Itinerary 

 

Day 1: Arrival in Lucerne

Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

 

Day 2: Lucerne

Full day at leisure in Lucerne. Optional excursions and tours available at additional price. Overnight in Lucerne.

 

Day 3: Lucerne to Lugano (2h10)

Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the new Gotthard Base Tunnel – with 57 kilometers it is the longest train tunnel in the world. Optional add the Gotthard Panorama Express. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Lugano.

 

Day 4: Bernina Express to St. Moritz (6h45)

Enjoy an Alpine switchback ride on the Bernina Express, taking you from the high, towering glaciers of the mountains down to the swaying palms of Italy. First the Bernina Express coach takes you to Tirano where you will have time for an optional lunch break. Then board the Bernina Express train to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.

 

Day 5: Glacier Express to Zermatt (8h)

Today you board the Glacier Express. On an 8 hour rail journey the world’s slowest express train takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 m. Overnight in Zermatt.

 

Day 6: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (2h)

The Zermatt Bergbahnen take you up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise which is Europe’s highest cable car station at 3883 m. For a little fee you may take the Crystal Ride cabins from Trockener Steg to the summit. The 360° panorama is unique and many highlights are waiting for you to be discovered. Rest of day at your leisure. Overnight in Zermatt.

 

Day 7: Zermatt to Montreux (2h40)

Today you take a regional train through the Valais, which is well known for its excellent wines, to Montreux. We recommend a visit to Chillon Castle, a moated castle on the shores of lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux.

 

Day 8: Montreux to Interlaken (3h)

Train journey with the GoldenPass Panoramic train take you to Zweisimmen then with the GoldenPass Line to Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken.

 

 Day 9: Jungfraujoch (4h)

Enjoy a journey to the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe located at 3454m. Attractions: Alpine Sensation, Sphinx, Jungfrau Panorama, Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven, Ice Palace and Snow Fun. Overnight in Interlaken.

 

Day 10: Interlaken to Zürich (2h)

Train journey along the lake of Thun to Berne and possibility for a stopover to discover Switzerland’s beautiful capital. Continue to Zurich and time at your leisure to discover the metropolis on the shore of lake Zurich. Overnight in Zurich.

 

Day 11: Departure from Zurich

Time at leisure in Zurich. Return to Swiss border or airport or individual onward journey.