7N/8D Switzerland Rail Adventure Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Zurich - Lucerne

Welcome to Switzerland. Arrive at airport and transfer to Lucerne for your stay. You have rest of day at leisure. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Day 2: Lucerne - Lugano

After early breakfast take a train from Lucerne via Bellinzona to Lugano (either through new Gotthard base tunnel or with the new Gotthard Panoramic Express (mandatory seat reservation). Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland's third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Day 3: Lugano

Day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Optional: - Visit Swiss Miniature from Lugano: EUR 18 per person (ticket only)

Day 4: Lugano - St Moritz

Travel on the Bernina Express (bus and train) via Tirano from Lugano to St. Moritz. St. Moritz is more than just a holiday resort. It was also the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism (in 1864) and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. Nevertheless, St. Moritz first became famous thanks to its mineral springs, which were discovered 3,000 years ago and established the town as a summer spa resort early on. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

Day 5: St. Moritz

Full day is at leisure. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

Day 6: Day 6: St. Moritz - Zermatt

Today after breakfast check out from hotel &Travel on the Glacier Express to Zermatt.Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn. The town's touristic development is closely linked to what is most probably the world's most famous mountain. The vacation destination is a car-free zone, has preserved its original character and offers nearly unlimited possibilities as far as excursions are concerned.Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Day 7: Day 7: Zermatt

Day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Optional: - Enjoy an excursion to Matterhorn: EUR 110 per person

Day 8: Day 8: Zermatt – Zurich/Geneva - Departure

After breakfast it’s time to check out. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or back home.