How much does it cost?

From $2,129 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,129 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or self-guided?

This is a self-guided independent tour. Travel to Europe provides a day-by-day itinerary and tour information sheets, but there is no tour manager or guide accompanying the group.

What meals are provided?

Buffet breakfast is provided every day. Lunch and dinner are not included and are the traveller's responsibility.

When does this tour run?

No specific departure dates are published in the available information. Contact Travel to Europe directly for current availability.

Travel to Europe · Independent rail circle tour

8-Day Germany & Switzerland Rail Circle Tour (8R06)

Eight-day rail circle from Munich through German and Swiss cities

Travel to Europe operates this eight-day, seven-night independent rail tour connecting six German and Swiss cities in a loop from and to Munich International Airport. You travel by train through Heidelberg, Bern, Interlaken, Lucerne, and Zurich, staying in three- and four-star hotels and receiving a day-by-day itinerary with no tour manager. All rail tickets are included, as are seven breakfasts and admission to Munich's major palaces and museums. The journey balances city exploration with alpine scenery: Day 4 brings views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau above Interlaken, and Day 5 features the Golden Pass panoramic train descending from Interlaken to Lucerne past snow-covered mountains. This tour suits independent travellers new to rail who want the logistics arranged but the freedom to explore each city on their own schedule.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has fallen US$210 since 4 Jul, to US$2,129.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

All meals other than daily breakfast are not included
First-class upgrade available for an additional USD $319 per person but does not include the Munich-Zurich Express Bus leg
Single supplement is USD $3,649 compared to USD $2,339 per person double occupancy, a significant premium

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Munich
Munich
Commuter train from Munich International Airport directly to Munich Central Station. Self-guided walking tour of the city center and museum admissions.
Day 2railovernight: Heidelberg
Heidelberg
About 3-hour speed rail journey from Munich to Heidelberg Central Station, plus taxi transfer to the hotel. Walking tour of the Old Town and Heidelberg Castle.
Day 3railovernight: Bern
Bern
Taxi transfer to Heidelberg Main Station, then Speed train to Bern. Visit the Cathedral of Bern and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town.
Day 4railovernight: Interlaken
Interlaken
Under one hour by Speed Rail from Bern to Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
Day 5railovernight: Lucerne
“Golden Pass” Panorama train ride to Lucerne / Lucerne
Scenic-Panorama 'Golden-Pass' train ride from Interlaken to Lucerne. Visit the Chapel Bridge and the Lion of Lucerne.
Day 6overnight: Zurich
Zurich
Under one hour to Zurich. Visit the Old Town, Grossmunster Church, Lindenhof and the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street.
Day 7railovernight: Munich
Munich
Direct train from Zurich to Munich Central Station (a little over 4 hours), with the Munich admission ticket still valid for additional sightseeing.
Day 8rail
Munich International Airport
Tour ends after breakfast. Direct commuter train from Munich Main Station to Munich International Airport (about 40 minutes).

The moments this trip is built around

Day 4Day 4: Arrive in Interlaken by Speed Rail and encounter views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau mountains framing the town between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
Day 5Day 5: Ride the Golden Pass panoramic train from Interlaken to Lucerne, passing views of snow-covered mountains and alpine scenery

Included

Commuter train ticket Munich Int. Airport to Munich
Admission to Munich Residence Museum, Treasury, Cuvillies-Theatre, Hall of Fame and Statue of Bavaria, Nymphenburg Palace and Park, Marstallmuseum and Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
Rail ticket Munich to Heidelberg, plus taxi transfer from Heidelberg Central Station to hotel
Rail ticket Heidelberg to Bern
Rail ticket Bern to Interlaken
Golden Pass scenic train ticket Interlaken to Lucerne
City Tour with aerial cable car to Felsenegg and ferry ship across Lake of Zurich
Rail ticket Lucerne to Zurich
Rail ticket Zurich to Munich
Rail ticket Munich to Munich Int. Airport
Buffet breakfast daily
7 nights hotel accommodation per itinerary

Not included

Airfare from/to your origin to/from Munich International Airport
All meals other than breakfast
Gratuities (tips)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $2,129 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,129 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or self-guided?: This is a self-guided independent tour. Travel to Europe provides a day-by-day itinerary and tour information sheets, but there is no tour manager or guide accompanying the group.
What meals are provided?: Buffet breakfast is provided every day. Lunch and dinner are not included and are the traveller's responsibility.
When does this tour run?: No specific departure dates are published in the available information. Contact Travel to Europe directly for current availability.