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The Greatest Train Ride (Light)
Private tour

Independent Greatest Train Ride

chSwitzerland
4 cities
8 days, 7 nights
Day by day
Places you explore
Recommended hotels
Landmarks & Experiences
Day 1 Zurich

Arrival

Welcome to the largest city in Switzerland - Zurich! 

Upon arrival, your driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel for check-in.

Breakfast included
Central Plaza Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel
Central 1, Zürich, ZH, CH, 8001
Superior Double Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
25 m²
Breakfast not included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 2 Zurich

Day at Leisure

Recommended activities:

  • Mount Pilatus Exploration
  • Exploring Lucerne Region & Lucerne Sightseeing
  • Trip to Liechtenstein by Trains
  • Chocolarium & Appenzell Tour
Day 3 Zurich

Departure

After breakfast you check out from your hotel and depart from Zurich.

We suggest seeing Zurich with a guide before leaving city.

Central Plaza Hotel
Address
Central 1, Zürich, ZH, CH, 8001
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Train from Zurich to St. Moritz
Departure
3 h 18 min
Arrival

Description for connection

With 1 train change in Chur

Day 3 St. Moritz

Arrival

You arrive to St Moritz station, head for your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy magnificent mountain landscape on your own.

Breakfast included
Hotel Arte
Hotel Arte
Via Tinus 7, St. Moritz, GR, CH, 7500
Double Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Double Bed
16 m²
Breakfast not included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 4 St. Moritz

Departure

Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel. 

Hotel Arte
Address
Via Tinus 7, St. Moritz, GR, CH, 7500
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt
Departure
8 h 12 min
Arrival

Description for connection

Glacier Express - the legendary train is one of the symbols of Switzerland.
Please note: there are no Glacier Express trains running mid-October to mid-December.

Day 4 Zermatt

Arrival 

Zermatt is famous not only for being a popular ski resort. This lovely village is located in the southern canton of Valais which is home to some of the world's most spectacular mountains, including Matterhorn.

Upon arrival, you walk to your hotel for check-in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast included
Hotel Monte Rosa
Hotel Monte Rosa
Bahnhofstrasse 80, Zermatt, VS, CH, 3920
Enzian Superior Double Room
1 room
Up to 3 guests
1 Double Bed
30 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 5 Zermatt

Day at Leisure

Recommended activities:  

  • Gornergrat Tour
  • Trip to Gornergrat With NostalChic Class Train
  • The 5 Lakes Guided Hiking Tour
Day 6 Zermatt

Departure 

In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel, walk to the railway station and depart from Zermatt.

Hotel Monte Rosa
Address
Bahnhofstrasse 80, Zermatt, VS, CH, 3920
Train from Zermatt to Montreux
Departure
2 h 30 min
Arrival

Description for connection

With 1 change of trains in Visp.

Day 6 Montreux

Arrival

Welcome to the traditional resort town of Montreux located on the shores of Geneva Lake! Upon arrival, you check in to your centrally-located hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast included
MONA Ex-Eurotel
MONA Ex-Eurotel
Grand-Rue 81, Montreux, VD, CH, 1820
Privilege Room, Lake View
1 room
Up to 3 guests
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
32 m²
Breakfast not included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 7 Montreux

Day at Leisure

Recommended activities:  

  • Chillon Castle and Montreux Sightseeing Tour
  • Geneva Trip
  • Montreux Walking Tour
Day 8 Montreux

Departure

Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and depart from Montreux.

MONA Ex-Eurotel
Address
Grand-Rue 81, Montreux, VD, CH, 1820
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
In-depth exploration of best landmarks
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Reviews

As you prepare for your travels, we proudly highlight our 99.8% customer satisfaction rate. Below are reviews from travelers who have enjoyed our award-winning service. Thank you for choosing us—your extraordinary journey awaits!
4.90 / 5
Excellent
962 Reviews
This was a dream trip for me, and they helped make it a dream come true.
The guides they work with are top-notch.
We had a “trip of a lifetime,” thanks to them.
I was extremely pleased with the personalized service.
chZurich
2 nights
chSt. Moritz
1 night
chZermatt
2 nights
chMontreux
2 nights