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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Classic West
This exciting tour takes you across Switzerland, starting and finishing in Geneva – ideal for travelers from France or arriving via Geneva Airport.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Geneva
Arrival in Geneva
Travel to Geneva by public transport from Geneva Airport or your starting point in Switzerland. Explore the metropolis on the wide expanse of Lake Geneva.
- Day 2overnight: Zermatt
Stay in Zermatt
Travel to Zermatt. In Zermatt, you have time to explore the town and the surrounding area on your own. Trip time: approx. 3h.
- Day 3railovernight: St. Moritz
Ride on the Glacier Express
Travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Enjoy the ride and the beautiful scenery. Trip time: approx. 8 hours.
- Day 4railovernight: Lugano
Ride on the Bernina Express
First, travel on the Bernina Express to Tirano (IT) in the panoramic train car. Then take the Bernina Express bus to Lugano. Trip time: approx. 5h 40min.
- Day 5railovernight: Lucerne
Ride on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Travel to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic car on the Gotthard Panorama Express. You then cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Lucerne. Trip time: approx. 5h 30min.
- Day 6railovernight: Interlaken
Ride on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken. Enjoy the ride and the beautiful view. Trip time: approx. 1h 45 min.
- Day 7railovernight: Montreux
Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Travel on the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken directly to Montreux. Golden vineyards, alpine meadows and villages accompany you on this journey. Trip time: approx. 3h 20min.
- Day 8
Return journey from Montreux
In Montreux, start your return journey by public transport to Geneva or Geneva Airport.
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