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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

This Scenic Switzerland by Train tour is the perfect way to see Switzerland’s breathtaking mountains, charming mountain resorts, fascinating old towns, and beautiful lakes—all while you relax aboard Switzerland’s famous trains. You’ll overnight in Zurich, Lucerne, Lausanne, the Zermatt area, and St. Moritz. One of the highlights of this Switzerland train tour is the train journey aboard the Glacier Express from Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn, to glitzy St. Moritz, one of the world’s most famous resorts. From your carriage windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Another highlight of this Switzerland train tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Traveling on the highest railway across the Alps, you’ll witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces! But that’s not all…in Zermatt you’ll also experience the Gornergrat open-air cog railway, Europe’s highest. You’ll cross remarkable bridges, pass through tunnels along rocky ravines and beautiful lakes. The views of the Matterhorn from the top are nothing short of spectacular! Other rail journeys you’ll experience on this tour through Switzerland are the Golden Pass Panoramic train to Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the “Swiss Riviera.” You’ll feel like you are immersed in the landscapes passing you by. Stunning scenery and thrilling train rides…there’s no better way to see scenic Switzerland! So grab your camera and get ready for an amazing, value-minded adventure!

Countries Visited

Switzerland

Cities Visited

Interlaken , Lausanne , Lucerne , Montreux , Tasch , Zermatt , Zurich

  1. Day 1
    ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
    Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Zurich with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D)
    Meals:   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    ZURICH–LUCERNE
    Board the train for your journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled amidst snow-capped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city such as the famous wooden bridge or the picturesque town centre. Alternatively, sign up for an optional excursion.
    Today’s Distance: 37 mi/ 60 km (B)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    LUCERNE–INTERLAKEN–GOLDENPASS MOB PANORAMIC TRAIN TO MONTREUX–LAUSANNE
    Depart Lucerne on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express. Cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken and spend some time strolling through the quaint streets. From Interlaken, take the GoldenPass panoramic train for your unforgettable journey to Montreux, then continue to Lausanne.
    Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km (B)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  4. Day 4
    LAUSANNE–MONTREUX–TÄSCH–ZERMATT AREA
    Depart for the delightful Swiss mountain region of Zermatt. En route, stop to visit the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, surrounded by vineyards against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Enjoy some free time or maybe join an optional guided excursion to Chillon Castle before continuing by train to Zermatt.
    Today’s Distance: 109 mi/ 175 km (B,D)
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    ZERMATT. GORNERGRAT EXCURSION
    An included excursion takes you to the famous Gornergrat, traveling on board Europe’s highest rack railway. The views of the Matterhorn from its summit are nothing short of spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt—with a variety of interesting shops, cafés, bars, and picturesque streets to explore. (B)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  6. Day 6
    ZERMATT AREA–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 unforgettable views as you make your way through the unspoiled natural beauty of the Alps on the direct route to the world-famous mountain resort of St. Moritz. This picture-perfect town is more than just a holiday resort. It was also the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism (in 1864) and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. Stretch your legs this evening, and admire the beautiful chalets decorated with gorgeous geraniums.
    Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km (B,D)
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    ST. MORITZ. BERNINA EXPRESS EXCURSION TO TIRANO, ITALY
    Take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Tirano and back for one of Europe’s most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel across the 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.
    Today’s Distance: 75 mi/ 120 km (B)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  8. Day 8
    ST. MORITZ–ZURICH
    Leave St. Moritz for the journey back to Zurich. Enjoy some time at leisure and take a stroll around the city center. Perhaps indulge in some chocolate tasting or follow the course of the river Limmat until it reaches the banks of Lake Zurich.
    Today’s Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km (B)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  9. Day 9
    ZURICH
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Maximum elevation on tour—11,332 ft.
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Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners

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Accommodations

Zurich: Ibis Zurich City West
Lucerne: Drei Koenige
Lausanne: Alpha Palmiers
Zermatt: Pollux
Zermatt: Holiday Hotel
St. Moritz: Hotel Baeren

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Questions & Answers

Question: What is temperature in the July 12 tour

The average temperature in Switzerland in the summer ranges from 60s - 80s

Question: How do our bags get transported from place to place?

Porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person is included in a Cosmos tour.

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4
Accommodations
3.5
Itinerary
4.1
Professional Staff
4.3
Repeat with Operator
4
Value for Money
3.8

Ratings based off 45 reviews - currently showing 10 reviews with comments only

The accommodations wwre sub par and too far away from city centre. Tye food gir the meals included was disgraceful.

Overall the trip was very good. The guide was good but not great. I liked the trains a lot, but my major criticism was that it should have been explained as to the amount of walking. I thought we would take a train to a city each day, leave out stuff and walk around. There were no city tours and you had to carry anything that would not go in a bag with you. So I had my tablet and a few personal items and it was very inconvenient. Lugging around your stuff all day is no fun. The amount of walking - especially from the train stations to the hotels should have been explained. Some people really struggled.

I would book again, but this trip was not explained thoroughly. There was a great deal more walking than anyone expected--walking to the hotels, to the train stations and to most of the tour spots. This went beyond average or even moderate walking. Many of the clients were exhausted by the end of the trip. Also the hotels were substandard. Two of them were not airconditioned and the temperature was in the 909s. I know it doesn't usually get this hot in Switzerland, but a major hotel should have the option of air conditioning if needed by the customer. The trains were great, but sometimes the many changes and walking to get there was just a little too much. This trip needs some adjustments and some clear explanation of what you will be subject to if you sign up for this trip.

We were very surprised that there was no air conditioning in some of the hotels. The last hotel in Zurich was on the flight path for the nearby airport so it was not possible to open windows without deafening noise. With no A/C it made the experience very uncomfortable. On the other hand, the tour itself was exceptional. The itinerary was perfect and it was great to travel by train to these marvelous destinations. The tour director was exceptional.

We had a great time and enjoyed the tour group in addition to all the tour experiences. The tour guide Miheala was particularly expert, warm, and personable.

I knew it was a average/moderate tour, the tour guide was exceptional and the tours were lovely with reasonable priced excursions. The hotels were charming with European charm however, our accommodations compared to others in the group were never at the same level. Our rooms were consistently smaller, never had a balcony or a view like the others did. I did not expect it every time, understanding that repeat travelers have more perks, but I did expect that the better rooms would occasionally be available to us. Our rooms were noisier, no additional amenities like tea pots or fans, and while our views might have something off in the distance at ground level and directly below the windows we regularly had gravel roof tops, major roads, and even a wood trash pile. Breakfast was lovely every day, the dinners included were not acceptable, more like institutional/dormitory food cooked in mass.

wonderful trip. Our guide, Marco, was fantastic.

This trip more than exceeded my expectations. Our tour director was better than any I have ever had. Fantastic experience.

This was a wonderful trip that fulfilled our expectations in terms of scenery and train travel, and exceeded our expectations in terms of personalized tips and expanded excursion options from our tour guide.

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