Red panoramic train crossing Alpine scenery
7 days / 6 nights

Alpine Rail and Resort Journey

Zermatt, Andermatt and St. Moritz linked by the Glacier Express route.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Destinations
Zermatt, Andermatt, St. Moritz
Style
Private tour
Activity level
Easy
Overview

Splitting the Glacier Express at Andermatt avoids an eight-hour train day.

Highlights

  • Gornergrat
  • Glacier Express Zermatt–Andermatt
  • Oberalp Pass
  • St. Moritz and Diavolezza
Itinerary

Day by day

Day 1

Arrival in Zermatt

Private transfer from the airport or station to your accommodation. Village walk.

Overnight: Zermatt

Day 2

Gornergrat

Railway to Gornergrat; afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Zermatt

Day 3

Glacier Express to Andermatt

Scenic rail through the Goms valley and Furka tunnel.

Overnight: Andermatt

Day 4

Andermatt

Village and Gotthard region.

Overnight: Andermatt

Day 5

Oberalp to St. Moritz

Glacier Express over the Oberalp Pass and Landwasser Viaduct.

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 6

Engadin

Diavolezza or Bernina line.

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 7

Departure

Breakfast and check-out, then private transfer from St. Moritz to Zurich.

Accommodation

We arrange accommodation according to your preferred category and budget. Specific hotels, room types and facilities are confirmed only after availability is checked and are named in your quotation.

Meals

Breakfast is normally provided by the accommodation where included in your rate. Lunches and dinners are not assumed; the final quotation lists every meal covered. Indian, vegetarian, Jain and other dietary requests can be made, subject to confirmation.

Inclusions

  • • Private planning and coordination
  • • Private vehicle and driver as described
  • • Activity tickets named in the itinerary, where quoted
  • • Accommodation as confirmed in your quotation

Your final quotation lists every included service.

Not included

  • • Flights and visas
  • • Travel insurance
  • • Meals and drinks not listed in the quotation
  • • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • • Tips

Practical details

  • Starts: Zermatt
  • Ends: St. Moritz or Zurich
  • Season: Year-round (subject to lift maintenance)
  • Activity level: Easy
  • • Glacier Express seats need reservations well ahead.
  • • Luggage can be sent separately.
  • • Mountain excursions are weather-dependent; we may reorder days for better conditions.
  • • Please tell us about mobility needs so we can check accessibility of each stop.
FAQs

Questions about Alpine Rail and Resort Journey

Can Alpine Rail and Resort Journey be customised?

Yes. Timing, pace and stops around Zermatt, Andermatt, St. Moritz can be adjusted. Tell us your dates and interests in the enquiry form.

What transport is used?

Private vehicle transfers between bases, combined with the trains, cable cars and boats in the itinerary. Rail-only versions are possible.

Which hotels do you use?

We suggest accommodation in Zermatt, Andermatt, St. Moritz according to your preference and budget. Specific hotels are confirmed only after availability is checked.

Can you arrange Indian or vegetarian food?

Yes, we can request Indian, vegetarian, Jain and other dietary meals. Availability depends on the restaurant or hotel and is confirmed in writing.

Can this tour run all year?

Yes, though some lifts close for maintenance in spring or late autumn and views depend on weather.

Request a Quote

Plan Alpine Rail and Resort Journey

Share your dates and preferences. We reply personally with availability and a written quotation that lists exactly what is included.

Email
info@namasteeuropetours.ch

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