The Golden Eagle - Swiss Rail Spectacular

Some landscapes lend themselves to adventure and exploration, and those of Switzerland fit the bill to a T. The gorgeous Swiss Alps and their rolling foothills lead to glacier-fed lakes and sweeping valleys where picturesque towns and villages and gleaming metropolises make their mark on the land. One of the best ways to explore Switzerland's varied landscapes is by train. Luckily, train are plentiful and notable routes come standard.

This Swiss rail spectacular explores some of the best railways in Europe. Your tour begins in Basel, where you join the opulent private rail carriages of the Prestige Continental Express for the journey toward St. Moritz. And this is just the beginning. Watch amazing alpine scenes unfold as you travel to cities like Tirano and Lake Como in Italy and Gletsch, Zermatt, Brig, Interlaken, and Zurich in Switzerland aboard magnificent railways large and small. From the Glacier & Bernina Pullman Express to the Furka Steam Railway, the Glacier Express, the Jungfrau Railway, and rack railways, including Schynige-Platte Bahn Rack Railway and the Brienzer-Rothorn Steam Rack Railway, this thoughtfully composed trip is rife with memorable rail journeys.