How much does it cost?

From £2,499 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,376 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What hotels are included?

The package includes three nights in Montreux, three nights in Interlaken, and two nights in Lucerne, all with breakfast included.

Is the tour escorted or independent?

Marvellous Escapes describes this as a tailor-made rail holiday. A guided walking tour of Lucerne is included; other days offer a mix of arranged activities and leisure time.

The Glacier Canyon Experience, one of the main activities, operates April through October; alternative experiences can be arranged outside this season.

What is not included?

Outbound rail travel from London (Eurostar and connections) and your return journey from Zurich (whether by rail or flight) are booked separately. Meals other than hotel breakfasts are not included. The husky sled ride at Glacier 3000 is optional and charged separately.

Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

GoldenPass & Glaciers

Nine-day Swiss rail loop from Montreux through Jungfraujoch to Lucerne

Marvellous Escapes' GoldenPass & Glaciers is a 9-day tailor-made rail holiday that loops through Switzerland's most scenic regions, departing from London via Eurostar and Paris (or by flying to Geneva with an onward rail connection) and ending in Zurich. The journey spans three cities: Montreux on Lake Geneva, the mountain town of Interlaken, and the lakeside city of Lucerne. The itinerary blends train travel with curated activities. From Montreux, you visit Château de Chillon and ride a cable car to Glacier 3000 at 3,000 meters. On Day 4, you board the GoldenPass Express, a panoramic train that carries you through vineyards and alpine villages to Interlaken. Two days later, the Jungfrau Railway carries you to Jungfraujoch, where you explore the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory. The Glacier Canyon Experience lets you walk through rock galleries carved by glacial water. On Day 7, the Luzern-Interlaken Express brings you to Lucerne for a guided walking tour of the old town, Chapel Bridge, and medieval walls. All accommodation includes breakfast, and most activities are pre-arranged, combining the comfort of guided travel with the flexibility to relax in each location.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,499 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The Glacier Canyon Experience is available April to October only; alternatives such as Schilthorn or a lake cruise can be arranged outside this season.

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.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Visit Château de Chillon, a medieval castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, followed by a walk along the palm-lined promenade.
Day 4Board the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Interlaken, a panoramic rail journey through vineyards, alpine villages, and mountain passes.
Day 5Ascend to Jungfraujoch aboard the Jungfrau Railway to visit the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and Snow Fun Park.
Day 6Walk through the Glacier Canyon Experience: dramatic rock galleries and tunnels carved by glacial water, including the Spiderweb Walk.
Day 7Travel on the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Interlaken to Lucerne, then explore the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower on arrival.

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

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,499 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,376 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What hotels are included?: The package includes three nights in Montreux, three nights in Interlaken, and two nights in Lucerne, all with breakfast included.
Is the tour escorted or independent?: Marvellous Escapes describes this as a tailor-made rail holiday. A guided walking tour of Lucerne is included; other days offer a mix of arranged activities and leisure time.
When does it run?: The Glacier Canyon Experience, one of the main activities, operates April through October; alternative experiences can be arranged outside this season.
What is not included?: Outbound rail travel from London (Eurostar and connections) and your return journey from Zurich (whether by rail or flight) are booked separately. Meals other than hotel breakfasts are not included. The husky sled ride at Glacier 3000 is optional and charged separately.