Swiss train trip
extravaganza

12 days

Prices from £3,000pp

UK, Geneva, Zermatt, St Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne, Zurich, UK

ABOUT THE TRIP

Picturesque cities, beautiful mountain villages and breathtaking landscape are all on the menu during this 12-day Swiss 1st class train trip extravaganza. Includes journeys on the famous Glacier Express, Gornergrat Railway, Gotthard Panorama Express and the Bernina Express, with stays in stunning Geneva, Zermatt, St Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne and Zurich. Enjoy a range of tours and activities to suit your interests and stay in high-end hotels (we can change this for those on more of a budget). Each trip can be personalised for you, so send a booking enquiry or give us a call. Prices start from £3,000pp, but depend on season of travel, accommodation and tours chosen. Want something a bit different? No problem, we will create you a personalised itinerary.

BOOKING ENQUIRY

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All rail travel in 1st class.
Glacier Express with window seats and a four-course lunch.
Gornergrat Railway.
Gotthard Panorama Express.
Bernina Express.
All accommodation, including breakfast.
Chocolate tour in Geneva.
Boat cruise on Lake Lugano.
Mount Rigi or Mount Pilatus tickets.
Zurich and surroundings tour.
24-hour support while you travel.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

City taxes for your hotel stays

Day by Day Itinerary

London to Geneva via Paris

Day 1

Skip the busy airports and settle into your premium Eurostar seat for the quick hop to Paris, where a taxi will take you from Gare du Nord to the Gare de Lyon to catch the train to the beautiful city of Geneva, surrounded by mountains and with amazing views of Mont Blanc.

Geneva

Day 2

A full day in Geneva that includes a 3-hour chocolate tour, where you will be shown some of the city’s best artisanal chocolateries – from traditional to modern. Enjoy all shapes and forms: from chocolate pralines, to truffles, ganaches, drinking chocolate and pastry. When you're not tasting chocolate, perhaps climb the 157 steps to the top of the Cathedral of Saint Pierre's tower to savour the panoramic view of the city and the lake. Explore the lively old town and the Place du Bourg-de-Four, which is the oldest square in the city, and admire the the Jet d’Eau fountain, a 140-metre-high water jet on the edge of Lake Geneva.

Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz

Day 5

Sit back and watch the dramatic Swiss scenery roll past as you ride the Glacier Express to St Moritz and enjoy a four-course lunch. Taking about 8 hours at an average speed of 24mph, curl up in your 1st class seats and gaze at the spectacular views through the panoramic windows. If you're looking to make it even more special, upgrade to Excellence Class for the ultimate VIP experience.

Bernina Express to Tirano; train to Lugano

Day 6

Moving on from St Moritz this morning (you can extend the trip and stay an extra night in St Moritz if you wish), you will take the stunning 2-hour Bernina Express route to Tirano in Italy, where you can either stop for lunch or head straight on to Lugano in Italian-speaking southern Switzerland, which sits on the northern shore of Lake Lugano.

Lucerne (Mount Rigi or Mount Pilatus)

Day 9

Get set for a memorable experience on either Mount Rigi or Mount Pilatus. Enjoy a boat trip across beautiful Lake Lucerne, and a cogwheel train or cable car to the summit. Go walking, toboganning, skiing, or simply sit and soak up the stunning views before returning for your final night in Lucerne. Want an extra special experience? We can book you a spa experience at the top of Mount Rigi.