Splendid Switzerland & Glacier Express - Train Tour 6 Days
Tour overview:
Discover the diverse regions and cultures of Switzerland on this 8-day tour. During the tour you will travel on the three most famous express trains in Switzerland.
Day 1 - Arrive Zurich - Lucerne
Arrival at Zurich airport and travel by train to Lucerne. Famous for its medieval bridge, Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Make sure to visit the historic city center with its colorful buildings.
Day 2 - Lucerne - Titlis - Lucerne
At noon, enjoy a regular excursion to Mt. Titlis. With an altitude of 3.238 m, Mt. Titlis is one of the highest mountain peaks in the Lucerne area. From Engelberg, ascend on the rotating Rotair cable car. The view of the glacier and the Central Alps is truly breathtaking. Return to Lucerne in the afternoon.
Day 3 - Lucerne - Golden Pass Line - Montreux
Travel across the Swiss Alps aboard the Golden Pass Line train. We pass the city of Interlaken, nestled between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, and popular with mountaineers who come to explore the famous mountains of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Then leave the Alpine landscape of the Bernese Oberland behind us and arrive at the Swiss Riviera. World renowned for its jazz festival, Montreux is beautifully located on Lake Geneva. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Montreux’s pleasant lakeside boulevard.
Day 4 - Montreux - Tasch
In the morning you are free to explore Montreux or to visit the picturesque Chillon castle (optional tour). Continue the tour to Täsch, near Zermatt, the most famous town in the Swiss Alps.
Day 5 - Tasch - Gornergrat - Zermatt - Tasch
"It’s only a 12-minute train ride from Tasch to Zermatt. Then continue to Gornergrat. Enjoy the spectacular views of one of the most famous mountains in the
world, Monte Cervino or Matterhorn (elevation 3.089 m). Return to Zermatt to explore the town, afternoon return to Tasch."
Day 6 - Tasch - Zermatt - Glacier Express - Chur - Zurich
Early departure to board the Glacier Express in Zermatt. Sit back in the comfortable panorama rail car and enjoy the spectacular views of the Swiss Alps. In Chur take a regular train to Zurich.