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. Treat yourself to culinary delights in the panorama coach during the train journey. This ride will provide you with highlights from the beginning to the end.
In St. Moritz, the world of the rich and beautiful welcomes you, in Zermatt the most photographed mountain in the world, the Matterhorn. 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.
Highlights
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UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscape. The Albula/Bernina railroad line is considered one of the most spectacular routes in the world. The actual World Heritage route runs from Thusis to Tirano over 122 kilometers across 196 bridges and through 55 tunnels.
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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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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
Arrival in St. Moritz by train. Time at leisure for optional sightseeing and excursions. 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 St. Moritz – Zermatt (8h30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today your highlight of the whole journey awaits you. You travel in the Excellence Class of the Glacier Express. The Glacier Express is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from St. Moritz to Zermatt. An 8 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture. Overnight in Zermatt.
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4ᵗʰ day: Zermatt
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zermatt. We suggest an excursion 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. Or take the aerial cableway to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 3'883 m. 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)
