Switzerland
The most beautiful places in Switzerland by panoramic trains
Round trip
Why choose this trip
This tour is perfect for lovers of beautiful train routes and Alpine scenery. You'll enjoy the charm of Swiss lakes, majestic Alpine peaks, and fascinating mountain railways – from Rigi to the Gotthard Tunnel. Along the way, you'll pass picturesque villages and towns like St. Moritz, Lucerne, and Locarno. During the trip, you'll have opportunities for mountain summit excursions, lake cruises, and visits to historical and cultural landmarks.
- a long-time favorite trip to Switzerland
- the program includes St. Moritz, the peaks of Rigi, Pilatus, Locarno, and the enchanting Lucerne
- newly by air to Zurich
- included Swiss Travel Pass and half board at the hotel
Tour itinerary
day 1
alpine peaks, lakes, and railway marvels
In the early morning, fly to Zurich and then take the train to Landquart, followed by the red carriages of the narrow-gauge adhesion Rhätische Bahn to Sagliains, and further through the most beautiful valley in eastern Switzerland, the Engadin, to the world-famous winter sports resort that hosted the Winter Olympic Games, St. Moritz. Here, we can enjoy an interesting walk around the lake, sit on a viewpoint overlooking it, or stroll through the streets of this fashionable town. We continue on the Albula line, where the train overcomes the altitude difference using generously designed spiral tunnels and viaducts. Then, through the Valley of Castles, we reach Reichenau Tamins at the confluence of the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein rivers, from where we take another train through the Swiss Grand Canyon upstream along the Rhine to Disentis, dominated by a magnificent monastery. Afterwards, the red and white carriages of the narrow-gauge rack railway Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn will take us over the Oberalp Pass to the heart of the Alpine fortress town of Andermatt. We descend to the entrance of the Gotthard Tunnel and our accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay. In St. Moritz, luggage storage is available for a fee of 10 CHF, which is not included in the tour price.
day 2
views from rigi and a lake cruise
After breakfast, we will head to Arth-Goldau, where the blue-and-white cogwheel train cars will take us up to the summit of Rigi. Besides the stunning views, you will surely appreciate the option for easy hiking on the plateau or a visit to the cheese dairy located a short distance below the summit. The other branch of this railway, with its red carriages, will take us to the Lake Lucerne at Vitznau. After a brief stop, which we can enrich with a short walk along the lakeside promenade or a break at one of the many cafés offering typical Swiss specialties, we continue by boat across Lake Lucerne to the resort town of Brunnen. There is an option to visit the Victorinox store. We will then cross by boat to the Rütli meadow, where the treaty considered the founding moment of this country was signed. By boat, we continue to Flüelen, from where we take the train back to our accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.
day 3
the gotthard tunnels and the magic of lago maggiore
After breakfast, we will travel on the Gotthard railway, a system of spiral tunnels, ramps, and viaducts, climbing up to the northern portal of the fifteen-kilometer-long Gotthard Tunnel, which runs under the namesake Alpine pass and has connected the northern and southern sides of the Alps since 1882. Descending through the mountainous landscape in the canton of Ticino, passing the city of three castles Bellinzona, we will arrive in Locarno, a town on Lago Maggiore, often called the Swiss Monte Carlo due to its unique atmosphere. There is an option to take a cable car up to the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church, home to the famous Bramantino painting 'Flight into Egypt.' On the way back, we will pass through the world's longest railway tunnel, the 57-kilometer-long Gotthard Base Tunnel. The total time spent traveling through the tunnel is 20 minutes. We will return to the accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.
day 4
pilatus, lucerne and farewell to switzerland
After breakfast, we will depart for Luzern, leave our luggage in the storage room, and then the red carriages of the Brünig railway will take us to Alpnachstadt. We will ascend the legendary Pilatus on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, with gradients up to 38%. There is an option for easy hiking. After visiting this site, we will descend by cable cars to Kriens and then take local transport back to Luzern. Enjoy free time in one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, famous for its Chapel Bridge. There is also the option to visit the world’s largest transport museum, which boasts a magnificent collection of famous Swiss locomotives and many other fascinating exhibits from the world of transport. Music lovers will surely want to visit the Richard Wagner Museum, where many original scores of his famous operas are kept. In the afternoon, we continue to Zurich. Departure to Prague.
Trip Rating
About Price
Price includes
- air travel incl. taxes and surcharges Prague-Zurich-Prague
- 3 nights in a 3-star hotel with half board
- 4-day group Swiss Travel Pass
- guide services
Price does not include
- entrance fees and cable cars approx. 60 CHF
Additional services and entrance fees
Additional services
- Single room supplement from 3290 CZK
- Quadruple room – available on request
Additional information
- The Swiss Travel Pass guarantees free travel on the SBB network and some local railways, public transport in certain cities, and boat transport on some lakes. On private or semi-private railways, such as Pilatus, Jungfrau, Gornergrat, or Rigi Bahn, only a discount is guaranteed.
- In case of mountain pass closures, restrictions on some cable cars, or other uncontrollable circumstances, program changes are reserved (e.g., railway closures handled by replacement bus transport). In winter and spring months, rack railway service on Pilatus is limited. The group will travel both ways by cable car.
- DUE TO FREQUENT TRANSFERS AND THE NEED TO CARRY LUGGAGE, THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY.
- The minimum number of participants required for the tour to take place is 10 people.
Rooms
Double room
Double room, 2 separate beds
Meals
Half board
Offer code: ZRH1605
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- The most beautiful places in Switzerland by panoramic trains
Switzerland
The most beautiful places in Switzerland by panoramic trains
Round trip
Why choose this trip
This tour is perfect for lovers of beautiful train routes and Alpine scenery. You'll enjoy the charm of Swiss lakes, majestic Alpine peaks, and fascinating mountain railways – from Rigi to the Gotthard Tunnel. Along the way, you'll pass picturesque villages and towns like St. Moritz, Lucerne, and Locarno. During the trip, you'll have opportunities for mountain summit excursions, lake cruises, and visits to historical and cultural landmarks.
- a long-time favorite trip to Switzerland
- the program includes St. Moritz, the peaks of Rigi, Pilatus, Locarno, and the enchanting Lucerne
- newly by air to Zurich
- included Swiss Travel Pass and half board at the hotel
Tour itinerary
day 1
alpine peaks, lakes, and railway marvels
In the early morning, fly to Zurich and then take the train to Landquart, followed by the red carriages of the narrow-gauge adhesion Rhätische Bahn to Sagliains, and further through the most beautiful valley in eastern Switzerland, the Engadin, to the world-famous winter sports resort that hosted the Winter Olympic Games, St. Moritz. Here, we can enjoy an interesting walk around the lake, sit on a viewpoint overlooking it, or stroll through the streets of this fashionable town. We continue on the Albula line, where the train overcomes the altitude difference using generously designed spiral tunnels and viaducts. Then, through the Valley of Castles, we reach Reichenau Tamins at the confluence of the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein rivers, from where we take another train through the Swiss Grand Canyon upstream along the Rhine to Disentis, dominated by a magnificent monastery. Afterwards, the red and white carriages of the narrow-gauge rack railway Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn will take us over the Oberalp Pass to the heart of the Alpine fortress town of Andermatt. We descend to the entrance of the Gotthard Tunnel and our accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay. In St. Moritz, luggage storage is available for a fee of 10 CHF, which is not included in the tour price.
day 2
views from rigi and a lake cruise
After breakfast, we will head to Arth-Goldau, where the blue-and-white cogwheel train cars will take us up to the summit of Rigi. Besides the stunning views, you will surely appreciate the option for easy hiking on the plateau or a visit to the cheese dairy located a short distance below the summit. The other branch of this railway, with its red carriages, will take us to the Lake Lucerne at Vitznau. After a brief stop, which we can enrich with a short walk along the lakeside promenade or a break at one of the many cafés offering typical Swiss specialties, we continue by boat across Lake Lucerne to the resort town of Brunnen. There is an option to visit the Victorinox store. We will then cross by boat to the Rütli meadow, where the treaty considered the founding moment of this country was signed. By boat, we continue to Flüelen, from where we take the train back to our accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.
day 3
the gotthard tunnels and the magic of lago maggiore
After breakfast, we will travel on the Gotthard railway, a system of spiral tunnels, ramps, and viaducts, climbing up to the northern portal of the fifteen-kilometer-long Gotthard Tunnel, which runs under the namesake Alpine pass and has connected the northern and southern sides of the Alps since 1882. Descending through the mountainous landscape in the canton of Ticino, passing the city of three castles Bellinzona, we will arrive in Locarno, a town on Lago Maggiore, often called the Swiss Monte Carlo due to its unique atmosphere. There is an option to take a cable car up to the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church, home to the famous Bramantino painting 'Flight into Egypt.' On the way back, we will pass through the world's longest railway tunnel, the 57-kilometer-long Gotthard Base Tunnel. The total time spent traveling through the tunnel is 20 minutes. We will return to the accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.
day 4
pilatus, lucerne and farewell to switzerland
After breakfast, we will depart for Luzern, leave our luggage in the storage room, and then the red carriages of the Brünig railway will take us to Alpnachstadt. We will ascend the legendary Pilatus on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, with gradients up to 38%. There is an option for easy hiking. After visiting this site, we will descend by cable cars to Kriens and then take local transport back to Luzern. Enjoy free time in one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, famous for its Chapel Bridge. There is also the option to visit the world’s largest transport museum, which boasts a magnificent collection of famous Swiss locomotives and many other fascinating exhibits from the world of transport. Music lovers will surely want to visit the Richard Wagner Museum, where many original scores of his famous operas are kept. In the afternoon, we continue to Zurich. Departure to Prague.
Trip Rating
About Price
Price includes
- air travel incl. taxes and surcharges Prague-Zurich-Prague
- 3 nights in a 3-star hotel with half board
- 4-day group Swiss Travel Pass
- guide services
Price does not include
- entrance fees and cable cars approx. 60 CHF
Additional services and entrance fees
Additional services
- Single room supplement from 3290 CZK
- Quadruple room – available on request
Additional information
- The Swiss Travel Pass guarantees free travel on the SBB network and some local railways, public transport in certain cities, and boat transport on some lakes. On private or semi-private railways, such as Pilatus, Jungfrau, Gornergrat, or Rigi Bahn, only a discount is guaranteed.
- In case of mountain pass closures, restrictions on some cable cars, or other uncontrollable circumstances, program changes are reserved (e.g., railway closures handled by replacement bus transport). In winter and spring months, rack railway service on Pilatus is limited. The group will travel both ways by cable car.
- DUE TO FREQUENT TRANSFERS AND THE NEED TO CARRY LUGGAGE, THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY.
- The minimum number of participants required for the tour to take place is 10 people.
Rooms
Meals
Offer code: ZRH1605