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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Classico

Seven-day Swiss rail circle on five named scenic trains from Lucerna.

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Classico is a seven-day journey that circles through the Alpine heartland and lakeside towns of Switzerland aboard five of the country's most celebrated scenic railways. Starting in Lucerna, you board the Luzern-Interlaken Express for the first leg, then travel via the GoldenPass Express past Lake Geneva's vineyards to Montreux. Day 3 takes you to Zermatt, where you have time to explore the Matterhorn region on your own. The signature eight-hour Glacier Express carries you across dramatic peaks from Zermatt to St. Moritz at 1,856 metres elevation. From there, the Bernina Express descends to the Mediterranean warmth of Lugano in Italian-speaking Ticino. Your final rail leg is the Gotthard Panorama Express in first class, combining train and a historic paddle-wheel steamer across Lake Lucerne. The tour suits repeat rail travellers, photographers drawn to Alpine and lakeside scenery, and couples seeking a structured yet leisurely week of Swiss rail and resort-town stays.

What to know before you look closer

  • The price shown is in Swiss francs; conversions to other currencies may vary with exchange rates.
  • Day 3 is unguided; you arrange your own exploration of Zermatt and the Matterhorn area.
  • The itinerary and overnight locations are fixed; no hotel-tier or meal-inclusion details appear in the operator's published package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Trasferimento a Lucerna e viaggio con il Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Raggiungi Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici. Da lì, sali a bordo del Luzern-Interlaken Express per Interlaken. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Montreux

    Viaggio sul GoldenPass Express

    Viaggi sul GoldenPass Express da Interlaken direttamente a Montreux. Vigneti dorati, prati alpini e paesini ti accompagnano in questo viaggio. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h.

  3. Day 3overnight: Zermatt

    Soggiorno a Zermatt

    Raggiungi Zermatt, dove avrai tempo per esplorare in autonomia la città e i suoi dintorni.

  4. Day 4railovernight: St. Moritz

    Viaggio sul Glacier Express

    Viaggi a bordo del Glacier Express da Zermatt a St. Moritz. Ti aspetta un viaggio vario attraverso le montagne. Durata del viaggio: ca. 8h.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Lugano

    Viaggio sul Bernina Express

    Raggiungi Tirano (IT) in carrozza panoramica a bordo del Bernina Express. In seguito, prendi il Bernina Express bus per Lugano. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h 40min.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lucerna

    Viaggio sul Gotthard Panorama Express

    Raggiungi Flüelen nella carrozza panoramica di 1a classe a bordo del Gotthard Panorama Express. Quindi attraversi il Lago dei Quattro Cantoni a bordo dello storico piroscafo su ruote fino a Lucerna. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h 30min.

  7. Day 7

    Rientro da Lucerna

    Riparti da Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici per il tuo rientro o per proseguire il viaggio.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: GoldenPass Express carries you from Interlaken to Montreux past golden vineyards and Alpine meadows above Lake Geneva.
  • Day 4Day 4: The Glacier Express, called the world's slowest express train, travels eight hours from Zermatt across dramatic mountain terrain to St. Moritz.
  • Day 5Day 5: Bernina Express climbs to Europe's highest standard-gauge railway tracks, descending into the Mediterranean warmth of Tirano and Lugano.
  • Day 6Day 6: Gotthard Panorama Express in first class descends to Flüelen, then a historic paddle-wheeler crosses Lake Lucerne back to Lucerna.

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
The package covers five named trains: Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and Gotthard Panorama Express in first class. Coach and lake-steamer segments between rail legs are also included.
Is the tour guided or independent?
The itinerary is rail-based with overnight stays in set towns. Day 3 at Zermatt is unguided; you explore independently. Arrival in Lucerna on Day 1 and departure on Day 7 use public transport of your choice.
How many nights do I spend in each place?
One night each in Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, and Lucerna. Day 7 is your return day.
When does the tour run?
The operator publishes no departure calendar in this listing; contact Switzerland Travel Centre to confirm available dates.
What is the starting price?
From CHF 1,490 per person (approximately USD 1,856).

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