This incredible 9-day Switzerland rail vacation showcases authentic, engaging experiences from Zurich to Geneva to St. Moritz. Enjoy scenic drives and train rides through some of the most beautiful mountain-scapes on the planet.

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• Zurich: Orientation tour of this lakeside city
• St. Moritz: Orientation of this mountain resort
• Zermatt: Orientation of this car free mountain resort
• Geneva: Orientation including the United Nations building, the Reformation Monument, the Flower Clock and the Jet D’Eau
• Interlaken: Stop in this beautiful resort renowned for its views of the Jungfrau
• Lucerne: Orientation tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
• Scenic drives Zurich via Chur to St Moritz, St Moritz to Zermatt on the Glacier Express, Zermatt to Geneva on the upper Rhone valley, Geneva to Lucerne on the Golden Pass route with a stop in Interlaken

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Zurich.

Day 2 - Arrive Zurich
A regular complimentary shuttle bus service operates between the airport and your hotel. After check-in , time to relax before meeting your tour director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink. (Welcome Drink)

Hotel: Moevenpick Airport.

Day 3 - Zurich – Chur – St. Moritz
This morning you have an orientation tour of lakeside Zurich, revealing its charm and beauty. Then you take your train via Chur to St Moritz, the sophisticated mountain resort, passing snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes. This evening dinner is at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Baeren

Day 4 - St Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt (2 nights)
All aboard one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world – the immensely comfortable air-cushioned and air-conditioned Glacier Express! An 8 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres in altitude. You travel along a beautiful route passing Alpine lakes and glaciers en route to the unique resort of Zermatt, dominated by the Matterhorn. You will walk the short distance to your charming hotel where tonight you will enjoy dinner. Afterwards its fun to explore the chalets and bars of this lively winter and summer resort! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Style (2 nights)

Day 5 - Zermatt at leisure
Your tour director will show you around this charming car free resort and will also show you one of the Hidden Treasures of the town! Time to relax in the clean mountain air or window shop or maybe take a cable-car ride to have even more stunning views of the Alpine landscapes.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Zermatt – Geneva
This morning’s train journey takes you out of German-speaking Switzerland to the international city of Geneva on the lake of the same name. Capital city of la Suisse Romande (French-speaking Switzerland) containing the headquarters of a number of international organisations such as the Red Cross, Geneva is a fascinating city to visit. You’ll enjoy an orientation tour highlighting the Reformation Monument, the Flower Clock and the Jet d’Eau. You will also enjoy a short walking tour of the old town. Later, you may wish to enjoy a delicious dinner of Swiss specialities in a restaurant overlooking a view of Europe’s highest mountain – Mont Blanc! See your tour director for advise on where to eat dinner this evening… (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Cornavin

Day 7 - Geneva – Interlaken – Lucerne (2 nights)
Another stunning day of scenery as you take your train on the Golden Pass line. You’ll stop in Interlaken beside the glassy lakes of Thun and Brienz before travelling through the Brunig Pass to lakeside Lucerne for your leisurely two-night stay. This evening, why not learn to yodel at a fun-packed Swiss Folklore show? (Buffet Breakfast )

Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)

Day 8 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure
After breakfast you enjoy an orientation tour around this medieval city highlighting the Lion Monument, built in memory of Louis XVI's Swiss Guard, and the wooden Chapel Bridge. Later with time on your own, you may wish to take an optional excursion to a nearby mountain peak, famed for its splendid views. Or perhaps choose to explore the old city and shop for Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolates. Tonight you will all get together for your final night and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine all together in a local restaurant! (Buffet Breakfast/ Farewell Dinner)

Day 9 - Lucerne – Zurich – USA
Trafalgar bids you a fond farewell before a short journey by train takes you to Zurich airport where you catch your flights for your onward journey to the USA. Please do not schedule any flights before 10.30am. (Buffet Breakfast)

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