Enchanting Alps & Glacier Scenic Railway

Switzerland in 9 Days • 7 Nights in Destination

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Trip Highlights

  1. Bad Ragaz
  2. Interlaken
  3. Lucerne
  4. St. Moritz
  5. Zermatt
  6. Zurich

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. All transfers.

  4. Activities

  5. Some meals

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  1. Departures available until September 2023

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Accommodation: 7 Nights

Itinerary

Discover the natural beauty and tranquillity of Switzerland. From cosmopolitan Zurich, discover the capital of Bern and the idyllic resort town of Interlaken. Explore the scenery of Zermatt, in the shadow of the famous Matterhorn, before taking the amazing Glacier Express railway to luxurious St. Moritz. Relax in Bad Ragaz and enjoy the medieval charms of Lucerne.

1st Day: Canada - Night on board

Ready to discover the spectacular cities and landscapes of Switzerland? Arrive at your departure airport, ready to catch a flight to Zurich.* Night on board.

* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

2nd Day: Zurich

Touch down in Zurich, famous as a global center of finance on the north shore of beautiful Lake Zurich. Transfer to the hotel, get settled in and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Zurich.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Zuri by Fassbind or similar

150 Reviews

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3rd Day: Zurich - Bern - Thun - Interlaken

After breakfast at the hotel, a 2-hour walking tour of Zurich with a professional guide. Explore the atmospheric Old Town, see the 12th-century Grossmunster cathedral and stroll down bustling Bahnhofstrasse. Discover Paradeplatz, the 11th-century Fraumunster Church and stroll along the river banks at Limmatquai. Afterwards, set off for the Swiss capital of Bern, a small city known for its medieval old town. Upon arrival, enjoy a 2-hour guided city tour with a professional guide. Pass through the old town where you can admire the Zytglogge medieval clock tower, the beautiful Rose Garden and Parliament Square. See the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral and visit Bear Park, named after the brown bear which is the symbol of the city.Later on, pass through Thun before continuing to Interlaken, a traditional resort town in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region. Get settled at the hotel and enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery and charming alpine architecture. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
The Hey Guesthouse or similar

63 Reviews

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Activities

included
Zurich City Tour
Moderate
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included
Bern City Tour
Moderate
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4th Day: Interlaken - Zermatt

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a short panoramic tour with your driver through Interlaken this morning, one of Switzerland's most important resort towns. Later, transfer to Zermatt, in the shadow of the famous Matterhorn mountain! This car-free resort is a natural paradise where you can soak up the tranquillity of the Swiss mountains. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

 

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Excelsior or similar

124 Reviews

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5th Day: Zermatt

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Zermatt. Admire the majestic silhouette of the Matterhorn or soak up the charming atmosphere of this Alpine town as you wander through its pretty streets, flanked by wooden architecture and chocolate-box style lodgings. One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the famous Matterhorn is to take the Gornergrat Cogwheel Railway, which reaches a maximum height of 3,100 metres above sea level for spectacular views of the mountain and surrounding scenery!* Overnight stay in Zermatt.

* Tickets for the Gornergrat Cogwheel Railway can be purchased at the destination. Timetables for the service are available locally. 

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Excelsior or similar

124 Reviews

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6th Day: Zermatt - St. Moritz by Glacier Express

Breakfast at the hotel. Prepare for an exciting day ahead as you set off on the famous Glacier Express, one of the most scenic train rides in the world! Journey through the inspiring landscapes of the Alps as you travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz, an unforgettable journey of around 7.5 hours. Pass through 91 tunnels, across 291 bridges and climb as high as 2033 meters as the Glacier Express crosses the Oberalp Pass. The journey includes a three-course meal and the panoramic windows ensure ample opportunities to kick back and take in the views! Arrive in St. Moritz and transfer to the hotel. St. Moritz is the most luxurious alpine resort in Switzerland so be sure to get out and explore the upmarket eateries and glamorous streets. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

*The possibility to upgrade your seats to first class is available in the next step of the booking process.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Soldanella or similar

281 Reviews

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Activities

included
Glacier Express
Light
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Optional
Upgrade Glacier Express to 1st Class
Light
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7th Day: St. Moritz - Davos - Klosters - Bad Ragaz

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to explore St. Moritz at your leisure, famous for hosting the Winter Olympics twice and one of the most prominent ski resorts in Europe. Afterwards, head off to Davos, the highest town in the Swiss Alps. Enjoy this unique town, famous for holding the annual World Economic Forum before heading to Klosters which has a more laid-back atmosphere and boasts plenty of pretty wooden Alpine architecture. Afterwards, head to Bad Ragaz, one of Switzerland's most famous spa resorts. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. We recommend a visit to the Tamina Therme, a spa oasis that harnesses the healing properties of the thermal waters of Bad Ragaz. Overnight stay in Bad Ragaz.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Schloss Ragaz or similar

297 Reviews

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8th Day: Bad Ragaz - Lucerne - Zurich

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave beautiful Bad Ragaz behind you today as you depart to Lucerne, an enchanting Swiss city filled with medieval architecture. Take in the views of Lake Lucerne and see St. Peter's Chapel, the Jesuit Church, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge as you enjoy a 2-hour guided city tour, accompanied by a professional guide. Afterwards, continue your journey back to Zurich. On arrival, get settled at the hotel and enjoy your final evening in Switzerland. Overnight stay in Zurich.

 

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Zuri by Fassbind or similar

150 Reviews

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Activities

included
Guided Tour of Lucerne
Moderate
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9th Day: Zurich - Canada

Breakfast at the hotel.* Bid farewell to the charming culture and unforgettable landscapes of Switzerland. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to Canada.* Arrive in Canada and end of your trip.

* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

9 days trip including flights*

8 days and 7 nights in destination

1

YTO - ZRH

2

YTO - ZRH

Zurich

3

Interlaken

4

Zermatt

5

Zermatt

6

St. Moritz

7

Bad Ragaz

8

Zurich

9

ZRH - YTO

* It may change depending of your departure city, departure date and arrival date.

The calendar does not display internal flights, trains or other transportation included in the itinerary.

Included activities

Included
Included activity for day 3 in Zurich
Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
Moderate

Zurich City Tour

Set off on a 2-hour walking tour of Zurich with a professional guide. Explore the atmospheric Old Town, see the 12th-century Grossmunster cathedral and stroll down bustling Bahnhofstrasse. Discover Paradeplatz and the 11th-century Fraumunster Church.

What's included: professional guide

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Included
Included activity for day 3 in Bern
Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
Moderate

Bern City Tour

Enjoy a 2-hour guided city tour with a professional guide. Pass through the old town where you can admire the Zytglogge medieval clock tower, the beautiful Rose Garden and Parliament Square. See the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral and visit Bear Park.

What's included: Professional guide

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Included
Included activity for day 6 in St. Moritz
Duration 07:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
Light

Glacier Express

Travel on the famous Glacier Express, one of the most scenic train rides in the world! Journey through the inspiring landscapes of the Alps as you travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Three-course meal included. Duration: Approx. 7.5 hours.

What's included: Three-course lunch & Glacier Express Train Ride in 2nd class seats from Zermatt - St. Mortiz. Not included: Drinks not included

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Included
Included activity for day 8 in Lucerne
Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
Moderate

Guided Tour of Lucerne

Take in the views of Lake Lucerne and see St. Peter's Chapel, the Jesuit Church, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge as you enjoy a 2-hour guided city tour, accompanied by a professional guide.

What's included: Professional guide

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional
Suggested activity for day 6 in St. Moritz
Duration 07:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Upgrade Glacier Express to 1st Class

Upgrade your seats on the Glacier Express to 1st Class seats

What's included: Three-course lunch & Glacier Express Train Ride in 1st class seats from Zermatt - St. Moritz Not included: Drinks not included

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The price includes

  • premium care
    Included in all our trips. more information
  • Departures from main Canadian airports.
  • International flights: Canada - Zurich - Canada.
  • Glacier Express Train Ride in 2nd class seats from Zermatt - St. Mortiz.
  • 7 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels.
    See hotels included
  • 7 breakfasts and three-course lunch* on the Glacier Express.
    more information
  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    See itinerary
  • Air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • City tours in Zurich, Bern & Lucerne with professional guides.
  • English-speaking driver.
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Tax, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

*Drinks at Glacier Express train are not included. 

Please note: Zermatt is a car-free resort. Therefore, on day 4, you will be dropped off at St. Niklaus Station in Zermatt and need to pay 10 CHF in cash per person on arrival for a short transfer in a licensed vehicle to your hotel in Zermatt Village.

Please note: Zermatt is a car-free resort. Therefore, on day 4, you will be dropped off at St. Niklaus Station in Zermatt and need to pay 10 CHF in cash per person on arrival for a short transfer in a licensed vehicle to the entrance of Zermatt village. 

Guide information: To ensure you receive the best local experience and insights, you will have different local driver in each of the destinations visited during this itinerary. You will not be accompanied by the same driver for the whole trip. 

Please note: This trip is not fully escorted. Although the included excursions are guided, you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip.

Please note

  1. Hotel city tax is not included and must be paid directly at the hotels during the check-out process.
  2. We cannot guarantee seats together on the train, so you may have separate seats within your group.

New entry requirement in Switzerland: All international travelers before arriving in the country must fill the following form if they do not have a certificate from an EU or EFTA country or a third country connected to the EU Gateway: https://covidcertificate-form.admin.ch/foreign

  • Entry requirements
    Valid passport required.
  • Visa
    No visa is required to enter the country.
  • Currency
    Swiss Franc.
  • Language
    German, French and Italian.
  • Electricity
    220 V. No adapter required.
  • Health
    There are no mandatory vaccinations.
  • Time zone
    UTC +1
  • Other useful information
    The Swiss drive on the right-hand side of the road.
  • Tourist Office website
    www.myswitzerland.com/

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

Children: 2 - 5 years old.

If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +1 778 807 9750 or via our contact form.

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