Switzerland by Rail

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Switzerland By Rail
2026

Rail Tour

Switzerland by Rail

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Switzerland by Rail

Delve into  Switzerland’s spellbinding alpine scenery by rail with extraordinary journeys aboard the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and GoldenPass Express. 

Route

Travel Information

13 day Rail Tour

Trip code EULST13

Itinerary

Zurich to Geneva

13 days / 12 night Rail Tour

Day 1

Arrive Zürich 

Day 2

Zürich, Lucerne, Engelberg 

Day 3

Engelberg, Mount Titlis 

Day 4

Engelberg, Lugano

Signature Experience

Day 5

Lugano

Day 6

Lugano, Tirano, St. Moritz

Day 7

St. Moritz, Zermatt

Day 8

Zermatt

Signature Experience

Day 9

Zermatt, Spiez, Wengen

Day 10

Wengen, Jungfraujoch

Day 11

Wengen, Montreux

Day 12

Montreux, Geneva

Day 13

Depart Geneva

Rail

Coach/Vehicle

Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Experiences in 11 destinations

Freedom of Choice inclusions

Inclusions - A total of  20 meals 

Expert Tour Director 

Transfers, hotel and rail porterage, and gratuities

Meet a mountaineer in Zermatt

Visit Tenuta Castello di Morcote wine estate for a tour and wine tasting

Extraordinary rail journeys aboard the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and GoldenPass Express

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.

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Tenuta Castello di Morcote Wine Tour

Visit Tenuta Castello di Morcote during a special Signature Experience, a farm and wine estate in Switzerland located on a promontory surrounded by Lake Lugano. View the estate’s terraced vineyards, olive groves and Morcote Castle, which was built in the 15th century. You’ll then enjoy a wine tasting experience.

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Meet a Local Mountaineer

On a unique Signature Experience in Switzerland, meet a local mountaineer in Zermatt, who will share stories of their conquests and what life is like living in the mountains. 

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GA61P7 Panoramic train of the MOB Montreux-Oberland Bernois railway on the GoldenPass line close to Gstaad, Switzerland.

GoldenPass Express

Embark on a scenic rail journey aboard the glass-domed GoldenPass Express. First, the train runs along the river Aare before passing the lush green farmland of the Simmen Valley and climbing to the line’s highest point at 1,279 metres above sea level into the heartland of the Berner Oberland.

Colorful tree leaves in autumn frame the Bernina Express train, Filisur, Albula Valley, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland

Bernina Express Adventure

Board the legendary Bernina Express for an unforgettable rail journey through the Swiss Alps. Travel past towering glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks, and charming alpine villages as you cross into Switzerland on one of the world’s most scenic train routes.

Glacier Express

Board the Glacier Express to experience an extraordinary journey from the Bernina Range to the Matterhorn in Switzerland. During the ride, you’ll cross more than 200 bridges and countless tunnels as you traverse the Alps in style before arriving in Zermatt.

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

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What our customers are saying

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