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Switzerland's Spectacular Rail Journeys

Eight-day escorted Alpine rail tour from Zurich via two famous trains.

Illustration of Switzerland's Spectacular Rail Journeys

Titan Travel's eight-day escorted tour of Switzerland bases you at the five-star Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere in Davos, in the high Alpine Landwasser valley, for all seven nights. From this single base, you take two of Europe's most celebrated train journeys: the Bernina Express, which climbs to 2,253 metres and crosses the remarkable 110-metre Brusio spiral viaduct as it descends into Italy, and the Glacier Express, a slower-paced journey through the Rhine Gorge and over the Oberalp Pass. Between these signature rail days, Titan includes a guided walking tour of Davos, leisure time to explore the resort by cable car, valley walks or local transport, and a full-day excursion to Vaduz in Liechtenstein, Lake Constance and the Bavarian town of Lindau, with a lake cruise included. Flights, transfers from your UK home, meals, porterage and a Davos Klosters Premium Card for local rail and cable-car discounts are all part of the package. The tour suits luxury seekers, repeat rail travellers and those who prefer guided comfort with a tour manager throughout, and the operator lists solo travellers as a welcome group.

What to know before you look closer

  • Titan notes the Bernina Express excursion on Day 3 may be rescheduled to a different day and the overall itinerary may be reordered depending on availability.
  • The package is based at one hotel in Davos for all seven nights; most of your exploration happens on day excursions rather than moving between locations.
  • Ten meals are included (seven breakfasts and three dinners); most lunches are not covered and are at your expense.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos (5-star)

    UK - Zurich - Davos

    Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Zurich. On arrival, transfer to the high Swiss Alps and the resort of Davos in the Landwasser. Enjoy a welcome drink, meet your fellow travellers and take dinner at the hotel.

  2. Day 2overnight: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos (5-star)

    Davos

    Enjoy a guided morning walking tour of Davos and discover Europe's highest city. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos (5-star)

    Tirano by Bernina Express and coach

    On a full-day excursion, join the Bernina Express for one of the most impressive scenic rail journeys in Switzerland, climbing the 2,253-metre Bernina Pass and descending dramatically into Italy. Free time in historic Tirano before returning to Davos by coach. Titan notes the excursion may take place on a different day and the itinerary may be reordered depending on availability.

  4. Day 4overnight: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos (5-star)

    Davos

    A day at leisure - perhaps cable-car rides up the Jakobshorn, Parsenn or Rinerhorn, or a trip on foot, by bike or by horse-drawn carriage up the side valleys of Sertig, Dischma or Flueela. Dinner at the hotel tonight.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos (5-star)

    Andermatt

    Join the famous Glacier Express train for a breathtaking journey through the high Alps to the traditional Swiss resort of Andermatt, with stunning views from the depths of the Rhine Gorge up to the 2,033-metre high Oberalp Pass.

  6. Day 6overnight: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos (5-star)

    Vaduz, Lake Constance and Lindau

    A full-day included excursion to Vaduz for views of the Rhine and the castle, then on to Lake Constance, crossing into Germany to Lindau, a Bavarian lakeside town, with a cruise across the lake before rejoining the coach back to Davos.

  7. Day 7overnight: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos (5-star)

    Davos

    A day of leisure - perhaps visit Davos Lake or the Monstein Brewery, the highest brewery in Europe. Dinner is included tonight.

  8. Day 8

    Davos - Zurich - UK

    Transfer to the airport for your return flight. On arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Board the Bernina Express as it climbs the 2,253-metre Bernina Pass and crosses the 110-metre-long Brusio spiral viaduct descending into Italy.
  • Day 5Travel the Glacier Express through the Rhine Gorge and over the 2,033-metre Oberalp Pass on a leisurely journey to Andermatt.
  • Day 6Cruise across Lake Constance, a shared body of water bordered by Switzerland, Austria and Germany, with views of the Bavarian lakeside town of Lindau.

Included

  • 10 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 dinners)
  • Accommodation: 7 nights in hotel
  • 4 excursions & visits: Guided walking tour of Davos; Bernina Express excursion to Tirano (return by coach); Glacier Express excursion to Andermatt; Excursion to Vaduz, Lake Constance and Lindau including a lake cruise
  • Tour manager: Titan tour manager
  • Transport from the UK: international flights (based on return flights with British Airways or Swiss International Air Lines from London Heathrow)
  • Davos Klosters Premium Card: free 2nd-class travel on the Rhaetian Railway between Laret, Wolfgang, Davos Dorf, Davos Platz, Frauenkirch and Glaris; entry to Davos Leisure Centre; free local buses; reduced day tickets on mountain railways and cable cars in Davos & Klosters and Schatzalp
  • Porterage services
  • Nationwide return shared chauffeur service to/from the airport

Questions travellers ask

Are the train fares included?
Yes. Titan includes tickets for the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express, plus the Davos Klosters Premium Card, which covers free second-class local rail travel on the Rhaetian Railway network between Davos area stations.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. A Titan tour manager accompanies you throughout the trip and leads the guided walking tour of Davos and the excursions to Tirano, Andermatt, Vaduz and Lake Constance.
What is the base accommodation?
The Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, a five-star hotel in Davos, for all seven nights.
What is the activity level?
The operator describes the pace as easy going. Days include a guided walk in Davos and several leisure days with optional activities like cable-car rides or valley walks.
What is included in the price?
Accommodation, seven breakfasts and three dinners, international flights from London Heathrow, transfers, nationwide return chauffeur service to and from the UK airport, train and excursion tickets, porterage, and the Davos Premium Card.
How many days involve train travel?
The Bernina Express excursion is Day 3, the Glacier Express excursion is Day 5, and you travel by train from Zurich to Davos on Day 1 and from Davos to Zurich on Day 8. However, Titan may reschedule the Day 3 excursion depending on availability.

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