railtour suisse · Self-guided rail tour

Swiss Premium Tour (for international guests)

Swiss Premium Tour (for international guests), a rail journey with railtour suisse

Mountains, lakes, cities, architecture, culture and, of course, the Glacier Express. These are just a few of the highlights on this incredible and fascinating train journey to the most beautiful places in Switzerland.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lucerne

    Arrival in Lucerne

    Train journey to Lucerne, the city in the heart of Switzerland. Stroll across the world-famous Chapel Bridge, through the winding streets of the old town and visit the Lion Monument. Overnight in Lucerne.

  2. Day 2overnight: Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure in Lucerne. We recommend the following optional excursions: Titlis with its famous revolving gondola, the Golden Round Trip on Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi, the Queen of the Mountains. Overnight in Lucerne.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Interlaken

    Luzern-Interlaken Express (1h50)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Travel with the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerne via the Brunig Pass to Interlaken. Passing three small lakes, you will reach Lake Brienz, which has a special colour due to its glacier water. Overnight in Interlaken.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Interlaken

    Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

    Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3'454 metres. Snow and ice are guaranteed 365 days a year. Enjoy the spectacular view of imposing mountain peaks and the Aletsch Glacier, discover enchanting sculptures in the Ice Palace and take a thrilling journey through time on the multimedia adventure tour into the history of the Jungfrau Railway. Overnight in Interlaken.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Zermatt

    Interlaken - Zermatt (2h30)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Rail journey through the wonderful Bernese Oberland to Zermatt, the famous resort at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Zermatt

    Gornergrat

    Breakfast at the hotel. The Gornergrat Bahn, Europe's highest cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat. On the Gornergrat viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4'000 m. Overnight in Zermatt.

  7. Day 7railovernight: St. Moritz

    Glacier Express (8h)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz on the Glacier Express. The train journey takes you over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 metres. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape with ancient, fragrant mountain forests, tranquil alpine meadows, rushing mountain rivers and valleys steeped in tradition and centuries-old culture. Overnight in St. Moritz.

  8. Day 8

    St. Moritz and return journey

    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the mountain landscape with its fantastic views or stroll through Via Serlas, one of Switzerland's most exclusive shopping streets. Individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

Included

  • Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi: Swiss Premium Tour (7 transfers) incl. excursion Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat in 2nd class
  • Seat reservation in the Luzern-Interlaken Express and Glacier Express
  • 2 nights in Lucerne, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 2 nights in Interlaken, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 2 nights in Zermatt, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 1 night in St. Moritz, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast

Not included

  • Additional tickets for optional excursions by rail, boat, postal-coach and cable car (purchasable at 25-50% of the regular fares with the transfer ticket)

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