Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

8 days, 7 nights

 

 

Discover Switzerland on this sample 8-day itinerary, “Grand Train Tour of Switzerland,” in Europe’s most exciting panoramic trains. Marvel at the spectacular landscape during your trip and experience the cultural differences in this country with its 4 language regions.

 

Highlights

• A comprehensive and scenic tour that will introduce you to the 4 language regions of Switzerland.
• Explore fantastic Swiss lakes and the beautiful cities that flank them such as Geneva, Montreux, Lucerne and Lugano.
• Wander around mountain towns like Zermatt and St. Moritz and learn about how these alpine cultures flourished throughout history.
• Sit back and take in the scenery through the oversized panoramic windows of these wonderful Swiss trains. You’re likely to see lots of waterfalls and glaciers and travel on amazing viaducts, bridges and the newly finished Gotthard Base Tunnel which is the longest and deepest railway tunnel in the world.

 

Overnight Stops

7 nights total

Interlaken (1) – Montreux (1) – Zermatt (1) – St. Moritz (1) – Lugano (1) – Lucerne (1) – St. Gallen (1)

We recommend that you add a couple of additional nights in Zürich at the beginning and end of your trip.

 

Sample Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrive in Switzerland – Interlaken

Independent travel via Lucerne to Interlaken along the shores of the crystal-clear lakes, past romantic waterfalls and over the magnificent Brünig mountain pass.

Overnight in Interlaken
Tenon Recommends: Hotel Krebs 4⭑

 

Day 2: Interlaken to Montreux (GoldenPass Line)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Your journey continues with the GoldenPass Line through the wild and romantic Pays d’Enhaut, scenic villages along the shores of Lake Geneva.

Overnight in Montreux
Tenon Recommends: Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 3: Montreux to Zermatt

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Travel from Montreux to Zermatt. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn and offers plenty of things to explore. Enjoy a leisure day on your own and don’t miss out on an excursion to the Gornergrat.

Overnight in Zermatt
Tenon Recommends: Hotel Schweizerhof 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 4: Zermatt to St. Moritz (Glacier Express)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Travel by Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery Switzerland has to offer along the way. Along the deep Rhine Valley, the Glacier Express travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Swiss Alps.

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

 

Day 5: St. Moritz to Lugano (Bernina Express)

Board the Bernina Express. Travel over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano in Italy. Change to the Bernina Express Bus, which will take onwards toward Ticino.

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

 

Day 6: Lugano to Lucerne (Gotthard Panorama Express)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The Gotthard Panorama Express travels from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. From Flüelen you will enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

Overnight in Lucerne
Tenon Recommends: CASCADA Boutique Hotel 4 *
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 7: Lucerne to St. Gallen (Voralpen-Express)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Sit back and relax on this beautiful 2.5-hour journey with the Voralpen-Express which connects central and eastern Switzerland. Once in St. Gallen, make sure to visit the Abbey of St. Gall, a magnificent baroque monastery from the 8th century. Nearby, there is also a Textile Museum with stunning displays of embroidery and lace from the traditional region.

Overnight in St. Gallen
Tenon Recommends: Einstein St. Gallen 4 *
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 8: Depart Switzerland

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Independent return journey to your departure gateway of choice or continue onwards to more Swiss adventures!

(Breakfast included)

 

Pricing

From $2,625 per person based on double occupancy*
*Price shown is an example of what to expect. Each itinerary is customized and can change depending on seasonality, availability, etc.

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