BEST OF SWITZERLAND

10 Nights / 11 Days

Detailed Itinerary:

Arrival in Lucerne. Reach hotel and day at leisure. In evening, explore the city on your own . Overnight in Lucerne.
Excursion to Mount Titlis at 3020 m. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monastery village Engelberg where you board the 8-seater cable cars Titlis Xpress directly to Stand station. From there the world’s first revolving cable car Ttitlis Rotair takes you straight up to the summit of Mount Titlis. For a spectacular close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave or ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Get your thrills on the Titlis Cliff Walk, a spectacular suspension bridge at a height of 3041 m. Overnight in Lucerne.
Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the new Gotthard Base Tunnel – with 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. Optional add the Gotthard Panorama Express. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Lugano.
Today 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! First the Bernina Express coach takes you to Tirano where you will have time for an optional lunchbreak. Then board the Bernina Express train to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Today you board 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 in Zermatt.
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 3883 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 for you to be discovered. Rest of day at your leisure. Overnight in Zermatt.
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
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover a world of breathtaking landscapes, charming villages and alpine vistas on your journey along the Golden Pass Line to Montreux. Marvel at the scenery as your train climbs up the Simmental and down to the shores of Lake Geneva. Overnight stay in Montreux
Another highlight of your visit in Switzerland awaits you. Enjoy a journey to the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe located at 3454 m. Don’t miss out the following attractions: Alpine Sensation, Sphinx, Jungfrau Panorama, Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven, Ice Palace and Snow Fun. Overnight in Interlaken.
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.
Time at leisure in Zurich. Return to Zurich Airport.

Service includes

  • 1 overnight stay incl. breakfast in Zurich, Montreux, St. Moritz, Lugano
  • 2 overnight stay incl. breakfast in Lucerne, Interlaken and Zermatt
  • 15 Days Swiss Travel Pass in 2nd class
  • Seat reservation Bernina Express (train + coach), Glacier Express and Golden Pass Line
  • Excursion to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise & Jungfraujoch
  • Swiss Travel Pass -15 days 2nd class
  • 50% discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 500 museums (only valid on a selected travel day)
  • Excursion Gornergrat
  • Excursion Jungfraujoch
  • Rail ticket in 2nd class for rail travel per itinerary

Not included

  • Local City Taxes
  • Any personal Expenses
  • Airfare
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Any room upgrade
  • Any class upgrade
 

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