich
Private transfer from Zurich Airport; meet your travel group and tour guide at the hotel.
Day 2railovernight: St. Moritz
Rail Transfer to St. Moritz
Travel in 1st class by train to St. Moritz (approx. 4.5h), then explore this Alpine destination independently.
Day 3railovernight: St. Moritz
Experience the Bernina Express
Travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano, Italy, passing Lago Bianco, Poschiavo and the Brusio circular viaduct (approx. 4h); return to St. Moritz on regional trains.
Day 4railovernight: Zermatt
Scenic Train Ride on the Glacier Express
Travel on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, enjoying views of the Swiss Alps (approx. 8h).
Day 5overnight: Zermatt
Mountain Excursion to Gornergrat
Excursion to the Gornergrat with views of 37 four-thousand-metre peaks around Zermatt, including the Matterhorn (approx. 4h).
Day 6railovernight: Montreux
Rail Journey to Montreux
Continue by 1st class train to Montreux (approx. 3h); explore the town on Lake Geneva at your own pace.
Day 7overnight: Montreux
Wine Tasting and Visit to Lausanne
Wine tasting at Domaine Bovy winery in Puidoux near Vevey, then free time in Lausanne.
Day 8railovernight: Lucerne
Two Scenic Trains - GoldenPass to Lucerne
Travel aboard the GoldenPass Express to Interlaken through changing landscapes and language regions; lunch and free time, then continue on the Luzern–Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass and along Lake Brienz to Lucerne.
Day 9railovernight: Lucerne
Explore Mount Rigi
Round trip to the summit of Mount Rigi using a combination of boat, cogwheel railway and regional train, with panoramic views over Lake Lucerne.
Day 10
Time to Say Goodbye
Return or onward journey from Lucerne by public transport, marking the end of the tour.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3The Bernina Express travels from St. Moritz to Tirano, Italy, passing Lago Bianco, Poschiavo and the Brusio circular viaduct.
Day 4The Glacier Express carries travellers from St. Moritz to Zermatt on an approximately 8-hour scenic journey through the Swiss Alps.
Day 5An excursion to Gornergrat gives views of 37 four-thousand-metre peaks around Zermatt, including the Matterhorn.
Day 8Two scenic trains in one day: the GoldenPass Express to Interlaken, then the Luzern-Interlaken Express over the Brunig Pass and along Lake Brienz to Lucerne.
Day 9A round trip to the summit of Mount Rigi uses a combination of boat, cogwheel railway and regional train, with panoramic views over Lake Lucerne.

Included

1 night at 4* hotel including breakfast in Zurich
2 nights at 4* hotels including daily breakfast in St Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux and Lucerne
Private transfer from Zurich Airport to Zurich hotel
15 Day Swiss Travel Pass in 1st class (unlimited travel by train, bus and boat throughout the itinerary)
Seat reservations on Glacier Express (incl. 3-course lunch), Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express and Luzern-Interlaken Express
Luggage transfers hotel to hotel, allowance of 1 luggage per person, max 20kg
Excursion to Mt Gornergrat
Excursion to Mt Rigi (round trip via Vitznau - Rigi - Arth-Goldau)
Wine tasting at a family run winery
English speaking Tour Manager throughout

Not included

Airline ticket / Visa / Immunizations
Meals not listed
Gratuities
Travel insurance (recommended)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 3,995 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,900 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The fare includes a 15-Day Swiss Travel Pass in 1st class for unlimited train, bus and boat travel on the itinerary, plus seat reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express, GoldenPass Express and Luzern-Interlaken Express.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is escorted by an English-speaking Tour Manager throughout, in a group capped at 20 travellers.
What hotels are included?: 4-star hotels with breakfast: 1 night in Zurich and 2 nights each in St. Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux and Lucerne.
Which trains are used?: The Bernina Express (St. Moritz to Tirano), the Glacier Express (St. Moritz to Zermatt), the GoldenPass Express (Montreux to Interlaken) and the Luzern-Interlaken Express (Interlaken to Lucerne).
What is not included?: Airfare, visa and immunization costs, meals not listed in the itinerary, gratuities, and travel insurance.
When does this tour run?: Scheduled 2027 departures are in May, June, July, August and September.