Rail Adventure
8 Days Independent Rail Tour Lucerne, Lugano, St. Moritz, & Zermatt

Features and Inclusions

  • Swiss Card Rail Adventure (5 transfers)
    in 1st class from/to Swiss border
    or airport

  • Seat reservation for William Tell Express,
    Bernina Express (coach and train) and Glacier Express Premium

  • Lunch on board of the William Tell Express

  • 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/
    WC, breakfast

  • 2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or shower/
    WC, breakfast

  • 2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or
    shower/WC, breakfast

  • 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/
    WC, breakfast

  • Voucher 20% reduction for entry to
    Swiss Miniature in Melide Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

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Departures and Prices 2008

Daily departures from May 25 to Oct 15

3 * Hotel Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 1523.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 148.00

3 * Extra Night in Lucerne 

Per Person In Twin

$ 122.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 37.00

3 * Extra Night in St. Mortiz 

Per Person In Twin

$ 131.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 15.00

3 * Extra Night in Zermatt

Per Person In Twin

$ 120.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 20.00

4 * Hotel Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 1757.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 213.00

4 * Extra Night in Lucerne 

Per Person In Twin

$ 158.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 37.00

4 * Extra Night in St. Mortiz 

Per Person In Twin

$ 160.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 28.00

4 * Extra Night in Zermatt

Per Person In Twin

$ 157.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 20.00

Optional Prices

Lunch in seat of Glacier Express

$ 51.00

 

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Lucerne 
Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or airport. (O)


Day 2 - Lugano
Board the historic William Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Fluelen. A meal is served on board in the first class restaurant. From Fluelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in panorama cars 1st class. Change trains and continue your journey to Lugano. (B/O)


Day 3 - Lugano
Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the Mediterranean
atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or
San Salvatore. (B/O)


Day 4 - St. Moritz
Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. (B/O)


Day 5 - St. Moritz
Day off for excursions. (B/O)

Day 6 - Zermatt
Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the great train journeys in the world. You travel from St. Moritz to Zermatt. A 71⁄2 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 meters in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoiled natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries old culture. (Optional lunch – if required, please indicate on the booking request). (B/O)

Day 7 - Zermatt
Full day at leisure in Zermatt. (B/O)

Day 8 - Zermatt
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. (B)


B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    RST12