If you’ve ever sung the words, “climb every mountain” and meant it – then this Rail Adventure is for you. Leave your crampons at home – you’re traveling in high style aboard the scenic trifecta of Swiss trains
Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport.
Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano Experience the new Gotthard Base Tunnel – with its 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. Overnight in Lugano.
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.
Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day off for excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. On an 8 hour railway journey the world’s slowest express train takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 metres in altitude. 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. (Optional lunch - if required, please indicate on the booking request). Overnight in Zermatt.
Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
CHF 140.– upgrading to 1st class rail
lunch on board the Glacier Express CHF 43.–
ADD THE GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS
Saturdays & Sundays : from 14th April – 22nd October
Daily : from 01st July – 22nd October
In Bellinzona access onto the train over the Gotthard panorama route to Fluelen followed by a lake
curise to Lucerne. In the train you will be accompanied by a travel guide and will be entertained with
special effects and additional information on the region.
CHF 25.- per person for a seat reservation