How much does it cost?

From CHF 3,570 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,379 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. All rail travel is included in first class across six named trains: Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Gornergrat Bahn, GoldenPass Express, Lucerna-Interlaken Express, and Rigi Bahnen.

Is the tour escorted?

Yes. An English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the entire ten-day journey.

Which trains are featured?

The Bernina Express (St. Moritz to Tirano via Poschiavo and the Brusio viaduct), Glacier Express (St. Moritz to Zermatt), Gornergrat Bahn, GoldenPass Express (Montreux to Interlaken), Lucerna-Interlaken Express via Brünig Pass, and Rigi Bahnen.

What accommodation is included?

Nine nights in hotels in Zurich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux, and Lucerna. The pack does not list hotel names or stars.

What is not included?

Independent arrival travel to Zurich on day 1 and departure travel from Lucerna on day 10 are not covered. Meals are not listed as included except for the wine tasting on day 7.

Switzerland Travel Centre · Tour guidato di gruppo

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Viaggio di scoperta

Ten-day Swiss rail loop through Alps, lakes, and mountain peaks.

Switzerland Travel Centre operates this ten-day, escorted rail tour through the heart of Switzerland, beginning in Zurich and concluding in Lucerna. An English-speaking guide leads a small group aboard six celebrated scenic trains, all in first class: the Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Gornergrat Bahn, GoldenPass Express, Lucerna-Interlaken Express, and Rigi Bahnen. Days blend rail travel with free time in mountain towns and lake-side cities. On day 3, the Bernina Express descends past the white lake and Poschiavo to cross the Brusio circular viaduct, a UNESCO railway landmark. Day 4 brings eight hours on the Glacier Express across the highest Swiss Alps. Day 5 ascends to Gornergrat by cog railway, framing 37 four-thousand-meter peaks. A wine tasting in a family Vevey winery on day 7 overlooks Lake Geneva. The pace is relaxed, with two-night stays in each location, making this tour suited to repeat rail travellers and couples seeking guided comfort without rushing.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has risen CHF 20 since 4 Jul, to CHF 3,570.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: a unknown. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Day 1 is an arrival day in Zurich with independent travel; the group meets at the hotel.
Day 10 involves independent travel from Lucerna; no return coach or flight is included.
The pack lists no departure dates; confirm with Switzerland Travel Centre which months the tour operates.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Zurigo
Viaggio a Zurigo
Raggiungerai Zurigo con i mezzi pubblici. In albergo farai conoscenza con il tuo gruppo di viaggio e con la tua guida turistica.
Day 2overnight: St. Moritz
Viaggio a St. Moritz
Con il vostro gruppo di viaggio, raggiungerete St. Moritz in treno in 1a classe. Lì avrete tempo per esplorare la città alpina. Durata del viaggio: ca. 4.5h
Day 3railovernight: St. Moritz
Viaggio sul Bernina Express
Si viaggia sul Bernina Express da St. Moritz a Tirano (IT), passando per il Lago Bianco, Poschiavo e il viadotto circolare di Brusio. Si torna poi a St. Moritz con i treni regionali. Durata del viaggio: ca 4h
Day 4railovernight: Zermatt
Viaggio sul Glacier Express
Oggi il Glacier Express vi porta da St. Moritz a Zermatt. Godetevi l'impressionante vista delle Alpi svizzere durante il viaggio. Durata del viaggio: ca 8h
Day 5overnight: Zermatt
Escursione al Gornergrat
Fate una gita sul Gornergrat. Godetevi la vista spettacolare! Intorno a Zermatt ci sono 37 cime di quattromila metri, tra cui il Cervino. Durata del viaggio: ca. 4h
Day 6overnight: Montreux
Viaggio a Montreux
Proseguite in treno in 1a classe fino a Montreux. Avrete tempo per esplorare l'incantevole città sul Lago di Ginevra. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h
Day 7overnight: Montreux
Degustazione di vini ed escursione a Losanna
Oggi è in programma un'attrazione culinaria: nel villaggio di Puidoux, vicino a Vevey, vi attende una degustazione di vini di un'ora presso il Domaine Bovy, un'azienda vinicola a conduzione familiare con vista sul lago. In seguito, si parte per Losanna per esplorare la città da soli.
Day 8railovernight: Lucerna
Viaggio con il GoldenPass Express e il Lucerna-Interlaken Express
Viaggiate con il GoldenPass Express fino a Interlaken, nell'Oberland Bernese. Il percorso si snoda attraverso diverse regioni linguistiche, paesaggi e lungo innumerevoli laghi. Fermatevi a Interlaken per il pranzo e per un'esplorazione individuale. Nel pomeriggio, prendete il Lucerna-Interlaken Express attraverso il Brünig Pass e lungo il lago di Brienz fino a Lucerna.
Day 9overnight: Lucerna
Escursione in montagna al Rigi
Oggi vivrete un viaggio di andata e ritorno verso la cima del Monte Rigi in battello, ferrovia a cremagliera e treno regionale. Godetevi il panorama unico sul Lago dei Quattro Cantoni e sulle montagne circostanti.
Day 10
Viaggio di ritorno da Lucerna
A Lucerna iniziate il vostro viaggio di ritorno o di proseguimento con i mezzi pubblici.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Day 3: The Bernina Express descends from St. Moritz through the white lake, Poschiavo valley, and crosses the Brusio circular viaduct, a UNESCO World Heritage railway landmark, before returning to St. Moritz via regional trains.
Day 4Day 4: The Glacier Express carries the group from St. Moritz to Zermatt in eight hours, crossing the Swiss Alps with views of numerous four-thousand-meter peaks.
Day 5Day 5: A mountain railway excursion to Gornergrat reveals 37 four-thousand-meter summits surrounding Zermatt, including the Matterhorn.
Day 7Day 7: A one-hour wine tasting at Domaine Bovy, a family-run winery in Puidoux near Vevey, overlooks Lake Geneva; afterward, free time to explore Lausanne.
Day 8Day 8: The GoldenPass Express to Interlaken crosses multiple language regions and passes countless lakes; the afternoon Lucerna-Interlaken Express continues through the Brünig Pass and along the Brienz lake shore.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 3,570 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,379 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. All rail travel is included in first class across six named trains: Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Gornergrat Bahn, GoldenPass Express, Lucerna-Interlaken Express, and Rigi Bahnen.
Is the tour escorted?: Yes. An English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the entire ten-day journey.
Which trains are featured?: The Bernina Express (St. Moritz to Tirano via Poschiavo and the Brusio viaduct), Glacier Express (St. Moritz to Zermatt), Gornergrat Bahn, GoldenPass Express (Montreux to Interlaken), Lucerna-Interlaken Express via Brünig Pass, and Rigi Bahnen.
What accommodation is included?: Nine nights in hotels in Zurich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux, and Lucerna. The pack does not list hotel names or stars.
What is not included?: Independent arrival travel to Zurich on day 1 and departure travel from Lucerna on day 10 are not covered. Meals are not listed as included except for the wine tasting on day 7.