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Scenic Switzerland by Train
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9 days
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Europe
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Steady pace
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Cosmos escorted tours
Great value escorted tours in the world's most captivating places. No other travel company matches our expertise, on-trip experiences - with a great mix of included excursions and free time - and value.
This Scenic Switzerland by Train tour is the perfect way to see Switzerland’s breathtaking mountains, charming mountain resorts, fascinating old towns, and beautiful lakes—all while you relax in first-class aboard Switzerland’s famous trains. You’ll overnight in Zurich, the Lucerne area, Lausanne, Zermatt, and St. Moritz.
One of the highlights of this Switzerland train tour is the train journey aboard the Glacier Express from Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn, to glitzy St. Moritz, one of the world’s most famous resorts. From your carriage windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Another highlight of this Switzerland train tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Travelling on the highest railway across the Alps, you’ll witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, and you’ll travel through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces!
But that’s not all…in Zermatt, you’ll also experience the Gornergrat open-air cog railway, Europe’s highest. You’ll journey over remarkable bridges, through tunnels, and past rocky ravines and beautiful lakes. The views of the Matterhorn from the top are nothing short of spectacular! Other train journeys you’ll experience on this tour through Switzerland are the Montreux-Oberland Bernois Panoramic train to Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the “Swiss Riviera.” You’ll feel like you are immersed in the landscapes passing you by.
Stunning scenery and thrilling train rides…there’s no better way to see scenic Switzerland! So grab your camera and get ready for an amazing, value-minded holiday!
At a glance
Lucerne Visit
Interlaken Visit
Oberland Bernois Panoramic Train ride
Montreux Visit
Lausanne Visit
Zermatt Visit
Gornergrat Excursion by rack railway
Glacier Express Train ride
St. Moritz visit
Bernina Express Train ride
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Read more about our private home pick-up service.
Single Share available
Opt to share a twin room with a fellow traveller, and if there's no one to share with you'll get a room to yourself at no added cost!Our single share option will match you with a fellow solo traveller of the same gender in a twin room, so you don't have to pay a single supplement. If there's no one available to share with, you don't pay any additional single supplement. Please call us to book a single-share holiday.
Scenic Switzerland by Train
Customer Reviews
Fantastic tour. Well organized from the minute we arrived in...
14th August 2018
Mrs Janet Evans
Fantastic tour. Well organized from the minute we arrived in Switzerland. Brilliant tour guide Tamas, made sure all train journeys were perfectly timed and gave lots of local information on the way. We saw some beautiful scenery and all the hotels we stayed at were great. Especially like Zermatt. We were the only brits on this trip but everyone on the tour were so lovely and friendly. Would thoroughly recommend this holiday.
Overview
This Scenic Switzerland by Train tour is the perfect way to see Switzerland’s breathtaking mountains, charming mountain resorts, fascinating old towns, and beautiful lakes—all while you relax in first-class aboard Switzerland’s famous trains. You’ll overnight in Zurich, the Lucerne area, Lausanne, Zermatt, and St. Moritz.
One of the highlights of this Switzerland train tour is the train journey aboard the Glacier Express from Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn, to glitzy St. Moritz, one of the world’s most famous resorts. From your carriage windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Another highlight of this Switzerland train tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Travelling on the highest railway across the Alps, you’ll witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, and you’ll travel through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces!
But that’s not all…in Zermatt, you’ll also experience the Gornergrat open-air cog railway, Europe’s highest. You’ll journey over remarkable bridges, through tunnels, and past rocky ravines and beautiful lakes. The views of the Matterhorn from the top are nothing short of spectacular! Other train journeys you’ll experience on this tour through Switzerland are the Montreux-Oberland Bernois Panoramic train to Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the “Swiss Riviera.” You’ll feel like you are immersed in the landscapes passing you by.
Stunning scenery and thrilling train rides…there’s no better way to see scenic Switzerland! So grab your camera and get ready for an amazing, value-minded holiday!
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners
UK - Zurich, Switzerland
Day1
Fly to Zurich where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Zurich with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Zurich - Lucerne Area
Day2
Board the train for your journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled amidst snowcapped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city or to join one of the optional excursions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Lucerne Area - Interlaken - Oberland Bernois Train to Montreux - Lausanne
Day3
Depart Lucerne on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express. Cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken, and spend some time strolling through the quaint streets. From Interlaken, take the BLS RegioExpress train to Zweisimmen. Continue on the MONTREUX–OBERLAND BERNOIS PANORAMIC TRAIN for your unforgettable journey to Montreux, then continue to Lausanne.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Lausanne - Montreux - Tasch - Zermatt
Day4
Depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. En route, stop to visit the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the “Swiss Riviera.” Enjoy some free time or maybe join an optional guided excursion to Chillon Castle before continuing by train to Zermatt.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Zermatt - Gornergrat Excursion
Day5
An included excursion takes you to the famous GORNERGRAT, travelling on board Europe’s highest rack railway. The views from its summit are spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt—with a variety of interesting shops, cafés, bars, and narrow streets to explore.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Zermatt - Glacier Express - St. Moritz
Day6
The train journey today aboard the spectacular GLACIER EXPRESS is without a doubt one of the main highlights of the tour. Enjoy unforgettable views as you make your way through the unspoiled natural beauty of the Alps on the direct route from Zermatt to the world-famous mountain resort of St. Moritz.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
St. Moritz - Bernina Express Excursion to Tirano, Italy
Day7
Take the BERNINA EXPRESS train (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Tirano and back for one of Europe’s most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel across 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
St. Moritz - Zurich
Day8
Leave St. Moritz for the journey back to Zurich. Enjoy some time at leisure in Zurich.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Zurich - UK
Day9
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Zurich - Züri by Fassbind
Hotel Züri was completely reconstructed in 2017 by the famous architects Gigon & Guyer who shaped the skyline of the new Züri West district. All 167 rooms offer a modern design with a unique "Zurich touch" and there is a restaurant, a bar and fitness centre with a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel and a business corner with a printer is featured in the lobby.
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Location
Heinrichstrasse 254, Zurich
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Lucerne - Ibis Styles Luzerne City
The hotel is located in the historic centre of the city of Lucerne, The Rigi, Pliatus and Titlis mountains are perfect for day trips. The hotel boasts a restaurant as well as seminar rooms.
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Location
Friedenstrasse 8, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Lausanne - Alpha Palmiers
Hotel Alpha Palmiers is located in the city centre of Lausanne at 5 minutes walking from the train station and at 15 minutes from the lake.
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Location
Rue du Petit-Chêne 34, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Free WiFi Restaurant Room service
Zermatt - Best Western Butterfly
Hotel Butterfly is located just 150 metres away from the train station, in the heart of Zermatt village. The main street with all the cafes, bars and restaurants, is just around the corner.
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Location
Bodmenstrasse 21, Zermatt, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
St. Moritz - Baeren Hotel
The Bären Hotel is a 3-star hotel in St. Moritz with 60 rooms.
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Location
Via Maistra 50, St. Moritz, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Zurich - NH Zurich Airport
The chic and modern hotel with 140 guest rooms offers myriad amenities to ensure a pleasant stay for all our guests.
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Location
Schaffhauserstrasse 10, Glattbrugg, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board