Zurich - Luzern - Titlis - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Zermatt - Gornergrat - Zurich
Travel scenic routes to the highlights of Switzerland; medieval Lucerne with the famous Chapel Bridge, Interlaken, the gateway to the three mighty mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the car-free village Zermatt at the foot of the spectacular Matterhorn.
Highlights are the excursions to Titlis, Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat with the best view of the Matterhorn as well as 37 other 4000 meter peaks.
Itinerary / Route map
6 days / 5 nights
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Day 1 |
Individual arrival
Train trip from Swiss airport (Geneva / Zurich / Basel) to Lucerne.
Explore the beautiful city Lucerne with the historic district, the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. The city is beautifully located on the Lake Lucerne and therefore a boat cruise in the afternoon is highly recommended.
Overnight in Lucerne
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Day 2 |
Excursion to Mount Titlis
From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monastery village Engelberg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cable car takes you up to Mount Titlis (3020 m).
For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. And get your thrills on the Titlis Cliff Walk, a spectacular Suspension bridge at a height of 3041 meters.
Overnight in Lucerne
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Day 3 |
Lucerne - Interlaken
Per panoramic train you travel from Lucerne to Interlaken. Enjoy the wonderful landscape. A restaurant car is located in the middle of the train for hot and cold meals, beverages and snacks.
Explore Interlaken with its famous "Höheweg" (promenade) facing the Jungfrau Mountain or take a stroll through the old town of Unterseen across the river Aare.
Overnight in Interlaken
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Day 4 |
Excursion Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe
Today's full day excursion takes you up to a unique, high-alpine glacier world. Aboard the legendary Jungfrau Railway you rach Europe's highest altitude railway station (3454 m). Attractions: Sphinx Terrace, Ice Palace, Alpine Sensation round tour, Plateau with walks in the eternal snow (glacier).
Overnight in Interlaken
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Day 5 |
Interlaken - Zermatt - Gornergrat
Along Lake Thun and through the 34km long Lötschberg Base Tunnel you will reach Zermatt on foot of Switzerlands' most famous mountain, the Matterhorn.
In the afternoon the cog railway takes you to the Gornergrat (3089 m.) This magnificant viewpoint not only has one of the best views of the Matterhorn, but also shows you the greatest collection of the highest glacier covered peaks of Switzerland.
Overnight in Zermatt
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Day 6 |
Individual departure
We recommend to get up at sunrise to see the Matterhorn at it's best (see picture).
Train trip to Swiss airport (Geneva / Zurich / Basel) or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
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Whole tour is by 1st class rail
The tour can be made in both directions
For further excursions by train, mountain railway, boat or bus you receive 50% discount
Season: Mid-April through Mid-December |
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Prices
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Price 6 days / 5 nights
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| Hotel category |
Double room |
Single room |
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May - Nov |
Dec - April |
May - Nov |
Dec - April |
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Price per person in Swiss Francs |
Price per person in Swiss Francs |
| Comfort hotels |
1505.00 |
on request |
1820.00 |
on request |
| First class hotels |
1775.00 |
on request |
2225.00 |
on request |
| Deluxe hotels |
on request |
on request |
on request |
on request |
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| Children price and 2nd class rail on request |
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| Valid until 31.12.2019 / over Christmas and New Year not available! |
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The prices are per person. They include the following:
- All rail travel in 1st class (except where only one class is offered) on the described itinerary from/to Swiss airport (Zurich / Basel / Geneva)
- All overnights in carefully selected hotels, Swiss breakfast buffet included
- Excursion Titlis
- Excursion Jungfraujoch
- Excursion Gornergrat
- Seat reservations in the panorama trains
- Full documentation with itinerary and detailed time table with your train connections clearly marked and exact directions to the hotels
- 50% reduction on further excursions by train, bus, boat and cable car in the entire country
- VAT and all taxes
- The travel documents with the detailed itinerary can be obtained at the counter of the Swiss Rail Center at the airport of your arrival, or at the reception of the first hotel of your trip. Upon request, the travel documents can be delivered to your home address by special registered mail or courier service (additional cost depending on shipping method)
In case of payment in Euro (not possible when using credit card) the actual published exchange rate will be used (prices in Swiss Francs are binding).
All our tours can be extended or adapted according to your whishes or travel plans.
Please note that we charge a consultant fee of CHF 60.00 - 120.00 for more extensive consultation or route adjustments.
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