Deposit Due: ASAP to reserve your spot
Final Payment Due: July 1, 2027
Travel Dates: September 10-19, 2027
This Scenic Switzerland by Train tour is the perfect way to see Switzerland’s breathtaking mountains, charming mountain resorts, fascinating old towns, and beautiful lakes—all while you relax aboard Switzerland’s famous trains.
This special “Travel with Joy” group is reserved for my clients and anyone NEW to Lisell Travel. If you’d like to join our group (or learn more), just reach out to Joy at bgetravel@lisell.com or 214.476.3216
If you already work with another Lisell Travel advisor, please reach out to them and they can offer more information about this trip on an alternative departure date.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Zurich with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Board the train for your journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled amidst snow-capped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city such as the famous wooden bridge or the picturesque town centre.
Depart Lucerne on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express. Cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken and spend some time strolling through the quaint streets or aim a little higher with an optional excursion by funicular to the Harder Kulm for lunch and magnificent views of the legendary Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. From Interlaken, take the Golden Pass panoramic train for your unforgettable journey to Montreux, then continue to Lausanne.
Discover the delightful Swiss mountain region of Zermatt. En route, stop to visit the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, surrounded by vineyards against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Enjoy some free time or consider an optional guided excursion to Chillon Castle. standing as solid as its rocky island on which it has endured on the water’s edge for nearly four centuries. Enjoy a wine tasting of local wine before continuing by train to Zermatt.
An included excursion takes you to the famous Gornergrat, traveling on board Europe’s highest rack railway. The views of the Matterhorn from its summit are nothing short of spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt—with a variety of interesting shops, cafés, bars, and picturesque streets to explore.
The train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is without a doubt one of the main highlights of the tour. Enjoy unforgettable views as you make your way through the unspoiled natural beauty of the Alps on the direct route to the world-famous mountain resort of St. Moritz. This picture-perfect town is more than just a holiday resort. It was also the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism (in 1864) and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. Stretch your legs this evening, and admire the beautiful chalets decorated with gorgeous geraniums.
Take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Tirano and back for one of Europe’s most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers, and alpine scenery along the way.
Leave St. Moritz for the journey back to Zurich. Enjoy some time at leisure and take a stroll around the city center. Perhaps indulge in some chocolate tasting or follow the course of the river Limmat until it reaches the banks of Lake Zurich. Tonight enjoy a farewell drink and dinner at your hotel to say goodbye to your travelling companions.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
International flights are not included.
A refundable (until June 1, 2026) deposit of $250 per person is required to secure your room.
The remaining balance is due by July 1, 2027.
All members of your travel party, regardless of age, need a valid passport for international trips. Please be aware that a passport BOOK is mandatory for air travel. Passport Cards are not accepted.
If you already have a passport, take a moment to check its expiration date to ensure it will be valid for your upcoming journey. Additionally, it's recommended by the U.S. State Department to have at least 6 months of validity remaining on your passport after your return trip date.
For detailed information on the passport application process, you can visit the U.S. Department of State website.
This special “Travel with Joy” group is reserved for my clients and anyone NEW to Lisell Travel. If you’d like to join our group (or learn more), just reach out to me.
Email: BGEtravel@lisell.com
Phone: 214-476-3216
If you already work with another Lisell Travel advisor, please reach out to them and they can offer more information about this trip on an alternative departure date.
A passport is required. Current passport process time is up to 8 weeks.
If you do not have a passport yet, this doesn’t allow much time for a hiccup. I strongly recommend that you get your passport applications submitted NOW!
If you have a passport, check your expiration date NOW!
Do not wait, do not pass go, because there is NO get out of jail free card on this thing! DO NOT get a Passport card because it is cheaper. That only works for travel by car, crossing the borders to Mexico and Canada.
YOU NEED THE BOOK!
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