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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Lakes and Peaks

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Switzerland’s most iconic destinations.  From the towering Alps to the palm-lined shores of Ticino, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, alpine adventures and vibrant city life.

The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.

Format

Self-guided tour

Locations

  • Interlaken
  • Montreux
  • Zermatt
  • Lugano
  • St. Moritz
  • Zurich

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights to Zurich (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 6 nights of accommodation 
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Rail ticket in 2nd class of service TAM ticket
  • Seat reservation in 2nd class on the Golden Pass Express
  • Seat reservation in 2nd class on the Bernina Express bus & train
  • More Moments activities included:
    • Rail journey in 2nd class on the Luzern-Interlaken Express (no reservation)
    • Rail journey in 2nd class on the Centovalli-Railway (no reservation)
  • 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and certain mountain excursions
  • Local guest cards in Montreux & Lugano for free local transport or discounts
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Zurich. 

Day 2

Welcome to Zurich – Lucerne - Interlaken

Upon arrival at the airport, head for the train station to board your rail transfer to Lucerne. Take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken. Check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.  

Day 3

Interlaken - Montreux

Travel in the panoramic carriage of the GoldenPass Express to Montreux on Lake Geneva.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4

Montreux - Zermatt

The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway takes you from Montreux to Zermatt. Here you have time to discover the beautiful village at the foot of the Matterhorn.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5

Zermatt - Lugano

Today you will travel briefly through Italy on the Centovalli railway and then on to Ticino. Enjoy the beautiful route through picturesque valleys and along deep gorges.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6

Lugano – St. Moritz

From Lugano, you first travel on the Bernina Express bus to Tirano, Italy. The journey continues in the panoramic carriage of the Bernina Express to St. Moritz. A spectacular journey on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7

St. Moritz – Zurich

After breakfast, board your train to Zurich.  Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and take some time to explore the sights and charm of this vibrant city.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8

Zurich - Return to Canada

After breakfast, take your train transfer to the airport for the return flight home. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location

Hotel

Interlaken
Hotel Bernerhof (or similar)
3
Montreux
Hotel Bon-Port (or similar)
3
Zermatt
Hotel Elite Zermatt (or similar)
3
Lugano
Hotel Delfino Lugano (or similar)
3
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella (or similar)
3
Zurich
Hotel City Zurich Design and Lifestyle (or similar)
3

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 adults

Interlaken
Stella Swiss Quality Hotel (or similar)
4
Montreux
Eurotel Montreux (or similar)
3
Zermatt
Le Mirabeau Hotel & Spa (or similar)
4
Lugano
Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa (or similar)
4
St. Moritz
Art Boutique Hotel Monopol (or similar)
4
Zurich
Marktgasse Hotel (or similar)
4

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 adults

Important Information

  • Daily from Mar 27 - October 26, 2025
    Sunday - Wednesday from November 1 - November 19, 2025
    Daily from March 22 - October 21, 2026
    Sunday - Wednesday from Feb 22, 2026 - March 02, 2026 and November 1 - November 18, 2026

  • Not included:

    • Meals, unless noted
    • Porterage
    • Personal expenses
    • Transfers
    • Seat selection onboard trains, unless noted
    • Local Taxes
    • Seat reservation on Golden Pass Express 
    • Rail journey in 2nd class on the Voralpen Express (no reservation)
    • Rail journey in 2nd class on the Luzern-Interlaken Express (no reservation)
    • Rail journey in 2nd class on the Treno Gottardo (no reservation)
  • The order of the itinerary may change, operate in reverse, sequence of overnights could vary, due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.