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Grand Swiss Mountain Peaks from Basel

Independent 8-day rail trip to four Swiss mountain peaks from Basel

Railbookers sells Grand Swiss Mountain Peaks from Basel as an independent rail package, meaning travelers make their own way by train rather than joining an escorted group. The trip runs 8 days and 7 nights, starting in Basel and built around scenic train rides to four Swiss mountain peaks. It opens with a direct train from Basel to Lucerne and a day trip to Mount Pilatus on what is described as the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. From there the trip continues by train to the resort town of Wengen, at the foot of the Jungfrau, for a day trip on the Jungfrau Railway. The route goes on to Zermatt and Gornergrat before the trip ends. Railbookers' listing does not spell out every stop in detail, so confirm the exact hotels and remaining days with them directly.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package here; confirm the exact schedule, hotels and connecting trains with them before booking.
  • The description available to us cuts off before naming the fourth mountain peak and describing the Zermatt and Gornergrat stops in full; confirm those details directly with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is sold as an independent rail package by Railbookers, meaning you travel between Basel, Wengen and Zermatt on your own rather than as part of a guided group.
How long is the trip?
8 days and 7 nights, starting in Basel.
Which mountain excursions are included?
A direct train to Lucerne for a day trip up Mount Pilatus on what is described as the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, and a day trip on the Jungfrau Railway from Wengen. The route also continues on to Zermatt and Gornergrat.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $3,299 per person, about $412 per day.

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