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Book by March 18, 2025 for travel to be completed by June 30, 2025.
2025 Tour code: SGJ25
Vacations by Rail to Switzerland – About the tour
From Switzerland’s largest city, Zürich, this round-trip unveils an unforgettable perspective on this small but stunning European country.
Uncover delightful towns such as medieval St Gallen and Lucerne, lakeside Montreux, upmarket St Moritz and charming Zermatt, traveling between them on Switzerland’s famed trains.
Renowned railroads provide a front-row seat to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps. Admire stunning lakes and awe-inspiring mountains, including the symbolic Matterhorn, from the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express and Gornergrat Mountain Railway.
Vacations by Rail to Switzerland – Unforgettable Experiences
Ride the full length of the iconic Glacier Express
With lunch provided at your seats, gaze in awe as unparalleled panoramas of the Swiss Alps and Rhine Gorge unfold on a spellbinding journey from Zermatt to St Moritz.
Travel to Italy aboard the stunning Bernina Express
Journey on the world-renowned and UNESCO-listed Bernina Express, passing by snow-capped mountains and incredible glaciers enroute to the Italian town of Tirano.
Embark on a breathtaking mountain rail trip up Mount Rigi
Carrying passengers to the top of Mount Rigi since 1871, hop aboard Europe’s oldest mountain railway to a height of nearly 6,000 feet above sea level for incredible 360° views of peaks and lakes.
Bask in Matterhorn views from the Gornergrat Railway
Witness unmatched vistas of the Matterhorn from the second-highest railway in Europe. Enjoy a captivating six-mile cogwheel journey to a superb vantage point in front of Switzerland’s most symbolic mountain.
Absorb panoramic scenes on the GoldenPass Express
Opened in 2022, this route allows travelers to enjoy a beautiful journey in panoramic carriages direct from idyllic Interlaken, nestled between lakes and mountains, to the chic lakeside resort of Montreux.
Explore historic St Gallen on a guided tour
Visit charming St Gallen for a guided tour of its Old Town, where beautiful Baroque architecture lines the streets, and its 1,300-year-old cathedral shines as a reminder of old-world European grandeur.
Spend time in beautiful Zermatt and St Moritz
Stay for two nights in both of these charming resort towns. Soak in the tranquil atmosphere of Zermatt, nestled in the shadow of the Matterhorn, and embrace the vibrant lifestyle of upmarket St Moritz.
What’s included
- Tour Manager
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- Transportation
- Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Scenic rail journeys
- Accommodation
- 9 nights’ 4-Star hotel accommodation
- Luggage
- Group luggage transfers throughout
- Excursions & Entertainment
- All tour excursions
- Swiss Travel Card for 50% discounted fares on free days for rail, boat and most mountain railroad journeys
- Food & Drink
- Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Not Included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights
ItineraryOpen all
Day 1 – Arrival in Zürich
Day 2 – Exploring St Gallen, Switzerland’s fairytale city
Day 3 – Lakeside Lucerne and Mount Rigi Cogwheel Railway
Day 4 – Across the Swiss Highlands to glistening Lake Geneva
Day 5 – By rail to tranquil Zermatt in the heart of the Alps
Day 6 – Marveling at the Matterhorn on the Gornergrat Railway
Day 7 – Experiencing the Glacier Express to St Moritz
Day 8 – Crossing to Italy aboard the stunning Bernina Express
Day 9 – Return to Zürich for a guided tour
Day 10 – Homeward bound
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