Swiss Glacier Express & The Bernina 2026

Duration

8 Days

Departure Dates

22nd April 2026

Prices from

£2,795 Per person

Experience two of the world's great railway journeys on this fantastic tour to Switzerland - the Glacier Express and the Bernina! Journey across the magnificent Swiss Alps through breathtaking scenery, discover the dramatic Château Chillon, and ride the historic funicular to Muottas Muragl plus enjoy free time to explore Vevey, Montreux, and Basel.

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8 days from £2,795

DEPARTS

Wednesday 22 April 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Admire magnificent scenery from the world-famous Swiss Glacier Express
Experience the equally spectacular Bernina Express journey
Discover the beautiful lakeside town of Vevey
Explore the medieval Château Chillon
Visit Rochers-de-Naye for unique panoramic views over Lake Geneva
Stroll along the picturesque lakeside in Montreux
Ride the historic funicular railway from Punt Muragl
Take in great views of the Upper Engadin Valley from the Muottas Muragl
Explore Basel, Switzerland’s art and culture capital
Enjoy time to explore destinations independently with a free transport card

Also included in your Tour Fare:

7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals and 1 lunch
Local Transport Pass
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards to Vevey and our hotel for three nights, the Astra Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

This morning, we travel by train to Montreux and enjoy some free time in Lake Geneva's most celebrated resort before transferring to Château Chillon, perched dramatically at the water's edge against a stunning mountain backdrop. On our return to Montreux, we will travel on the fantastic Rochers-de-Naye Cogwheel Railway taking us to an altitude of 2,000m for unique views over Lake Geneva before we retrace our steps to Vevey for an evening at leisure.

DAY 3

After breakfast this morning, the day is ours to spend at leisure in Vevey and, using our included Riviera card, we can venture further into this lovely lakeside town. We can stroll along the promenade, visit fascinating museums, or discover historic buildings, the choice is ours before reconvening at the hotel for our evening meal together.

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DAY 4

One of the great railway journeys of the world awaits today! After breakfast, we travel by train through the mountains to Brig where we will join the iconic Glacier Express, a truly scenic railway journey that we will enjoy in style with a 2-course lunch served to our seats. Marvel at the breathtaking and varied panoramic views outside your window as the train follows the course of the River Rhône en route to the Oberalp Pass, the highest point on the line at over 6,000 feet, before continuing through the UNESCO World Heritage Albula Line, a masterpiece of railway engineering of tunnels, spirals, and viaducts. On arrival in St. Moritz, we will continue by rail to Celerina and the Chesa Rosatsch Hotel, our hotel for the next three nights, and we enjoy our evening meal together.

B, L, D

DAY 5

Today, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast and relaxed morning before travelling to Punt Muragl where we take the historic funicular railway to scale the steep mountainside up to the magnificent Muottas Muragl. Highly regarded as the most beautiful vantage point above the lakes of Upper Engadin and, at almost 2,500m above sea level, the enchanting views are truly spectacular. Afterwards, we retrace our steps back to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

DAY 6

A remarkable travel experience awaits us today - the Bernina Express! Crossing marvellous viaducts, journeying through breathtaking scenery, passing romantic gorges, and admiring the masterpieces of engineering, we travel towards the sunny south of the Alps before crossing the border into the Italian town of Tirano. We enjoy some free time and the chance to enjoy a classic Italian espresso before returning through the majestic Alpine scenery via the regional train services to the hotel for our evening meal together.

*Subject to winter/summer timetables, we may travel out via regional train services and return via the Bernina Express.

B, D

Day 7

Today, we journey to Switzerland's art and culture capital, Basel, checking in to the Hotel Victoria for our overnight stay. The rest of the day is spent at leisure to explore this historic city with its mix of architectural styles visiting the highlights before we reconvene in time for our final evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 8

We bid farewell to Switzerland, returning by rail to Paris, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Astra Hotel, Vevey

Located in the city centre and close to the railway station, the Astra Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving traditional Swiss cuisine, a welcoming lobby bar, and a rooftop lounge plus a relaxing spa including a sauna, whirlpool, and fitness centre. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

Chesa Rosatsch, Celerina

Surrounded by unique natural landscapes, the Chesa Rosatsch offers three in-house restaurants serving authentic and delicious cuisine, a welcoming bar, and a relaxation area including a sauna. The comfortable bedrooms offer an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Victoria, Basel

A modern hotel in the heart of Basel, the Hotel Victoria offers an inviting Bar & Bistro serving regional dishes, classic Swiss specialties, and international cuisine plus a relaxing rooftop terrace, and a fitness centre. The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

From London St Pancras International:
Standard Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Eurostar Standard	£2,795
Supplement for Eurostar Plus upgrade	£150
First Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Eurostar Plus	£2,995
Join at Vevey & Leave at Basel	£2,475
Single Traveller Supplement	£550
Deposit	£280

7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals and 1 lunch

Eurostar and rail travel to and from Switzerland in the class of your choice

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Astra Hotel, Vevey

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Château Chillon

Rochers-de-Naye Cogwheel Railway

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