Travel Through Switzerland By Train

Itinerary

Day 1: Zurich

Stop At: Zurich, Zurich
Train transfer from Zurich airport to Zurich hotel.
Afterwards, discover the spectacular sights of Zurich, one of most vibrant Swiss city. Cruise past legendary landmarks like the sophisticated Bahnhofstrasse and admire the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich. See, too, the sacred St Peter’s Church and the charming Old Town, and then ride the Dolderbahn railway to the undulating hills of the Zurichberg district.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Zurich 3* or 4* hotel.

Day 2: Zurich - Rhein Falls

Stop At: Rhine Falls, Rheinfallquai, Neuhausen am Rheinfall 8212 Switzerland
Enjoy one day romantic self-guided tour from Zurich to biggest European waterfalls of Rhein Falls and stroll through romantic towns of Switzerland: Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen and visit famous Abbey Library in St.Gallen.
Optionally we can include the full-day guide.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Zurich 3* or 4* hotel.

Day 3: Zurich - Interlaken

Stop At: Interlaken, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern
Train to Interlaken, region of Swiss Alps.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Interlaken (or Grindelwald) 3* or 4* hotel.

Day 4: Interlaken

Stop At: Top of Europe, 3801 Wengen, Jungfraujoch 3801 Switzerland
Enjoy a 2 hour cogwheel train ride through green meadows and the hard rock of the Mountain Eiger to Europe’s highest railway station at 11,333 ft: the famous Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe).
Spend some time on top of Jungfraujoch which is covered by eternal ice and snow. You may visit the Glacier Palace with its ice sculptures, the Sphinx (weather station), and lookout platforms providing you with a breathtaking view of the glacier and the snow-covered mountain peaks.
After return back free time to enjoy both lakes and you can take a boat cruise on Thunersee Lake or do some other activities in the area.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald 3* or 4* hotel.

Day 5: Interlaken - Bern - Lausanne

Stop At: Bern, Bern, Bern Mittelland District, Canton of Bern
Train to Lausanne. En-route stop in Bern, the capital city of Switzerland and explore historical part of Bern. On your own:
Stroll through the beautiful and romantic old town, a UNESCO World heritage site.

Continue to Lausanne.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight by Geneva Lake in 3* or 4* hotel.

Day 6: Lausanne - Zermatt

Stop At: Chateau de Chillon, avenue de Chillon 21, Veytaux 1820 Switzerland
From Lausanne continue further to Montreux with famous Castle Chillon.
En-route, VISIT Chillon Castle: Castle is located on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva.
Continue scenic train ride to the car-free village of Zermatt, set on the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. After arrival, check in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure in Zermatt.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Zermatt in 3* or 4* hotel

Day 7: Zermatt

Stop At: The Matterhorn, Bahnhofsplatz, Zermatt 3920 Switzerland
Ascend by cable car to the top of Matterhorn glacier, set on a high plateau and surrounded by mountains 13,124 feet high.Fantastic highest viewing platform in Europe (3883m) – one of the best views I have ever seen in my life! Take a hike or ski on the glacier, offering numerous ski-lifts to enjoy skiing.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Zermatt in 3* or 4* hotel.

Day 8: Glacier Express train ride

Stop At: Glacier Express, Bahnhof, 6490 Andermatt, Switzerland
Enjoy a full day on the Glacier Express, most renowned Panoramic Train in the world. Sit back and relax in your comfy seat, taking in the Alpine scenery from the large picture windows and enjoying a delicious lunch served at your seat. Route takes you to fascinating 8-hours panoramic train ride from the Alpine resort of Zermatt to another chic and most renowned Swiss ski center, St.Moritz.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in St Moritz in 3* or 4* hotel

Day 9: St.Moritz - Lucerne

Stop At: Lucerne, Lucerne
Train to Lucerne, most romantic town in Switzerland.
You can visit Mt. Pilatus or spend some free time in Lucerne.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lucerne 3* or 4* hotel

Day 10: Lucerne - Zurich airport

Stop At: Zurich Airport, 8058 Kloten, Switzerland
Train to Zurich airport and flight back home.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.