Glacier Express Excellence Class (for international guests)
On this impressive train journey you will cross 291 bridges and pass through 91 tunnels, along unspoiled landscapes, deep ravines and up to the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 meters. With the luxurious Excellence Class, a train journey through the Swiss Alps has never been so glamorous. Window seats, an exclusive bar, in-flight entertainment, concierge service and personal travel companionship - only on this journey. The excellent on-board fresh cuisine serves you a premium multi course lunch.
In St. Moritz, the world of the rich and beautiful welcomes you, in Zermatt the most photographed mountain in the world, the Matterhorn.
Highlights
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These two unique railway lines blend harmoniously into the landscape with spectacular feats of engineering including structures, tunnels and spiral viaducts.
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The Landwasser Viaduct is one of the most iconic landmarks in Graubünden. This 142-metre-long, 65-metre-high bridge carries the railway in a sharp curve over the rugged Landwasser Valley, leading directly into a tunnel at the other end.
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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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The highest point of the journey.
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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 St. Moritz
Train journey to St. Moritz, the birthplace of alpine winter sports. Enjoy the mountain landscape with its fantastic views or stroll through Via Serlas, one of Switzerland's most exclusive shopping streets. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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2ⁿᵈ day: St. Moritz
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure in and around St. Moritz. In summer, our hotels in St. Moritz offer you free travel on various Upper Engadine mountain railways. Our favourite is an unforgettable trip to the Diavolezza. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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3ʳᵈ day: Glacier Express (8h30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today the highlight of your trip awaits you – the journey with the Glacier Express in the Excellence Class from St. Moritz to Zermatt. First-class comfort awaits you in the most exclusive carriage of the train. Sit back in your adjustable seat by the panoramic window and enjoy the breathtaking views of majestic mountains, deep gorges and picturesque villages. To whet your appetite, they serve you an aperitif platter and champagne. After that you get a regional, multi course lunch including corresponding wine, freshly prepared in the on-board kitchen. Overnight in Zermatt.
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4ᵗʰ day: Zermatt
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day in Zermatt or make a trip to the Gornergrat. Europe's highest open-air cog railway takes you from Zermatt to the Gornergrat. On the summit you will have a superb panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and many other snow-capped peaks rising to above 4'000 m. If you want to go even higher, you should include the excursion Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in your programme. Overnight in Zermatt.
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5ᵗʰ day: Zermatt and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure and individual return journey.
This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.
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Impressions
Services
Included in the price
- Swiss Travel Pass Flex 3 days in 1st class
- Seat reservation in the Glacier Express Excellence Class
- Window seat, concierge, tablet with Bordinfotainment, access to the Glacier Bar, starter plate with champagne, regional multi course menu including wine, tea time in the afternoon, snacks, coffee, juices, soft drinks
- 2 nights in St. Moritz, 4*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 2 nights in Zermatt, 4*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 50% discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 500 museums (only valid on a selected travel day)
