Swiss Glacier Express & The Bernina 2027

Duration

8 Days

Departure Dates

9th June 2027

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£2,699 Per person

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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 Montreux and Switzerland's vibrant capital of Bern.

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DEPARTS

Wednesday 9 June 2027

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Admire magnificent scenery from the world-famous Swiss Glacier Express
Experience the equally spectacular Bernina Express journey
Stroll along the picturesque lakeside in Montreux
Enjoy a serene cruise across Lake Geneva
Tour the dramatic Château Chillon
Ride the historic funicular railway from Punt Muragl
Take in great views of the Upper Engadin Valley from the Muottas Muragl
Enjoy free time to explore Bern, Switzerland’s capital

Also included in your Tour Fare:

7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch
Local Transport Pass
Services of experienced Tour Manager

DAY 1

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

DAY 2

This morning, we travel by train to Lausanne where we enjoy a serene lake cruise to Château Chillon, perched dramatically at the water's edge against a stunning mountain backdrop. Here, we can explore this famous castle on a self-guided tour before returning to Montreux in time for our evening meal at the hotel.

B, D

DAY 3

After breakfast this morning, the day is ours to spend at leisure in Montreux 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.

B, D

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 Pontresina and the Hotel Saratz, 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 in time for our evening meal.

B, D

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 capital, Bern, checking in to the Hotel Kreuz for our overnight stay. The rest of the day is spent at leisure to explore this beautiful city, stroll through the UNESCO Old Town, marvel at the Zytglogge clock tower, or visit the Cathedral of Bern. Afterwards, we will reconvene at the hotel 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

Hotel Excelsior, Montreux

Beautifully located on Lake Geneva, the elegant Hotel Excelsior offers a stylish restaurant serving delicious, European cuisine, a relaxing lounge bar, and fantastic leisure facilities including an indoor pool, spa, sauna, and fitness centre. The comfortable, lake side view bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Saratz, Pontresina

Nestled against the timeless backdrop of the Engadin Valley, the Hotel Saratz offers the stylish Art Nouveau Dining Room serving delightful, seasonal dishes, an inviting lounge bar, and excellent leisure facilities including an indoor and an outdoor pool, a sauna, whirlpool, and a fitness centre. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Hotel Kreuz, Bern

Ideally located in the heart of Bern and close to the main railway station, the charming Hotel Kreuz offers a cosy restaurant serving traditional, Bernese dishes and seasonal specialties plus a fitness centre. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

FARES

From London St Pancras International:
Standard Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Eurostar Standard	£2,999
Supplement for Eurostar Plus upgrade	£150
First Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Eurostar Plus	£3,199
Join at Montreux & Leave at Bern	£2,699
Single Traveller Supplement	£600
Deposit	£270

7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch

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Hotel Excelsior, Montreux

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Montreux ©AdobeStock

Lake Geneva ©Shutterstock

Lake Geneva ©Summer Phillips

Chateau Chillon ©Summer Phillips

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Zytglogge Clock Tower, Bern ©Shutterstock

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