Train journeys

Glacier Express & Swiss Alps

Built around Switzerland's panoramic trains, including the Glacier Express and GoldenPass line.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inZurich
RouteZurich · Zermatt · Interlaken & Jungfrau ·…
Places4 destinations
CountrySwitzerland
Ideal forTrain journeys, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1OCAFZ

Best time to visit: May to September

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Glacier Express – Zermatt

Trip overview

Built around Switzerland's panoramic trains, including the Glacier Express and GoldenPass line.

The route spends 1 night in Zurich, 2 nights in Zermatt, 2 nights in Interlaken & Jungfrau and 2 nights in Lucerne, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits train journeys and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Old Town (Altstadt)Lake ZurichRhine FallsMatterhornGornergrat railwayMatterhorn Glacier ParadiseJungfraujochGrindelwald FirstLauterbrunnen ValleyChapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Zurich

Arrive via Zurich Airport (ZRH) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Lake Zurich: Promenades and cruises

Day 2Zurich to Zermatt

Travel from Zurich to Zermatt by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Zermatt hotel
Gornergrat railway: Cog railway to a glacier viewpoint

Day 3Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Glacier Express

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise: Highest cable car station in Europe
Glacier Express: Panoramic train to St Moritz

Day 4Zermatt to Interlaken & Jungfrau

Travel from Zermatt to Interlaken & Jungfrau by private vehicle
Check in at your Interlaken & Jungfrau hotel
Scenic trains

Day 5Interlaken & Jungfrau: Grindelwald First and Lauterbrunnen Valley

Grindelwald First: Cliff Walk and adventure activities
Lauterbrunnen Valley: Valley of 72 waterfalls

Day 6Interlaken & Jungfrau to Lucerne

Travel from Interlaken & Jungfrau to Lucerne by private vehicle
Check in at your Lucerne hotel
Mount Pilatus: World's steepest cogwheel railway (seasonal)

Day 7Lucerne: Swiss Museum of Transport and Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

Swiss Museum of Transport: Trains, planes and space
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke): Covered wooden bridge from the 14th century

Day 8Depart from Lucerne

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Zurich Airport (ZRH) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Train seats booked as soon as bookings open
A road alternative planned in case seats are unavailable
Luggage handled so you can travel light on board
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
Hotels close to the best viewpoints

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Zurich: Use Zurich as your arrival or departure night.
Zermatt: Stay a night to catch the Matterhorn's sunrise glow.
Interlaken & Jungfrau: Check the Jungfraujoch webcam before going; cloudy days hide the views.
Lucerne: Titlis has year-round snow; carry warm layers even in summer.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Zurich, Zermatt, Interlaken & Jungfrau, Lucerne
Ideal for: Train journeys, Photography holidays
Best time: May to September; December to April for skiing; July to September for hiking; June to September; December to March for snow; May to October; December to March for snow on Titlis
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1OCAFZ

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Zurich: May to September. Zermatt: December to April for skiing; July to September for hiking. Interlaken & Jungfrau: June to September; December to March for snow. Lucerne: May to October; December to March for snow on Titlis.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Zurich (Zurich Airport (ZRH)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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