Red panoramic train crossing Alpine scenery
Namaste Europe Tour
10 days / 9 nights

Grand Swiss Rail Discovery

Zermatt to St. Moritz by rail with private luggage transfers so you travel light.

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Destinations
Zermatt, Andermatt, St. Moritz
Style
Private tour
Activity level
Easy
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Overview

Built around the Glacier Express and Bernina line, finishing in Lucerne and Zurich.

Scenic Rail JourneysAlpine & Glacier ExcursionsSenior-Friendly ItinerariesCouples' Holidays

Highlights

  • Glacier Express
  • Bernina line to Tirano
  • Gornergrat
  • Lucerne lake
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 and Riffelsee.

Overnight: Zermatt

Day 3

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Cable cars to 3,883 m.

Overnight: Zermatt

Day 4

Glacier Express

Full route to St. Moritz; luggage by vehicle.

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 5

Bernina to Tirano

Bernina line and return.

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 6

Diavolezza

Glacier views.

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 7

To Lucerne

Via Chur.

Overnight: Lucerne

Day 8

Rigi

Queen of the Mountains.

Overnight: Lucerne

Day 9

Lucerne

Old town and lake cruise.

Overnight: Lucerne

Day 10

Departure

Breakfast and check-out, then private transfer from Lucerne to Zurich Airport.

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: Zurich
  • Season: Year-round (subject to lift maintenance)
  • Activity level: Easy
  • • Tirano is in Italy; passport needed.
  • • 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 Grand Swiss Rail Discovery

Can Grand Swiss Rail Discovery be customised?

Yes. Timing, pace and stops around Zermatt, Andermatt, St. Moritz, Engadin, Lucerne, Zurich 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, St. Moritz, Lucerne 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.

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Plan Grand Swiss Rail Discovery

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

Email
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