Rail Adventure

Lucerne – Lugano – St. Moritz – Zermatt

Inclusions :

01Nights in Lucerne, 02 Nights in Lugano, 02 Nights in St. Moritz, 02 Nights in Zermatt
Daily breakfast
Bernina Express from Lugano Via Tirano to St Moritz
Glacier Express from St Moritz to Zermatt

 

Day 1 : Swiss Border or Airport – Lucerne

Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 2 : Lucerne – Lugano

Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the new Gotthard Base Tunnel – with its 57 kilometres it is the longest train tunnel in the world. It takes only 17 minutes to travel this fast flat-track route under the Alpine massif in the heart of Europe. Overnight in Lugano.

Day 3 : Lugano

Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the mediterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano.

Day 4 : Lugano – St Moritz

Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal  snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Day 5 : St Moritz

Free day at leisure to explore the mountains on your own. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Day 6 : St Moritz – Zermatt

Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. On an 8 hour rail journey the world’s slowest express train takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture. Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 7 : Zermatt

Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 8 :  Zermatt – Airport or Swiss Border

Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Hotels Used :

Lugano
3 Star : Hotel International Au Lac, Continental-Parkhotel, Hotel Delfino or Similar
4 Star : Hotel Lugano Dante Center or Novotel Lugano Paradiso or Similar
Lucerne
3 Star : Waldstatterhof, Krone, Drei Konige, Magic Hotel , De La Paix or Similar
4 Star : Art Deco Hotel Montana, Radission Blu, Ameron Flora, Hotel Continental Park
St Moritz
3 Star : Hotel Soldanella or Hotel Laudinella or Hotel Hauser or Similar
4 Star : Hotel Steffani or Art Boutique Hotel or Hotel Crystal or Similar
Zermatt
3 Star : Hotel Sarazena, Excelsior, Bristol or Butterfly or Similar
4 Star :  Hotel Simi or La Ginabelle or Alpen Resort or Pollux or Similar

Supplement for 1st Class Rail @ Euro 132 pp. Additional costs will be applicable for seat reservations on trains like Glacier Express, Bernina

Child Poilcy : Child rate applies for child U/12 years of age sharing room with parents.

Note : Swiss excursions may not operate during adverse weather conditions or during maintenance of cable cars or railways etc.

 Modification Policies: Modification fees (possible upto 2 days before 1st hotel night Euro 60 (flat fee) will be charged on any change (such as travel dates, hotels, additonal nights, upgrades, downgrades) made on existing booking.

Remarks : Rates are subject to change without prior notice. No refund on any unutilised services.

Cancellation Policies
Bookings Cancelled before 30 days& upto 16 days prior 1st night of hotel stay will incur Euro 60 per file.
If cancelled between 15 days and 3 days before 1st night of hotel stay will incur 30% of the total package cost.
If cancelled within 3 days before 1st night of hotel stay will incur 100% of the total package cost.