Venice - Bolzano - St. Moritz - Glacier Express - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Paris
The journey from Venice to Paris via the most scenic routes is a new, absolute dream route that links the two top destinations of Venice, Italy and Paris, France. You travel through South Tyrol to the Swiss National Park, to St. Moritz and further on to Interlaken. The highlights of the tour are the train ride with the Glacier Express, the excursion up to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, the Mediterranean atmosphere in Bolzano and the visiting of the world-famous resorts St. Moritz and Interlaken.
Itinerary / Tour
6 days / 5 nights
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Day 1 |
Venice - Bolzano
Starting right in the heart of Venice, at Santa Lucia station on the island.
Direct EuroCity train from Venice to Bolzano, dining car available.
Visiting Bolzano is discovering the peculiarities of the fusion between Mediterranean and central Europe. In its medieval historic town center the Nordic and Mediterranean accents visibly melt. If you have time, visit the Museum of Archeology with the famous "Otzi" the 5000 year old mummified body of a shepheard found in the glacier 1991.
Overnight in Bolzano
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Day 2 |
Bolzano - St. Moritz
By local train from Bolzano to Merano and further on to Mals, through the Vinschgau valley with its numerous fortresses and castles.
By Yellow Swiss PostBus from Mals to Müstair and over the Ofenpass / Swiss National Parc to Zernez.
Option in Müstair
Visit the famous church of Benedictine convent "St. John", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From Zernez by Swiss Rhaetian railway via Samedan to St. Moritz
Overnight St. Moritz
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Day 3 |
Free day at St. Moritz / Engadin area
Explore the exclusive lifestyle resort with lakes and mountains. St. Moritz is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the world. Its name is trademark protected and synonymous worldwide with style, elegance and class.
Overnight in St. Moritz
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Our suggestion 1:
Funicular railway up to Muottas Muragl for simply the best panoramic views on the Engadin lakes and mountain peaks.
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Our suggestion 2:
Board the Bernina Express panoramic train for an unforgettable excursion to Alp Grüm or further to Poschiavo.
Use your rail card for special ticket reductions.
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Day 4 |
St. Moritz - Interlaken
Train trip in the world famous Glacier Express (panoramic train) to Brig and further on to Interlaken by regular train.
Glacier Express: 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, crossing the Oberalppass (2033 m - UNESCO World Nature Heritage).
A delicious lunch will be served in the train.
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 5 |
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 6 |
Interlaken - Paris
By InterCity train from Interlaken to Bern and further on by TGV high speed train to Paris, Gare de Lyon station (travel time 4 1/2 h).
Option
Train trip from Interlaken to any Swiss airport (Zurich / Basel / Geneva).
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Zermatt Option
Between day 4 and 5 an extra overnight can be chosen in Zermatt at the end of the Glacier Express Line.
Instead of continuation to Interlaken on day 4, stay on the Glacier Express until Zermatt, the famous car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn (4478 m).
Overnight in Zermatt
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Extra Day
In the morning the cog railway takes you to the Gornergrat at 3089 m atitude. 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 the tour continues on to Interlaken as described in day 4.
This option prolongs the total duration to 7 days / 6 nights.
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Whole tour is by 1st class rail
Option: Zermatt extension (1 night in Zermatt with excursion Gornergrat)
The tour can be made in both directions
For further excursions by train, mountain railway, boat or bus you receive 50% discount (only in Switzerland)
Saison: all year, Mid-Oct until Mid-Dec and over Christmas and New Year not available! |
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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 |
2020.00 |
2075.00 |
2255.00 |
2310.00 |
| First class hotels |
2420.00 |
2370.00 |
2665.00 |
2560.00 |
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| Comfort hotels |
2265.00 |
2340.00 |
2505.00 |
2585.00 |
| First class hotels |
2710.00 |
2690.00 |
3020.00 |
3005.00 |
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| Travel documents will be delivered to your home address by registered mail or courier service: CHF 90.00 per delivery |
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| Children price and 2nd class rail on request |
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| Valid until 31.12.2018 / Package with Zermatt option: Mid-Oct until Mid-Dec, February & March and over Christmas & New Year not available! |
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; Venice - Paris
- Excursion to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
- Free use of cable cars at St. Moritz during your stay there
- Seat reservations on the Glacier Express
- 3 course lunch on the Glacier Express
- All overnights in carefully selected hotels, Swiss breakfast buffet included
- Full documentation with timetable proposal and platform details as well as all other details and itineraries
- VAT and all taxes
- 25 - 50% reduction on further excursions by train, bus, boat and cable car in the entire country (only in Switzerland)
- Zermatt option: 1 extra night in Zermatt - Excursion Mt. Gornergrat (Matterhorn view)
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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