SCENIC SWITZERLAND BY TRAIN

Tour Code - 6010

9 days Zurich to Zurich 
Zurich, St Moritz, Zermatt, Lausanne, Lucerne

A different way to discover Switzerland. Drink in the spectacular scenery from the first-class carriages of the Swiss train network, with rides on the Golden Pass, the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, and the Gornergrat trains. Begin in Zurich and travel to Lucerne, the delightful medieval town with the famous wooden bridge, then continue through breathtaking mountain pastures and quaint villages like Interlaken, Zweisimmen, Meiringen, and Gstaad before reaching Lausanne on Lake Geneva. Visit elegant Montreux and continue to Zermatt at the foot of the legendary Matterhorn. Spend two nights in this beautiful car-free village; then enjoy an exciting ride on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to glitzy St. Moritz. Travel through the pristine natural wonders of the Alps, the perfect prelude to your train ride on the Bernina Express. From St. Moritz, stop in Klosters for time at leisure before returning to Zurich for the conclusion of your journey.

Meals
Breakfast - 8
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 3

Standard Features
Sightseeing: Visits to Lucerne, Gstaad, Interlaken, Lausanne, Montreux, Zermatt, Gornergrat train, St. Moritz, Klosters, and Zurich.
Scenic Highlights: Swiss Alps.

Guides: Services of a professional Tour Director while touring.

Transportation: First-class train travel (except on day 8: Samaden to Sagliains).

Hotels:Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, tips, and service charges.

Meals: Buffet breakfasts (B); 3 dinners (D)

01

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. 
Check into your hotel in Zurich. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this exciting city. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (D)

02

ZURICH-LUCERNE. 
Today, journey by train from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled amidst snowcapped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city or to join one of the optional excursions. (B)

03

LUCERNE-GOLDENPASS TRAIN-INTERLAKEN-LAUSANNE.
Leave Lucerne this morning on the GoldenPass Panoramic train. Beginning in Lucerne, cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken for a visit. The GoldenPass continues its scenic journey to Lausanne via Zweisimmen and Gstaad. Enjoy a visit in the renowned winter resort of Interlaken before reaching Lausanne for an overnight. (B)

04

LAUSANNE-MONTREAUX-TASCH-ZERMATT.
This morning, depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. En route, stop in the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the A "Swiss Riviera." Time for leisure or maybe join the optional excursion to Chillon with an opportunity to enjoy the guided visit of its castle before continuing by train to Zermatt for two overnights. (B,D)

05

ZERMATT. GORNERGRAT EXCURSION.
Today, enjoy the included excursion to the famous Gornergrat, travelling onboard Europe's highest rack railway. The views from its summit are spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt with a variety of interesting shops, cafes, bars, and narrow streets to explore. (B)

06

ZERMATT-GLACIER EXPRESS-ST. MORITZ
The train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is without a doubt one of the main highlights of the tour. Enjoy an unforgettable journey as it makes its way through the unspoiled natural beauty of the Alps on its direct route from Zermatt to the world-famous mountain resort of St. Moritz. (B,D)

07

ST. MORITZ. BERNINA EXPRESS TO TIRANO, ITALY. 
Today, take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Tirano for one of Europe's most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel across lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers, and alpine scenery along the way. Overnight in St. Moritz. (B)

08

ST. MORITZ-KLOSTERS-ZURICH.
Leave St. Moritz this morning for the journey back to Zurich (standard class between Samaden and Sagliains). En route, stop in the town of Klosters, situated 1,199.9 metres (3,937 feet) above sea level, for some time at leisure. Overnight in Zurich. (B)

09

ZURICH. 
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Dates and Prices. Rates are per head in US$:

 Optional Gratuity :  US35

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