Grand Train Tour of Switzerland «Glaciers & Palm Trees»

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.

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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Highlights

The highest railway line across the Alps.
The two unique railroad lines blend harmoniously into the enchanting landscape with spectacular engineering structures such as viaducts and helical tunnels.
The oldest city in Switzerland and cultural centre of the canton Graubünden.
The charming paradise on Lake Lugano.
Lucerne and the famous Chapelle Bridge, on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

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Travel details

Travel programm

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1ˢᵗ day: arrival in Chur

Train journey to Chur, Switzerland's oldest town. The car-free old town with its countless boutiques, galleries, restaurants, cafés and bars is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Overnight in Chur.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Bernina Express (9h15)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel with the Bernina Express from Chur via the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct, the Bernina Pass and the circular viaduct at Brusio to Tirano (Italy), the south end of the Bernina Line. After lunch or a stroll through the romantic old town, you travel with the Bernina Express bus through the idyllic Valtellina valley and along Lake Como to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano.
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3ʳᵈ day: Lugano – Lucerne (5h15)

Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey from Lugano to Flüelen (optional with the Gotthard Panorama Express, with supplement, a 1^st class train ticket is required). From Flüelen to Lucerne by boat. Overnight in Lucerne.
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4ᵗʰ day: Lucerne and return journey

Breakfast at the hotel. Stroll across the world-famous Chapel Bridge and through the winding streets of the old town, visit the Lion Monument or take a trip to Mount Rigi, Mount Pilatus or Mount Titlis. Individual return journey.

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.