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9 DAYS LUCERNE – LUGANO –
ST. MORITZ – ZERMATT
Valid May to Mid-October
from CHF 1710 per person
Greatest Rail
Adventure
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Discover the diverse regions and cultures of Switzerland.
You will travel on the three most famous express trains from
Bernina Express
Central Switzerland to the Italian-speaking Ticino, taking in
some spectacular countryside and staying in beautiful Swiss
resorts on the way. Join the Gotthard Panorama Express with
its historic paddle steam and connecting train to Ticino. After
a relaxing day you continue your journey on the Bernina
Express to the Engadine with its stunning countryside.
Explore more of the area before boarding the world-famous
Glacier Express train to Zermatt. The best of Switzerland on
some of the most exciting rail routes in Europe!
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Glacier Express
Itinerary
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Lake Steamer, Lake Lucerne
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Glacier Express
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Individual transfer by train from
Zurich Airport to Lucerne. Overnight
in Lucerne.
DAY 2
LUCERNE
Lucerne is the gateway to Central
Switzerland. Situated on Lake
Lucerne, it is embedded within an
impressive mountainous panorama.
Thanks to its historic town centre
and attractions, its beautiful lakeside
settings and the nearby mountain
excursions, Lucerne remains one
of Switzerland’s most popular
destinations. Overnight in Lucerne.
DAY 3
GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS
Board the lake steamer for the
2h30 cruise to Flüelen. The journey
continues on the Gotthard Panorama
Express train following the Gotthard
line through the 15 km long Gotthard
tunnel towards the sunny climate of
Ticino. Overnight in Lugano.
DAY 4
LUGANO
Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere,
stroll along the lakeside promenade
or take a trip to the viewpoints
of Monte Brè or San Salvatore for
fabulous views over Lake Lugano. Take
advantage of your included Ticino
Ticket which offers free use of local
buses and trains. Overnight in Lugano.
DAY 5
BERNINA EXPRESS
Board the Bernina Express coach for
your journey through Italy and past
Lake Como to Tirano where you join
the Bernina Express train. Lean back
and enjoy the narrated journey
and the incredible climb over the
Bernina Pass. Overnight in St. Moritz.
DAY 6
ST. MORITZ
St. Moritz, world famous, chic
holiday resort, is surrounded by
the beautiful lake landscape of the
Upper Engadine. There are hundreds
of walking and hiking trails for all
abilities waiting to be explored or why
not take one of the many mountain
excursions available around St.
Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.
DAY 7
GLACIER EXPRESS
Today you take GENEVA the world-famous
Glacier Express which crosses no less
than 291 bridges and travel through
91 tunnels. The journey is narrated
throughout and the panoramic
windows offer you the optimum view
of the dramatic and ever-changing
landscape. Why not pre-book a
freshly prepared dish of the day or
even a 3-course meal served at your
seat? Overnight in Zermatt.
DAY 8
ZERMATT
Time to explore Zermatt, one of
Switzerland’s top mountain resorts.
For the best views of the mighty
Matterhorn head to the Gornergrat
with its sunny observation platform
accessible all year. The highest
cogwheel train will take you to an
altitude of 3089 m above sea level.
During the journey you will have
excellent vantage points of some
29 four-thousand metre peaks.
Overnight in Zermatt.
BASEL
BERN
BRIG
ZERMATT
DAY 9
DEPARTURE
LUCERNE
ENGELBERG
GRINDELWALD
ZURICH
ANDERMATT
LOCARNO
ASCONA
Individual return journey by train from
Zermatt to Zurich Airport.
Highlights
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Glacier Express – a 291 km (7h
45min) journey from Zermatt to
St. Moritz or vice versa 1
•
Bernina Express Train – a 156 km
(2h 15min) journey from St. Moritz
to Tirano or vice versa 2
•
Gotthard Panorama Express – a
182 km (5h 30min) journey from
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FLIMS/LAAX
LUGANO
KLOSTERS
CHUR
DAVOS
ITALY
4
ST. MORITZ
6
TIRANO
the Mediterranean south along the
historic Gotthard route to Flüelen
and onward by boat across Lake
Lucerne or vice
versa 3
•
UNESCO World Heritage “Albula/
Bernina” – one of the world`s most
spectacular scenic rail routes 4
•
Landwasser Viaduct – most
spectacular landmark on the
Rhaetian Railway 5
•
Alp Grüm station – border between
the German and Italian speaking
areas of Switzerland 6
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Offer includes:
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2 overnight stays with
breakfast in each Lucerne,
Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt
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Rail ticket 2nd class: Zurich
Airport – Lucerne – Lugano –
St. Moritz – Zermatt – Zurich
Airport (or vice versa)
•
Boat and train journey on the
Gotthard Panorama Express in
1st class
•
Half Fare Card offering up to
50% reduction on most trains,
Bernina Express at Lago Bianco
buses, boats and mountain
railways
•
Seat reservation Glacier and
Bernina Express in 2nd class
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Seat reservation Gotthard
Panorama Express in 1st class
•
Lucerne Card, Ticino Ticket
and St. Moritz Card – for
various discounts and free
local transport
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Gornergrat Mountain Excursion
From prices calculated on 01.09.2023 for 01.05.2024,
based on sharing a double-bedded room in a 3-star hotel.
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this holiday either online or by
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SUPERIOR PACKAGE
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to a 4- or 5-star hotel or first class
rail travel.
LUNCH ON GLACIER EXPRESS
Pre-book your meal on the
Glacier Express.
Choose from dish of the day up to
3-courses.
EXCURSION MONTE BRÈ
One of many excursions that can be
added to your package.
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