Rail Adventure
Lucerne - Wilhelm Tell Express - Lugano - Bernina Express - St. Moritz - Glacier Express - Zermatt
7 Nights / 8 Days Tour Package
Itinerary
| 1st day | Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or airport. |
| 2nd day | Board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen. A meal is served on board in the first class restaurant. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in panorama cars 1st class. Change trains and continue your joruney to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. |
| 3rd day | Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the mediterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano. |
| 4th day | Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz. |
| 5th day | Day off for excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz. |
| 6th day | Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the great train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 71/2 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuriesold culture. (Optional lunch - if required, please indicate on the booking request). Overnight in Zermatt. |
| 7th day | Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt. |
| 8th day | Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. |
Valid from 13th May to
20th October 2010
Prices per person in CHF
| 3-star | 4-star | |
| Double room | 1299 | 1612 |
| Single room | 1448 | 1871 |
Supplements per person
CHF 41.- lunch in seat of the Glacier Expressfor additional nights in Lucerne and Lugano see Charming Swiss Tour
for additional nights in St. Moritz and Zermatt see Glacier Express
Hotels Envisaged
| Lugano: |
3star: Contintenal Park, International au Lac, Federale 4star: Lugano Dante Center, Holiday Inn Lugano Centre |
| Lucerne: | 3star: Waldstätterhof, Krone, Drei Könige, Alpina, Magic Hotel (breakfast at htl Krone about 80 m away), Des Alpes, NH Hotel, Zum Weissen Kreuz 4star: Art Deco Hotel Montana, Radission Blu, Flora, Cascada, Monopol |
| St. Moritz: |
3star: Löffler Garni, Soldanella, Hauser, Laudinella 4star: Bären, Monopol Grischuna, Steffani, Crystal |
| Zermatt: | 3star: Sarazena, Bristol, Excelsior, Butterfly 4star: Allalin, Alpen Resort, Simi, La Ginabelle, Pollux, Parkhotel Beau Site, Schlosshotel Tenne |
Our Price Includes
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Swiss Card Rail Adventure (5 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport |
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Seat reservation for Wilhelm Tell Express, Bernina Express (coach and train) and Glacier Express Premium |
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Lunch on board of the Wilhelm Tell Express (daily special) and a souvenir |
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1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast |
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2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast |
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2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast |
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2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast |
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Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide |
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Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal- coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares |
