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Glacier Express, Zermatt

Zurich - Bern - Thun - Interlaken - Zermatt - St. Moritz - Davos - Klosters - Bad Ragaz - Lucerne - Mt. Pilatus

Wellness & Relax Tour with Glacier Express

Aare River in Bern Tamina Therme, Bad Ragaz Davos, the highest town in the Swiss Alps Dragon ride to Mt. Pilatus in Lucerne Glacier Express, Zermatt Gornergrat train with Matterhorn  in the background Harder Kulm Funicular Harder Kulm Observation Deck in Interlaken Harder Kulm Panorama Restaurant Lake Thun in  Interlaken Lauterbrunnen, Pure Nature Lucerne from the top Mt. Pilatus in Lucerne Panoramic view of Interlaken Passage in Tamina Gorge, Bad Ragaz Snowy St. Moritz Tamina Gorge Waterfall, Bad Ragaz Thun City Zurich City Zurich's Old Town

Tour info

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) Zurich Bern Thun Interlaken Zermatt St Moritz Davos Klosters Bad Ragaz Zurich Lucerne Mt. Pilatus Zurich Zurich Airport (ZRH)
  • 8 days

Highlights

This program is for those who need the vibe of a combination of cultural and relaxing Swiss holidays. You will visit the German-speaking main cities of Switzerland to discover the cultural and historical heritage of the country. This peaceful corner of the world is a great place to forget your daily grind and relax your mind and muscles while boosting your immune system.

Hotels

Hotel Züri by Fassbind, The Hey Hotel, Hotel Excelsior, Hotel Laudinella (or similar).
Check-in at the hotel on Day 1 is at 15:00․
To request an early check-in - please send a special request in advance.


The package includes The package does not include

  Accommodation in 3/4-star hotels, incl. breakfast

  Airport transfers on the day of arrival and departure

  Private transportation services during the whole trip

  Free Wi-Fi onboard

  Driver-Guide Services

  Local guide services in Zurich, Lucerne, and Bern

  Glacier Express Panoramic Train Ticket

  Customer support service before and during the travel

  City Taxes at the hotels

  Lunches and Dinners


Description

Day 1: Zurich Airport - Zurich City

Meet and greet service at the arrival hall in Zurich Airport by your local driver and transfer to the hotel. Leisure time in the evening.

Overnight stay in Zurich.

Day 2: Zurich - Bern - Thun - Interlaken

After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, check out and get ready to be greeted by the driver at the lobby of Zurich hotel at 09:00; he will transfer you to the centre of the city to meet the local guide to delve into the history of Zurich during two hours foot tour while covering the Old Town, Grossmunster, Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, Fraumuenster church, Lake Zurich and the Limmatquai among others.

At 11:00, the guide will farewell you at the meeting point with the driver once again in order to head to the Swiss capital of Bern - the small city with a vast historical heritage. Upon your arrival, around 13:00, you will have a 1-hour free time to drink a cup of coffee or to have a lunch break before meeting Bern's local guide at 14:00, who will take you on 2 hours discovery tour through Altschtadt with the famous public fountains, Clock tower, Rose Garden, Parliament square, Muenster, Bear Park. Leaving Bern, we will pass by the historical centre of Thun, which stands out with its unique pavements; free time for a short stroll of 30 min to 1 hour for the promenade near Lake Thun, which will leave you speechless with its magnificent scenery of the Alps. Overall, overnight in Interlaken.

Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Day 3: Interlaken - Zermatt (Car-free Resort)

At 09:30, following your breakfast, the driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for a short exploration free time (30 min to 1-hour) of the beautiful small town and popular tourist destination in central Switzerland - Interlaken.

After strolling in the town, you may take the funicular experience to the Harder Kulm - the top of Interlaken, which transfers you to a quiet Alpine landscape in 8-10 minutes. It is a perspective at 1,321 meters in the Berner Oberland region of Switzer-land. (Available from mid-April till almost the end of November) At the summit, in good weather, you may capture some memorable photos of the whole Interlaken while also having an opportunity of enjoying a small meal at the panoramic restaurant.

Afterward, we will continue our tour to Lauterbrunnen. It is a small Swiss village with lush greenery majestic valley where you are offered the scenery of magnificent rocks, mountain peaks with 72 mesmerizing waterfalls, and colorful Alpine meadows (30 min to 1 hour).

Later, we will proceed to the car-free resort of Zermatt to spend a night. It is one of the finest Swiss resorts. The drop-off will be at St. Niklaus station, from where you will have a 10 min transfer in a licensed car to the village entry of Zermatt. (The cost of this service is CHF 10.00.- per person to be paid in cash on the spot by the traveler).

The private transfer company will agree with the booked hotel in Zermatt to arrange an e-car transfer service for the luggage upon arrival at Zermatt Village entry. You can reach the hotel by foot or hire another e-car service for your transfer.

Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Day 4: Zermatt

Today you will have a free day without the driver and vehicle to explore Zermatt while admiring the beauty of the famous Matterhorn.

As Zermatt is a car-free resort, you need to walk to explore the town or enjoy this beauty closely. You may take the Gornergrat cogwheel railway from the village Zermatt Train Station to 3,100 metres above sea level. All your way, you will have a constant view of the Matterhorn. You can’t get enough of the panorama at the top – mountains, and glaciers as far as the eye can see. Or maybe visiting Matterhorn Museum, Kirchplatz 3920 Zermatt, reveals the history of the village of Zermatt. Attractions include original houses, a multimedia room, and finds from the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

  • Gornergrat cogwheel costs around CHF 88. - per adult.
    (It differs based on the visited season). Hours of operation from 08:30 to 18:59.
  • Matterhorn Museum's entrance is CHF 10. - per adult
    (It differs based on the visited season). Hours of operation from 15:00 to 18:00.

Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Day 5: Zermatt - St. Moritz by Glacier Express - the slowest fast train in the world

After breakfast, please reach the reception of the hotel; they will assist you in arranging an e-car service from the hotel to Zermatt train station to catch the famous Glacier Express –one of Switzerland's best scenic train rides across the Alps, connecting two of the most popular resorts – Zermatt and St. Moritz. The entire journey takes around 7.5 hours and crosses 291 bridges, passes through 91 tunnels and climbs over the 2033m high Oberalp Pass. You will admire the beautiful panoramic train while traveling right through the Swiss Alps. Besides, you will enjoy a 3-course meal during your journey; the beverages are not included. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, you will be greeted by the driver at the station to have a transfer to the hotel. Overnight in St. Moritz.

  • Please check the train departure time on the issued tickets. (It differs during the seasons)

Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

Day 6: St. Moritz - Davos - Klosters - Bad Ragaz - Zurich

Start your day with a yummy breakfast; later, you will be greeted by the driver at 09:30 at the hotel's lobby in St. Moritz, who will take you to explore the town, free time (30 min to 1 hour).

Next, you will visit the highest town in the Swiss Alps, Davos, and Klosters (1 to 2 hours). There are many ways to experience the Alpine nature and landscapes, especially when you find yourself on perfectly planned roads. You may take a cable car up the hill and explore some fantastic paths for hiking there. Compared with its metropolis Davos, Klosters has more of a calm and quiet reputation. However, both are considered glamorous sides of the Alps, where you can only find the simple luxury typical in Switzerland. Afterward, it will be time to move to one of the famous Swiss spa resorts, Bad-Ragaz. Here, you can enjoy your Swiss dream in Tamina Therme; a fantastic spa (2 hours), and some wellness options are guaranteed. Overall, we will continue our way to have an overnight in Zurich.

Overnight stay in Zurich.

Day 7: Zurich - Lucerne - Mt. Pilatus - Zurich

After breakfast, our journey will start at 10:00 when the English-speaking driver greets you at the lobby of your hotel in Zurich to depart and visit the most enchanting Swiss City of Lucerne for 2 hours accompanied by the local guide while enjoying Lake Lucerne, St. Peter's Chapel, the Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, Reuss River, Lion Monument, among other sights. Later, you have some free time (2 – 3 hours leisure) with an optional experience which is Mount Pilatus, by taking the Dragon Ride cable car up to the mountain, and this is the real adventure part of your trip!

Overall, we will return to the Zurich hotel to prepare your luggage for leaving.

Overnight stay in Zurich.

Day 8: Zurich City - Airport

Enjoy a tasty breakfast before the transfer to Zurich Airport. Time to catch your return flight with hopes of seeing you again in the heart of Europe - Switzerland to explore other hidden gems.

  • P.S.: - In each canton, you may have a different specialized driver who is knowledgeable about the region. Anyone staying a night in Switzerland is required to pay a tourist tax per person and night. The amount is different per town, only a few towns in Switzerland don't charge a tourist tax.
    It varies from about CHF 2.- to 4.50.- per person / per night.

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