Itinerary Details
Avanti Destinations: Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
Day 1 Zurich
After arrival in Zurich take the train and check in at your hotel. Depending on arrival time opportunity to discover the world famous shopping mile Bahnhofstrasse or stroll along the banks of Lake Zurich.
Centrally Located Hotel In Zurich, ()
Day 2 Zurich, Interlaken
Train travel to Interlaken. Starting in the German speaking Lucerne region, the journey takes you over the Brunig pass into the Bernese Oberland and passing Lake Brienz. After a short journey you arrive in Interlaken.
Centrally Located Hotel In Interlaken, (B)
Day 3 Interlaken
Take the train from Interlaken to Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the famous Eiger. Change trains to get on board the Jungfrau railway and ride via “Eiger Gletscher” to the Jungfraujoch - the highest railway station in Europe at over eleven thousand feet. See breathtaking views of the Aletsch glacier, the longest in the Alps at over 13 miles and an UNESCO World Heritage site.
Centrally Located Hotel In Interlaken, (B)
Day 4 Interlaken, Montreux
Your journey on the Golden Pass line continues. Along the shores of Lake Thun you reach the Simmen valley with Zweisimmen and the world known holiday resort of Gstaad. Further on through the wild romantic Pays d’Enhaut with the scenic villages of Chateau d’Oex and Montbovon continues the journey through a tunnel before the panoramic view of Lake Geneva and Montreux opens in front of you.
Centrally Located Hotel In Montreux, (B)
Day 5 Montreux, Zermatt
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and afterwards you travel from Montreux to Zermatt. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Sitting at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a car-free zone and has preserved its original character.
Centrally Located Hotel In Zermatt, (B)
Day 6 Zermatt
Today you have a non-guided excursion to the Gornergrat. Take one of Europe’s highest cog-wheel trains up to the Gornergrat and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and the Matterhorn. Leisure time in Zermatt.
Centrally Located Hotel In Zermatt, (B)
Day 7 Zermatt, St. Moritz
In the morning you take the world famous Glacier Express for a thrilling ride in the panorama carriage to St. Moritz. Take in some of the dramatic scenery Switzerland has to offer. Along the deep Rhone valley, the Glacier Express travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Alps. The train drives on over the Oberalp pass (2,033m/6,670ft) and through the impressive Rhine gorge. After an exhilarating trip, you will arrive in St. Moritz.
Centrally Located Hotel In St. Moritz, (B)
Day 8 St. Moritz, Lugano
Board the narrow-gauge Bernina Express in St. Moritz and enjoy one of the most impressive scenic rail journeys Switzerland offers. Travel over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano, Italy. which is the end of the Bernina Express rail line. Change to the Bernina Express bus which will take you back to Switzerland and onwards to Ticino. The journey ends in Lugano, southern Switzerland’s largest town.
Centrally Located Hotel In Lugano, (B)
Day 9 Lugano, Lucerne
You will travel by 1st class panorama carriage from Lugano to Fluelen via Bellinzona. In Fluelen board the historic paddle steamer for the cruise across Lake Lucerne. Lunch is included and served on board.
Centrally Located Hotel In Lucerne, (B)
Day 10 Lucerne
Travelling by the Pre-Alpine Express introduces you to a Switzerland of gently undulating hills, picture-perfect villages and mellow orchards. With the Pre-Alpine Express, you cross over the highest railway bridge in Switzerland. It’s the 99-metre high Sitter viaduct near St. Gallen. The city’s most famous landmark is its Baroque cathedral with the Abbey Library, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Travel back to Lucerne.
Mt. Pilatus: This is a fantastic excursion to enjoy beautiful views of the Lake Lucerne region. Short cruise across the lake to Alpnachstad. Change here to the steepest cogwheel train in the world. For the return journey chose between cog-wheel train or gondola to Kriens. Back to Lucerne by bus.
Centrally Located Hotel In Lucerne, (B)
Day 11 Lucerne
After breakfast, explore or continue on to your next Avanti destination!
Centrally Located Hotel In Lucerne, (B)
