From the Matterhorn to the Upper Engadine or vice versa. Travel on the famous Glacier Express – one of Switzerland’s best scenic train rides across the Alps connecting two of the most popular resorts – Zermatt and St. Moritz. The entire journey takes around 7.5 hours and crosses 291 bridges, passes through 91 tunnels and climbs over the 2033 m high Oberalp Pass. There are of course faster ways to travel but none as beautiful as the journey by Glacier Express, the panoramic train traveling right through the Swiss Alps. Here the journey is very much the destination.

Day 1 : Arrival Zermatt

Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other destination in Switzerland to Zermatt. Short walk to your hotel and check in. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn. The town‘s touristic development is closely linked to what is most probably the world‘s most famous mountain. Zermatt is a car-free zone, has preserved its original character and offers nearly unlimited possibilities as far as excursions are concerned. Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 2 : Zermatt - St. Moritz with Glacier Express

Today you take the world famous Glacier Express for a thrilling ride in panoramaic carriages to St. Moritz. Take in some of the most dramatic scenery Switzerland has to offer. The journey is commentary, via complimentary headphones and explains the amazing engineering feat in overcoming extreme altitude variations by train. After an exhilarating trip, you will arrive in St. Moritz, the world famous holiday resort. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Day 3 : Departure

After breakfast you can enjoy St. Moritz a little bit longer and visit some of the many shops in this town or participate in one of the traditional sports, such as hiking, climbing or enjoy a spot of sailing, windsurfing, a rubber dinghy ride on the River Inn, tennis or horseriding. In addition, St. Moritz with a total of four golf courses is a golfer`s paradise. Transfer by rail to the airport/border back home or your next holiday destination.

Includes:

Rail journey Swiss border/airport – Zermatt – St. Moritz – Swiss border/airport.

1 night stay with breakfast in Zermatt.

1 night stay with breakfast in St. Moritz.

Train Seat reservation on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz.

The Bernina Express runs through the ancient landscape of Switzerland‘s beautiful Grisons (Graubünden) making short work of the 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and steep inclines along the way. Special observation cars will let you admire the route as well as the mighty glaciers, viaducts and palm trees from the comfort of your seat. The final stretch of the Bernina Express line has been classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. For some southern charm you change in Tirano to the Bernina Express Bus which will take you onwards to Ticino. Through the vineyards to Veltlin and along the banks of Lake Como this lovely journey ends in Lugano, Ticino’s largest town.

Day 1 : Arrival St. Moritz

Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other destination in Switzerland to St. Moritz. Short walk to your hotel, check in and leisure time. King Carl Gustaf of Sweden is only one of the many prominent guests of St. Moritz. St. Moritz is often called an Alpine metropolis. There are numerous luxury hotels, spas and upscale shops against an Alpine background of lakes and mountains. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Day 2 : St. Moritz - Lugano with Bernina Express

Board the narrow-gauge Bernina Express at St. Moritz station and enjoy one of the most impressive scenic rail journeys Switzerland has to offer. Climbing over the spectacular Bernina Pass to more than 2253 m you pass snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers then descend towards Poschiavo and Brusio. Travel over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano in Italy which is the end of the Bernina line. Change to the Bernina Express Bus which will take you onwards to Ticino. Through the vineyards of Veltlin and along the banks of Lake Como this lovely journey ends in Lugano – Southern Switzerland’s largest town. Overnight in Lugano.

Day 3 : Departure

After your breakfast you have more leisure time in Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino. Lugano is not only Switzerland‘s third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town. Transfer by rail to the airport/border for your departure back home or to your next holiday destination.

Includes :

• Rail tickets Swiss border/airport - St. Moritz – Tirano (IT) - Lugano – Swiss border/airport

• 1 night stay with breakfast in St. Moritz

• 1 night stay with breakfast in Lugano

• Seat reservation on the Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano

• Seat reservation on the Bernina Express bus from Tirano to Lugano

Combine three of the most attractive regions in Switzerland in one exciting rail holiday on the GoldenPass Line from Central Switzerland via the Bernese Oberland to the Lake Geneva region. Two languages, three worlds, six lakes, one line: That’s the GoldenPass Line. In Montreux, palm trees and southern ambience still prevail along the "Swiss Riviera“. French peppers the air. The golden panorama train squeezes through vineyards and gardens on its ascent, one last glimpse back at Lake Geneva, a tunnel, then black fir trees, fast-flowing streams. Cosy chalets in the valley and on the slopes. Lake Thun soon comes into view en route to Interlaken. The train, which waits here, wishes to acquaint you with Lake Brienz and the Giessbach waterfalls near Brienz, before moving on.

Day 1 : Arrival Lucerne

Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other destination in Switzerland to Lucerne. Short walk from the railway station to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, take the opportunity to discover the Old Town on your own. Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, the town is a popular destination for groups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 2 : Lucerne – Montreux with GoldenPass Line

After breakfast short walk to the railway station. The trains of the Zentralbahn are waiting for you for a small trip around the world: two languages, three worlds, six lakes, one line – that’s the GoldenPass Line. Starting in the German speaking Lucerne region, the journey takes you over the Brünig pass into the Bernese Oberland. Passing Lake Brienz and after a short journey you arrive at Interlaken. Along the shores of Lake Thun you reach the Simmen valley with Zweisimmenn and the world-renowned holiday resort of Gstaad. French peppers the air. Further on through the wild romantic Pays d’Enhaut with the scenic villages of Château d’Oex and Montbovon continues the journey through a tunnel before the panoramic view of the Lake Geneva and Montreux opens in front of you. Short walk from the railway station to your hotel and overnight in Montreux.

Day 3 : Departure

After your breakfast you may take some more time to explore Montreux and its beautiful surroundings. The town of Montreux nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. The Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place in June/July and features concerts on a variety of stages, and parks is very famous. Transfer by rail to the airport/border back home or to your next holiday destination.

Includes :

• Rail tickets Swiss border/airport – Lucerne – Interlaken - Montreux – Swiss border/airport

• 1 night stay with breakfast in Lucerne

• 1 night stay with breakfast in Montreux

• Seat reservation on the GoldenPass Line from Lucerne to Interlaken Ost on Zentralbahn and Interlaken Ost – Montreux on the GoldenPass Line

Explore the beauty of the Swiss mountains with this ideal combination of Lucerne and Interlaken. Spend two nights in the charming town of Lucerne followed by two nights in Interlaken with trips to the summits of Mount Pilatus (2133m) and/or Mount Titlis (3238 m) and the Jungfraujoch (3454m).

Day 1 : Arrival Lucerne

Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other destination in Switzerland to Lucerne. Short walk from the railway station to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, take the opportunity to discover the Old Town. Lucerne lies on the river Reuss, at the end of Lake Lucerne, framed by impressive mountains. The city has been a stronghold of tourism since 1840, thanks to the well-preserved Old Town with its Chapel Bridge and Water Tower. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 2 : Mount Titlis or Mount Pilatus

Titlis - Mount Titlis is the highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradise in Central Switzerland. The Titlis, Engelberg‘s ‚house mountain‘, and its glacier park are accessible by the revolving „Rotair“ cablecar. At an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a fabulous view of the central Alps.

Pilatus - The panoramic gondolas and aerial cableway will take you to the summit of Mount Pilatus (7000 ft / 2132 m). From here you will enjoy unforgettable views over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Time at leisure for lunch or short hike to the summit of the mountain.

Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 3 : Lucerne – Interlaken

Entertaining journey on board the Zentralbahn or a regional train via the Brünigpass to Interlaken. The town lies in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The resort, which is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is the starting point for numerous activities. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 4 : Interlaken / Excursion Jungfraujoch

The Jungfrau Railway, which leads through the heart of the mountains and up to the highest train station in Europe (3454 m), offers unbelievable views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and of the longest river of ice in the Alps – the Aletsch glacier at 22 km length. It climbs nearly 1400 meters in height and covers a distance of more than seven kilometers in tunnels along the nine kilometer long stretch. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 5 : Departure

After breakfast time for souvenir shopping before you transfer by rail to the border/airport back home or on to your next holiday destination.

Includes :

• Rail ticket Swiss border/airport – Lucerne – Interlaken – Swiss border/airport

• 2 nights stays with breakfast in Lucerne

• 2 nights stays with breakfast in Interlaken

• Excursion Jungfraujoch (non-guided)

• Excursion Titlist or Pilatus (non-guided)