Grand Glacier Express- Excellence Class
Itinerary
Are you ready to experience the Swiss Alps like few ever have in their lifetime? During this six-day train vacation, you’ll have the opportunity to do just that! Beginning in Zurich, you’ll travel to Zermatt via Visp and take the Gornergrat Cog Railway all the way to the top for incredible views of the surrounding landscapes. Then, take an unforgettable panoramic journey onboard the legendary Glacier Express in Excellence Class. A train journey through the Swiss Alps has truly never been more luxurious. With a guaranteed window seat, all 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels en route to St Mortiz from Zermatt can be enjoyed from a remarkable perspective. The seats in Excellence Class are the most sought-after in all of Switzerland. Come discover why for yourself.

Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland's most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat. After checking into your hotel, spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf, famous for its bars, restaurants, lounges and boutique shops. (Overnight Zurich)
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Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zürich

Sheraton Zurich Hotel

Catch a train from Zurich to Visp then change onto the mountain train in Visp direct to Zermatt. the entire trip to Zermatt is very scenic, passing by vineyards, lakes and mountains. (Overnight in Zermatt) B
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3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat
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Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt

Best Western Hotel Butterfly

Hotel Bristol Zermatt

Take the Gornergrat Cog Railway, which climbs more than 10,000 feet in just 33 minutes! From the top, enjoy expansive panoramic views of the landscapes below, including Matterhorn and glaciers. Back in town, explore on your own. (Overnight in Zermatt) B
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3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat
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Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt

Best Western Hotel Butterfly

Hotel Bristol Zermatt

Prepare for one of the most luxurious train journeys in Switzerland, if not the world. Being a passenger onboard the Glacier Express has always been a very special experience but traveling in Excellence Class is something a little more extraordinary. In addition to being absolutely pampered throughout the full length of the Glacier Express Line with breathtaking, panoramic views from your guaranteed window seat, in Excellence Class you'll also enjoy a personal concierge, luggage service, comfortable seating, in-depth knowledge of the route, a five-course menu including accompanying wines, and the Glacier Bar for an aperitif. A train journey through the Swiss Alps has truly never been more luxurious. Now you can sit back and delight in traveling across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels en route to St Mortiz. On check-in at your hotel if staying between May and Oct collect your Engadin Card from the front desk for free use of the local cable-cars and mountain railways throughout your stay. (Overnight in St. Moritz) B
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Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel St.Moritz

Why not enhance your stay in St Moritz with a ride on the local funicular and cable-car to Piz Nair (May-Oct only). This mountain peak rewards all visitors with some spectacular views of Graubunden and beyond. If you'd rather simply relax and enjoy the town, spend some time strolling around the gorgeous lake or dining in one of the many restaurants or grabbing high tea in the lobby at Badrutt's Palace Hotel, visit the Kulm Country Club and Segantini Museum, shop along Via Serlas, or try your luck at the St Mortiz Casino. (Overnight in St. Moritz) B
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Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel St.Moritz
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Trip Details
Trip Highlights
- Zurich, Switzerland's most cosmopolitan and elegant city
- Visit Zermatt, home to the iconic Matterhorn
- Ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
- The extraordinary experience of traveling in Excellence Class onboard the iconic Glacier Express
- Relax in the Alpine resort town of St. Moritz
What's Included
- Rail travel as per itinerary in First Class
- 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zermatt
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast in St. Moritz
- 4-day Swiss Flexi Pass in First Class
- Day trip to Gornergrat
- Seat reservations in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz