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Best of Switzerland (for international guests)

Best of Switzerland (for international guests), a rail journey with railtour suisse

Discover the most beautiful sights in Switzerland with our unique Railtour offers. Experience breathtaking landscapes, cultural highlights and unforgettable adventures. Find out more now and plan your dream trip!

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lucerne

    Arrival in Lucerne

    Train journey to Lucerne, the city in the heart of Switzerland. Stroll across the world-famous Chapel Bridge, through the winding streets of the old town and visit the Lion Monument. Overnight in Lucerne.

  2. Day 2overnight: Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure in Lucerne. We recommend the following optional excursions: Titlis with its famous revolving gondola, the Golden Round Trip on Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi, the Queen of the Mountains. Overnight in Lucerne.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Lugano

    Lucerne – Lugano (1h40)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the Gotthard Base Tunnel - at 57 kilometers the longest railroad tunnel in the world. It takes just 17 minutes to reach Ticino on this fast route under the Alpine massif in the heart of Europe. Optional add the Gotthard Panorama Express (with supplement, a 1st class train ticket is required). Overnight in Lugano.

  4. Day 4railovernight: St. Moritz

    Bernina Express (5h45)

    Breakfast at the hotel. The Bernina Express bus takes you through the idyllic Valtellina valley to Tirano (Italy). There you board the panoramic train Bernina Express to St. Moritz. Enjoy an alpine serpentine journey that takes you from the waving palms of Ticino to the towering glaciers. Overnight in St. Moritz.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Zermatt

    Glacier Express (8h30)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from St. Moritz to Zermatt with the Glacier Express. The train journey takes you over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 m. All along the way, the great spectacle of nature alternates between snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, waterfalls and forests, lush meadows and picturesque villages. Overnight in Zermatt.

  6. Day 6overnight: Zermatt

    Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

    Breakfast at the hotel. An incomparable experience awaits you today. The Zermatt mountain railroads will take you up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest cable car station at 3'883 m. For a small fee, you can take the Crystal Ride cabins from Trockener Steg to the summit, an unbeatable experience. The 360° panorama is unique and many highlights are waiting to be discovered by you. Overnight in Zermatt.

  7. Day 7overnight: Montreux

    Zermatt – Montreux (2h40)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel by regional trains through Valais, which is known for its excellent wines, to Montreux. We recommend a visit to Chillon Castle, a moated castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Interlaken

    GoldenPass Express (3h15)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Montreux to Interlaken with the GoldenPass Express. You will pass through alpine forests, see bubbling mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages. Overnight in Interlaken.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Interlaken

    Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

    Breakfast at the hotel. One of the highlights of the trip awaits you – the journey to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3'454 metres. Snow and ice are guaranteed 365 days a year. Enjoy the spectacular view of imposing mountain peaks and the Aletsch Glacier, discover enchanting sculptures in the Ice Palace and take a thrilling journey through time on the multimedia adventure tour into the history of the Jungfrau Railway. Overnight in Interlaken.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Zurich

    Interlaken – Zurich (2h)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey along the lake of Thun to Bern and possibility for a stopover to discover Switzerland's beautiful capital. Continue to Zurich and time at your leisure to discover the city. Overnight in Zurich.

  11. Day 11

    Zurich and return journey

    Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure and individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

Included

  • Swiss Travel Pass 15 days in 2nd class
  • Seat reservation in the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and GoldenPass Express
  • Excursion to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Jungfraujoch
  • 2 nights each in Lucerne, Zermatt and Interlaken, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 1 night each in Lugano, St. Moritz, Montreux and Zurich, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 50% discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 500 museums

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