3-Day Private Switzerland Train Tour

Zürich3 days
3-Day Private Switzerland Train Tour
  • Duration3 days
  • Guide languagesGerman, English, Italian
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Overview

Explore the most iconic panoramas in the Swiss Alps during the 3-Day Switzerland Private Train Tour. Discover Zermatt and hop on the famous Gornergrat railway where the views will take your breath away. Experience the soaring beauty of the iconic Matterhorn through guided hikes adapted to your interest and fitness level. Enjoy a first-class ride on Glacier Express from Zermatt to Andermatt and a delightful, late-afternoon cruise on Lake Lucerne.

What's included

  • Guided hike around Matterhorn
  • Glacier Express trip
  • The assistance of a Local English-speaking guide
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Guided tour of Zermatt
  • Gornergrat Railway day pass
  • 1st class Swiss Travel Pass
  • Lake Lucerne Cruise
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Lunches
  • Items of personal nature

Itinerary

Day 1 — Day 1

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    Passing by

    Your guide will pick you up at the airport and help you with the transfer to Zermatt.

  2. 2

    Zermatt

    12 hr

    Depending on your arrival time in Zermatt, you will have time to enjoy a stroll around the village or a few moments of down time before your authentic Swiss dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2 — Day 2

  1. 1

    Gornergrat

    4 hrAdmission included

    You will enjoy a ride with the highest open-air railway in Europe. During a thrilling 30-minute ascent, you will get a chance to admire one of the most spectacular mountain panoramas in the world. At the top of Gornergrat summit, you can indulge in the fantastic vistas, drink a cup of coffee at the Kulm Hotel, or even do a little hike to the nearby summit. After that, your guide will be happy to suggest several hiking trails that are adjusted to your preferences and fitness level. You can, for instance, hike around Riffelsee and Rotenboden, admiring Alpine landscapes further.

  2. 2

    Zermatt

    2 hr

    In the afternoon your guide will be happy to give you a short walking tour of Zermatt. This will surely include the Matterhorn Museum, a graveyard where the first mountaineers lie, and so-called Hinterdorf, the oldest part of the village, where you can see what Zermatt looked like 300 years ago.

Day 3 — Day 3

  1. 1

    Glacier Express

    4 hrAdmission included

    In the morning you'll depart from Zermatt on the legendary Glacier Express bound for Andermatt. Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the Zermatt and Goms Valleys, surrounded by sky-high peaks. After changing trains in Andermatt, you will arrive in Fluelen, at the shores of Lake Lucerne.

  2. 2

    Lake Lucerne

    3 hrAdmission included

    In Fluelen, you'll board the 100-year-old steamer bound for Lucerne. Find comfortable seating in the first class and prepare for the leisurely, 3-hour-long cruise on Lake Lucerne featuring stunning views of Mt. Pilatus and Mt. Rigi.

Meeting point and pickup

End point

Ends back at the meeting point.

Hotel pickup offered — Your guide will be waiting for you at the arrivals area. They will wear a cap with My-Mountains' logo and a card with your name and the company's logo on it.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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