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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland «Glaciers & Palm Trees» (for international guests)

Drive up to impressive glaciers and hidden mountain lakes before heading south through the Valtellina to Lugano with its palm trees, vineyards and mediterranean climate.
  • Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
  • 4 days / 3 nights

The unique Bernina Express panorama train travels right through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhaetian Railway along glaciers and down to the palm trees in the south. The perfect connection between the north and south of Switzerland.

Chur is famous for its special climate, the homelike atmosphere, the cultural diversity, the natural and recreational areas close to the city, almost unlimited sports and leisure facilities, the attractive center with the picturesque old town and the mediterranean influences.

Lugano is simply a must see. A charming paradise on the shore of Lake Lugano. Palm trees, a romantic lake promenade and a beautiful old town.

Lucerne is the perfect city with an impressive combination of water, mountains and city. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Lucerne and a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Everything can be reached in a short time and any time of the year.

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Travel programm

  1. 1

    1

    Arrival in Chur by train. Time at leisure for optional excursions. Overnight in Chur.
  2. 2

    2

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel with the Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Railway along the UNESCO World Heritage route. Enjoy an Alpine switchback ride, taking you from the high, towering glaciers of the mountains down to the swaying palms of Italy. The Bernina Express is the highest railway line across the Alps, linking Northern and Southern Europe in the most spectacular way! The Bernina Express train takes you to Tirano where you will have time for an optional lunch break. Then board the Bernina Express coach to Lugano in the beautiful Ticino. Overnight in Lugano.
  3. 3

    3

    Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey from Lugano to Lucerne. Experience the Gotthard Base Tunnel – with 57 kilometres it is the longest train tunnel in the world. It takes only 17 minutes to travel this fast flat-track route under the Alpine massif in the heart of Europe. Optional add the Gotthard Panorama Express (with supplement, a 1st class train ticket is required). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Lucerne.

  4. 4

    4

    Breakfast at the hotel. Time for leisure in Lucerne and individual return journey.

    This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

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Included in the price

  • Swiss Travel Pass Flex 4 days in 2nd class
  • Seat reservation in the Bernina Express
  • 1 night in Chur, 3* hotel, standard double room, with breakfast
  • 1 night in Lugano, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 1 night in Lucerne, 3* 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)

Dates of Travel

Bernina Express Chur – Tirano
Daily: all year round

Bernina Express Bus Tirano – Lugano
Thu-Sun: 13.2.-23.3.25 + 30.10.-23.11.25
Daily: 27.3.-26.10.25

Gotthard Panorama Express
Tue–Sun + general public holidays: 18.4.-19.10.25

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