Glacier and Bernina Express Classic

4 days, 3 nights

 

 

Travel on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps to the palm paradise. The Glacier Express train will take you from Zermatt over the Oberalp Pass to St. Moritz and over the Bernina Pass to Tirano, Italy. The Bernina Express bus will take you through picturesque Veltlin, past Lake Como and into Lugano.

 

Highlights

• • Relax and soak in the magnificent views of the Gorner and Rhine Gorges, the Oberalp Pass and the Upper Engadine Lake Region from your comfortable train seat!
  • Travel on the highest railway line and a famous circular viaduct on your way to Lugano.
  • Experience the most scenic and slowest express train in Switzerland, the Glacier Express. With the breathtaking views between Zermatt and St. Moritz, you’ll be glad the pace is steady and relaxed.

 

Overnight Stops

3 nights total

Zermatt (1) – St. Moritz (1) – Lugano (1)

We recommend that you add a night to this itinerary to start in Zürich and another night to end your trip in Geneva.

 

Sample Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrive in Switzerland – Zermatt

Transfer by train from Zurich to Zermatt. The town’s tourist development is closely linked to what is arguably the world’s most famous mountain, the Matterhorn.

Highlights (included): Gornergrat with view to the Matterhorn, Gorner Gorge, Schwarzsee with view to the Hörnligrat, Matterhorn reflection on the Riffelsee
Highlights (optional): Visit the Matterhorn Museum to learn about alpine life in the 17th century

Overnight in Zermatt
Tenon Recommends: Hotel Schweizerhof 4⭑

 

Day 2: Zermatt to St. Moritz (Glacier Express)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you travel in the panoramic carriages of the Glacier Express (seat reservation included). The 8-hour journey will take you from Zermatt to St. Moritz. You will cross various bridges at high altitudes and marvel at the unique landscape and the spectacular artistry of the rail construction.

Highlights (included): The Oberalp Pass, the Rhine Gorge, the Albula Line, the Upper Engadine Lake Region, Muottas Muragl, Corvatsch, Diavolezza, Lagalb and Corviglia
Highlights (optional): Upgrade to Excellence Class on the Glacier Express, which guarantees you a window seat and includes a 5-course meal with wine

Overnight in St. Moritz
Tenon Recommends: Hotel Crystal 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 3: St. Moritz to Tirano and Lugano (Bernina Express)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you travel south in the panoramic carriages of the Bernina Express (seat reservations included). You will cross the Bernina Pass and marvel at Lake Bianco, Poschiavo and the Brusio spiral viaduct. From Tirano, the seasonal Bernina Express bus will take you through the Italian Alps back into Switzerland to Lugano.

Highlights (included): The highest railway line over the Alps, Alp Grüm, Lago Bianco, Brusio Circular Viaduct, Tirano in Italy
Highlights (optional): Cruise on Lake Lugano, Swissminiatur open-air museum

Overnight in Lugano
Tenon Recommends: Villa Sassa Hotel 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 4: Depart Switzerland

Travel by train to your Swiss departure gateway of choice or continue onwards to more Swiss adventures!
(Breakfast included)

 

Pricing

From $1,439 per person based on double occupancy*
*Price shown is an example of what to expect for a self-drive vacation. Each itinerary is customized and can change depending on seasonality, availability, etc.

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