Rail Adventure in Southern Switzerland
Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
Unlimited
Languages
English, Francais
About this tour
Step aboard one of the world’s most spectacular rail adventures and discover the breathtaking beauty of Southern Switzerland like never before. Travel through stunning alpine landscapes, charming lakeside towns, and picturesque mountain villages as you experience iconic train journeys including the legendary Bernina Express and Glacier Express. From the Mediterranean charm of Lugano and the elegance of St. Moritz to the majestic Matterhorn views in Zermatt, every moment of this journey is filled with awe-inspiring scenery and unforgettable experiences. Glide through towering mountains, cross spectacular bridges, pass crystal-clear lakes, and witness Switzerland’s most breathtaking panoramas from the comfort of world-famous panoramic trains. If you dream of combining luxury, adventure, and nature’s finest masterpieces, this Rail Adventure is the perfect escape into the magical world of the Swiss Alps.
Highlights
Lugano – Monte Brè or San Salvatore, St. Moritz – Glacier Express, Matterhorn Mountain peak in Zermatt.
Possible extensions/ alternatives
– Half-day city tour of Lucerne
– Overnight in Montreux after tour
– Overnight in Geneva after tour
Travel times
Lucerne–Flüelen 1 hr.
Flüelen via Belinzona–Lugano 2 hrs. 12 mins.
Lugano–via Tirano–St. Moritz 6 hrs.
St. Moritz–Zermatt 7 hrs. (Glacier Express)
Zermatt–Montreux 2 hrs. 34 mins.
Swiss Travel System
– The Swiss Pass covers trains, buses, boats as well as city
trams and buses
– Children up to 16 years travel for free with their parents
– Free entry to more than 400 museums
– Up to 50% on most mountain-top trains and cable cars.
Tour's Location
Itinerary
Arrival in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or airport.
Overnight in Lucerne.
Board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel via Bellinzona to Lugano.
Overnight in Lugano.
In Lugano you get to experience the Mediterranean atmosphere and charm of food and architecture.
Overnight in Lugano.
Departure with the famous Bernina Express to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over Mt. Bernina to St. Moritz.
Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day off for excursions.
Overnight in St. Moritz.
Today you board the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt. You travel over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels across the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 meters in altitude.
Overnight in Zermatt.
Full day at leisure in Zermatt.
Overnight in Zermatt.
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland according to your own plans.
Things to do/see in the resorts.
Lucerne
Shopping, nightlife, boat trip on Lake Lucerne, sightseeing in old town, Transport Museum, excursions to Engelberg, Mt. Titlis and Mt. Pilatus.
Lugano
Monte Brè (925 m) – Lugano’s closest mountain can be reached by funicular railway from Cassarate on the outskirts of Lugano. Wonderful panorama of the town, lake and mountains, stretching right over the border into Italy.
St. Moritz
In addition to indulging in traditional sports, such as hiking and climbing, holidaymakers can enjoy sailing, windsurfing or a rubber dinghy rides on the River Inn.
Zermatt
Explore Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, electric cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages with optional excursions to Gornergrat, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise or Rothorn.
