Summary
This Scenic Switzerland by Train tour is the perfect way to see Switzerland’s breathtaking mountains, charming mountain resorts, fascinating old towns, and beautiful lakes—all while you relax aboard Switzerland’s famous trains. You’ll overnight in Zurich, Lucerne, Lausanne, the Zermatt area, and St. Moritz. One of the highlights of this Switzerland train tour is the train journey aboard the Glacier Express from Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn, to glitzy St. Moritz, one of the world’s most famous resorts. From your carriage windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. On this Switzerland train tour, you’ll also love the journey aboard the Bernina Express (aka, the red train) from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Traveling on the highest railway across the Alps, you’ll witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces! But that’s not all…in Zermatt you’ll also experience the Gornergrat open-air cog railway, Europe’s highest. You’ll cross remarkable bridges, pass through tunnels along rocky ravines and beautiful lakes. The views of the Matterhorn from the top are nothing short of spectacular! Another celebrated rail journey you’ll experience on this tour through Switzerland is aboard the Golden Pass Panoramic train to Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the “Swiss Riviera.” You’ll feel immersed in the landscapes passing you by. Stunning scenery and thrilling train rides…there’s no better way to see scenic Switzerland! So, grab your camera and get ready for an amazing, value-minded adventure!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Zurich, Switzerland
- Day 2
- Zurich–Lucerne
- Day 3
- Lucerne–Interlaken–Goldenpass Mob Panoramic Train ...
- Day 4
- Lausanne–Montreux–Täsch–Zermatt Area
- Day 5
- Zermatt. Gornergrat Excursion
- Day 6
- Zermatt Area–Glacier Express–St. Moritz
- Day 7
- St. Moritz. Bernina Express Excursion To Tirano, I...
- Day 8
- St. Moritz–Zurich
- Day 9
- Zurich
Travel Cities (8): Geneva, Interlaken, Lausanne, Lucerne, Montreux, Sankt Moritz, Zermatt, Zurich