RAIL ADVENTURE Lucerne – Lugano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt
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1st day: Arrival in Lucerne Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Lucerne – Lugano (2h10) Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the Gotthard Base Tunnel – with 57 kilometers it is the longest train tunnel in the world. It takes only 17 minutes to travel this fast flat-track route under the Alpine massif in the heart of Europe. Optional add the Gotthard Panorama Express. Overnight in Lugano. 3rd day: Lugano Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano. 4th day: Bernina Express Lugano – St. Moritz (6h15) Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel with the Bernina Express along the UNESCO World Heritage route. Enjoy an Alpine switchback ride, taking you from the swaying palms of the Ticino and Italy up to the high, towering glaciers. First the Bernina Express coach takes you to Tirano where you will have time for an optional lunch break. Then board the Bernina Express train to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz. 5th day: St. Moritz Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure for excursions in and around St. Moritz. During summer most of our hotels in St. Moritz offer you free travel on the Oberengadiner mountain railways and public transport. Overnight in St. Moritz. 6th day: Glacier Express St. Moritz – Zermatt (8h) Breakfast at the hotel. Today you board the Glacier Express for one of the greatest train journeys in the world. On an 8hour rail journey the world‘s slowest express train takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 m. Travel in comfort through the Un-spoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture. Overnight in Zermatt. 7th day: Zermatt Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure in Zermatt. We suggest either an excursion to the Gornergrat, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the Rothorn or take a walk in the un-spoilt beautiful nature of Zermatt. The best view of the Matterhorn is from the church bridge in Zermatt or from Sunegga which can be reached easily with the Zermatt mountain railways. Overnight in Zermatt. 8th day: Zermatt and return journey Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure and individual return journey.
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- Prices are per person unless stated otherwise, and may change at any time until your booking confirmation is issued.
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- Prices exclude local taxes, charges, gratuities, food and beverages, and transfers unless expressly stated otherwise. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
- Group tariffs may be available for parties of 10 or more — contact us for a quote.
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- If a venue cannot be visited during the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, a partial refund of the admission value may be issued at our discretion.
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