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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Magia dell'inverno

Swiss alpine rail circle from Lucerne through Zermatt and St. Moritz

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The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: Magia dell'inverno (Magic of Winter) is a seven-day independent rail journey operated by Switzerland Travel Centre across the Swiss Alps during the winter season. The trip begins in Lucerne and ends in Poschiavo, moving through three signature destinations: Interlaken, Zermatt, and St. Moritz. Travel occurs on three named panoramic trains, the Luzern-Interlaken Express, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express, all in second class. Days split between travel and rest: Day 1 brings a two-hour scenic train ride to Interlaken; Days 2 and 3 allow time to explore the town and travel to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn; Day 4 offers a free day in Zermatt; Day 5 is spent aboard the Glacier Express crossing high alpine passes for eight hours to St. Moritz; Day 6 continues on the Bernina Express through UNESCO-listed rail lines toward Poschiavo. The trip suits repeat rail travelers and photographers drawn to winter mountain scenery: glaciers, frozen lakes, and views of peaks including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

What to know before you look closer

  • The trip title says 'Grand Train Tour' but the final return on Day 7 uses public transport; only three named trains are part of the package.
  • From-price of 1,420 CHF (approximately 1,769 USD) covers the rail travel and accommodation, but does not include meals or activities beyond the train rides.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Trasferimento a Lucerna e viaggio con il Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Raggiungi Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici. In seguito, goditi il viaggio panoramico sul Luzern-Interlaken Express fino a Interlaken, dove ti attendono tante avventure. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h

  2. Day 2overnight: Interlaken

    Soggiorno a Interlaken

    Interlaken è un paradiso invernale con cime innevate e laghi scintillanti. Scopri l'incantevole natura e goditi momenti magici.

  3. Day 3overnight: Zermatt

    Viaggio da Interlaken a Zermatt

    Zermatt si trova ai piedi del Cervino. Questa località di villeggiatura dove hai la certezza di trovare la neve ti offre numerose opportunità per attività e avventure.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zermatt

    Soggiorno a Zermatt

    Goditi una giornata di svago e pernotta in questo incantevole paesino.

  5. Day 5railovernight: St. Moritz

    Viaggio sul Glacier Express

    Viaggi a bordo del Glacier Express da Zermatt a St. Moritz. Goditi il viaggio attraverso il Passo dell'Oberalp e la Gola del Reno. Durata del viaggio: ca. 8h

  6. Day 6railovernight: St. Moritz

    Viaggio sul Bernina Express

    Viaggi a bordo del Bernina Express da St. Moritz a Poschiavo. Goditi il paesaggio invernale con viste su ghiacciai e laghi di alta montagna.

  7. Day 7

    Rientro da St. Moritz

    Rientri da St. Moritz con i mezzi pubblici. In alternativa, puoi prolungare il tuo soggiorno.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart Lucerne on the Luzern-Interlaken Express, a two-hour panoramic journey to Interlaken.
  • Day 5Board the Glacier Express at Zermatt and travel eight hours through the Oberalp Pass and Rhine Gorge to St. Moritz.
  • Day 6Ride the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Poschiavo, passing glaciers and high mountain lakes on UNESCO-listed rail lines.

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included?
Yes. Switzerland Travel Centre includes second-class travel on the Luzern-Interlaken Express, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express, plus connections via public transport.
What hotels are included?
The package includes six nights in three towns: two nights each in Interlaken, Zermatt, and St. Moritz. Specific hotels are not named in the package description.
How long is the Glacier Express journey?
Approximately eight hours from Zermatt to St. Moritz, passing through the Oberalp Pass and Rhine Gorge.
Is this trip guided or independent?
Independent. You arrange your own arrival in Lucerne and use public transport to connect; there is no tour leader mentioned.
When does this winter tour run?
The package is described as the winter edition. Specific departure dates are not listed.

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