Swiss Alpine Adventure by Rail 2027

• ZURICH • RIGI KULM • LUCERNE • MONTREUX • GRUYERE •
• INTERLAKEN • BRIG • ZERMATT • CHUR • ST GALLEN • BASEL •

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Apr 2027
17 Days
from $12,865
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2027
17 Days
from $12,865
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Welcome to the ultimate Swiss Alpine adventure. This meticulously crafted, fully escorted 16-day round trip rail tour takes you through the heart of Switzerland's most spectacular destinations - Zurich, Montreux, Lucerne, Interlaken, Brig, Chur, St Gallen and more. Armed with a First Class Swiss Rail Pass, you’ll travel on the local trains, historic cogwheel trains, and some of the world’s most scenic train routes, including the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, the Golden Pass Belle Epoque, and the famous Gornegrat and Jungfrau rack railways. From crystal-clear lakes and charming alpine villages to hidden valleys and cobbled medieval streets, each destination unveils a postcard-perfect landscape. Enjoy seamless luggage transfers, luxurious accommodation, and iconic Swiss landscapes. Discover how this railway adventure brings together the country’s history, beauty, culture, and cuisine in one unforgettable journey.

Departure dates

Available
Date: 19 Apr 2027 - 5 May 2027
Tour Code: 2704SWI
Price:
Per person twin share: $12,865
Single Supplement: $2,750
Deposit (per person): $1,000
Final payment due by: 60 days from tour departure
Tour Start: Zurich, Switzerland
Tour End: Zurich, Switzerland
Available
Date: 4 Oct 2027 - 20 Oct 2027
Tour Code: 2710SWI
Price:
Per person twin share: $12,865
Single Supplement: $2,750
Deposit (per person): $1,000
Final payment due by: 60 days from tour departure
Tour Start: Zurich, Switzerland
Tour End: Zurich, Switzerland
Fitness Level: 2 locosFitness Level 2

Some highlights of your tour

  • Have a First Class Swiss Rail Pass in your pocket for the duration of the tour
  • Enjoy guided walking tours in Zurich, Chur, and Stein am Rhein
  • Relish free time to explore at your own pace in Lucerne, Gruyere, Montreux, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Brig, Zermatt, Tirano, and Basel
  • Travel on Europe’s oldest mountain railway, a historic cogwheel railway, to Rigi Kulm, one of the most iconic peaks in the country, famous for its stunning 360-degree panoramic views 
  • Visit the magnificent Château de Chillon in Montreux, rich with a thousand years of history
  • Ride the cogwheel train to the iconic Montreux “Haut-de-Caux” restaurant for dinner  
  • Visit the picture-book village of Gruyere and learn how the famous cheese is made
  • Ride the famous Jungfrau Railway – the longest rack railway in Europe – as far as it goes for breathtaking views of the Jungfrau and Switzerland’s largest glacier
  • Ride the famous Gornergrat Matterhorn rack railway, Europe’s highest open-air railway and marvel at the grandeur of the iconic Matterhorn Mountain. 
  • Enjoy lunch while travelling through picturesque landscapes on the world’s slowest express train, the Glacier Express
  • Immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world on the Bernina Express 
  • Be free of your luggage on all train legs with private luggage transport included in your fare

What's included

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    16 nights’ accommodation in comfortable, centrally located hotels

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    Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 7 dinners

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    Drinks included with welcome and farewell dinners

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    Private door to door luggage transport on all train legs

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    Full-time Railway Adventures Tour Leader throughout

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    Knowledgeable local guides

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    All excursions and entrance fees to attractions, as listed in the itinerary

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    Accommodation taxes

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    Tipping and gratuities

What's not included

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    Travel to and from the beginning and end of the tour

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    Travel insurance (Mandatory for international travel)

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    Airport transfers on arrival and departure

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    Visa Fees

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    Meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary

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    All other personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, laundry services, and camera fees where applicable

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    Excursions listed as optional and extra in the brochure

Some ways you’ll travel

The best train trips possible, private luxury coach for off-train travel, guided walking where suitable, and other appropriate and appealing options to make exploration easy

Some places you’ll stay

Hand-picked hotels and resorts based on location, customer feedback, value and atmosphere. Please Note: Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.

Things you need to know

  • Your First Class Swiss Rail Pass will be valid for unlimited use for the exact length of the tour – it will not be valid for any pre or post tour travel
  • All non-EU citizens will need a ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) to travel to Switzerland. 
  • We’ve built a lot of free time into this itinerary to enable you to maximise your Rail Pass and travel to other parts of Switzerland that interest you (everything is so close).  Your Tour Leader will happily help you with ideas and offer a variety of accompanied journeys if you’d prefer.

Our track record

Hear from some of our adventurers that have already ridden the rails with us.

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