Switzerland in a Nutshell: Cities and Peaks by Train

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Ride the rails through the mountain landscapes of Switzerland to discover ancient towns, idyllic lakes, pristine countryside and — of course — the legendary Matterhorn.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Board the Glacier Express — Switzerland’s most famous railway — for a journey along mountain landscapes, idyllic gorges and over impressive bridges
    • Weather permitting, enjoy a ride on a cogwheel train for panoramic views of the Matterhorn, or learn about this incredible peak at the Matterhorn Museum
    • Join an expert for a walk through the medieval Old Town of Basel, one of the most well-preserved in Europe

What's this trip about?

    Ride the rails through the mountain landscapes of Switzerland to discover ancient towns, idyllic lakes, pristine countryside and — of course — the legendary Matterhorn.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Zurich L,D Sorell Hotel Seefeld Activity note: Check-in available from 2:00 p.m. Lunch: Light lunch at a restaurant close to the hotel. Unless otherwise noted, lunches on this program are typically a two-course s...
Day
3 Introduction to Switzerland, Free Time in Zurich Zurich B,L Sorell Hotel Seefeld Breakfast: Hotel dining room. On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with breads, cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, cereals, juice, milk, c...
Day
4 Transfer to Chur via Appenzell and St. Gallen Chur B,L,D Romantik Hotel Stern Activity note: Your luggage will be transported via bus directly to the hotel. Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Transfer by train to Appenzell. Enjoy the ride through th...
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5 Chur, Transfer by Glacier Express to Brig Brig B,L,D Schlosshotel Art Furrer Activity note: Your luggage will be transported with you on the train to Brig. Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Expert-led visit to the Old Town of Chur. Walk by the mode...
Day
6 Stockalper Castle Brig B Schlosshotel Art Furrer Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Attend a lecture on the Alps entitled "Geography, Culture and Challenges." Then take an expert-led visit to Stockalper Castle. Built in the 17th century by Kaspar Stockal...
Day
7 Matterhorn, Transfer to Lausanne, Wine Tasting Lausanne B,L,D Hotel des Voyageurs Activity note: Your luggage will be transported via bus directly to the hotel. If weather does not permit the group to take the underground funicular, you will visit the Matterhorn ...
Day
8 Lausanne, Lake Geneva Lausanne B,D Hotel des Voyageurs Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Take an expert-led visit to the Old Town of Lausanne, and its cathedral, the largest gothic cathedral in Switzerland. Then attend a lecture about French-speaking Sw...
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9 Transfer to Basel, Jura Mountains Basel B,L Hotel Bildungszentrum 21 Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Enjoy a scenic train ride to Basel along Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel, and through the Jura Mountains. Lunch: Packed lunch on the train. Aftern...
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10 Basel - The Cultural Heart of Switzerland Basel B,D Hotel Bildungszentrum 21 Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Attend a short lecture and discussion: "Switzerland Today." Then take an expert-led field trip to the beautiful, well-preserved Medieval Old ...
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11 Departures In Flight B Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Departure to the Zürich-Kloten airport (ZRH) by taxi and train. This concludes our program. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Price From $3,699
Price per day$336
Last Updated: 1/10/2022

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Meals Included
  • 21 Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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