• Description

    Discover the diverse regions and cultures of Switzerland on this 8-day `Grand Train Tour of Switzerland`. Explore the cultural differences within the country and its 4 languages, taking in some spectacular countryside and staying in beautiful Swiss towns on the way. It’s a great opportunity to visit the very best of Switzerland on some of the most exciting scenic trains and sceneries in Europe.

    Free 1st class rail ticket upgrade during April & May.

  • Highlights

    44 attraction highlights along the route
    11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    22 Lakes
    4 Language regions
    2 Biopshere Reserves
    Experience the famous scenic trains: Golden Pass, Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express
    Excursion to Jungfraujoch

    Inclusions

    7 nights stay at 3 star hotels
    Covering Zurich, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne
    Daily breakfast
    Grand train tour ticket in 2nd class
    50% reduction on selected transport services (mountain railways, trains, buses and boats)
    Seat reservation for Golden Pass Line, Glacier & Bernina Express
    Gotthard Panorama Express excursion to Jungfraujoch (non-guided)
    Swiss Coupon Pass
    myTravel Stamp Booklet
    Certificate of Grand Train Tour of Switzerland.

  • Day 1

    After your arrival in Zurich you will take the train into the city to your hotel. As a «metropolis of experiences» by the water, with a magnificent view of the snowcapped Alps on the horizon, Zürich offers a unique mixture of attractions. Overnight in Zürich.

    Day 2

    Today you travel to Lucerne. When boarding the Luzern–Interlaken Express, you are about to go on an unforgettable journey right into the heart of Switzerland to Interlaken. The vacation destination is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken.

    Day 3

    Take the train from Interlaken to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3454m. In the early evening your journey on the Golden Pass Line continues to Montreux at Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux.

    Day 4

    Take the train to Zermatt. The rest of the day is at your disposal. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

    Day 5

    In the morning you take the world famous Glacier Express for a thrilling ride in the panorama carriage to St. Moritz. Along the deep Rhone valley, the Glacier Express
    travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Alps. Overnight in St. Moritz.

    Day 6

    Board the narrow-gauge Bernina Express in St. Moritz station and enjoy one of the most impressive scenic rail journeys Switzerland offers. In Tirano (Italy) you change to the Bernina Express Bus to Lugano, southern Switzerland’s largest town. Overnight in Lugano

    Day 7

    With the Gotthard Panorama Express you travel from the Mediterranean south to the traditional heart of Switzerland. You will travel by 1st class panorama carriage from Bellinzona to Flüelen. In Flüelen board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise across Lake Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

    Day 8

    After your breakfast train transfer back to Zurich airport.

  • EXCLUSION

    Airfares
    Visa
    Travel insurance
    Optional tours
    All items of personal nature: e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email, laundry services bills etc.
    Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staffs and driver/guides. In most cases tips and gratuities are at the sole discretion of the clients.
    All other expenses and services not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’.

  • TERMS & CONDITIONS

    Prices are per person based on 2 persons travelling together and sharing twin/double room, subject to seasonal surcharges and availability.

    ITL World reserve the right to amend the prices in case of currency fluctuations, changes in rates of exchange, and/or fuel costs, special or high season charges and hike in the airline/hotel/rail/land transportation charges before the date of departure.

    For convenience of passengers and / or feasibility of operations, ITL World or their service providers may sometimes amend the itinerary.

    International hotel check in time is between 2pm and 3pm and check out time is between 11am and 12pm. (Exceptions apply). Early check in and or late check-out is subject to availability of rooms and may be chargeable.

    It is the responsibility of the passengers to ensure they hold valid passport, visa, travel and medical insurance, vaccination etc., as applicable for each destination.

    To assist with visa application process, ITL World would provide copies of air tickets, travel insurance and other ground service vouchers for bookings made and fully paid for. Approval and issuance of visa is at the discretion of respective Embassies or Consulates and ITL World cannot in anyway influence this process. Certain nationals however receive visa on arrival in select countries, subject to prior online approvals.