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
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c -6 -5 -4 -1 3 7 9 9 7 3 -2 -4
Min temp °c -11 -11 -10 -7 -3 1 3 3 1 -2 -7 -10
Rainfall (mm) 131 117 125 135 150 168 151 173 140 129 143 133

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	-6	-5	-4	-1	3	7	9	9	7	3	-2	-4
Min temp °c	-11	-11	-10	-7	-3	1	3	3	1	-2	-7	-10
Rainfall (mm)	131	117	125	135	150	168	151	173	140	129	143	133

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Tour variations

2019

Superior private tour in brief

Day 1: Fly to Zürich • Lucerne

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

Day 2: Gotthard Panorama Express to Lugano

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)

Day 3: Lugano

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

Day 4: Bernina Express to St Moritz

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)

Day 5: St Moritz

Full day at leisure. (B)

Day 6: Glacier Express to Zermatt

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)

Day 7: Zermatt

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

Day 8: Fly home

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

Ultimate Swiss Rail Adventure

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Average weather for Zermatt

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