Rail Journeys
Whether on the world's slowest express train or a trip across the highest railway traversal in the Alps, the two panorama trains offer unique and unforgettable highlights from the beginning to the end. The Glacier Express takes you over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, along natural landscapes, deep gorges and up to the Oberalp Pass. A unique experience all day long. The spectacular traverse of the Alps with the Bernina Express takes you over 196 bridges, through 55 tunnels, along romantic valleys and through impressive nature, another railway experience of the railway classics.
Upon arrival in Zermatt by train, make your way to your hotel and take your time to settle. Afterwards, enjoy Zermatt, the famous car free Alpine resort at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
This morning after breakfast, depart from Zermatt on the Gornergrat Bahn, Europe's highest open-air Cogwheel Railway, which will take you to the Gornergrat. This train crosses impressive bridges, galleries and tunnels. On the Gornergrat viewing platform, you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4,000 metres. Overnight stay in Zermatt. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast, you will board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. An 8 hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres to St. Moritz. Overnight stay in St. Moritz. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy your day at leisure in St. Moritz. Chic, elegant and exclusive with a cosmopolitan ambience, it is located at 1,856 metres in the middle of the Upper Engadine Lake Landscape. The dry, sparkling 'Champagne climate' is legendary and the celebrated St. Moritz sun shines for an average of 322 days a year. Overnight stay in St. Moritz. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you travel with the Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Railway along the UNESCO World Heritage Route. 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! The Bernina Express train takes you to Tirano where you will have time for an optional lunch break. Afterwards, board the Bernina Express Coach to Lugano in the beautiful Ticino. Overnight stay in Lugano. Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, you will have some time at leisure before making your 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)
