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Greatest Rail Adventure

Greatest Rail Adventure, a rail journey with Magic Switzerland (Magic Travel Services GmbH)

A nine-day rail journey through Lucerne, Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt aboard three panoramic trains, including a boat and coach connection.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lucerne

    Arrival in Lucerne

    Arrival in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or airport.

  2. Day 2overnight: Lucerne

    Lucerne at Leisure

    Full day at leisure. Suggested excursions: Mount Titlis with its revolving cablecar, Mount Pilatus Golden round trip, or Mount Rigi, Queen of the mountains.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Lugano

    Gotthard Panorama Express to Lugano

    Take the Gotthard Panorama Express, linking Central and Southern Switzerland; the Gotthard line climbs from 470 to about 1,100 meters before entering the 15km Gotthard tunnel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Lugano

    Lugano at Leisure

    Day at leisure in Lugano - enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere, stroll the lakeside promenade or take a trip to Monte Bre or Monte San Salvatore.

  5. Day 5railovernight: St. Moritz

    Bernina Express to St. Moritz

    Depart Lugano with the Bernina Express coach to Tirano (Italy), then the train connecting to St. Moritz over the Bernina Pass, climbing to over 2,000m with views over snow-capped mountains and glaciers.

  6. Day 6overnight: St. Moritz

    St. Moritz at Leisure

    Day at leisure - wander the old town, stroll around the lake or hike a scenic trail of the Upper Engadine; explore local mountains such as Diavolezza, Corvatsch and Muottas Muragl.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Zermatt

    Glacier Express to Zermatt

    Morning departure on the famous Glacier Express, a 7.5 hour rail journey across the Swiss Alps crossing 291 bridges, 91 tunnels and the 2,033m Oberalp Pass.

  8. Day 8overnight: Zermatt

    Zermatt at Leisure

    Day at leisure in this charming car-free village dominated by the Matterhorn, encircled by four-thousand metre peaks.

  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Day at leisure. Return to Swiss border or individual onward journey. Itinerary bookable in reverse; Open Jaw possible (starting in Zermatt and ending in Lucerne or vice versa).

Included

  • Rail ticket in 2nd class for rail travel per itinerary
  • 2 nights each in Lucerne, Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt, quality hotels, standard rooms with private facilities and breakfast
  • Seat Reservation on the Gotthard Panorama Express from Lucerne to Lugano (boat and train) in 1st class
  • Seat Reservation on the Bernina Express bus from Lugano to Tirano
  • Seat Reservation on the Bernina Express train from Tirano to St. Moritz
  • Seat Reservation on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt
  • Excursion to Mt. Gornergrat
  • Local guest cards in Lucerne, Lugano and St. Moritz
  • 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions

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