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Scenic Switzerland by Train is the ultimate way to explore Switzerland’s majestic mountains, charming resorts, and sparkling lakes—all from the comfort of its iconic trains. Stay in Zurich, Lucerne, Lausanne, the Zermatt area, and St. Moritz, and enjoy unforgettable rides on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and Golden Pass Panoramic. Highlights include views of the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat railway, alpine streams, glacial landscapes, and postcard-perfect villages. It’s a value-packed adventure through breathtaking scenery — so grab your camera and let the journey begin!
Arrive in Zurich and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace with the help of the CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 | Zurich → Lucerne
Board the train for your journey from Zurich to Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most idyllic medieval cities, beautifully positioned on the lake and surrounded by snow-capped Alps.
The rest of the day is at leisure to discover this charming city, including its famous wooden bridge and picturesque town centre.
Optional excursion — Lake Lucerne Cruise: Take in the beauty of sparkling Lake Lucerne on an enjoyable one-hour sightseeing cruise.
Distance: 60 km Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 | Lucerne → Interlaken → Montreux → Lausanne
Depart Lucerne aboard the Lucerne–Interlaken Express, crossing the Brünig Pass en route to Interlaken. Spend time exploring its quaint streets or take an optional funicular ride to Harder Kulm for lunch and magnificent views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.
Continue aboard the GoldenPass panoramic train for a spectacular journey to Montreux, before travelling onwards to Lausanne.
Optional excursion — Lunch overlooking Interlaken: Ride the funicular to Harder Kulm for sweeping views across the Bernese Oberland, accompanied by the sounds of a traditional alphorn and a scenic lunch.
Distance: 250 km Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 | Lausanne → Montreux → Täsch → Zermatt
Journey towards the beautiful mountain region of Zermatt, stopping along the way in Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva. Surrounded by vineyards and backed by snow-covered Alps, enjoy time to explore before continuing by train to Zermatt.
Optional excursion — Chillon Castle & Swiss Wine Tasting: Discover legendary Chillon Castle on a guided visit before sampling locally produced Swiss wines.
Distance: 175 km Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 | Zermatt — Gornergrat Excursion
Travel aboard the Gornergrat Railway, Europe’s highest open-air cog railway, for spectacular views of the iconic Matterhorn from the summit.
The remainder of the day is yours to explore Zermatt, with its picturesque streets, shops, cafés and bars.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 | Zermatt → Glacier Express → St. Moritz
Today, experience one of the tour’s major highlights — a spectacular journey aboard the Glacier Express.
Travel through the unspoilt natural beauty of the Swiss Alps, taking in dramatic mountain scenery en route to the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. This picture-perfect town is considered the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics.
Distance: 280 km Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 | St. Moritz → Tirano → St. Moritz
Board the famous Bernina Express for one of Europe’s most spectacular rail journeys. Travel across the lofty Bernina Pass and through the Swiss Poschiavo region to Tirano, Italy, before returning to St. Moritz.
Along the way, admire mountain streams, glaciers and breathtaking alpine scenery on this UNESCO World Heritage-listed railway journey.
Distance: 120 km Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 | St. Moritz → Zurich
Leave St. Moritz and travel by train back to Zurich.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city centre, perhaps indulging in some Swiss chocolate or strolling along the River Limmat towards the shores of Lake Zurich.
Distance: 220 km Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 | Zurich
Your Swiss rail adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning.
*Advertised price is per person, twin share, based on the 13 August 2027 departure and inclusive of any savings. Pricing and information correct as of 8 September 2026, subject to change and availability. Offer ends 30 October 2026, unless sold out prior.
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