The Total Train Experience
Zürich, St. Moritz, Bernina Express, Palm Express, Lugano, Luzern, Rigi, Interlaken, Jungfraujoch
7 Nights
/ 8 Days
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Programme |
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Zürich (Zurich) – St. Moritz
After arriving in Zürich, proceed to the train station below the
airport and travel to St. Moritz (change trains in Zürich and
Chur), one of the most renowned holiday resorts of the world.
Chic, elegant and exclusive with a pronouncedly cosmopolitan
ambiance, it is situated at 1’856 m (5’624 ft) above sea level in
the middle of the lake-dotted landscape of the Upper Engadine. Overnight stay at St. Moritz. |
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St. Moritz – Bernina Express
Today experience the newest alpine delight in Graubünden– the Bernina Express. Along one of the most beautiful railway
routes in the world, there is twice as much to see as before.
Start your journey in St. Moritz and go via the Bernina Pass
in the south Val Poschiavo. Carry over the spiraling viaduct at
Brusio on to Tirano (Italy) or Poschiavo. In the afternoon you
return to St. Moritz. Overnight stay at St. Moritz.
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St. Moritz – Lugano
After breakfast, the Palm Express, a luxury bus, starts in St.
Moritz and takes you along the delightful lakes of the Upper
Engadine. You go over the Maloja Pass, through the Bregaglia
Valley, across the border to Italy and to the Lake Mezzola and
Lake Como. Your journey terminates in Lugano, Ticino’s busy“metropolis”. Overnight stay at Lugano.
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Lugano – Luzern (Lucerne)
One of the highlights of the entire journey is the William Tell
Express (operating from May to the mid of October) you board
today. It is the link between the Italian-speaking Ticino and the
German-speaking Central Switzerland. The tour starts in Lugano,
where you board an air-conditioned panoramic train. You
cross breathtaking bridges, pass charming villages and go up
the valley towards the historic Gotthard railway tunnel. Carry
on through the steep ravines and precipitous cliffs of the Reuss
Valley. In Flüelen board a nostalgic paddle steamer which takes you to Luzern. Overnight stay at Luzern. |
Day 05 |
Luzern – Mount Rigi
After breakfast, visit the Swiss Transport Museum in Luzern,
which shows the past, present and future of transportation and
mobility on land, sea and in the air. In the afternoon you take
the boat to Vitznau and then go up the Rigi by Europe’s first
ever mountain railway. On Mount Rigi you can enjoy a stunning
360 degree panoramic view all over the Alps and the Swiss
midland. Return by cable car to Weggis and take a direct boat
back to Luzern. Overnight stay at Luzern. |
Day 06 |
Luzern – Interlaken – Schilthorn
Today you take the panoramic train from Luzern to
Interlaken. In the afternoon you can take part in an excursion
to the Schilthorn with its unique revolving panorama restaurant
Piz Gloria, its thrilling James Bond 007 history and the
spectacular view from the big terrace! Overnight stay at Interlaken. |
Day 07 |
Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
After breakfast, you board the train to Kleine Scheidegg via
Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the
highest station in Europe. A day of fun and excitement is awaiting
you in the captivating snow peaks of Jungfraujoch – Top of
Europe (3’454 m/11’333 ft). Film star Sunny Deol jumped from
here into the depth in his award winning Film “The Hero”. Visit
the Ice Cave with its ice formations or else explore the snow on
the glacier. You find a range of international restaurants on the
Jungfraujoch. Return to Interlaken and then proceed by train to
Zürich. Overnight stay at Zürich. |
Day 08 |
Zürich – Depart for the onward journey
After breakfast, you either proceed to the airport for your
onward flight or else continue your stay in Switzerland. |
| Cost
is Per Person on Twin / Triple Sharing
basis would be: |
| 3-Star Hotel |
USD |
4-Star Hotel |
USD |
| High Season: 01.05.–31.10.07 |
1491/- |
High Season: 01.05.–31.10.07 |
1633/- |
| Low Season: 01.11.06–30.04.07 |
1398/- |
Low Season: 01.12.06–30.04.07 |
1602/- |
| Upgrade to 1st Class train travel |
75/-
–141/- |
Upgrade to 1st Class train travel |
75/-
–141/- |
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Our
Price Includes
2 overnight stays at St. Moritz (Hotel Laudinella or Hotel Steffani).
1 overnight stay at Lugano.
2 overnight stays at Luzern
(Hotel Waldstätterhof or Radisson SAS).
1 overnight stay at Interlaken (Hotel Carlton Europe or Hotel Metropole).
1 overnight stay at Zürich
(Hotel Comfort Inn or a 4-Star Hotel).
Excursions to Rigi, Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn, Bernina Express, Palm Express, William Tell Express
(01.05.–22.10.07).
Swiss rail travel in 2nd class.
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Price does not include :
Meals other than those indicated above,
drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal
nature.
Option :
Special
VIP Services |
| Hotels: |
| Zurich: |
3star: Hotel Montana, Hotel Comfort Inn Royal |
| Interlaken: |
3star: Hotel Carlton Europe
4star: Hotel Metropole
5star: Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
Schwizi’s Holiday Apartments |
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| St. Moritz: |
3star: Hotel Laudinella,
4star: Hotel Steffani |
| Luzern: |
3star: Hotel Waldstätterhof
4star: Hotel Radisson SAS |
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Note:
Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and
health insurance extra.
The Tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice.
Hotels : Subject to Availability.