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    Alpine express passing bridge at St. Gotthard Pass, Switzerland
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    Ultimate Swiss Rail Adventure

    • Private Tour | Rail journeys
    • 8 Days & 7 NightsLead-in price: £1,490

    Incorporating three of Switzerland’s celebrated rail journeys, this tour showcases the best of the country. Visit the chic resort of St Moritz, experience the Mediterranean climate of Lake Lugano and tour the picturesque town of Zermatt.

    • Average weather for Zermatt

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      Max temp °c-6-5-4-1379973-2-4
      Min temp °c-11-11-10-7-31331-2-7-10
      Rainfall (mm)131117125135150168151173140129143133

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    Tour variations

    Superior private tour in brief

    Morning flight to Zürich. Transfer to Lucerne by rail. Afternoon at leisure. Stay overnight at the Hotel Wilden Mann (or similar). (N)

    Start your journey to Lugano with a cruise from Lake Lucerne to Fluelen. Board the Gotthard Panorama Express to Lugano. Stay for 2 nights at the Hotel Dante Center. (B)

    Full day at leisure to explore this pedestrianised historic town. (B)

    This morning, board a coach to the Italian town of Tirano. After time at leisure, board the Bernina Express to St Moritz. Stay for 2 nights at the Hotel Steffani (B)

    Full day at leisure. (B)

    Today, travel on the celebrated Glacier Express from St Moritz to Zermatt, a thrilling journey in a panoramic carriage taking in some of the most dramatic scenery Switzerland has to offer. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Schweizerhof (B)

    Full day at leisure to explore this mountain resort, situated beneath the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak. (B)

    Train to Zürich airport and fly home. (B)

    Meal basis

    As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

    Important information
    Superior tour

    This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.

    Tailor-made travel

    For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.

    Dates & prices

    USR2019: 7 Nights

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