Your itinerary
Day 1: UK - Zurich.
Fly to Zurich where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Zurich - Lucerne.
Today, take the train from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestling amidst snow-capped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure, to discover the delights of this charming city. You can also choose to get to know the town by taking one of our optional excursions.
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Day 3: Golden Pass train to Lausanne.
Leave Lucerne this morning via the Golden Pass Panoramic train. Beginning in Lucerne, cross the Brunig Pass en-route to Interlaken. The Golden Pass Line continues its scenic journey to Lausanne, via Zweisimmen and Meiringen, famous for its Reichenbach Falls and Sherlock Holmes museum. Overnight in Lausanne.
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Day 4: Lausanne - Zermatt.
This morning depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. En-route to Zermatt, stop in the town of Montreux by the so called "Swiss Riviera" of lake Geneva for time at leisure. Alternatively, an optional excursion to Chillon is available with the opportunity to enjoy its castle with local guide. Overnight in Zermatt.
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Day 5: Zermatt. Included Gornergrat excursion.
Today, enjoy an included visit to the famous Gornergrat, travelling onboard Europe's highest rack-railway. The rest of the day will be spent in Zermatt - there is a variety of interesting shops, cafes, bars and narrow streets for you to explore at your leisure.
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Day 6: Zermatt - Glacier Express to St Moritz.
Train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is without a doubt one of the main highlights of the tour. The train will take you on an unforgettable journey as it makes its way through the unspoilt natural beauty of the Alps on its direct route from Zermatt to the world famous mountain resort of St Moritz. Arrive in St Moritz in the early evening where you will stay for the next two nights.
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Day 7: St Moritz - Bernina Express - St Moritz.
Today, take the Bernina Express train for one of Europe's most spectacular and breath-taking train rides. Travel the short distance by coach from St Moritz to Pontresina where you will board the Bernina Express. Your train journey takes you across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers and alpine scenery along the way. Disembark the Bernina Express back in Pontresina and return to St Moritz by coach for an overnight stay.
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Day 8: St Moritz - Klosters - Zurich.
Today, travel from St Moritz to Zurich. En-route stop in the town of Klosters for time at leisure. Overnight in Zurich.
Note: When travelling from St Moritz to Zurich, there is a possibility that the 45 minute stretch from Samedan to Saiglains may be in a 2nd class carriage.
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Day 9: Zurich - UK.
Transfer to Zurich airport for your return flight to the UK.
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Note: This tour visits areas with high altitudes (max elevation 3131m) and may therefore be unsuitable for those with pre-existing heart/respiratory conditions.
Hotels On Tour
Zurich: Novotel City West (4*); Lucerne: Flora (4*); Lausanne: Alpha Palmiers (4*); Zermatt: Walliserhof (4*); St Moritz: Baeren (4*).
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