7-Nights Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz and More from $3,097

This 8-day Swiss vacation takes you across the country on a series of famous train journeys. It includes moderate, first-class, or deluxe accommodations depending on preference, shared tours, and is perfect for first-time travellers to Switzerland and anyone who loves train travel.

Your trip to Switzerland begins in Zurich, where you’ll board the Luzern-Interlaken Express and journey through the Brunig Mountain Pass to Interlaken. Located in a narrow valley alongside two cobalt lakes and in the shadow of towering peaks, Interlaken is one of Switzerland’s most gorgeous towns. Admire the town and consider riding the funicular up to Harder Kulm Viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular views over the city before riding the Golden Pass to Montreux, the chic resort town located on the banks of Lake Geneva. Stroll along the lakeside boulevard, enjoy the famous weather, and take an excursion to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe.

Continue your train journey to Zermatt, a resort town in the shadow of the famous Matterhorn, Europe’s most distinctive mountain. Stroll along the main street, Bahnhofstrasse, to shop for souvenirs, take a hike in the hills, and enjoy the unforgettable views of the Matterhorn. Board the Glacier Express and head for your next stop: St. Moritz. Along the way, you’ll cross over the Oberalp Pass and head through the Rhine Gorge. After a night in St. Moritz, ride the Bernina Express into Italy and cross the border back into Lugano, located in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region. After experiencing its Italian atmosphere, ride the Gotthard Panorama Express along the Gotthard Route, known for its stunning Mediterranean landscape, and reach Lake Lucerne, your final stop on your train journey. After an evening appreciating Lucerne’s pretty old town and famous covered bridge, Chapel Bridge, connect to your next destination to continue your onward journey or return home.