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Bernina Express Pullman Class

London to Paris via Swiss Alps on seven named trains, five days

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Tailor Made Rail's Bernina Express Pullman Class is a 5-day self-guided rail holiday from London to Paris, threading through the Swiss Alps aboard seven named trains in first class. The journey begins with Eurostar to Lille, then a TGV to Strasbourg, where you stay one night in the five-star Regent Petite-France Hotel & Spa. On day 2, regional trains climb via Basel, Landquart, and the Engadin Valley to St Moritz, where you spend two nights at the five-star Grace la Margna Hotel. Day 3 is the centrepiece: an all-day excursion on the Bernina Express in exclusive Pullman Class carriages, descending to Tirano with a concierge route overview, Champagne and canapés onboard, and a three-course lunch with wine pairing at La Gatta vineyard, plus access to an open-air scenic carriage on the return. On day 4, the Albula Line climbs past the famous Landwasser Viaduct to Zurich, where you spend one night at the five-star Hotel Schweizerhof. Day 5 offers a free morning in Zurich before a TGV Lyria to Paris and Eurostar home to London. The trip suits repeat rail travellers, couples, luxury seekers, and food-and-wine enthusiasts.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of GBP 2,499 (USD 3,337) covers the package and all rail fares; confirm current availability and exact departure dates with Tailor Made Rail before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Strasbourg (Regent Petite-France or similar)

    London to Strasbourg

    Eurostar to Lille, connecting onto a high-speed TGV south-east through France to Strasbourg. Based in the Petite France district with its half-timbered houses and canals.

  2. Day 2overnight: St Moritz (Grace la Margna Hotel or similar)

    Strasbourg to St Moritz

    Cross the Swiss border to Basel, then transfer onto regional trains via Landquart and the Engadin Valley to St Moritz.

  3. Day 3railovernight: St Moritz (Grace la Margna Hotel or similar)

    Bernina Express Pullman Class day trip

    A day trip on the exclusive Pullman carriages of the Bernina Express, served coffee and croissants then Champagne and canapés, with a concierge providing a route overview. In Tirano, a tour of La Gatta vineyard with wine and appetisers followed by a 3-course lunch, then return to St Moritz with coffee and petits fours, with access to the open-air carriage in fine weather.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zurich (Hotel Schweizerhof or similar)

    St Moritz to Zurich

    Travel the Albula Line via the famous Landwasser Viaduct to Zurich, a city straddling the River Limmat where it meets Lake Zurich.

  5. Day 5rail

    Zurich to London

    Free morning in Zurich - perhaps a lake cruise or a museum visit - before a high-speed TGV Lyria service to Paris, connecting onto the Eurostar with a light dinner and complimentary drinks onboard.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Eurostar departs London, connecting through Lille to a TGV heading south-east across France to Strasbourg, arriving in the Petite France district with half-timbered houses and canals.
  • Day 2Regional trains cross the Swiss border at Basel, traveling via Landquart and the Engadin Valley to St Moritz.
  • Day 3The Bernina Express Pullman Class day trip departs St Moritz, descending toward Tirano. Onboard service includes coffee and croissants on departure, Champagne and canapés en route, and access to the open-air carriage. In Tirano, a guided tour of La Gatta vineyard concludes with a three-course lunch and wine pairing; the return journey offers coffee and petits fours.
  • Day 4The Albula Line train climbs from St Moritz, crossing the famous Landwasser Viaduct before descending to Zurich.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in first class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • Day trip on the Bernina Express in Pullman Class
  • 3-course lunch with wine pairing at La Gatta vineyard
  • Guided tour of the wine cellar
  • Access to the open scenic carriage on the Tirano-St Moritz route
  • 4 nights' 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. All rail journeys are included in first class, including Eurostar, TGV, regional trains, the Bernina Express Pullman Class day trip, and the Albula Line.
What is the Bernina Express Pullman Class day trip?
On day 3, you spend the day aboard the exclusive Pullman carriages of the Bernina Express, departing and returning to St Moritz with a stop in Tirano. Onboard service includes coffee and croissants, Champagne and canapés, and access to an open-air scenic carriage. At the Tirano end, there is a guided tour of La Gatta vineyard and a three-course lunch with wine pairing.
Which hotels are included?
The Regent Petite-France Hotel & Spa in Strasbourg (one night), Grace la Margna Hotel in St Moritz (two nights), and Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich in Zurich (one night), all five-star properties. Each stay includes breakfast.
Is this a guided or self-guided trip?
This is a self-guided rail holiday. You travel independently between hotels using the trains listed, with easy-to-follow travel documentation and ticket dispatch by email. Day 3 includes a guide at the vineyard tour.
How much walking is involved?
The trip requires station transfers and the vineyard tour on day 3, but no extensive walks are mentioned. Day 5 includes a free morning in Zurich where you may choose a lake cruise or museum visit.
What is the total cost and what does it cover?
From GBP 2,499 (USD 3,337). The price covers all rail journeys, all hotel nights with breakfast, the Bernina Express Pullman Class day trip with vineyard lunch and wine pairing, seat reservations, and travel documentation. Light dinner and complimentary drinks on the final Eurostar are included.

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