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Zurich & the Swiss Alps

Zurich & the Swiss Alps, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Experience train holidays in the Swiss Alps with a scenic journey to Zurich and beyond, enjoying alpine views and unforgettable rail travel.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Fly from London to Zurich (or roundtrip rail via Paris), then head onwards to Lucerne with your Swiss Pass.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Steam cruise on Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then a cogwheel railway (or aerial gondola) ascent of Mount Pilatus, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, with views from the summit and the Pilatus Kulm Hotel.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Scenic Swiss train journey from Lucerne to Zurich. Explore the Old Town and landmarks including the Grossmünster.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Guided walking tour of the Old Town, including the Fraumünster Church and Bahnhofstrasse, followed by a Lake Zurich cruise and a cable car ride to Felsenegg.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Chur

    Chur

    Picturesque Swiss train journey from Zurich to Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland, with time to explore its medieval Old Town and Chur Cathedral.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Chur

    Chur

    Roundtrip on the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano and back, crossing viaducts and glaciers and descending into Italy, including the Landwasser Viaduct.

  7. Day 7

    Return home

    Head to Zurich airport from Chur for your return journey home.

Included

  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Lucerne with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Zurich with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Chur with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras)
  • Bernina Express roundtrip Chur to Tirano
  • Travel in comfort throughout your journey with a Swiss Travel Pass
  • Day trip to ascend Mount Pilatus
  • Zurich walking tour
  • Cruise on Lake Zurich

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