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Switzerland Flexitours offers scenic journeys on the famous trains in Switzerland. See spectacular views on scenic journeys of the Swiss Alps while traveling on the best scenic journeys in Switzerland.
Scenic Journey: Glacier Express
Tour Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Day 1: Arrive in St Moritz, check into your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at St Moritz.
Day 2: Board the Glacier Express for a tour to Zermatt. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Swiss Alps on your journey and lunch (optional) on board the Glacier Express. Stay overnight at Zermatt.
Day 3: Enjoy an excursion to the Gornergrat where you can see stunning views of the Matterhorn. Return to the nearest airport at the end of your Glacier Express tour of Switzerland. You can also choose to extend your tour of Switzerland.
Scenic Journey: Golden Pass Line
Tour Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Day 1: Arrival at Lucerne, check into your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at Lucerne.
Day 2: Enjoy sightseeing around Lucerne. Enjoy an excursion to Mount Titlis by cable car to Mount Rigi by boat and cogwheel train.
Day 3: Travel by the Golden Pass train from Lucerne to Interlaken over the Brunig Pass and enjoy the breathtaking views.
Day 4: Enjoy a day of leisure. Take a trip to the Jungfraujoch - the highest train station in Europe. See the snow covered Alps and the Aletsch Glacier, Europe's longest glacier which extends for 22 Km. Stay overnight in Interlaken.
Day 5: Travel by train to Zweisimmen on the Golden Pass BSL train, which offers panoramic views of the Swiss Alps. Change at Zweisimmen to the Golden Pass MOB train for the trip to Montreux. Stay overnight in Montreux.
Day 6: Travel back to the nearest airport at the end of your Golden Pass Tour. You can also choose to extend your tour of Switzerland.
Scenic Journey: Golden Swiss Trip
Tour Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Day 1: Arrival at Lucerne, check into your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at Lucerne.
Day 2: Enjoy a Lake cruise from Lucerne to Vitznau. See the sights of Lucerne including the wooden chapel bridge, the lion monument and picturesque villages along the lakeside.
Day 3: Board the Golden Pass train to Interlaken. See panoramic views of mountain slopes and valleys with picturesque chalets. Stay overnight at Interlaken or Grindenwald.
Day 4: Take a trip from Interlaken up to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.
See the snow covered Alps and the Aletsch Glacier, Europe's longest glacier which extends for 22 Km. Stay overnight in Interlaken.
Day 5: If you stayed at Interlake then take the train to Grindenwald. Enjoy a cable car ride up to a height of 7113 ft. See the panoramic view of the Swiss Alps from the summit of the peak at Grindenwald. Stay overnight at Grindenwald or Interlaken.
Day 6: Board the Golden Pass BSL train for a ride from Interlaken to Zweisimmen, passing through the rural Simmertal are where you can see Swiss cows grazing on the Alpine meadows. At Zweisimmen, board the Golden Pass Train to Montreux. Admire the view of Lake Geneva and the sprawling vineyards alongside. Stay overnight in Montreux.
Day 7: Enjoy sightseeing in Montreux, the venue of an annual international Jazz Festival. Board the Swiss Chocolate Train and enjoy a ride to the Nestle chocolate factory. At the chocolate factory you can see chocolate being made and taste and buy chocolate. Also stop at Gruyere and see traditional Swiss cheese being made. Return to Montreux and stay overnight.
Day 8: Return to the nearest airport at the end of your Golden Pass Tour. You can also choose to extend your tour of Switzerland.
Scenic Journey: Classic Alpine Glacier Express
Tour Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Day 1: Arrive in St Moritz or Zermatt, Switzerland. Check into your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at St Moritz or Zermatt.
Day 2: Board the Classic Alpine Glacier Express Train, also known as the "Orient Express of the Alps." Ride in a heritage Pullman or Gourmino carriages furnished in a luxurious 1920's style. Listen to the expert travel commentary, which enhances the view of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy your apertif and lunch at the Gourmino Restaurant. Stay overnight at Zermatt or St Moritz.
Day 3: Return to the nearest airport at the end of your Classic Alpine Glacier Express Tour. You can also choose to extend your tour of Switzerland.
Scenic Journey: Chocolate Train
Tour Duration: Day Trip
Day 1: Enjoy a ride in a Pullman "Belle Epoque" of 1915 vintage or in a modern car with a viewing window that shoes you panoramic views of the Alps. See the vineyards round Montreux and chess making in Gruyere. Travel to Broc to the Nestle chocolate factory located between Lake Gruyeres and the Alps. Enjoy seeing and tasting the chocolate being made at the Nestle factory. Shop for chocolates at factory prices at the Nestle factory. Return to Montreux with sweet memories of your day trip on the Swiss chocolate train.
Scenic Journey: William Tell Express
Tour Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Day 1: Arrival at Lucerne, check into your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at Lucerne.
Day 2: Travel aboard the paddle steamer William Tell and enjoy the scenic journey from Lucerne to Fluelen. Enjoy a three-course meal on board. Arrive at Fluelen and proceed by train to Lugano through the Gotthard tunnel, in 1st class cars with panoramic windows. Stay overnight at Lugano.
Day 3: Return to the nearest airport at the end of your William Tell Express Tour. You can also choose to extend your tour of Switzerland.
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