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Discover the diverse regions and cultures of Switzerland on our Ultimate Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. Stop off at some of the most famous resorts and cities in the country, with time to explore your surroundings and organised excursions to ensure you don’t miss anything!
This tour is a great way to visit the very best of Switzerland on some of the most exciting scenic train journeys in Europe. We also offer this holiday as an 8-day option without additional nights in the resorts.
Experience Switzerland at its very best, travelling on legendary scenic trains that reveal the country’s spectacular landscapes in comfort and style. This is a seamless way to enjoy pristine lakes, snow-capped peaks, charming alpine villages and cosmopolitan cities. Each stop offers both leisure and carefully curated excursions, ensuring you don’t miss any of the iconic highlights. With your Swiss Travel Pass, you’ll enjoy flexibility, convenience, and added value at every stage of your journey.
– Travel on Switzerland’s most famous trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass, Luzern–Interlaken Express and the Gotthard Panorama Express.
– Visit Europe’s highest railway station at Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
– Explore the Gornergrat with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks.
– Cruise across Lake Lucerne and Lake Thun on nostalgic paddle steamers.
– Taste fine wines in the UNESCO Lavaux vineyards near Montreux.
– Enjoy seamless connections across cities, resorts, and mountain landscapes.
– Benefit from the Swiss Travel Pass, including free museum entries and discounts on mountain excursions.
This journey is perfect for travellers who want to experience Switzerland’s most iconic landscapes in comfort without the need for self-driving. It suits:
– Train enthusiasts eager to travel on Europe’s most scenic routes.
– Couples looking for a romantic alpine adventure.
– Families seeking a balance of sightseeing and leisure.
– Mature travellers who value convenience, quality inclusions, and authentic cultural experiences.
– First-time visitors to Switzerland wanting to see the highlights without compromise.
– Availability
Travel on this unforgettable journey year-round. Please note: the iconic Glacier Express pauses operations between late October and early December 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed closer to departure
A quick train journey takes you from Zürich to Lucerne. Board the Luzern-Interlaken Express for a journey along the shores of clear lakes, past waterfalls and over the breathtaking Brünig Pass to Interlaken, overlooked by the magnificent trio, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Overnight in Interlaken.
After breakfast, take a trip to the world famous Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe awaits this morning! Experience the views from Europe’s highest railway station, heading up to gaze over the Aletsch Glacier at over 3,454m above sea level. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on board a paddle steamer around Lake Thun and/or Lake Brienz. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)
After breakfast board the Golden Pass train from Interlaken in the panoramic carriage as it sweeps through the many vineyards and country estates on its way to Montreux. Enjoy the sweeping views over Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux. (B)
Visit the UNESCO vineyards of Lavaux and sample some of the delicacies of the region. After a short train journey from Montreux to Rivaz and a short walk up to the ‘Vinorama’, your Swiss wine experience begins with a short film about the region followed by a wine tasting.
Overnight in Montreux. (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning at leisure. Take some time to stroll along the lakeside in Montreux or visit the famous Château de Chillon. Early afternoon continue by train to Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt. (B)
The Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air, cogwheel-railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat. On the Gornergrat viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4,000m. Overnight in Zermatt. (B)
Enjoy the legendary Glacier Express experience in full from Zermatt to St. Moritz, a thrilling journey in a panoramic carriage taking in some of the most dramatic scenery Switzerland has to offer. The exhilarating journey takes you along the deep Rhone valley, over the dramatic Oberalp Pass and through the Rhine Gorge to glamorous St. Moritz in the afternoon.
Overnight in St Moritz. (B,L)
Day at leisure. The St. Moritz transport card offers you unlimited travel on the public network and on most of the mountain railways or cable car. Corviglia, Corvatsch or Diavolezza are only some of the options or maybe you prefer the philosopher’s walk on top of Muottas Muragl. Overnight in St. Moritz. (B)
Today board the Bernina Express and journey to the Mediterranean climes of Lugano. Travel over circular viaducts and through winding tunnels passing through Brusio and Poschiavo. At Tirano, change to the Bernina Express bus takes you through Italy along the lakes back to Switzerland and Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. (B)
Why not visit Monte San Salvatore today – Lugano’s house mountain? A funicular railway takes you from Lugano-Paradiso to the top of this famous peak for magnificent 360° panoramic views over the beautiful blue lake.
Overnight in Lugano. (B)
Travel on the Gotthard Express from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. The Gotthard route is truly mesmerising, and the lake cruise from Flüelen to Lucerne on an old paddle steamer tops off your rail adventure. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Lucerne. (B)
Why not explore the Old Town and walk across the iconic Chapel Bridge or enjoy the views from Mount Rigi – Queen of the Mountains via boat and rail.
Overnight in Lucerne. (B)
After breakfast depart Lucerne and continue your onward journey. (B)
