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Ride the Glacier Express: The Window to the Swiss Alps
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Zermatt
Essential Switzerland: Glacier Express & Zermatt
8 days$3,795 pp $3,495 pp
  • Take in sights of the Swiss Alps aboard the scenic Glacier Express & Bernina Express trains
  • Stay in the peaceful resort town of car-free Zermatt, nestled between the mountains
  • Admire Switzerland's iconic Matterhorn from the Gornergrat Mountain Railway
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Kleine Scheddeg to the Jungraujoch
Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - An Escorted Experience
11 days$4,295 pp $3,995 pp
  • Marvel at views of the Swiss Alps while riding the iconic Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur
  • Climb to "The Top of Europe" aboard the Jungfrau Express
  • Admire Matterhorn views from the Gornergrat Railway, a captivating six-mile cogwheel journey
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Glacier Express
Glacier Express & the Majestic Rhine
11 days$4,395 pp $3,995 pp
  • Enjoy three nights in Switzerland, including a journey on the legendary Glacier Express
  • Embark on a 7-night luxury Rhine River cruise through charming towns and historic cities
  • Stay in picture-perfect Chur and idyllic , waking to views of the Matterhorn mountain
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Fraumunster Church
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Kleine Scheddeg to the Jungraujoch
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Kleine Scheddeg to the Jungraujoch
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Glacier Express
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Matterhorn, Zermatt
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Landwasser Viaduct Glacier Express
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First Class Glacier Express in Winter (Brig-Chur) 2016
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Glacier Express
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Grand Alpine Explorer
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - An Escorted Experience
3/Jul
Mamie
5 stars
“We had a wonderful trip with a caring and skilled tour guide! Our excursions were perfectly balanced with free time. The accommodations, meals, and trains were excellent.
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First Class Glacier Express, Zermatt & Matterhorn
28/Jun
Thomas Henley
5 stars
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
27/Jun
WILLIAM BURRICHTER
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“We had a great time traveling around Switzerland through Vacation by Rail. The detailed itinerary was easy to follow and allowed us the flexibility to do our own adventures along with the planned trips. It was nice to not have to worry about lodging or what train to take to...
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Glacier Express & the Majestic Rhine
24/Jun
Stephanie Mowery
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“I absolutely loved the rail portion of our trip - the sights along the way were amazing, our tour guide Nick Alford was great and the accommodations/meals were top notch. The cruise portion was comparable - might would consider alternate excursions, but understand majority of group older and less mobile....
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Zermatt & St. Moritz featuring Glacier Express
10/Jun
customer
5 stars
“I preferred the glacier Express over the Bernina Express. Excellent service & food. The train allowed great views
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First Class Grand Alpine Explorer
27/May
Ranjana Vallabh
5 stars
“had a wonderful trip
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Switzerland by Rail: Glacier Express, Jungfrau & Bernina Express
11/May
Harry Brandt
5 stars
“Great vacation. We enjoyed every moment of it.
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Highlights of the Glacier Express
24/Apr
Jacqueline Lackey
5 stars
“Best Tour Manager (Philip) and great itinerary!
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Classic Glacier Express in Winter
5/Apr
Jack Irwin Lesser
5 stars
“This was one of the most amazing trips that we’ve taken since we started traveling in 2022. Our Tour Manager Debbie Perkin was amazing, and extremely helpful during our incredible journey!
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Ride the Glacier Express

For over 90 years, the Glacier Express has been the premier way to experience the Swiss Alps. This train was introduced in 1930 as the final link for the Visp-Zermatt-Bahn, Rhaetian Railway, and Furka Oberalp Bahn to connect the resort towns of Zermatt and St. Moritz. Tourism had been on the rise in the Swiss Alps since the late 1800s when wealthy Europeans and traveling elites from other countries discovered the sheer majesty of the region. Once-sleepy mountain towns transformed into resort destinations complete with all the modern amenities travelers could hope for, except for easy transit between scenic areas.

The views from the Glacier Express are simply breathtaking, no matter which service class travelers select. As the train departs from Zermatt, the ever-impressive Matterhorn looms overhead. Towering rock walls surround the tracks as the route descends into the Matter Valley and approaches the cities of Visp and later Brig. The second leg of the journey begins as the Glacier Express ventures across the River Rhone and approaches the highly scenic Upper Rhone Valley.

The Glacier Express is only an "express train" in the sense that it connects some of the most enticing destinations in Switzerland on one cohesive line. Guests looking to experience these cities or immerse themselves in the Swiss Alps' splendor are treated to a journey like no other on this iconic train.