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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Journey of Discovery

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Journey of Discovery, a rail journey with Switzerland Travel Centre

This guided group tour takes you on board the most impressive panoramic trains to the most beautiful destinations in Switzerland. Along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, you will discover the highlights of Switzerland together with like-minded travellers - from imposing Alpine panoramas to charming cities. Simply hop on, lean back and enjoy! This group tour is accompanied by an English-speaking tour manager.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zurich

    Travelling to Zurich

    Travel to Zurich by public transport. At the hotel, you will get to know your travel group and your tour guide.

  2. Day 2railovernight: St. Moritz

    Journey to St. Moritz

    With your travel group, you will travel to St. Moritz by train in 1st class. There you will have time to explore the alpine town. Journey time: approx. 4.5h.

  3. Day 3railovernight: St. Moritz

    Journey on the Bernina Express

    You travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano (IT), past Lago Bianco, Poschiavo and the circular viaduct in Brusio. You then travel back to St. Moritz on regional trains. Journey time: approx. 4h.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Zermatt

    Journey on the Glacier Express

    Today, the Glacier Express takes you from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Enjoy the impressive view of the Swiss Alps during the journey. Journey time: approx. 8h.

  5. Day 5overnight: Zermatt

    Mountain excursion to the Gornergrat

    You take a trip to the Gornergrat. Enjoy the spectacular view! There are 37 four-thousand-metre peaks around Zermatt, including the Matterhorn. Trip time: approx. 4h.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Montreux

    Journey to Montreux

    Continue by train in 1st class to Montreux. You have time to explore the charming town on Lake Geneva. Journey time: approx. 3h.

  7. Day 7overnight: Montreux

    Wine tasting and excursion to Lausanne

    Today, a culinary highlight is on the programme: In the village of Puidoux near Vevey, a one-hour wine tasting awaits you at Domaine Bovy, a family-run winery with a view of the lake. Afterwards, it's off to Lausanne to explore the city on your own.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Lucerne

    Journey on the GoldenPass Express and Lucerne-Interlaken Express

    Travel with the GoldenPass Express to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland. The route takes you through various language regions, landscapes and along countless lakes. Stop in Interlaken for lunch and individual exploration. In the afternoon, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Bruenig Pass and along Lake Brienz to Lucerne.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Lucerne

    Mountain excursion to the Rigi

    Today you will experience a round trip to the summit of Mount Rigi by boat, cogwheel railway and regional train. Enjoy the unique panorama over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.

  10. Day 10

    Return journey from Lucerne

    In Lucerne, you start your return or onward journey by public transport.

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