Splendid Switzerland & Glacier Express - Train Tour 6 Days
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- Inclusions: Accommodation with breakfast in 4* hotels (In Täsch only 3* hotel possible) Swiss Travel Pass 2nd class for 6 days Seat reservation on the Brünig Express/ Golden Pass Line Lucerne – Interlaken Seat reservation on the Golden Pass Line Interlaken - Montreux Seat reservation on the Glaicer Express Zermatt - Chur Train ticket to Gornergrat Regular excursion to Mount Titlis (English-German speaking guide) Lunch in Glacier Express Exclusions: Personal expenses Travel Insurance Anything which is not mentioned in the "Inclusions"
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Arrival at Zurich airport and travel by train to Lucerne. Famous for its medieval bridge, Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Make sure to visit the historic city center with its colorful buildings.
At noon, enjoy a regular excursion to Mt. Titlis. With an altitude of 3.238 m, Mt. Titlis is one of the highest mountain peaks in the Lucerne area. From Engelberg, ascend on the rotating Rotair cable car. The view of the glacier and the Central Alps is truly breathtaking. Return to Lucerne in the afternoon.
Travel across the Swiss Alps aboard the Golden Pass Line train. We pass the city of Interlaken, nestled between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, and popular with mountaineers who come to explore the famous mountains of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Then leave the Alp...
In the morning you are free to explore Montreux or to visit the picturesque Chillon castle (optional tour). Continue the tour to Täsch, near Zermatt, the most famous town in the Swiss Alps.
"It’s only a 12-minute train ride from Tasch to Zermatt. Then continue to Gornergrat. Enjoy the spectacular views of one of the most famous mountains in the
world, Monte Cervino or Matterhorn (elevation 3.089 m). Return to Zermatt to explore the town, afternoon return to Tasch."
Early departure to board the Glacier Express in Zermatt. Sit back in the comfortable panorama rail car and enjoy the spectacular views of the Swiss Alps. In Chur take a regular train to Zurich.
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