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Matterhorn and the Glacier Express

Matterhorn and the Glacier Express, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Enjoy a rail journey to the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, followed by an unforgettable adventure aboard the Glacier Express.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Hotel Hannong (or similar), Strasbourg

    London to Strasbourg

    Eurostar to Paris, then a short transfer to the Gare de l'Est for the onward service to Strasbourg.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Hotel Pollux (or similar), Zermatt

    Strasbourg to Zermatt

    Travel across the Swiss border to Visp, then a local train through Swiss scenery to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, for a 3-night stay.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Pollux (or similar), Zermatt

    Zermatt

    Enjoy the scenery around Zermatt and the Valais region, with a day trip on the Gornergratbahn, Europe's highest open-air cog railway.

  4. Day 4overnight: Hotel Pollux (or similar), Zermatt

    Zermatt

    Further day at leisure in Zermatt.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Hotel Schweizerhof (or similar), St Moritz

    Glacier Express to St Moritz

    The world-famous Glacier Express across Switzerland to St Moritz: 291 bridges, 91 tunnels and up to 6,700 feet above sea level at the Oberalp Pass.

  6. Day 6overnight: Hotel Schweizerhof (or similar), St Moritz

    St Moritz

    Explore one of Switzerland's oldest and most fashionable ski resorts, or visit the Segantini Museum.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Hotel Schweizerhof (or similar), St Moritz

    St Moritz

    Further day at leisure, with the option of a day trip to Davos, Arosa or the Bernina Express.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Mondial am Dom MGallery (or similar), Cologne

    St Moritz to Cologne

    Train through the Graubünden region, changing in Chur onto a direct service to Cologne Hbf.

  9. Day 9rail

    Cologne to London

    High-speed ICE train to Brussels, then the Eurostar back to London.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 8 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast as necessary
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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