Scenic Swiss with Glacier Express

TCH106: 5 Days Self-guided Travel of Zurich - Chur - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Lucerne - Zurich
Tour Type: Self-guided Train Tour
Accommodation: 3-star & 4-star nice hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Swiss buffet breakfasts are served

Tour Features:
    We mainly offer hotel accommodation and train tickets booking service. This itinerary is particularly designed for travelers who would like to take an affordable trip and enjoy a self-guided travel with our professional suggestions.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Individual Arrival in Zurich; Train Trip to Chur
When your plane lands in Zurich Airport, you could follow the signs in the airport to the train station and board the train to Chur. The trains depart every hour and its takes 100 minutes on the way. After arrival and a short rest in the hotel, you can begin your sightseeing. Chur is the oldest city in Switzerland. You may go to the historic district of Chur to see historic buildings. Along the winding alleys, there are numerous boutiques, restaurants, museums and galleries you can visit. Given enough time, it's also worth visiting the Episcopal Palace, and the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.

Service Included: 2nd class train ticket from Zurich airport to Chur

Accommodation: ABC Swiss Quality Hotel, Chur or similar
Day 2 Full Day Journey on the Glacier Express Train to Interlaken
After having breakfast, you are advised to take the famous Glacier Express Train to Interlaken. The Glacier Express Train does not run fast, but it offers beautiful scenery outside the window. Through the huge panoramic window, you can clearly enjoy the scenery of countless mountains and rivers and the landscapes of Swiss Alps. After arriving at Brig, you need to transfer to another train to continue to Interlaken. During the rest journey, the train will cross the 34 km long Loetschberg Base Tunnel to Spiez, and then run along Lake Thun to today's destination Interlaken. Check in the hotel upon arrival.

Note: There is no Glacier Express service from late October to early December.

Service Included: 2nd class train ticket from Chur to Interlaken via Brig, seat reservation on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Weisses Kreuz Interlaken or similar
Train Journey through Charming Village
Train Journey through Charming Village
Friendly Swiss People
Friendly Swiss People
Day 3 Excursion to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe; back to Interlaken
Today, we suggest you to spend the whole day touring Jungfraujoch, a beautiful alpine glacier world. First of all, you need to take the Jungfrau Railway for 1.5 hours to reach the highest Railway station in Europe at 3,454 meters above sea level. Along the way, you can enjoy the world-famous Triple Peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. As far as the eye could see is an ethereal fairyland of glaciers, rocks and snow after reaching the top of Jungfraujoch. Standing at the Sphinx Observation Terrace you may admire snowy peaks and the Aletsch Glacier, the longest Glacier in Europe. Also, you can experience the fastest elevators in Switzerland. Besides, you should not miss walking in the glacier tunnel of Ice Palace. You will have a chance to appreciate the Ice sculptures fairly close. On the way down the mountain, you are advised to stop at Grindelwald to admire the Eiger North Face. Finally, take the train back to Interlaken for overnight rest.

Service Included: The train journeys, Jungfrau railway ticket, attractions at Jungfraujoch

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Weisses Kreuz Interlaken or similar
View Snowy Peaks from Sphinx Observation
View Snowy Peaks from Sphinx Observation Terrace
Aletsch Glacier
Aletsch Glacier
Day 4 Scenic Train Ride on the Golden Pass Line to Lucerne
Lucerne & Chapel Bridge
It will be a nice experience to take the Golden Pass Line at the Interlaken Ost Station to visit Lucerne. This air-conditioned panoramic train will pass five beautiful lakes on its 2-hour journey, the last of which, Lake Brienz, is the most beautiful. Check in the hotel first after arrival. In the afternoon, it is suggested you go to the old district for a stroll and visit the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. A quick excursion to Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Rigi or Mt. Titlis is also a good choice. The boat cruise on Lake Lucerne in the late afternoon is well worth joining.

Service Included: 2nd class train of Interlaken to Lucerne

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Waldstaetterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Lucerne or similar
Day 5 Individual Departure to Zurich
Today will be the last day of our recommended 5 days Switzerland itinerary. After a short morning stroll or some last shopping, you could head to Zurich or other Swiss border city on your own and leave for your next destination.

Service Included: 2nd class train ticket from Lucerne to Zurich airport or other Swiss border airport

Meals: Breakfast
Lake Brienz Cruise
Lake Brienz Cruise
Lucerne Chapel Bridge
Lucerne Chapel Bridge
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
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Year Round
USD3099
USD3079
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with breakfast at selected hotels
  • All rail transfers described in itinerary by 2nd class
  • Mountain excursion to Jungfraujoch by rail
  • Seat reservation on Glacier Express
  • Detailed travel guidance sent after confirmation
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out of Switzerland
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Local city taxes
  • Switzerland visa fee
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