Scenic Rail Journeys of Switzerland (Full)

About this excursion

£1345 per person

A summer holiday enjoying relaxing rail journeys in a stunning part of the world. First class rail throughout and four star half board accommodation will make this a holiday to remember.

Highlights include:

• The Alpine resort of Davos, including free use of the local transport and cable card
• The UNESCO World Heritage Bernina Express train line to Tirano (Italy)
• Valtelina lunch in Tirano including bresaola and pizzoccheri
• The slowest express train in the world: the Glacier Express
• A ride on the cogwheel Gornergrat railway for the best views of the Matterhorn
• Wine tasting in the UNESCO World Heritage in Lavaux Wine Region
• The city of Geneva, home to many international organisations including the UN and the Red Cross

ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival in Switzerland

Upon arrival in Zurich Airport, take the train to Davos Platz. For you convenience, your luggage will be transported directly to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Grischa, Davos

 

Day 2 Bernina Express to Tirano (Italy)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Bernina Express to Tirano. In Tirano, you will enjoy a typical 3-course Valtellina lunch before returning to Davos by train – the Bernina Express to Davos Platz.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Grischa, Davos

 

Day 3 At leisure in Davos

Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore the Davos-Kloster area at leisure. Your visitor’s card includes free travel during the day with all public cable cars within the destination and you can also benefit from additional free or discounted services and leisure offers.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Grischa, Davos.

Day 4 Glacier Express to Zermatt

Breakfast at the hotel. For you convenience, your luggage will be transported directly to the next hotel.

Regional train to Filisur followed by the Glacier Express to Zermatt. A 3-course lunch cooked on board the train will be served at your seat.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Simi, Zermatt

Day 5 Gornergrat

Breakfast at the hotel

The Gornergrat Railway, Europe’s highest open-air cog railway, has existed for more than 100 years. From the viewing platform at 3135 meters, which is accessible year round, sweeping views extend from the Gorner Glacier to Monte Rosa with its ten snow-capped peaks as far as the Matterhorn.

This excursion can be done any time of the day. For a more special experience, take an afternoon train and enjoy an aperitif whilst enjoying the sunset before taking the last train down to Zermatt.

Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Simi, Zermatt

Day 6 – Lavaux Wine Region and Geneva

Trains to Vips, Vevey and Rivaz

A 10-minute walk by the lake will take you to the Lavaux Vinorama, a unique centre in the heart of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux (named World Heritage Site by UNESCO) and entirely dedicated to vines and wine. Here you will have the opportunity to taste 3 local wines: 2 white and 1 red. Additionally, an aperitif consisting of cold meats and cheeses from the region, bread and puff pastry sticks will be served with your wine.

We take the train Lausanne. followed by a train to Geneva

Rest of the afternoon and dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the Hotel Royal, Geneva

 

Day 7 – Walking Tour of Geneva and return to the UK

Breakfast in the hotel

In the morning a guide will take you on a two hour walking tour of Geneva’s historical centre and lake side. The rest of the day can be spent at leisure until the agreed time for the airport transfer (by private coach) and our journey home.

This holiday also includes return coach transport to London Heathrow Airport.

Single supplement – £165 per person/per stay.

A deposit of £150 per person will secure your place

This holiday has been arranged for us by our friends at STC – Switzerland Travel Centre and we know they will look after us well.

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