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Train, Boat and Mountain Experience
Geneva, Montreux, Zermatt, Gornergrat, Glacier Express, St. Moritz, Zürich, Pilatus
7 Nights / 8 Days


Tour Programme
Day 01 
Geneva
On arrival in Geneva, check in at your hotel. For the rest of the day you are free to explore a bit of the city or proceed to your hotel and do the check-in. Rest of the day at your leisure time to explore the city, do a bit of sightseeing or go shopping. Overnight stay at Geneva.
Day 02

GenevaMontreuxZermatt
Travel aboard a steamship and enjoy the pleasant journey from Geneva to Montreux (approx. 5 hrs) . On your way you see Geneva’s famous 140 m fountain as well as picturesque vineyards and towns and also the beautiful Chillon Castle. Disembark at Montreux and after a short bus ride (not incl.) board the train via Visp to Zermatt. Situated at 1’620 m/5’315 ft above sea level, Zermatt (approx. 3 hrs) is a beautiful Alpine village and a car-free zone. Overnight stay at Zermatt.

Day 03
ZermattGornergrat
After breakfast, discover a stunning natural paradise: The Gornergrat train takes you from Zermatt to the top of the 3’089 m (11’333 ft) Gornergrat. The journey goes through aromatic stone pine and larch forests and across alpine meadows, which are blossoming with flowers in summer and covered with snow in winter. Experience 29 four-thousand-meter-high mountains covered with snow and ice. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the most famous peak in Switzerland – the Matterhorn. In the afternoon return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Zermatt.
Day 04
ZermattGlacier ExpressSt. Moritz
In the early morning travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz by the famous Glacier Express. A 7 ½ hour journey is lying ahead of you including 291 bridges, 91 tunnels and the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 m (6’607 ft). Enjoy a panoramic trip through the Alps in the heart of Switzerland. Travel comfortably in the unspoilt and beautiful scenery which is rich in ancient. Experience the fragrant mountain forests, the peaceful Alpine meadows, the rushing mountain streams and the mountain valleys which has been existing for centuries. We suggest that you book a table in the dining car. There is also a mini bar-service. You arrive in St. Moritz in the early evening. Overnight stay at St. Moritz.
Day 05
St. MoritzZürich (Zurich)
After breakfast, transfer to Zürich by train (approx. 3.5 hrs). After the arrival you can enjoy your day in this shopping paradise. Zürich offers gentle hills, peaceful woods, unpolluted lakes and rivers, picturesque villages – and all this just a stone’s throw from the Alps. Overnight stay at Zürich.
Day 06
ZürichMount Pilatus
After breakfast, train transfer to Luzern (approx. 1 hrs). Enjoy a cruise in Lake Luzern, departing from Luzern and terminating in Alpnachstad (approx. ½ hrs) & travel up the Pilatus (2’132 m/7’000 ft) by boarding the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (From mid May till end of Oct). In wintertime take the bus from Luzern to Kriens (approx. 10 mins) and continue with the panoramic gondola from Kriens to the Pilatus). In the afternoon, a cable car takes you back to the base. A coach takes you back to Luzern (approx. 10 mins). We also offer this excursion in reverse order. Train transfer to Zürich (approx. 1 hrs). Overnight stay at Zürich.
Day 07
ZürichGeneva
Today you travel back to Geneva by train (approx. 3 hrs). After check in at your hotel you are free to experience the city.
Day 08
Geneva – Depart for the onward journey
Today you either proceed to the airport for your onward flight or else continue your stay in Switzerland.

Cost is Per Person on Twin Sharing/Single Occupancy basis:
3-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel
Valid from: 01st Nov'07 - 30thApril'08
Double CHF 1590.- Single CHF 2115.- Double CHF 1830.- Single CHF 2445.-
Valid from: 01st May'08 - 31st Oct'08
Double CHF 1505.- Single CHF 2080.- Double CHF 1660.- Single CHF 2410.-
CHF 190 Upgradation To First Class Train Travel (Single).
CHF 160 Upgradation To First Class Train Travel (Double).

Hotels Used:
3 Star Hotel 4 Star Hotel
Geneva : Manotel Edelweiss Geneva : Manotel Royal 
Zermatt : Butterfly Zermatt : Mirabeau Alpine Residence Wellness & Spa 
St.Moritz : Laudinella  St.Moritz : Crystal
Zurich : Comfort Inn  Zurich : Swissotel

Our Price Includes:

dot 2 overnight stays at Geneva with breakfast.
dot 2 overnight stays at Zermatt with breakfast.
dot 1 overnight stay at St. Moritz with breakfast.
dot 2 overnight stays at Zürich with breakfast.
dot Excursions to Gornergrat and Mount Pilatus, Glacier Express Zermatt–St.Moritz,
dot Swiss rail travel in 2nd class as per the given tour program.
dot All taxes.

Price does not include:
dot Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature.
dot Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance.
dot Local Transfers from Airport/Railway Station to Hotel and Exucursion Sites or vice-versa at places mentioned above.

Option:
  • Special VIP Services

  • Note:
      The Tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice.
     Hotels : Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservations.

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