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Panorama image of village Wegis, lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstatersee), Pilatus mountain and Swiss Alps in the background near famous Lucerne city, Switzerland
Rail Tour

Mountain Tops of Switzerland

2026

Rail Tour

Mountain Tops of Switzerland

Mountain Tops of Switzerland

Switzerland’s soaring mountains and quaint resort towns are a joy to explore by rail. Enjoy spectacular views as you travel on some of the world’s most famous trains including the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express.

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8 Days Rail Tour

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Basel to Zurich

8 days / 7 night Rail Tour

Day 1

Arrive Basel

Day 2

Interlaken, Giessbach

Day 3

Brienz, Rothorn

Day 4

Brig, St Moritz

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Tirano

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Lucerne

Day 7

Lucerne

Day 8

Depart Zurich

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Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)

Trip Inclusions

Operated by Travelmarvel’s partner Great Rail Journeys
Seven nights in premium accommodation
Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort
14 meals - 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
Ride the iconic red and white Glacier Express, and enjoy lunch on board
Travel from Switzerland to Italy on one of the highest railway lines in the Alps, aboard the Bernina Express
Travel on the steam-hauled, narrow-gauge Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway
Cruise along the tranquil waters of Lake Brienz

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Glacier Express

Take the famous Glacier Express narrow-gauge train in Switzerland to Brig, enjoying incredible views through the panoramic windows of your carriage along the way. 

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The Bernina Express

Ride the Bernina Express, which passes glaciers, rushing mountain streams and flower-sprinkled alpine meadows.

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and hotels may be subject to change 

  • Transfers, porterage and tipping included 

  • Prices are for land and rail only. Flights not included

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