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Grand Glacier Express- Excellence Class

Six-day Zurich to Zermatt and St Moritz rail trip via Glacier Express

Railbookers offers this six-day, five-night independent rail package through the Swiss Alps, starting in Zurich and traveling on to Zermatt and St Moritz. Travelers make their own way by train from Zurich to Zermatt, changing at Visp, then ride the Gornergrat Cog Railway to a viewpoint with views of the surrounding landscape. The trip's centerpiece is a journey aboard the Glacier Express in Excellence Class as the train continues toward St Moritz. Because this is an independent package rather than a guided tour, there is no tour leader managing each day; travelers handle their own connections between the three towns. That structure, combined with the Excellence Class train service, suits travelers who want a scenic, rail-focused route through the Alps and are comfortable planning their own days rather than following a group schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact route, hotel nights, and transfers with them before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in this trip?
Yes. The package includes train travel from Zurich to Zermatt via Visp, the Gornergrat Cog Railway, and the Glacier Express in Excellence Class toward St Moritz.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is an independent rail package, meaning travelers move between destinations on their own rather than with a tour guide.
Which trains does the trip include?
The Gornergrat Cog Railway and the Glacier Express, booked in Excellence Class.
How long is the trip?
Six days and five nights.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $2,299 USD.

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