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Grand Tour of Switzerland

15-day independent Swiss rail tour across 8 cities and lakes

Railbookers sells this Grand Tour of Switzerland as an independent rail package, meaning travelers make their own way by train rather than joining an escorted group. The trip runs 15 days and 14 nights, covering eight stops: Zurich, Interlaken, Lausanne, Zermatt, Gornergrat, St Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne. The route is framed around Switzerland's scenic train lines, along with what the description calls sapphire lakes, mountain views and ancient glaciers. It also names arts, culture and cuisine among the trip's draws, alongside the country's cities and villages. It suits travelers who want one long trip covering most of Switzerland's well-known regions, from lakeside towns to high alpine stops, rather than focusing on a single area. Railbookers' listing cuts off mid-sentence while summarizing everything the trip is 'packed' with, so confirm the exact hotels, train routes and how nights split across the eight stops directly with them.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this 15-day package here; confirm hotels and how the 14 nights split across the eight stops with them before booking.
  • The description available to us cuts off mid-word while listing what the trip is 'packed' with; confirm the full list of inclusions directly with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is sold as an independent rail package by Railbookers.
How long is the trip?
15 days and 14 nights.
Which stops does the route cover?
Zurich, Interlaken, Lausanne, Zermatt, Gornergrat, St Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne.
Is train travel included?
Yes, the description says the trip is built around 'some of the most scenic train routes' in Switzerland, without naming specific trains.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $6,399 per person, about $427 per day.

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