Rail Adventure – R804

Itinerary :

Day 1: 
Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 2: 
Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the new Gotthard Base Tunnel – with its 57 kilometres 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. Overnight in Lugano.

Day 3:  
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.

Day 4:  
Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Day 5:  
Day off for excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Day 6:  
Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. On an 8 hour rail journey the world's slowest express train takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt 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.

Day 7:  
Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 8:  
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.


Our Price Includes :

  • Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi: Rail Adventure (5 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport » Seat reservation for Bernina Express (coach and train) and Glacier Express
  • 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
  • 2 nights each in Lugano, St. Moritz, Zermatt, room with private facilities, breakfast
  • Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Add The Gotthard
Panorama Express

Tuesdays – Sundays: from 21st April – 14th October 2018
Enjoy a lake cruise from Lucerne to Flüelen. The Gottard Panorama Express train takes you along the Gotthard mountain route to Lugano. In the train you will be accompanied by a travel guide and will be entertained with special effects and additional information on the region.
CHF 25.– per person for a seat reservation

Supplements per person:

upgrade to 1st class rail  CHF 135
Lunch on board the Glacier Express  CHF 43
supplement Glacier Express seat reservation 16.06.–17.09.18  CHF 10

Prices per person in CHF

  3* Hotel
09.04.18–14.10.18
4* Hotel
09.04.18–14.10.18
Double Room 1259 1649
Single Room 1421 1959