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Experience nature's beauty by scenic train and cable car! Ride in panoramic carriages and enjoy private boat rides across spectacular lakes and alps!
What a huge adventure! 4 astonishing train rides including the world-famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express, and the rock face clinging ride up to the mountain resort of Arosa. Mountain peak lunches, a horse and carriage ride around an alpine lake, ‘My Time’, relaxing meadow walks, a bear sanctuary and a pine forest, red squirrel trail, plus the lakeside Swiss Riviera town of Lugano, medieval Chur, the chic mountain ski resort of Zermatt and a leisurely stay in beautiful Luzern. Now add a lake cruise to super exclusive Bürgenstock, and several cable car rides to the tips of snow-clad peaks and the extraordinary Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at an incredible 3,883 m above sea level and the highest mountain station in Europe.
About Albatross
Operating tours in Europe since 1995, Albatross Tours offers the widest range of European Christmas, New Year and Winter small group tours, plus a distinctive European Summer tour program, all designed specifically for Australian and New Zealand travellers. With tour itineraries created exclusively to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace with two to five nights stays, Albatross offers small group tours with a maximum group size of 28. Fully inclusive sightseeing, with no optional costs, you’ll stay in authentic style accommodation in superb locations and centrally located city hotels. See more and experience more with our longer stays, quality leisure time and hand-selected experiences. When you travel on an Albatross European tour, you will receive better value for money, genuine inclusions, and unique itineraries, designed for a true holiday experience.
Inclusions & Highlights
Travel by scenic trains and cable cars throughout Switzerland
Welcome drink on Day 1
25 meals included: daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 9 dinners
Complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners
14 nights specially selected hotel accommodation
Hotel porterage of one bag per person (where available)
Free Wi-Fi at most hotels (where available)
Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available)
Services of local guides as outlined in the itinerary
All tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Fully escorted by an experienced Tour Manager
All excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrance fees as described
Hand-Selected Albatross Inclusions:
Private cruise on Lake Como
Visit Villa Carlotta and Bellagio
Lugano food and wine walking tour
Travel on the panoramic Bernina Express
Journey aboard the world-famous Glacier Express
Horse and carriage ride in St Moritz
Explore the alpine village of Arosa
Visit the Arosa Bear Sanctuary
Mt Titlis cable car experience
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car adventure
Lake Lucerne cruise and visit to Bürgenstock
Itinerary
Day 1 | Milan, Italy Welcome to Milan and meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers over a welcome drink and included dinner. Overnight Milan. (D)
Day 2 | Lake Como – Bellagio – Lugano, Switzerland Visit the beautiful Villa Carlotta and its famous gardens before enjoying a private cruise on Lake Como to elegant Bellagio. Continue to lakeside Lugano for a two-night stay. (B,D)
Day 3 | Lugano Guided walking tour of Lugano, stroll through Parco Ciani and enjoy a local wine and antipasto tasting. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful Swiss lakeside town. (B)
Day 4 | Tirano – Bernina Express – St Moritz Travel to Tirano and board the panoramic Bernina Express. Journey through spectacular alpine scenery and across the famous Brusio Viaduct before arriving in glamorous St Moritz. Two-night stay. (B,D)
Day 5 | St Moritz Orientation walk of St Moritz followed by free time to explore. Later, enjoy a scenic horse and carriage ride around the lake and surrounding forests. (B)
Day 6 | Landwasser Viaduct – Chur – Arosa Travel through the Alps, crossing the UNESCO-listed Landwasser Viaduct. Explore medieval Chur before boarding the mountain railway to the alpine village of Arosa for a three-night stay. (B,D)
Day 7 | Arosa – Hörnlihütte Ride a cable car high into the mountains to Hörnlihütte and enjoy an included alpine lunch with breathtaking views. Free afternoon in Arosa. (B,L,D)
Day 8 | Weisshorn Peak – Bear Sanctuary Ascend Weisshorn Peak by cable car for stunning 360-degree alpine views. Visit the Arosa Bear Sanctuary and enjoy free time to explore or walk the Red Squirrel Trail. (B,D)
Day 9 | Glacier Express – Zermatt Board the world-famous Glacier Express and travel through Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain landscapes. Arrive in the iconic alpine resort of Zermatt for a two-night stay. (B,D)
Day 10 | Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Ride the cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest mountain station at 3,883 metres. Explore the Glacier Palace and enjoy incredible views across Switzerland, Italy and France. (B)
Day 11 | Bern – Luzern Enjoy free time in the UNESCO-listed city of Bern before continuing to beautiful Luzern. Orientation walk of the old town followed by a traditional Swiss folklore dinner and show. Three-night stay. (B,D)
Day 12 | Mt Titlis Travel by cable car to the summit of Mt Titlis at 3,020 metres. Explore the glacier grotto, suspension bridge and enjoy an included mountain lunch. (B,L)
Day 13 | Lake Lucerne – Bürgenstock Cruise across Lake Lucerne before ascending by funicular to the exclusive Bürgenstock Resort. Free afternoon to explore Luzern's charming old town and lakeside promenade. (B)
Day 14 | Zürich Guided walking tour of Zürich's historic old town. Enjoy free time before celebrating your journey with a farewell dinner. Overnight Zürich. (B,D)
Day 15 | Zürich Your Swiss rail and alpine adventure concludes after breakfast. (B)
Itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Start Date
End Date
Twin Price
Solo Price
31 Aug 2026
14 Sep 2026
AUD$13,445
AUD$17,349
28 Jun 2027
12 Jul 2027
AUD$14,985
AUD$19,989
30 Aug 2027
13 Sep 2027
AUD$14,985
AUD$19,989
20 Sep 2027
04 Oct 2027
AUD$14,985
AUD$19,989
*Advertised price is based on per person, twin share. Pricing and information correct as of 16 June 2026.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
