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Train travelling across via duct with huge mountains in the background, Switzerland

The Glacier Express

Travel through the Swiss Alps in style and take in breathtaking views

View towards snow capped peaks of a huge mountain, Switzerland

Towering Peaks

See the mighty Matterhorn in all its glory

Aerial view across the town of Lucerne, Switzerland
Rail Journey

Switzerland by Rail

Zurich to Geneva
13 Days Request Quote
Trip Code: EULST13
  • Trip Highlights
  • Map & Itinerary
  • Travel & Accommodation

Your Vacation Includes

  • Experiences in 13 destinations
  • Freedom of Choice Inclusions
  • A total of 20 meals
  • Expert tour director
  • Transfers, hotel and rail porterage and gratuities
  • Meet a mountaineer in Zermatt
  • Enjoy a special wine experience in Spiez
  • Enjoy rail journeys with the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express

Map & Itinerary

Europe Map EULST13 2023
Zurich to Geneva

Designed Exclusively for APT guests

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

Arrive before 1.30pm, where we’ll meet you on arrival. An afternoon orientation discovery is on the cards, followed by a welcome reception.

Stay: Zurich Marriott Hotel

You will be well looked after throughout your journey with our special baggage transfer service, which means we’ll take care of the heavy lifting as your bags are chauffeured from one hotel to the next. Journey to Lucerne and set out on a walking exploration of the city.

Stay: Two Nights, Lucerne, Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern or similar

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Cruise Lake Lucerne, then ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train to Mt Pilatus, where you will pause to capture breathtaking views from the top of the mountain. The views don’t stop as you descend by a scenic gondola.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
Turquoise lake surrounded by stunning snow-capped peaks, Lucerne

Embark on an exciting rail journey through the Gotthard Base Tunnel to Lugano.

Stay: Two Nights, Lugano, Hotel Swiss Diamond or similar

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Soak up the pleasant year-round climate in this holiday resort town. Cruise the peaceful waters of Lake Lugano, then it’s time to ascend the peak of Monte Bre, which rewards you with sensational views over Lugano. The evening has been kept free for you to explore at your own pace.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

Cross the border into Italy’s Tirano by coach, where you’ll pause for a little discovery before boarding your first-class rail journey aboard the Bernina Express. Take in the panoramic views as you travel to St Moritz.

Stay: St Moritz, Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains or similar

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Another day brings another incredible rail adventure. Board the Glacier Express to experience a journey from the Bernina Range to the Matterhorn. During the ride, you’ll cross more than 200 bridges and countless tunnels as you traverse the Alps in style, before arriving in Zermatt.

Stay: Two Nights, Zermatt, Hotel Monte Rosa

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Later, you'll meet a mountaineer, who will share with you their stories of their conquests and what life is like living in the mountains.

Take a ride on the Gornergrat Railway for the best views of the towering Matterhorn.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland during night with stars as backdrop

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Along the way, disembark in the wine region of Spiez and gain an insight into the local industry with a very special wine tasting experience.

Farewell Zermatt as you board your train bound for Interlaken.

Stay: Two Nights, Interlaken, Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa

Daily :
  • Breakfast

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Ascend to the peak of Harder Kulm, where you will enjoy a private dinner and take in sublime views of the Jungfrau as the sun sets.

Your rail journey today is an epic one, as you journey to the top of Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. There’s nowhere better to feel like you’re on top of the world. Return to Interlaken, then tonight enjoy a special dining experience.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Board your scenic glass-dome first-class journey aboard the GoldenPass. First the train runs along the river Aare, then proceed past lush green valley farmland of the Simmen Valley, before climbing to the line’s highest point at 1,279 metres above sea level into the heartland of the Berner Oberland. Arrive in Montreux with time to relax before dinner.

Stay: Montreux, Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic in a guaranteed Lake View Room

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Green field with white flowers flowing down to the lake and mountains of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

Set out on a brief orientation tour of Montreux then travel to Geneva. Later tonight, come together for a farewell dinner.

Stay: Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Be transferred to the airport.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

From the Australian Outback and Europe’s waterways to the icescapes of Antarctica and far beyond, we won’t just take you there, we’ll immerse you in the wonders of each and every place you visit

Geoff McGeary OAM – APT Company Owner -