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Discover Switzerland by Rail

Discover Switzerland by Rail, a rail journey with exodustravels.com

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Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Hotel Alexander/Central Plaza (or similar)

    Adventure begins in Zurich

    Begin your adventure in Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland and a long-time centre for banking, art and innovation. Around 6pm, say grüezi to your tour leader and fellow travellers. Your tour leader then ensures a big Swiss welcome by arranging a three-course group dinner at a local restaurant.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Hotel Waldstaetterhof (or similar)

    Train to Lucerne • Discover the art of making chocolate

    Board the train (40 minutes) to Lucerne, a lakeside city framed by the Alps. On arrival, we join a local guide for a walking tour of the Old Town, taking in the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Jesuit Church, and more. After free time for lunch, hop on the train (15 minutes) to a chocolatier, where we learn the history and artistry of Swiss chocolate.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Parco Paradiso (or similar)

    Take the Gotthard Panorama Express, a scenic boat and rail ride to Lugano

    Experience an icon of Swiss travel this morning: the Gotthard Panorama Express, a unique journey that combines a boat cruise and scenic train ride. Begin on the boat, gliding across Lake Lucerne to Flüelen, enjoying views of Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi. Then board the train southwards, travelling first class through mountain passes, spiralling tunnels, and dramatic valleys. Our final stop is Lugano.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4railovernight: Hotel Parco Paradiso (or similar)

    Discover the farming traditions of the Ticino canton

    We take the train (35 minutes) to Locarno to meet a local guide and learn about the agricultural heritage of the Ticino canton. Then we ride the Centovalli train to the mountain village of Intragna, before heading to Cavigliano and a local farm for a rustic spread of polenta, hummus and local wine. We return by train to Lugano.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5railovernight: Hotel Waldhaus (or similar)

    To the mountain village of Bettmeralp via the Centovalli Express

    Take the train to Locarno after breakfast, then ride the Centovalli Express to Domodossola in northern Italy. Pause for lunch before continuing by train to the Swiss Alpine town of Brig. In the afternoon, take the train and cable car up to car-free Bettmeralp. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner at your hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6railovernight: Hotel Royal Plaza (or similar)

    Cable car to Bettmerhorn for views over Aletsch Glacier • Train to Montreux

    We take the cable car to the top of Bettmerhorn mountain, gazing over the mighty Aletsch Glacier and visiting the Glacier World exhibition. We travel by rail (25 minutes) to Sierre for a traditional raclette lunch at Château de Villa, then continue by train (1hr 30min) to Montreux.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  7. Day 7railovernight: Hotel Royal Plaza (or similar)

    Explore the iconic Chillon Castle • Wine tasting in the Lavaux vineyards

    Visit Chillon Castle this morning, built on a rocky islet on the scenic shores of Lake Geneva. We continue by train (15 minutes) to Vevey, then ride the train (15 minutes) to the Lavaux vineyards for a wine tasting, before returning to Montreux by rail.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8rail

    Adventure ends in Montreux

    You've explored Switzerland by rail, gazed over the mighty Aletsch Glacier, and stepped inside the medieval walls of Chillon Castle, but now it's time to begin your return journey home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • All accommodation: 2 Premium nights (hotels), 2 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)
  • All breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners
  • Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activities
  • Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
  • Swiss Travel Pass included to cover all travel by public transport

Not included

  • Flights

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