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Independent 8-day Swiss rail tour on the Bernina and Glacier Express
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Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Lakes and Mountains of Switzerland
A seven-day Swiss getaway, exploring picturesque landscapes, charming cities like Lucerne, and train journeys through the Swiss Alps to Lugano and St. Moritz.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Lucerne
Lovely Lucerne
Arrive at Zurich Airport and travel by rail to Lucerne, settling into accommodation beside Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).
- Day 2overnight: Lucerne
Explore Lucerne
A free day to explore Lucerne at your own pace, including the historic Kapellbrücke bridge, the Glacier Garden's Lion Monument and the Old Town, or a choice of optional excursions such as Mt. Rigi, Mt. Pilatus, a guided walking tour, or the Swiss Transport Museum.
- Day 3railovernight: Lugano
Journey to Lugano via the Gotthard Panorama Express
A cruise from Lucerne to Flüelen, then a first-class journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express through picturesque valleys and past lakes to Lugano.
- Day 4overnight: Lugano
Discover Lugano
A choice of optional activities including Monte Brè, a cruise on Lake Lugano to Gandria, a private cruise with wine tasting, or a food, wine and city walking tour, or explore Lugano's Old Town and museums independently.
- Day 5railovernight: St. Moritz
From Lugano to St. Moritz via the Bernina Express
A scenic journey aboard the Bernina Express through the Ticino region to St. Moritz, settling into accommodation for a relaxing evening.
- Day 6overnight: St. Moritz
Enjoy St. Moritz
A day of leisure in St. Moritz; the hotel provides an Engadine Inclusive Card granting access to excursions such as the Muottas Muragl funicular, Piz Nair by cable car and Diavolezza by cable car.
- Day 7rail
Journey Home
Board the rail journey back to Zurich Airport for departure home.
Included
- Hotel accommodation for 6 nights
- First and Standard Class rail options available
- 6 Breakfasts
- Swiss Half Fare Card, permitting 50% discounted fares on free days for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeys
- Superb tour excursions
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