Switzerland by Rail | Zurich → Geneva
From $15,745 AUD pp | 13 Days
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
- Experiences in 13 destinations
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- A total of 20 meals
- Expert Tour Director
- Transfers, hotel and rail porterage and gratuities
- Meet a mountaineer in Zermatt
- Enjoy a special wine experience in Lugano
- First-class rail journeys aboard the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express
TRAVEL PERIOD: 2025
Switzerland by Rail
- Experiences in 13 destinations
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- A total of 20 meals
- Expert Tour Director
- Transfers, hotel and rail porterage and gratuities
- Meet a mountaineer in Zermatt
- Enjoy a special wine experience in Lugano
- First-class rail journeys aboard the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express
DAY 1 Arrive Zurich
Arrive before 1.30pm, where we’ll meet you on arrival. An afternoon orientation discovery is on the cards, followed by a welcome reception.
Stay: Zurich Marriott Hotel
DAY 2 Zurich, Lucerne, Engelberg
You will be well looked after throughout your journey with our special baggage transfer service, which means we’ll take care of the heavy lifting as your bags are chauffeured from one hotel to the next. Journey to Lucerne and set out on a walking exploration of the city. You’ll then continue to your hotel in Engelberg, perched high in the mountains at the foot of Mt Titlis.
Stay: Two Nights, Kempinski Palace Engelberg
DAY 3 Engelberg, Mt Titlis
This morning board a cable car and ascend to Mt Titlis, located 3,020 metres above sea level. Visit the glacier cave, a walkway that descends ten metres below the surface of the only glacier in the region. You can then take in the breathtaking views on Europe’s highest suspension bridge. Later, enjoy free time to relax at your hotel and enjoy the charming village of Engelberg.
DAY 4 Lucerne, Lugano
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit Tenuta Castello di Morcote, a farm and wine estate located on a promontory entirely surrounded by Lake Lugano. View the estate’s terraced vineyards, olive groves and Morcote Castle, which was built in the 15th century. You’ll then enjoy a wine tasting experience.
Embark on an exciting rail journey through the Gotthard Base Tunnel to Lugano. Upon arrival into Lugano, enjoy a special experience.
Stay: Two Nights, Lugano, Hotel Swiss Diamond or similar
DAY 5 Lugano
Soak up the pleasant year-round climate in this holiday resort town. Cruise the peaceful waters of Lake Lugano, then it’s time to ascend the peak of Monte Bre, which rewards you with sensational views over Lugano. The evening has been kept free for you to explore at your own pace.
DAY 6 Lugano, Tirano, St Moritz
Cross the border into Italy’s Tirano by coach, where you’ll join your first-class rail journey aboard the Bernina Express. Take in the panoramic views as you travel to St Moritz.
Stay: St Moritz, Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains or similar
DAY 7 St Moritz, Zermatt
Another day brings another incredible rail adventure. Board the Glacier Express to experience a journey from the Bernina Range to the Matterhorn. During the ride, you’ll cross more than 200 bridges and countless tunnels as you traverse the Alps in style, before arriving in Zermatt.
Stay: Two Nights, Zermatt, Hotel Monte Rosa
DAY 8 Zermatt
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Later, you'll meet a local mountaineer, who will share with you their stories of their conquests and what life is like living in the mountains.
Take a ride on the Gornergrat Railway for the best views of the towering Matterhorn.
DAY 9 Zermatt, Spiez, Grindelwald
Farewell Zermatt as you board your train bound for Spiez. Upon arrival in to Spiez, you will board a lake cruise and travel along the picturesque alpine Lake Thun to Interlaken. From Interlaken you will travel by train to the quintessential Swiss resort village of Grindelwald. Here you will stay in a traditional hotel with rooms offering stunning views over Eiger mountain.
Stay: Two Nights, Grindelwald, Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof
DAY 10 Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch
Your rail journey today is an epic one, as you travel to the top of Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. There’s nowhere better to feel like you’re on top of the world.
DAY 11 Grindelwald, Montreux
Travel to Interlaken where you will board your scenic glass-dome first-class journey aboard the GoldenPass. First the train runs along the river Aare, then proceed past lush green valley farmland of the Simmen Valley, before climbing to the line’s highest point at 1,279 metres above sea level into the heartland of the Berner Oberland. Arrive in Montreux with time to relax before dinner.
Stay: Montreux, Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic in a guaranteed Lake View Room
DAY 12 Montreux, Geneva
Set out on a brief orientation tour of Montreux then travel to Geneva. Later tonight, come together for a farewell dinner.
Stay: Geneva, Hotel President Wilson
DAY 13 Depart Geneva
Be transferred to the airport.
Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
