Railbookers · Independent rail package

Gems of Switzerland

Independent 11-day scenic rail tour through the Swiss Alps

Railbookers operates this 11-day, 10-night independent rail package across Switzerland. The route runs from Zurich into the mountainous Bernese Oberland near Grindelwald, on to Zermatt, Montreux, Chur, Lugano, and Lucerne. The operator builds the trip around two of the most popular mountain-top excursions in the region and four rail and boat journeys, including time along the beautiful shores of Lake Lugano. Because this is an independent package rather than an escorted tour, travelers manage their own connections between each stop while Railbookers arranges the train travel and hotel stays. With seven destinations packed into ten nights, most stops are brief, so the pace is fast rather than relaxed. The trip suits independent explorers and travelers who already enjoy scenic rail and mountain journeys. Railbookers prices the package from $4,399 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact routing, mountain-top excursions, and nights-per-stop with them before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Which rail journeys are included?
The operator describes the trip as including four of the greatest rail and boat journeys on earth and two of the most popular mountain-top excursions, without naming each one individually.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package, not a guided group tour.
Which places does the trip visit?
The trip visits Zurich, Grindelwald, Montreux, Zermatt, Chur, Lugano, and Lucerne.
How much does this trip cost?
Railbookers prices this package from $4,399 per person.

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