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Glacier Express Excellence Class (for international guests)

Glacier Express Excellence Class (for international guests), a rail journey with railtour suisse

The world's slowest express train through the Swiss Alps, with highlights from the beginning to the end.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: St. Moritz

    Arrival in St. Moritz

    Train journey to St. Moritz, the birthplace of alpine winter sports. Enjoy the mountain landscape with its fantastic views or stroll through Via Serlas, one of Switzerland's most exclusive shopping streets. Overnight in St. Moritz.

  2. Day 2overnight: St. Moritz

    St. Moritz

    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure in and around St. Moritz. In summer, our hotels in St. Moritz offer you free travel on various Upper Engadine mountain railways. Our favourite is an unforgettable trip to the Diavolezza. Overnight in St. Moritz.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Zermatt

    Glacier Express (8h30)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today the highlight of your trip awaits you - the journey with the Glacier Express in the Excellence Class from St. Moritz to Zermatt. First-class comfort awaits you in the most exclusive carriage of the train. Sit back in your adjustable seat by the panoramic window and enjoy the breathtaking views of majestic mountains, deep gorges and picturesque villages. To whet your appetite, they serve you an aperitif platter and champagne. After that you get a regional, multi course lunch including corresponding wine, freshly prepared in the on-board kitchen. Overnight in Zermatt.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Zermatt

    Zermatt

    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day in Zermatt or make a trip to the Gornergrat. Europe's highest open-air cog railway takes you from Zermatt to the Gornergrat. On the summit you will have a superb panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and many other snow-capped peaks rising to above 4'000 m. If you want to go even higher, you should include the excursion Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in your programme. Overnight in Zermatt.

  5. Day 5

    Zermatt 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 Flex 3 days in 1st class
  • Seat reservation in the Glacier Express Excellence Class
  • Window seat, concierge, tablet with Bordinfotainment, access to the Glacier Bar, starter plate with champagne, regional multi course menu including wine, tea time in the afternoon, snacks, coffee, juices, soft drinks
  • 2 nights in St. Moritz, 4*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 2 nights in Zermatt, 4*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 50% discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 500 museums (only valid on a selected travel day)

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