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No longer offered
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Railbookers · Independent rail package
Zurich to Rome via the Glacier and Bernina Express Trains
Ten-day rail journey from Zurich to Rome via Glacier and Bernina Express trains
Railbookers' 10-day independent rail package carries you from Zurich through the Swiss Alps to Rome, using two of Europe's most celebrated mountain train lines. You start with an overnight stay in Zurich, then travel to the mountaineering village of Zermatt to see the Matterhorn before boarding the Glacier Express, a legendary train that winds through alpine terrain to St Moritz. From St Moritz, the Bernina Express takes you across dramatic mountain passes and descends into Italy, arriving in Milan before the final leg to Rome. The journey mixes substantial train travel with self-guided exploration in each city. This trip suits independent rail travellers who relish navigating their own pace and discovering each destination without a tour guide.
What to know before you look closer
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how many nights are spent in each city (Zurich, Zermatt, St Moritz, Milan, Rome) and the exact sequence of rail legs before booking.
- Meal inclusion and hotel star ratings are not specified in the package details.
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes. The Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz and the Bernina Express into Italy are included, along with accommodation for nine nights.
- Is this a guided or independent trip?
- This is an independent rail package operated by Railbookers. You make your own way between hotels and stations and explore each city on your own schedule.
- How many days and nights?
- Ten days and nine nights, starting in Zurich and ending in Rome.
- What cities do I visit?
- Zurich, Zermatt, St Moritz, Milan, and Rome.
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