Rail Adventure (for international guests)
Explore the different regions and cultures of Switzerland. You will travel with the two most famous panorama trains such as the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express from the central part of Switzerland to the Italian-speaking part of Ticino and travel through spectacular landscapes. We love trains because they are just fun.
Mountains and lakes in Lucerne, many exciting train rides, dolce vita in Lugano, some glamour in St. Moritz and of course the charming, car-free Zermatt with its Matterhorn, that's all part of this train journey.
Highlights
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The city of Lucerne, located in the heart of Switzerland, is famous for the picturesque Chapel Bridge and its striking water tower, which are considered landmarks of the city. The historic old town, nestled between Lake Lucerne and the Alps, also offers a variety of cultural sights and is a popular starting point for excursions to Mount Pilatus, Mount Titlis and Mount Rigi.
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This city in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland captivates with its beautiful location on Lake Lugano.
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The two unique railway lines blend harmoniously into the enchanting landscape with spectacular engineering structures such as viaducts and helical tunnels.
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The birthplace of the alpine winter holidays, impresses with style, elegance and class.
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The slowest express train in the world.
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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 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 Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne by train and time at leisure for optional excursions. Overnight in Lucerne.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Lucerne – Lugano (1h40)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. 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). Overnight in Lugano.
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3ʳᵈ day: Lugano
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the mediterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano.
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4ᵗʰ day: Bernina Express Lugano – St. Moritz (5h45)
Breakfast at the hotel. The Bernina Express bus takes you to Tirano (Italy). There you board the panoramic train Bernina Express to St. Moritz. Enjoy an alpine serpentine journey that takes you from the waving palms of Ticino and Italy to the towering glaciers. The Bernina Express is the highest railway line across the Alps. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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5ᵗʰ day: St. Moritz
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure for excursions in and around St. Moritz. During summer most of our hotels in St. Moritz offer you free travel on the Oberengadiner mountain railways and public transport. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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6ᵗʰ day: Glacier Express St. Moritz – Zermatt (8h30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you board the Glacier Express for one of the greatest train journeys in the world. The world's slowest express train takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 m. 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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7ᵗʰ day: Zermatt
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure in Zermatt. We suggest either an excursion to the Gornergrat, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise or take a walk in the unspoilt beautiful nature of Zermatt. The best view of the Matterhorn is from the church bridge in Zermatt or from Sunegga which can be reached easily with the Zermatt mountain railways. Overnight in Zermatt.
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8ᵗʰ 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 6 days in 2nd class
- Seat reservation in the Bernina Express and Glacier Express
- 1 night in Lucerne, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 2 nights in Lugano, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 2 nights in St. Moritz, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 2 nights in Zermatt, 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)
