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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice with the Glacier Express, and Bernina Express

Zermatt to London via the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Orient Express

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice with the Glacier Express, and Bernina Express

Railbookers operates this 12-day, 11-night rail vacation across four countries, beginning in Zermatt with a train ride to the Matterhorn views of the Gornergrat cog railway at 3,090 meters. The Glacier Express then crosses 291 bridges and 91 tunnels to St. Moritz, followed by the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps to Tirano and on to Venice, where three nights include a gondola ride and small-group tours of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. From Venice, travelers board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an overnight run in a Private Historic Cabin, with a welcome cocktail and four-course dinner, disembarking in Paris for two nights that include the Eiffel Tower and a Seine dinner cruise, before a Eurostar train to London for the final night. The trip suits travelers who want to combine several of Europe's celebrated scenic railways with one luxury overnight in a single itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The optional funicular and cable-car ride to Piz Nair in St. Moritz only runs from May to October (day 4).
  • The final night in London is a single-night stay, shorter than the two- or three-night stops elsewhere on the trip.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this package; confirm availability and the exact price with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Zermatt

    Your Journey Begins in Zermatt

    On arrival in Zurich, train to Zermatt via Visp, then to your hotel for a two-night stay.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Zermatt

    Gornergrat Day Trip

    Ride the historic Gornergrat Railway to 3,090 meters for a view of the Matterhorn.

  3. Day 3railovernight: St. Moritz

    The Glacier Express to St. Moritz

    The Glacier Express over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, arriving in St. Moritz for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: St. Moritz

    St. Moritz

    Optional funicular and cable car to Piz Nair (May-Oct only), or relax around the lake.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Venice

    The Bernina Express to Venice

    Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps to Tirano, then a local train to Milan and a high-speed train to Venice.

  6. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Gondola ride and time at Piazza San Marco and its Clock Tower.

  7. Day 7overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Small-group tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, followed by a guided stroll through Venice's alleys and lanes.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Overnight Aboard The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the overnight journey to London, with lunch, welcome cocktail, afternoon tea, and a four-course dinner.

  9. Day 9overnight: Paris

    Arrival in Paris

    Early breakfast in your cabin before disembarking in Paris; private transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay.

  10. Day 10overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Skip-the-line ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower, then an evening scenic cruise along the Seine with dinner.

  11. Day 11railovernight: London

    London

    Eurostar train to London for your final night.

  12. Day 12

    Your Journey Ends in London

    Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The Gornergrat Railway climbs to 3,090 meters for a view of the Matterhorn.
  • Day 3The Glacier Express crosses 291 bridges and 91 tunnels en route to St. Moritz.
  • Day 5The Bernina Express crosses the Swiss Alps to Tirano, continuing by local and high-speed train to Venice.
  • Day 8Boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for a welcome cocktail, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner on the overnight run toward London.

Included

  • Rail travel per the itinerary
  • One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private Historic Cabin
  • Seat reservations on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains
  • Two nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast in Zermatt
  • Two nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in St Moritz
  • Three nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • Two nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • One night's hotel accommodation with breakfast in London
  • Day trip on the Gornergrat cog railway
  • Walking tour in Venice, including Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
  • Gondola tour in Venice
  • Shared transfer from your hotel to the train station in Venice
  • Private transfer from the train station to your hotel in Paris

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The trip uses the Gornergrat cog railway, the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express and an overnight private Historic Cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Which trains are used?
The Gornergrat Railway, the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
How many nights are spent aboard the Orient Express?
One night, on day 8, in a Private Historic Cabin from Venice toward London.
What hotels are included?
The Beausite Zermatt, the Art Boutique Hotel Monopol in St. Moritz, the Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli and Gran Canal in Venice, the Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera, and the Kimpton Fitzroy London.
When can I visit Piz Nair?
The optional funicular and cable-car ride to Piz Nair only operates from May to October.

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