Bernina Express + Glacier Express
Whether on the slowest express train in the world or a trip along the highest train route in the Alps, the two panoramic trains offer unique, unforgettable highlights! The Glacier Express takes you over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, along untouched landscapes and deep gorges up to the Oberalp Pass. A unique experience spread out over the whole day. The spectacular crossing of the Alps with the Bernina Express takes you over 196 bridges, through 55 tunnels, along romantic valleys and through impressive natural scenery.
In Zermatt, you have a breathtaking view of the Matterhorn and clean air, as only electric cars are used here. Some glamor awaits you in sophisticated St. Moritz and in Lugano you can enjoy the dolce vita by the lake under the palm trees.
Highlights
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The two unique railroad lines blend harmoniously into the enchanting landscape with spectacular engineering structures such as viaducts and helical tunnels.
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With its round shape, it is the emblem of the Bernina line.
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The «Grand Canyon of Switzerland» impresses with its diverse and impressive landscape. The Rhine winds for 14 kilometers between Ilanz and Reichenau in its original riverbed, past 350 m high, white cliffs.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Imposing mountain ranges, rustic valleys and the largest contiguous glaciated area in the Alps. The World Heritage Site is one of the most spectacular high mountain landscapes in the world.
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In the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland captivates with its beautiful location on Lake Lugano.
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The birthplace of the alpine winter holidays, impresses with style, elegance and class.
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The world-famous car-free holiday resort, at the foot of the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn.
Travel details
Travel programm
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1st day: Arrival in Lugano
Arrival in Lugano by train and time at leisure. Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere in Ticino. We recommend a walk along the lakeside promenade or an excursion to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano.
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2nd day: Bernina Express Lugano – St. Moritz (5h45)
Breakfast at the hotel. The Bernina Express bus takes you to Tirano (Italy). Then board the Bernina Express to St. Moritz. Enjoy an alpine serpentine ride that takes you from the waving palms of Ticino and Italy to the towering glaciers. The Bernina Express is the highest railroad line across the Alps. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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3rd day: Glacier Express St. Moritz – Zermatt (8h30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you board the Glacier Express for one of the most impressive train journeys in the world. The world's slowest express train takes you over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 m. Overnight in Zermatt.
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4th day: Zermatt and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Zermatt. We recommend an excursion to the Gornergrat, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise or a walk in the untouched, beautiful nature of Zermatt. You have the best view of the Matterhorn from the Church Bridge in Zermatt or from Sunegga, which is easily accessible with the Zermatt mountain railroads. Individual return journey.
This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.
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Impressions
Services
Included in the price
- Train journey in 2nd class, Half Fare Travelcard basis
- Seat reservation in the Bernina Express and Glacier Express
- 1 night in Lugano, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 1 night in St. Moritz, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 1 night in Zermatt, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
