Zurich - Chur - Glacier Express - Zermatt - Gornergrat - Interlaken - Schilthorn - Zurich
This tour takes you with the slowest express train through the heart of Switzerland. While having lunch in the panorama car of the Glacier Express, you can inhale the magnificent scenery of the spectacular Alps.
Highlights are the excursion to Gornergrat with the best view of the Matterhorn and 37 other 4000 meter peaks and a full day excursion to the Schilthorn / Piz Gloria.
Itinerary / Route map
6 days / 5 nights
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Day 1 |
Individual arrival
Train trip from Swiss airport (Zurich / Basel / Geneva) to Chur.
The first part of the trip follows Lake Zurich and Lake Walen (Walensee) to Chur.
Overnight in Chur
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Day 2 |
Chur - Glacier Express - Zermatt
Train trip in the world famous Glacier Express (panoramic train) to Zermatt.
Glacier Express: 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, crossing the Oberalppass (2033 m - UNESCO World Nature Heritage). A delicious lunch will be served in the train.
Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture.
Overnight in Zermatt
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Day 3 |
Excursion to Gornergrat
In the morning the cog railway takes you to the Gornergrat at 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.
In the afternoon you will travel to Interlaken through the Lötschberg base tunnel which is 34km long.
Overnight in Interlaken
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Day 4 |
Excursion to Schilthorn / Piz Gloria
Today's excursion takes you up by cable way to the Schilthorn (2970 m). The Schilthorn became famous mostly due to its spectacular revolving restaurant Piz Gloria and as the set of the James Bond movie filmed in 1968.
Attractions: Revolving restaurant Piz Gloria, Bond World 007, Walk of Fame. Intermediate station: Skyline Walk, Thrill Walk.
In the afternoon there is plenty of time to hike along the alpine meadows above Mürren with breathtaking views to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau just across the valley.
Overnight in Interlaken
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Day 5 |
Interlaken - Lucerne
Along the shores of Lake Brienz the Brünig Pass and 3 other lakes the GoldenPass Line will bring you to Lucerne. A dining car and on board service at your seat make the journey even more pleasant.
In the afternoon 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.
Overnight in Lucerne
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Day 6 |
Individual departure
Train trip to Swiss airport (Zurich / Basel / Geneva) or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
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Whole tour is by 1st class rail
Extension with additional nights possible
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-October |
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Prices
| Price 6 days / 5 nights |
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| Hotel category |
Double room |
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May - Oct |
Nov - April |
May - Oct |
Nov - April |
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Price per person in Swiss Francs |
Price per person in Swiss Francs |
| Comfort hotels |
1395.00 |
on request |
1640.00 |
on request |
| First class hotels |
1660.00 |
on request |
2025.00 |
on request |
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| Children price and 2nd class rail on request |
Valid until 31.12.2019 / Mid-October until Mid-Dec and Christmas & 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
- Lunch at the Glacier Express
- Excursion Gornergrat
- Excursion Schilthorn
- 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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