Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

Grandeur of the Glaciers

Grandeur of the Glaciers, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Book this 6-day glaciers holiday from £2,499pp, travelling through Zurich, Zermatt and St Moritz aboard the Glacier Express Excellence Class.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Arrive in Zurich, Switzerland's most cosmopolitan city, nestled along the banks of the River Limmat. Upon checking into your hotel, enjoy the evening by the lakeside in the charming old town district of Niederdorf, renowned for its vibrant bars, restaurants, lounges, and boutique shops.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Zermatt

    Zermatt

    Take a train from Zurich to Visp, then transfer to the mountain train in Visp that will take you directly to Zermatt. The entire journey to Zermatt is incredibly scenic, showcasing vineyards, lakes, and mountains.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Zermatt

    Zermatt

    Embark on the Gornergrat Cog Railway, ascending over 10,000 feet in a mere 33 minutes! Revel in breathtaking panoramic vistas from the summit, featuring the Matterhorn and majestic glaciers.

  4. Day 4railovernight: St. Moritz

    Glacier Express Excellence Class

    Prepare for one of the most opulent train journeys in Switzerland. Excellence Class provides a personal concierge, luggage service, plush seating, expert knowledge of the route, a five-course menu with accompanying wines, and access to the Glacier Bar for an aperitif, crossing 29 bridges and 91 tunnels en route to St. Moritz.

  5. Day 5overnight: St. Moritz

    St. Moritz

    Make use of your Engadin Card today (available May to October) by taking a scenic ride on the local funicular and cable car to Piz Nair, or explore the charming lake surroundings, Kulm Country Club, Segantini Museum, Via Serlas shops, or the St. Moritz Casino.

  6. Day 6

    Return Home

    Following check-out from your hotel in St. Moritz, travel to Chur, then continue from Chur to Zurich Airport for your return flight to the UK.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Zurich with breakfast included
  • Two nights hotel accommodation in Zermatt with breakfast included
  • Two nights hotel accommodation in St. Moritz with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras)
  • Travel in comfort throughout your journey with a Swiss Travel Pass
  • Glacier Express Excellence Class
  • Day excursion on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
  • Secure reservations in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz

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