Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer- Panoramic
Overview
Take a partially guided tour highlighting the best of Switzerland by rail and by road.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in this package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Zurich
- St. Gallen
- St. Moritz
- Lugano
- Zermatt
- Montreux
- Lenk im Simmental
- Lucerne
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Zurich (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 10 nights of accommodation
- 10 breakfasts, 1 tasting
- Airport transfer to your hotel in Zurich
- Luxury transportation with a driver/guide including WiFi
- Worry-free luggage service (1 piece per passenger)
- Rail ticket in First Class for rail travel per itinerary
- Transportation to the excursions will be provided in Second Class service
- Seat reservation on Glacier Express (Andermatt - Zermatt)
- Seat reservation on Bernina Express (St. Moritz - Lugano)
- Seat reservation on GoldenPass (Montreux - Interlaken)
- More Moments activities included:
- Self-guided excursion to Gornergrat
- Private guided city tour of St. Gallen including the Abbey Library (a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site)
- Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with audio guide
- Wine tasting session at Domaine Bovy
- 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and certain mountain excursions
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Zurich.
Day 2
Welcome to Zurich
Upon arrival at the airport, take your private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure in Switzerland’s biggest city.
Day 3
Zurich – St. Gallen: Visit
Meet your driver and guide in the lobby for your first trip to the Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest and most powerful waterfall.
(Approximately 87 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Private Guided City Tour of St. Gallen, Including the Abbey Library
Experience a guided city tour of the beautiful medieval town of St. Gallen, as well as a tour of the famous Abbey Library of Saint Gall, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
St. Gallen – St. Moritz: Visit
Make your own way to the most famous resort in Switzerland, St. Moritz, with a couple of stops along the way.
(Approximately 187 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Entry to Appenzell Show Dairy with Audio Guide
Discover and taste how the famous Swiss cheese is made at the Appenzeller Show Dairy.
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Excursion in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
After a stop in the town of Appenzell, you will make your way to Liechtenstein's capital, Vaduz, home of the reigning prince of Liechtenstein.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting
Day 5
St. Moritz – Bernina Express – Lugano
After breakfast, board the Bernina Express. The panoramic train will take you through the Alps all the way to Tirano, Italy. Later, the driver will take you along Lake Como to return to Switzerland.
(Approximately 201 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Lugano – Glacier Express – Zermatt
Your driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby and take you over the Gotthard Pass to Andermatt, where you get to enjoy time at leisure. In the afternoon, board the famous Glacier Express to Zermatt.
(Approximately 232 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Zermatt: At Leisure
Enjoy your morning by exploring Zermatt. When you are ready, head to your excursion to Gornergrat. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
More Moments Activities Included
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Self-guided Excursion to Gornergrat
Take the cogwheel train up to the Gornergrat, where you’ll get the most beautiful view of the famous Matterhorn mountaintop.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Zermatt – Montreux: Visit
After taking the short shuttle train from Zermatt to Täsch, you will rejoin the cabrio and travel to the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
(Approximately 139 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Wine Tasting Session at Domaine Bovy
Get treated to an afternoon wine tasting at the delightful Domaine Bovy. Then it's only a short transfer by cabrio to Montreux, where you get to enjoy your afternoon at leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting
Day 9
Montreux – GoldenPass Express –Lenk
Your driver will transfer you to the train station to board the GoldenPass. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and countless lakes on your way to Interlaken and take some time to explore and visit Grindelwald before your last stop to Lenk.
(Approximately 95 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Lenk: At Leisure
Today, remain in Lenk and explore the surroundings, or just remain at the hotel for the entire day to relax and unwind.
($) Optional Activities
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Optional Activity ($)
Embark on a journey to Glacier 3000 in the Cabrio, located just 45 minutes from Lenk. Hop on the cable cars for a swift and effortless ascent to the summit, where you can enjoy a variety of activities including the Peak Walk suspension bridge, a dogsled ride, and an alpine coaster. On your way back to Lenk, you’ll have time to stop at the resort town of Gstaad to explore and shop at your leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Lenk - Lucerne
Your driver will transfer you to Lucerne via the the Brünig Pass to arrive at Lucerne in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is as at leisure.
(Approximately 140 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Lucerne - Zurich - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Guaranteed departures:
- June 7 & 21, 2025
- July 5 & 19, 2025
- August 2, 16 & 30, 2025
- September 13 & 27, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless specified
- Porterage
- Personal expenses
- Transfers, unless specified
- Seat selection onboard trains, unless specified
- Local taxes
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The More Moments activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
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- Luxury Mercedes-Benz Cabrio Sprinter for group of 4 to 12 people
- Tesla Model X for groups of 1 to 3 people
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.