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Eurailing Packages · Self-guided rail holiday (Swiss Rail Pass)

Swiss Alpine Dream

Swiss Rail Pass tour of eight alpine cities on four panoramic trains.

Illustration of Swiss Alpine Dream

Eurailing Packages' Swiss Alpine Dream is a 15-day self-guided rail journey through eight alpine cities, starting in Zurich and ending in Geneva. The Swiss Rail Pass included with your package covers all rail travel throughout Switzerland, including four legendary panoramic trains: the Glacier Express (the world's slowest express train, running through the heart of the Alps), the Bernina Express (a UNESCO-listed route crossing the Bernina Pass into Italy), the Interlaken Express (crossing the Brunig Pass), and the Gotthard Panorama Express (combining a Lake Lucerne steamship cruise with a historic cogwheel railway). You stay in a different alpine city or town each night, with accommodation ranging from included hostel dorms to hotel upgrades. The itinerary visits Interlaken (gateway to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe), St Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne, Bern, and others. This trip is designed for independent explorers who want the structure of a rail pass and reserved seats without a tour guide. Eurailing Packages provides 24/7 phone and app support throughout your journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary breaking out which trains fall on which days; confirm the exact routing and timing with Eurailing Packages before booking
  • Base price includes hostel dorm accommodation; hotel and private room upgrades cost extra ($200-$300 per traveller)
  • Self-guided means you navigate cities and make your own dining choices; this is not an escorted tour with a guide

Included

  • Full Swiss Rail Pass coverage for all journeys throughout Switzerland including legendary panoramic routes
  • Legendary panoramic routes included: Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express premium services, plus a trip to Jungfraujoch ("Top of Europe")
  • Pre-arranged mandatory seat/cabin reservations
  • Quality accommodation each night (style selected at booking; hostel dorm is the base/included option)
  • Round-the-clock (24/7) professional travel support
  • Dedicated EurailingPackages travel app (itinerary, tickets, guides, offline access)
  • Digital check-in services and accommodation directions via the app
  • Secure luggage storage access
  • Complimentary WiFi at accommodations
  • ABTOT financial protection

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. A full Swiss Rail Pass is included, covering all rail journeys throughout Switzerland, including the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Interlaken Express, and Gotthard Panorama Express. Seat and cabin reservations are pre-arranged.
What accommodation is provided?
One night's accommodation is included each night. The base option is a hostel dorm bed. Private hostel rooms and 3-4 star hotel rooms are available as upgrades at additional cost.
Is this tour escorted?
No. This is a self-guided rail holiday. Eurailing Packages provides 24/7 phone and app support, a dedicated travel app with itinerary and offline guides, and digital check-in services, but there is no tour manager or local host.
Which cities are visited?
Zurich, Interlaken, Brig, St Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne, Bern, and Geneva over 15 days.
What is included besides rail and accommodation?
Pre-arranged seat and cabin reservations, round-the-clock travel support, a dedicated travel app with offline access, digital check-in services, secure luggage storage access, complimentary WiFi at accommodations, and ABTOT financial protection.

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