Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Winter Magic Tour

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Winter Magic Tour

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Duration

7 days

Min Age

10+

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Overview

Experience the wonder of Switzerland in winter on the 7 Day “Grand Train Tour of Switzerland” – Winter Magic Tour.

Discover all the sights and landmarks Switzerland has to offer from the comfort of your seat. From inspiring glaciers to powder snow and frozen lakes! A holiday that combines the most beautiful panoramic train lines into one unique route. Make this holiday your own with the option to add on mountain excursions and fun ski activities in famous resorts.

Highlights

Experience the charm of the boutique town of St. Moritz, nestled amidst awe-inspiring natural landscapes.

Marvel at the majestic Matterhorn, one of the world’s most iconic mountains, in the charming alpine village of Zermatt.

Unforgettable trip between Zermatt and St. Moritz along the Glacier Express route.

The Bernina Express take in the great views through the Upper Engadine Valley to the highest peaks of the Canton of Graubunden and the Morteratsch Glacier.

Included/Excluded

2 nights in Interlaken in a 3* Hote
2 nights in Zermatt in a 3* Hotel
2 nights in St. Moritz in a 3* Hotel
Rail Ticket in 2nd Class
Seat Reservation Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
Seat Reservation on Bernina Express from Pontresina to Tirano
Daily Breakfast

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package i.e. mandatory festive dinners
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

Tour Plan

Day 01 Interlaken

Individual travel to Interlaken via Lucerne.

Interlaken sits in the heart of the Bernese Oberland and the Swiss Alps. It is the gateway to the Jungfrau region with the famous peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Interlaken nestles between the two beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz at the foot of the Jungfrau massif. There is so much to do in Interlaken and the surrounding area is a holiday region like no other; consider a mountain excursion to the Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn.

Overnight stay in Interlaken in a 3 Star Hotel.

Day 02 Interlaken

After breakfast enjoy the day in Interlaken.

Interlaken sits in the heart of the Bernese Oberland and the Swiss Alps. It is the gateway to the Jungfrau region with the famous peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Interlaken nestles between the two beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz at the foot of the Jungfrau massif.

There is so much to do in Interlaken and the surrounding area is a holiday region like no other; you may want to consider a mountain excursion to the Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn.

Overnight stay in Interlaken in a 3 Star Hotel.

Day 03 Interlaken Zermatt

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check out. Individual travel to Zermatt.

Zermatt is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais. Zermatt is not just the Matterhorn. There is so much more to discover here. An excursion to Gornergrat is a must. The mountain panorama and the glorious view of the Matterhorn are unforgettable.

Overnight stay in Zermatt in a 3 Star Hotel.

Day 04 Zermatt

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.

A full day at leisure. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn and this snow assured resort offers lots of original character and unlimited possibilities.

Overnight stay in Zermatt in a 3 Star Hotel.

Day 05 Zermatt St. Moritz (Glacier Express)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today discover the many highlights along the Glacier Express route. The trip between Zermatt and St.
Moritz is unforgettable. Surrounded by a fantastic mountain panorama, the journey leads eastwards into the Upper Rhone valley which reaches 1366m at Oberwald, passing Andermatt onwards to the Oberlap Pass before winding its way upwards to 2034m (the highest point of the journey). The journey contunies on a decent along the Rhine valley to Chur at 595m (the lowest point of the route). The landscape looks very dramatic in the Rhine gorge between IIanz and Reichenau. The journey ends in St. Mortiz, the world renowed winter sport resort in the snowy Engadine.

Overnight stay in St. Moritz in a 3 Star Hotel.

Day 06 St. Moritz-Pontresina-Tirano-St. Moritz (Bernina Express)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Board a regional train to Pontresina and change to the Bernina Express panoramic train to Tirano. Enjoy from your seat the wintery scenes through the Upper Engadine Valley. The train continues to the highest peaks of the Canton of Graubunden and the Morteratsch Glacier, where the ascent up the Bernina Pass begins. Lago Bianco will come into sight and at this time of year covered in snow. Soon after reach the highest point of 2253m at Ospizio Bernina before the dramatic decent down via Alp Grum starts which offers magnificent views of the Palu Glacier. Arrive in the northern Italian town of Tirano.

Return to St. Mortiz by regional train service.

Overnight stay in St. Moritz in a 3 Star Hotel.