The Best of Glacier Express: Zurich, Zermatt and Saint Moritz

The Best of Glacier Express: Zurich, Zermatt and Saint Moritz

Price

$3540

Duration

10 days

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10

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Overview

Treat yourself to an unforgettable 10-day tour of Switzerland! Take in the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland, admire the majestic and iconic Matterhorn mountain peak, and, of course, enjoy a ride onboard the Glacier Express along one of the most picturesque train routes in the world as you travel between Zurich, Zermatt, and Saint Moritz.

Included/Excluded

  • Delicious breakfasts at the hotels
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • Exciting city tour of Zurich's highlights
  • Tickets to Lindt Chocolate factory
  • Truffle Magic masterclass at Lindt Chocolate Factory
  • Gornegrat Day Trip from Zermatt
  • Support line during the trip
  • 2nd Class Glacier Express Tickets: Chur - Saint Moritz
  • 2nd class Glacier Express tickets: Saint Moritz - Zermatt
  • 2nd class Glacier Express ticket: Zermatt - Chur
  • 2nd class round trip train tickets: Zurich - Chur
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal Expenses

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival to Zurich

Welcome to Zurich, one of the most impressive cities in Switzerland! Upon arrival, a private driver will take you to your centrally located hotel for check-in.

There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, so feel free to start exploring the amazing city on your own.

No meals are included

Day 2: City Tour of Zurich & Limmat River Cruise

This morning, you enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and head to the city center, where a local guide will be waiting to take you around the most famous sights of Zurich, such as Lindenhof Hill, Romanesque Grossmünster, and Bahnhofstrasse. They will share some fascinating stories about the cities and show you a few hidden gems most tourists miss when exploring the city.

After a lunch break, you enjoy a wonderful boat cruise that will take you from the National Museum up the River Limmat to Lake Zurich and back again, offering some fantastic views of the famous city's sights from the water.

There is nothing planned after the cruise, so you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Please, note: the river cruise is available from April to October.

Breakfast is included

Day 3: Lindt Factory Tour & Champagne Truffles Masterclass

Get ready for the exciting day ahead as you get to visit the Lindt factory, home of the world-famous Swiss chocolate! It's located in Kilchberg, a short 20-minute train ride from Zurich. It's a very easy commute, but we will be happy to organize a private transfer for you upon request if you prefer.

At the factory, you will dive into the delicious world of high-quality Swiss chocolate. You won't just learn the history of Lindt and interesting facts about chocolate and enjoy the extensive tasting, but you will also get to participate in a masterclass with the best Lindt chocolatiers and learn how to make delicious champagne truffles.

Nothing is planned after the masterclass, and you have the rest of the day free to enjoy the best Zurich has to offer on your own.

Breakfast is included

Day 4: Departure from Zurich & Train Ride to Saint Moritz

After breakfast at your hotel, you check out and head to a railway station, where you will catch a train to Chur. Upon arrival, you will catch the Glacier Express, the slowest express train in the world, running along one of the most picturesque rail routes in Europe. It will take you about 2 hours to get to your next destination, the beautiful town of Saint Moritz.

There is nothing planned for the rest of the day. Feel free to rest after the trip in your hotel room, start exploring the city on your own, or check out Saint Moritz's food scene.

Breakfast is included

Day 5: Optional Saint Moritz City Tour

The next morning, there are no activities planned, so you can enjoy the best that Saint Moritz has to offer at a pace that is comfortable for you. But we will be happy to organize the tour of the city's famous sights upon request (390 euros per group up to 10 people).

Breakfast is included

Day 6: Free Day in Saint Moritz

Today, you have a day to yourself. Saint Moritz is famous for its luxury spa resorts, amazing Museum Engiadinais, and, of course, a wide variety of outdoor activity options. Go for a hike and admire the stunning nature; treat yourself to a few hours being pampered in a spa; or have fun at the oldest golf course in Switzerland!

Breakfast is included

Day 7: Departure from Saint Moritz & Glacier Express to Zermatt

This morning, after breakfast, you check out of your hotel in Saint Moritz and head to the train station to catch your Glacier Express to Zermatt. It takes about 8 hours to reach your destination, so sit back, relax, and take in some of the most stunning views in the world. We can organize a lunch onboard for you - a 2- or 3-course meal skillfully paired with one of the exceptional wines offered onboard.

Upon arrival, you head to your centrally located hotel, check in, and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast is included

Day 8: Optional Zermatt City Tour

Today, you have only a delicious breakfast in the hotel planned, so you can rest after yesterday's journey through the Swiss Alps. But we will be happy to organize a sightseeing tour of Zermatt's famous sights if you want to explore the city with a professional local guide instead of getting acquainted with them on your own (the city tour is 128 USD per person).

Breakfast is included

Day 9: Day Trip to Gornergrat

This morning, after breakfast, you head to the train station to catch a train to Gornergrat, offering breathtaking views over the Matterhorn mountain peak (yes, the one from the Toblerone chocolates). The Gornergrat Bahn was the first fully electrified cog railway in the world, and while the cog trains still operate, nowadays they offer much more comfort than they did in 1896.

When you reach Gornergrat, there are a lot of hiking trails at your service of various difficulty levels, so everyone can find something to taste. The majestic views over the surrounding glaciers are guaranteed. If you are not in the mood for a hike, have fun exploring the highest sledging slope in Switzerland, Igloo village, or have lunch at the restaurant overlooking one of the most beautiful panoramas in the country.

After you return to Zurich, you enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Breakfast is included

Day 10: Departure

This is the last day of your vacation in Switzerland. After a breakfast in the hotel, you check out from your Zermatt hotel and head to the train station to catch a Glacier Express to Chur. Upon arrival in about 5 hours, you have an easy train change and head to Zurich's airport.

We wish you a safe flight and can't wait to start working on your future vacations.

Breakfast is included

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