9-Nights Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: Escorted In Style - Escorted Tours, Goway Select from $5,674

Day 1: Arrive in Zurich

Arrival in Zurich (private transfer from Zurich Airport to the first hotel is included) and enjoy your first day at leisure in Switzerland's biggest city. Meet up with the rest of the group in your hotel.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Zurich (4 Star Rating)

This superb city and business hotel lies in Zurich's trendy west quarter, where citizens enjoy the highest quality of life. The lake and the Bahnhofstrasse are situated just a few minutes' tram ride away and links to the public transport network are to be found in close proximity to the hotel. The hotel offers the ideal setting for business and leisure travellers visiting the city. Hailed as the biggest in Zurich, this modern hotel boasts a sleek, contemporary architectural style, blending in effortlessly with its city counterparts. Guests will be greeted by a stunning interior design, exuding elegance and timeless beauty. The guest rooms are elegantly appointed, featuring functional space and modern amenities for the convenience and comfort of business and leisure travellers. The hotel provides a selection of first-class facilities and services.

Meet your tour manager in the lobby and proceed to Zurich's main station to board the regional train to Chur. Change trains there and proceed via the UNESCO Albula Line to St. Moritz, in the heart of the Engadin Valley.

Hotel: Hotel Schweizerhof St Moritz (4 Star Rating)

The 4* Superior Hotel Schweizerhof St. Moritz is a hotel steeped in tradition, located at the heart of St. Moritz and just a 3-minute walk from the Chantarella–Corviglia Funicular. Here guests can savour the ambiance of the Belle Epoque and enjoy all the little conveniences the Schweizerhof Team has to offer.

The Hotel Schweizerhof St. Moritz captivates with beautiful rooms with superb lake views, free WLAN access, a small rooftop wellness area with sauna and steam bath, regional cuisine at the Restaurant Acla and nightlife in one of our hotel bars with live music (Piano Bar, Stübli, Muli).

Guests can also take advantage of the Schweizerhof-owned Clavadatsch Cabin in the Suvretta area and the versatile facilities for seminars and meetings.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Today join the scenic Bernina Express for a journey to the Italian town of Tirano, passing over the Bernina Pass and the scenic Lago Bianco along the way. Time will be allowed to explore Tirano before returning on a direct regional train back to St. Moritz.

Hotel: Hotel Schweizerhof St Moritz (4 Star Rating)

The 4* Superior Hotel Schweizerhof St. Moritz is a hotel steeped in tradition, located at the heart of St. Moritz and just a 3-minute walk from the Chantarella–Corviglia Funicular. Here guests can savour the ambiance of the Belle Epoque and enjoy all the little conveniences the Schweizerhof Team has to offer.

The Hotel Schweizerhof St. Moritz captivates with beautiful rooms with superb lake views, free WLAN access, a small rooftop wellness area with sauna and steam bath, regional cuisine at the Restaurant Acla and nightlife in one of our hotel bars with live music (Piano Bar, Stübli, Muli).

Guests can also take advantage of the Schweizerhof-owned Clavadatsch Cabin in the Suvretta area and the versatile facilities for seminars and meetings.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Take the world-famous Glacier Express to Zermatt. Enjoy some of the spectacular scenery Switzerland has to offer. The train travels through an incredibly fascinating part of the Alps, passing over the scenic Oberalp Pass and through the wonderful village of Andermatt, eventually reaching Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn.

Hotel: Hotel Pollux (4 Star Rating)

Our family-run 4-star hotel is located in the heart of Zermatt. A personal and warm atmosphere awaits you in our hotel and we will make your holidays unforgettable. Every season has its charm. Let yourself be enchanted by Zermatt, the Matterhorn and the mountain scenery. Our hotel has three restaurants and one bar: The Pinte is a typical local restaurant with wooden interior, where we serve among other dishes Swiss specialties like cheese fondue or raclette. In the Arvenstube, our restaurant in alpine chic style, you can enjoy international and Mediterranean delicacies. The Vegistube is our small but fine vegetarian restaurant, in which we serve classic and innovative vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our cosy hotel bar is a popular meeting place for locals and guests. Enjoy a cocktail, a fine glass of wine or a warming tea - on cold nights even with crackling fire romance at the open fireplace.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Enjoy a day in Zermatt, including a trip to the Gornergrat by cogwheel railway, taking in spectacular views of the Matterhorn when at the summit.

Hotel: Hotel Pollux (4 Star Rating)

Our family-run 4-star hotel is located in the heart of Zermatt. A personal and warm atmosphere awaits you in our hotel and we will make your holidays unforgettable. Every season has its charm. Let yourself be enchanted by Zermatt, the Matterhorn and the mountain scenery. Our hotel has three restaurants and one bar: The Pinte is a typical local restaurant with wooden interior, where we serve among other dishes Swiss specialties like cheese fondue or raclette. In the Arvenstube, our restaurant in alpine chic style, you can enjoy international and Mediterranean delicacies. The Vegistube is our small but fine vegetarian restaurant, in which we serve classic and innovative vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our cosy hotel bar is a popular meeting place for locals and guests. Enjoy a cocktail, a fine glass of wine or a warming tea - on cold nights even with crackling fire romance at the open fireplace.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Travel by regional trains from Zermatt to Montreux, changing along the way in Visp. Upon arrival in Montreux enjoy time at leisure at this stunning lakeside resort.

Hotel: Eden Palace Au Lac (4 Star Rating)

A fine hotel for exploring Montreux and the surrounding area. Set overlooking the lake this is the perfect place to relax. The Eden Palace au Lac is very centrally located in one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world, with a splendid view over the Lake of Geneva and the Savoyan Alps. All 100 rooms undergo periodical renovation. A sublime touch of esthetic, discreet comfort and a warm welcome awaits you. The hotel rooms are decorated in a belle epoque style typical of the region.

Meal(s): Breakfast

The first stop today is at the village of Puidoux, which is reached by regional train from Montreux and Vevey. Here you can enjoy a 1 hour tasting session at the local Domaine Bovy, a family run winery overlooking the lake. Following this, the group will visit Lausanne and some time at leisure allowed to explore the city.

Hotel: Eden Palace Au Lac (4 Star Rating)

A fine hotel for exploring Montreux and the surrounding area. Set overlooking the lake this is the perfect place to relax. The Eden Palace au Lac is very centrally located in one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world, with a splendid view over the Lake of Geneva and the Savoyan Alps. All 100 rooms undergo periodical renovation. A sublime touch of esthetic, discreet comfort and a warm welcome awaits you. The hotel rooms are decorated in a belle epoque style typical of the region.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Board the GoldenPass Express which passes through different language areas, landscapes and countless lakes on the way to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland. Some time will be allowed in Interlaken for lunch and to explore at your own pace. In the afternoon continue by Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass and alongside Lake Brienz to Lucerne, your overnight stop.

Hotel: Hotel Waldstaetterhof (3 Star Rating)

The Hotel Waldstatterhof is in the heart of Lucerne, right next to the train station. This makes it the ideal base for a city weekend, excursions, concerts, or business meetings in Lucerne. In just a few minutes, you can walk to the world-famous Chapel Bridge, the lake, the KKL Culture and Convention Center, or Lucerne's Old Town with its attractive shopping opportunities. This way, you can explore Lucerne to your heart's content at your own pace.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a round trip to the summit of Mount Rigi, combining boat, cogwheel railway and regional train. Enjoy the panorama of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding peaks from the summit.

Hotel: Hotel Waldstaetterhof (3 Star Rating)

The Hotel Waldstatterhof is in the heart of Lucerne, right next to the train station. This makes it the ideal base for a city weekend, excursions, concerts, or business meetings in Lucerne. In just a few minutes, you can walk to the world-famous Chapel Bridge, the lake, the KKL Culture and Convention Center, or Lucerne's Old Town with its attractive shopping opportunities. This way, you can explore Lucerne to your heart's content at your own pace.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Return from Lucerne - Zurich by train. In Zurich individual travel to your ending point in Switzerland or individual post-night arrangements.

Meal(s): Breakfast