Glacier Pullman Express
Highlights
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The two unique railway lines blend harmoniously into the enchanting landscape thanks to spectacular engineering structures such as viaducts and spiral 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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Imposing mountain ranges, rustic valleys and the largest continuous glacial zone in the Alps. This 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. Enjoy a little luxury. St. Moritz is a symbol of style, class and elegance, fascinating charm and beautiful nature. An unusual combination of culture, sport and tranquillity. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Glacier Pullman Express to Andermatt (9h50)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you board the Glacier Pullman Express «Private de Luxe Train» for an unforgettable journey. The first part of the journey goes all the way to Thusis. Here the post bus extra trip from Thusis to Zillis takes you to the church of St. Martina for a guided tour. Back in the Glacier Pullman Express, a fine lunch will be served in the gourmet dining car between Thusis and Disentis. Through the Rhine Gorge you reach Disentis where you the monastery. The last stage leads over the 2'033 m Oberalp Pass to Andermatt. Overnight in Andermatt.
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3ʳᵈ day: Glacier Pullman Express to Zermatt (9h50)
After breakfast at the hotel, we continue our journey with the Glacier Pullman Express to Realp. The journey continues with the Furka steam train over the Furka mountain route. The romantic adventure tour begins in Realp (1'538 m). The over 100-year-old steam locomotive climbs along the rushing waters of the Furkareuss in a meter-long rack-and-pinion track uphill to the highest station in Furka (2'163 m) and downwards to Oberwald (1'377 m). Continue on the Glacier Pullman Express to Fiesch. Ride with the cable car up to the Eggishorn (2'878 m) with a unique viewpoint. The mighty Aletsch Glacier, the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aletsch, lies at your feet. On the Fiescheralp (2'927 m) you will enjoy typical Swiss cheese specialities such as cheese fondue or raclette. Onward journey to Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.
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4ᵗʰ day: Zermatt and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure in Zermatt. Individual return journey.
This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction (on the Fiescheralp aperitif instead of lunch included, city tour in Chur instead of visit to St. Martin's church in Zillis included).
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Impressions
Services
Included in the price
- Train journey in 2nd class, Half Fare Travelcard basis
- Seat reservation in the Glacier Pullman Express
- Transfer and guided tour of the church in Zillis
- Lunch in the Gourmino dining car including table drinks (wine, beer, mineral water)
- Tour of parts of the monastery in Disentis
- Steam train ride on the Furka mountain line Realp - Oberwald
- Excursion with the aerial cableway to the Eggishorn
- Lunch including table drinks on the Fiescheralp
- 1 night in St. Moritz, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 1 night in Andermatt, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 1 night in Zermatt, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
