Rail Journeys
On this breathtaking train journey with the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and the GoldenPass Line you will be shown the most beautiful places in Switzerland. Mountain landscapes, the most impressive alpine scenery, glaciers, lakes and picturesque towns make this train journey to a real highlight. Best of Switzerland shows you the most beautiful, highest and best of Switzerland.
Upon arrival in Lucerne by train, make your way to your hotel and take your time to settle in. Afterwards, you will have some free time at leisure. Overnight stay in Luzern.
After breakfast, you will have a full day at leisure in Lucerne. We suggest the following optional excursions at Mount Titlis with its famous revolving Cable Car, Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi. Overnight stay in Lucerne. Meals: Breakfast
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Today, enjoy a train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the Gotthard Base Tunnel, which is 57 kilometres, 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. You can also add the Optional Gotthard Panorama Express. The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Lugano. Meals: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, you will travel along the UNESCO World Heritage Route with the Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Railway. 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. 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 stay in St. Moritz. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before boarding the Glacier Express for one of the greatest train journeys in the world. 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. 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 stay in Zermatt. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, an incomparable experience awaits you today. The Zermatt Bergbahnen take you up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, which is Europe's highest Cable Car station at 3,883 m. For a little fee, you may take the Crystal Ride Cabins from Trockener Steg to the summit an unbeatable experience. The 360° panorama is unique and many highlights are waiting to be discovered. The rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Zermatt. Meals: Breakfast
Today, you will take a regional train through the Valais, which is well known for its excellent Wines to Montreux. We recommend a visit to Chillon Castle, which is a moated Castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Overnight stay in Montreux. Meals: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your train journey with the GoldenPass Express to Interlaken. Optionally you can take the GoldenPass Panoramic or Belle Époque to Zweisimmen and from there regional trains to Interlaken. Here, find yourself among alpine forests bubbling mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages. Possibility to stop in Gstaad for an optional excursion to Glacier 3000. Overnight stay in Interlaken. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy another highlight in Switzerland that awaits you. Enjoy a journey to the Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe located at 3,454 metres. Don't miss out on the following attractions at Alpine Sensation, Sphinx, Jungfrau Panorama, Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven, Ice Palace and Snow Fun. Overnight stay in Interlaken. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, take a train journey along the Lake of Thun to Bern and the possibility of a stopover to discover Switzerland's beautiful Capital. Continue to Zürich where you will have time at your leisure to discover the city. Overnight stay in Zürich. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have time for leisure before making you individual return journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (rts)
