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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Tour historique

Seven-day Swiss rail circle on three named trains through historic towns

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Tour historique is a seven-day, six-night journey through the heart of Switzerland, traveling on three storied trains: the Glacier Express from Coire to Zermatt, the Belle Époque carriage of the GoldenPass Line between Montreux and Zweisimmen, and the Luzern-Interlaken Express toward Lucerne. The trip weaves through alpine valleys, lakeside towns, and heritage destinations, with stops in Coire (Switzerland's oldest city), Zermatt, Montreux, Interlaken, and Brienz. You sleep each night in Swiss Historic Hotels, each property carrying its own narrative of the past. Day 2 takes five and a half hours aboard the Glacier Express through mountain scenery; Day 4 combines a Belle Époque train journey with a boat crossing of Lake Brienz and a funicular ascent; Day 5 is free to explore the Giessbach Falls or the Beatus Caves. This itinerary suits history enthusiasts, repeat rail travellers, and couples seeking a measured pace through famous Swiss train routes and small towns.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price in CHF 1,620 is for the package including hotels and trains; confirm what is excluded (meals, transfers, activities) with Switzerland Travel Centre before booking.
  • The itinerary is in French in the original source; verify the English version details and train schedules directly with the operator.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Coire

    Arrivée à Coire

    Tu te rends à Coire en transports publics où tu passes la nuit au Swiss Historic Hotel « Stern ».

  2. Day 2railovernight: Zermatt

    Voyage avec le Glacier Express

    Tu voyageras à bord du Glacier Express de Coire à Zermatt où tu passeras la nuit au Swiss Historic Hotel « Monte Rosa ». Temps de trajet : environ 5h 30min

  3. Day 3railovernight: Montreux

    Voyage de Zermatt à Montreux

    Tu prendras le train pour Montreux et passeras la nuit au Swiss Historic Hotel « Masson ».

  4. Day 4overnight: Brienz

    Voyage à bord du GoldenPass Belle Époque

    Voyage de Montreux à Zweisimmen avec la GoldenPass Line dans une voiture Belle Époque. Tu continueras ensuite jusqu'à Interlaken, puis sur le lac de Brienz avant de rejoindre ton hôtel en funiculaire. Tu passeras la nuit au Swiss Historic Hotel « Grandhotel Giessbach » à Brienz. Temps de trajet : environ 6h

  5. Day 5overnight: Brienz

    Séjour à Brienz

    La journée d'aujourd'hui est à ta disposition. Découvre les chutes de Giessbach ou visite les grottes de Beatus et le village des sculpteurs sur bois de Brienz.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lucerne

    Voyage à bord du Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Le matin, tu pars de Giessbach pour rejoindre Brienz en passant par le lac de Brienz. Là, tu prendras le Luzern-Interlaken-Express pour Lucerne, où tu passeras la nuit au Swiss Historic Hotel « Wilden Mann ».

  7. Day 7

    Voyage retour depuis Lucerne

    Tu entreprendras ton voyage retour avec les transports publics au départ de Lucerne. Alternativement, tu peux prolonger ton séjour.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Travel aboard the Glacier Express from Coire to Zermatt, described as the world's slowest fast train, taking approximately five hours and 30 minutes through Alpine scenery.
  • Day 4Journey in the Belle Époque carriage of the GoldenPass Line from Montreux to Zweisimmen, followed by continuation to Interlaken and a boat crossing on Lake Brienz, arriving at the hotel by funicular.
  • Day 5Free day in Brienz to explore Giessbach Falls, the Beatus Caves, or the woodcarving village on your own schedule.
  • Day 6Travel the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Brienz to Lucerne, beginning with a boat journey across Lake Brienz.

Questions travellers ask

How long is the trip?
Seven days and six nights, departing from Coire and ending in Lucerne.
Which trains are included?
The Glacier Express (Coire to Zermatt, second class), the GoldenPass Belle Époque (Montreux to Zweisimmen, Belle Époque carriage), and the Luzern-Interlaken Express (Brienz to Lucerne, second class).
Where do I stay each night?
Night 1: Hotel Stern in Coire. Night 2: Hotel Monte Rosa in Zermatt. Night 3: Hotel Masson in Montreux. Nights 4-5: Grandhotel Giessbach in Brienz. Night 6: Hotel Wilden Mann in Lucerne.
Is there a free day?
Yes, Day 5 in Brienz is at your own pace. The itinerary suggests visiting Giessbach Falls, the Beatus Caves, or the woodcarving village.
What is included in the from-price of CHF 1,620?
The pack confirms train travel on three named trains, accommodation in Swiss Historic Hotels, and a lake boat segment; confirm meals, transfers, and activity costs with Switzerland Travel Centre.
Is this an escorted or independent trip?
The itinerary suggests independent travel; you arrange your own arrival in Coire and departure from Lucerne, and Day 5 is unguided.

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