How much does it cost?

From CHF 1,540 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,889 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. Arrival and departure travel from any starting point in Switzerland is included, along with the Bernina Express on day 5 and a nostalgic 1920s train on day 7.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

This is an independent rail vacation with no guide mentioned. Days 2 and 3 in Chur are free days for self-directed excursions.

Which trains does this trip use?

The Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Poschiavo, returning by regional train, and a nostalgic train made up of 1920s carriages from Davos to Filisur via the Zügen Gorge and Wiesner Viaduct.

What hotels are included?

Accommodation for 3 nights in Chur, 2 in St. Moritz and 2 in Davos, with your choice of hotel and room category.

What is not included?

The included list covers rail travel, accommodation, and the digital Swiss Coupon Pass. Excursions mentioned in the itinerary, such as Diavolezza, Disentis Abbey and the Rhine Gorge hike, are not listed as included, and additional mountain excursions are offered as optional add-ons.

Switzerland Travel Centre · Independent rail vacation

Alpine Cruise – 8 days

8-day independent Swiss Alps rail trip from Chur to Filisur

Switzerland Travel Centre's Alpine Cruise is an 8-day, 7-night independent rail vacation through the Graubünden region of eastern Switzerland, starting in Chur and ending in Filisur. Travellers choose their own hotel and room category, staying 3 nights in Chur, 2 in St. Moritz and 2 in Davos, with arrival and departure travel included from any starting point in Switzerland. Day 4 combines the journey to St. Moritz with an excursion to Diavolezza for views of glaciers and mountains in the Bernina massif. Day 5 rides the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Poschiavo and back on the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway, and day 7 travels from Davos to Filisur aboard a nostalgic train of 1920s carriages, crossing the Zügen Gorge and the Wiesner Viaduct. Two free days in Chur leave room for a self-directed hike through the Rhine Gorge or a visit to Disentis Abbey. This trip suits independent travellers and rail enthusiasts who want a self-paced Alpine itinerary built around two named scenic trains.

What to know before you look closer

The included list covers point-to-point rail travel, accommodation, and the Swiss Coupon Pass; itinerary highlights such as the Diavolezza excursion, the Rhine Gorge hike and the Disentis Abbey excursion are not listed as included, so confirm what tickets or transport they require.
Days 2 and 3 are free days in Chur with no guide included; any excursions such as the hike or Disentis Abbey visit are self-directed.
The evidence lists no current departure dates or season for this package; confirm timing and pricing for your dates with Switzerland Travel Centre.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Chur
Journey to Chur
You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Chur.
Day 2overnight: Chur
Day at leisure
Today is a free day for you. Use the day for an excursion to Disentis Abbey.
Day 3overnight: Chur
Day at leisure
Today is a free day for you. Use the day for a hike through the Rhine Gorge.
Day 4overnight: St. Moritz
Trip to St. Moritz and Diavolezza excursion
Today you travel from Chur to St. Moritz. Spectacular views of the glaciers and mountains await you on the Diavolezza.
Day 5railovernight: St. Moritz
Ride on the Bernina Express
You travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Poschiavo and back on the regional train. You have leisure time in St. Moritz.
Day 6overnight: Davos
Journey from St. Moritz to Davos
You travel from St. Moritz to Davos and have free time there.
Day 7railovernight: Davos
Ride on the nostalgia train
You travel on a nostalgic train from Davos to Filisur. The journey takes you over the Zügen Gorge and the Wiesner Viaduct. The world-famous Landwasser Viaduct awaits you in Filisur. Trip time: approx. 3h 15min.
Day 8
Return journey from Davos
On the last day of your trip, public transport will take you to the end point of your journey. On the return journey, you have the option of making a stopover at the Fashion Outlet in Landquart.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3A free day in Chur leaves time for an optional hike through the Rhine Gorge
Day 4The journey to St. Moritz includes a Diavolezza excursion with views of glaciers and mountains in the Bernina massif
Day 5The Bernina Express runs from St. Moritz to Poschiavo through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway, returning to St. Moritz on the regional train
Day 7A nostalgic train made up of 1920s carriages travels from Davos to Filisur over the Zügen Gorge and the Wiesner Viaduct, arriving near the Landwasser Viaduct

Included

Arrival and departure travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
Accommodation (choice of hotel and room category)
Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (over 100 2-for-1 experiences, save up to CHF 4,500)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 1,540 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,889 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. Arrival and departure travel from any starting point in Switzerland is included, along with the Bernina Express on day 5 and a nostalgic 1920s train on day 7.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: This is an independent rail vacation with no guide mentioned. Days 2 and 3 in Chur are free days for self-directed excursions.
Which trains does this trip use?: The Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Poschiavo, returning by regional train, and a nostalgic train made up of 1920s carriages from Davos to Filisur via the Zügen Gorge and Wiesner Viaduct.
What hotels are included?: Accommodation for 3 nights in Chur, 2 in St. Moritz and 2 in Davos, with your choice of hotel and room category.
What is not included?: The included list covers rail travel, accommodation, and the digital Swiss Coupon Pass. Excursions mentioned in the itinerary, such as Diavolezza, Disentis Abbey and the Rhine Gorge hike, are not listed as included, and additional mountain excursions are offered as optional add-ons.