Discover Switzerland by Rail

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Zurich, Switzerland

Montreux, Switzerland

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Highlights

Witness the dramatic beauty of Switzerland by rail, guided by an expert tour leader

Ride the famed Gotthard Panorama Express, a boat and rail adventure

Gaze over the mighty Aletsch Glacier from high up on Bettmerhorn mountain

Sample and sip the best of Swiss food and drink: chocolate, wines and raclette

Join local guides for an insider’s view of timeless towns and villages

Explore Chillon Castle on the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva

Itinerary

There’s no finer way to explore Switzerland than aboard the world-renowned trains. Timetables run to the minute, and the glorious views make the journey as much of an adventure as the destination. This adventure is your ticket to discovery, combining scenic journeys, including the famous Gotthard Panorama Express and Centovalli Express, with deep explorations into Swiss culture, cuisine and timeless mountain villages.

day 1Adventure begins in Zurich

Begin your adventure in Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland and a long-time centre for banking, art and innovation.
Around 6pm, say grüezi to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Swiss welcome by arranging a three-course group dinner at a local restaurant.
Want more time in Zurich? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Train to Lucerne • Discover the art of making chocolate

day 3Take the Gotthard Panorama Express, a scenic boat and rail ride to Lugano

day 4Discover the farming traditions of the Ticino canton

day 5To the mountain village of Bettmeralp via the Centovalli Express

day 6Cable car to Bettmerhorn for views over Aletsch Glacier • Train to Montreux

day 7Explore the iconic Chillon Castle • Wine tasting in the Lavaux vineyards

day 8Adventure ends in Montreux

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 2 Premium nights (hotels), 2 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)

Meals

All breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesSwiss Travel Pass included to cover all travel by public transport

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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