Authentic Europe
Grand Tour of Switzerland by Train
Self-guided Swiss rail circuit on the Glacier, Bernina and GoldenPass Express
9 daysfrom $2,851
85% rail
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
GoldenPass & Glaciers
Discover Switzerland's most spectacular scenery on a 9-day rail adventure from Montreux to Lucerne.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Montreux
Montreux
Travel from London to Montreux by rail via Paris, or fly to Geneva with an onward train connection. Evening at leisure by Lake Geneva.
- Day 2overnight: Montreux
Montreux
Visit the Château de Chillon, a medieval castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Afternoon at leisure along the palm-lined promenade, perhaps visiting the Freddie Mercury statue.
- Day 3overnight: Montreux
Montreux
Excursion to Glacier 3000: cable car to 3,000m, the Peak Walk by Tissot suspension bridge, the Alpine Coaster, and optional husky sled ride.
- Day 4railovernight: Interlaken
Interlaken
Board the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Interlaken, a panoramic rail journey through vineyards, alpine villages and mountain passes. Explore the Höheweg promenade on arrival.
- Day 5railovernight: Interlaken
Interlaken
Ascend to Jungfraujoch ('the Top of Europe') aboard the Jungfrau Railway, visiting the Ice Palace, the Sphinx Observatory and the Snow Fun Park.
- Day 6overnight: Interlaken
Interlaken
Glacier Canyon Experience: a walk through dramatic rock galleries and tunnels carved by glacial water (available April-October only; alternatives such as Schilthorn or a lake cruise can be arranged outside this season).
- Day 7railovernight: Lucerne
Lucerne
Scenic rail journey aboard the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Interlaken to Lucerne. Explore the old town and the Chapel Bridge on arrival.
- Day 8overnight: Lucerne
Lucerne
Walking tour of Lucerne: the Chapel Bridge and its Water Tower, the Jesuit Church, the KKL Luzern, and the medieval Musegg Wall.
- Day 9rail
Return home
Scenic rail ride from Lucerne to Zurich, with time to explore before continuing home: by rail via the TGV Lyria to Paris and the Eurostar to London, or by flying direct from Zurich.
Included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Montreux with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Interlaken with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Lucerne with breakfast included
- Rail London to Montreux via Paris or fly to Geneva with onward rail
- Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Lucerne and the GoldenPass Line
- Lucerne walking tour
- Glacier 3000 and Glacier Canyon Experience
- Trip to Jungfraujoch
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