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Grand Tour of Switzerland by train

Discover Switzerland on a self-guided scenic rail tour showcasing the country’s most spectacular landscapes! Starting in Lucerne, you will travel on iconic trains like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and GoldenPass Express. Experience breathtaking Alpine scenery, glaciers, mountain passes, crystal-clear lakes, and charming villages while exploring Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lugano. 

Duration

9+ days

Transportation

Train, Boat

Season

Spring - Autumn

Tour Type

Self-guided

FROM EUR 2655 per adult

Itinerary - Day by day

Add extra nights in Lucerne - Day at leisure in Lucerne From EUR 169 per person per night

Add extra nights in Interlaken - Train from Lucerne to Interlaken From EUR 170 per person per night

Add extra nights in Montreux - Goldenpass Express train to Montreux From EUR 119 per person per night

Add extra nights in St.Moritz - Board the Glacier Express and travel to St. Moritz From EUR 228 per person per night

Add extra nights in Lugano - Travel on the Bernina Express to Lugano From EUR 144 per person per night

Add extra nights in Lucerne - Gotthard Panorama Express from Lugano to Lucerne From EUR 169 per person per night

Tour category

Hauser Hotel St. Moritz

Silver

Accommodation at comfortable tourist class hotels according to European standard.

See Silver accommodation

Hotel BEAUSite Zermatt

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or unique properties in attractive locations or other special qualities.

See Gold accommodation

Travel tips and reviews

Read travel tips from our local experts, and see reviews from our travellers.

Natacha Müller - Our Switzerland expert

"While in Lucerne, head on a boat ride on Lake Lucerne with one of the classic steam paddle ships, some still from the 1900s. Along the lake, I also recommend a visit to the 'Rütli', which is the meadow where Switzerland was founded in 1291."

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Tour Package Includes: 

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast. Tourist taxes are not included and must be paid locally.
  • Rail journeys and touring as per day-to-day itinerary
  • Luggage transportation service on the trains starting in Interlaken and ending in Lucerne
  • Seat reservation on the Golden Express (Interlaken - Montreux)
  • Seat reservation on the Glacier Express (Zermatt - St. Moritz)
  • Seat reservation on the Bernina Express train & bus (St. Moritz - Lugano)
  • Seat reservation in 1st class on the Gotthard Panorama Express (Lugano - Lucerne)
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling 
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms) 
  • Upgrade to 1st class train tickets

Please note: If trains are fully booked in the direction listed on our website, we will book your trip in the opposite direction. Both directions offer the same great experience.

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