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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Verborgene Schätze

Swiss rail and boat loop from Luzern through Alps to Italian Ticino in three

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Verborgene Schätze ('Hidden Treasures') is a three-day rail journey that follows the scenic Grand Train Tour route but takes a detour into Italy and the Italian-speaking valleys of Ticino. You depart from Luzern, ride the Luzern-Interlaken Express into the Alpine foothills, then board the BLS Lötschberger to climb the Lötschberg mountain line and cross the Simplon tunnel into Domodossola. From there, the Centovalli-Bahn winds through the 'valley of a hundred valleys' to Locarno on the sunny shores of Lake Maggiore. Your return takes the Gotthard Panorama Express in first class from Bellinzona through the Alps, followed by a historic paddle steamer across Lake Lucerne back to Luzern. The tour suits repeat rail travellers seeking lesser-known Swiss trains and photographers drawn to panoramic Alpine and lakeside routes, all accomplished in a compact three-day span with hotel nights in Interlaken and Locarno.

What to know before you look closer

  • The itinerary is in German; confirm all train times and class assignments with Switzerland Travel Centre before booking
  • An optional CHF 1.50 supplement upgrades the Centovalli-Bahn to a panorama car
  • No hotel details or meal inclusions are published; clarify what is covered in the EUR 790 package price

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Anreise nach Luzern und Fahrt mit dem Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Du reist mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln nach Luzern. Weiter geht es mit dem Luzern-Interlaken Express nach Interlaken. Fahrtzeit: ca. 1h 50min

  2. Day 2overnight: Locarno

    Fahrt mit der Centovalli-Bahn

    Du fährst von Interlaken mit dem BLS Lötschberger ins Wallis. Von dort geht es weiter durch den Simplontunnel nach Domodossola und danach mit der Centovalli-Bahn nach Locarno. Fahrtzeit: ca. 4h

  3. Day 3rail

    Fahrt mit dem Gotthard Panorama Express und Rückreise ab Luzern

    Du fährst mit dem Zug nach Bellinzona und dann mit dem Gotthard Panorama Express in der 1. Klasse nach Flüelen. Weiter geht es mit dem historischen Raddampfer nach Luzern. Fahrtzeit: ca. 5h

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: the Luzern-Interlaken Express carries you from the lakeside city toward the Bernese Oberland in about 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Day 2Day 2: the BLS Lötschberger ascends the Lötschberg mountain route, crosses the Simplon tunnel into Italy, and delivers you to Domodossola for the Centovalli-Bahn, a winding line through the 'valley of a hundred valleys' to Locarno on Lake Maggiore
  • Day 3Day 3: the Gotthard Panorama Express in first class carries you from Bellinzona to Flüelen, then a historic paddle steamer returns you to Luzern across the lake

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
The package includes four named trains: the Luzern-Interlaken Express, BLS Lötschberger, Centovalli-Bahn, and Gotthard Panorama Express, plus a historic paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne. Most segments are second class; the Gotthard return is first class.
Where do you stay?
Night 1 is in Interlaken, Night 2 in Locarno. The operator publishes no hotel details; contact Switzerland Travel Centre to confirm accommodations for your dates.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
The itinerary describes self-guided travel by named trains with hotel stays. No guide is mentioned. Confirm the level of support with Switzerland Travel Centre.
When does it depart?
No specific departure dates are listed. Contact the operator for availability.
What does EUR 790 cover?
The price is stated as 'from EUR 790' but does not specify whether rail fares, accommodation, or meals are included. Confirm the package scope before booking.

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