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Premium Glacier Express: Switzerland’s Alpine Icons

Premium Glacier Express: Switzerland’s Alpine Icons, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Perfect for travelers eager to experience Switzerland from five-star hotels, iconic trains and unforgettable perspectives, this luxurious journey from Zürich presents Switzerland at its finest

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zürich

    Arriving in Zürich, the diverse financial capital of Switzerland

    Make your own way from Zürich Airport to the centrally located hotel. Check in for two nights, with the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening, meet the Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Zürich

    Impressive views and a Lindt chocolate experience in Zürich

    Guided tour of Old Town Zürich by motorcoach, including the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, then a visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate. Travel to Schaffhausen for a guided cruise to the Rhine Falls before returning to Zürich.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: St. Moritz

    To St. Moritz via the old-world city of Chur

    Rail journey in First Class to Chur, Switzerland's oldest city, with free time to sightsee. Continue by train along the Albula Line through the Engadin Valley to St. Moritz.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: St. Moritz

    Enjoying a First Class journey on the Bernina Express

    First Class journey on the Bernina Express along the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway, crossing the Bernina Pass and the Brusio spiral viaduct to Tirano, Italy, with free time before returning to St. Moritz.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5railovernight: Zermatt

    Across the Alps in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express

    Exclusive use of the Excellence Class car on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, including a five-course lunch with wine, crossing the Oberalp and Furka passes and the Rhône Valley with Matterhorn views.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  6. Day 6railovernight: Zermatt

    A look at the stately Matterhorn from the Gornergrat

    Ride the Gornergrat Mountain Railway to the summit for views of up to 29 mountaintops including the Matterhorn, with lunch at the summit. Free afternoon and evening in Zermatt.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  7. Day 7railovernight: Zürich

    Returning to Zürich via Bern

    First Class train from Zermatt toward Zürich, stopping in Bern for a guided vintage tram tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, then continuing to Zürich for a farewell dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8

    Traveling home

    After breakfast at the hotel, check out and begin onward travel home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • First & Excellence Class rail travel where possible
  • All rail, boat and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between all hotels
  • Max group size of 20
  • First Class Swiss Travel Pass, offering unlimited travel by train, boat, bus and tram with no additional cost
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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