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Switzerland by Train

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Rolling hills dotted with wooden chalets, snowy peaks, dramatic waterfalls, and mountain-fringed lakes: Welcome to Switzerland! Lucky for travelers, the country’s stunning scenery is all accessible by train. Working with Railbookers, the leading operator of independent rail vacations, your Virtuoso advisor can orchestrate a blissful Swiss journey – and save you $400 per couple.

Featured trips

Zermatt and St Moritz (4 Nights)

This four-night rail vacation combines two of Switzerland’s most popular destinations with some spectacular journeys. It begins with a two-night stay in Zermatt, where you will embark on a trip to the top of The Gornergrat to enjoy an amazing panorama of the famous Matterhorn Mountain. Then you’ll cross Switzerland on board the Glacier Express to chic Saint Moritz for another two-night stay and a daytrip through breathtaking scenery onboard the Bernina Express is included.
 
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
  • Four-day Swiss Pass
  • Two nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Zermatt
  • Two nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Saint Moritz
  • Seat reservations on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
  • Daytrip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
  • Rail ticket from Saint Moritz to Zurich Airport
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  • Book by March 31, 2023, to save $400 per couple

Virtuoso rates FROM $1,399 per person
 
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Scenic Switzerland from Zurich (8 Nights)

This all-encompassing rail odyssey of Switzerland takes in the best this wonderful country has to offer. Start with a two-night stay in grand Saint Moritz and take a ride on the stunning Bernina Express train. Take the spectacular Glacier Express train to historical Zermatt for two nights, and enjoy the iconic Matterhorn Mountain via the Gornergrat Cog Railway. Travel to lakeside Montreux for a relaxing night before continuing your journey along the Golden Pass line to the traditional Swiss town of Lucerne. 
 
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
  • Travel to Saint Moritz from Zurich (or from any starting point in Switzerland)
  • Two nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Saint Moritz and Zermatt
  • One-night hotel stay with breakfast in Montreux
  • Three nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Lucerne
  • Eight-day standard class Swiss Pass
  • Standard class seat reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass trains
  • Daytrip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway from Zermatt
  • Daytrip to the top of Mount Pilatus from Lucerne
  • Daytrip to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:
  • Book by March 31, 2023, to save $400 per couple

Virtuoso rates FROM $2,399 per person
 
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Grand Tour of Switzerland (14 Nights)

This tour is the perfect way to discover the country’s vibrant cities, charming villages, sapphire lakes, stunning mountain views, ancient glaciers, and some of the most scenic train routes. In 15 days, you’ll experience a combination of everything that attracts visitors to this small corner of the world. Whether you’re interested in the great outdoors, rest and relaxation, arts and culture, cuisine, or unrivaled panoramic views, you’ll find that this rail vacation is packed full of highlights. 
 
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
  • 15-day Swiss Pass
  • One night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • Three nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast in Interlaken
  • Two nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lausanne, Zermatt, Saint Moritz, Lugano, and Lucerne
  • All necessary reservation fees and supplements in Switzerland
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  • Book by March 31, 2023, to save $400 per couple

Virtuoso rates FROM $5,849 per person

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Highlights

Vermatt & St. Moritz
  • Enjoy views of the iconic Matterhorn from the Gornergrat Cog Railway
  • Admire the Swiss Alps from the panoramic carriages of the Glacier Express
  • Marvel at the change in scenery onboard the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express (and enjoy a true Italian pizza in Tirano)
  • Experience the glamorous and world-famous Swiss resorts in Zermatt and St. Moritz
Scenic Switzerland from Zurich
  • Experience one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys aboard the Bernina Express
  • Enjoy the spectacular Glacier Express through the mountainous heart of Switzerland
  • Take in amazing Matterhorn views from the Gornergrat Cog Railway
  • Enjoy day trips on the world’s steepest cogwheel train line on Mount Pilatus
Grand Tour of Switzerland
  • Experience Jungfrau Railway, Europe’s highest-altitude railway station
  • Traverse the Swiss Alps onboard the Golden Pass Line
  • Take in a mountain panorama from the top of Gornergrat
  • Enjoy the Gotthard Pass Line and accompanying lake cruise

Expert Tip

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