8D Grand Train Tour Switzerland

Upon arrival at Zurich airport, individual travel by train to Lucerne. Surrounded by famous peaks and set on the majestic lake of the same name, Lucerne is often seen as quintessential Switerland. The romantic old town is perfect for a late afternoon stroll. Walk over to the famous Chapel Bridge and enjoy the charming shops and restaurants along the lakeside.

Board the train to Interlaken. Interlaken sits in the heart of the Bernese Oberland and the Swiss Alps. It is the gateway to the Junfrau region with the famous peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Interlaken nestles between the two beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz at the foot of the Jungfrau massif. There is so much to do in Interlaken and the surrounding area.

Free at own leisure. Consider a mountain excursion to the Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn.

Transfer by rail to Brig. This lovely old town is dotted with stately homes and cozy inns. The lively main street is great for shopping and the Stockalper Palace is one of the most important baroque palaces in Switzerland.

Full day excursion to Zermatt, the famous resort which is home to the mighty Matterhorn. Consider a mountain excursion to the top of Gornegrat (optional) for the most impressive views or to the frozen magical world of the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Surrounded by amazing scenery with the iconic Matterhorn as a backdrop - Zermatt has it all!

Journey on the Glacier Express, the slowest express train in the world. This short trip between Brig and Chur is an unforgettable experience surrounded by a breathtaking backdrop of mountain panoramas. The journey leads eastwards into the Upper Rhone valley which reaches 1366m at Oberwald, passing Andermatt onwards to the Oberlap Pass before winding its way upwards to 2034m (the highest point of the journey). The journey continues on a decent along the Rhine valley to Chur at 595m (the lowest point of the route). The landscapes looks very dramatic in the Rhine gorge between IIanz and Reichenau. The journey ends in Chur, the capital of the canton of Graubunden and the largest town along the route.

Board the Bernina Express for a journey along magical winter scenery. Experience the one-of-a-kind mountain landscape of the Swiss Alps on this spectacular train journey across viaducts and bridges and through tunnels and ancient gorges. From the icy peaks of the Canton of Graubunden and the Morteratsch Glacier (where the ascent up the Bernina Express begins) to Lago Bianco which at this time of year is covered in snow. Soon after, reach the highest point of 2253m at Ospizio Bernina. The dramatic descent down via Alp Grum offers magnificent views of the Pali Glacier. Finishing in the Italian border town of Tirano. Option to return directly by regional train to Chur or stop in St. Moritz for a few hours before continuing back to Chur.

End of your tour. Individual return journey to your departure point in Switzerland.