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Glacier Express Excellence Class

Glacier Express Excellence Class, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Enjoy a journey on one of the most famous scenic trains, travelling in style with Excellence Class on the Glacier Express, plus first class travel and luxury hotels.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lausanne

    London to Lausanne

    Eurostar to Paris where a private transfer driver takes you to the Gare de Lyon for a high-speed TGV Lyria service to Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva.

  2. Day 2overnight: Zermatt

    Lausanne to Zermatt

    A regional Swiss service along Lake Geneva past vineyards and castles to Visp, transferring onto the single-track Matterhorn-Gotthard Bahn up to Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn.

  3. Day 2railovernight: Zermatt

    Zermatt

    One of the most exclusive resorts in the Alps, popular with skiers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts; optional Gornergrat Mountain Railway.

  4. Day 3railovernight: St Moritz

    Zermatt to St Moritz with the Glacier Express

    Board the new Excellence Class on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz, with a red carpet welcome, champagne aperitif and a multiple-course menu served throughout the journey, for a 2-night stay.

  5. Day 4overnight: St Moritz

    St Moritz

    Known worldwide for its glitz, glamour and winter sports in the Upper Engadine Valley, with over 300 days of sunshine per year; shopping, a horse and carriage ride, or hotel facilities at leisure.

  6. Day 5overnight: Strasbourg

    St Moritz to Strasbourg

    First Class travel through the stunning landscape of eastern Switzerland to Basel, connecting onto a regional French service to Strasbourg.

  7. Day 5rail

    Strasbourg to London

    Free time to explore Strasbourg's Petite France district before returning to the station for the high-speed line to Paris and the Eurostar back to the UK.

Included

  • First class rail travel with seat reservations
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private transfers between stations in Paris on your outbound journey
  • Excellence Class service on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz
  • Station to hotel transfers in Zermatt & St Moritz
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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