Up to the 2,033-meter-high Oberalp Pass, down into the Rhine Canyon, through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges, from Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, to the world-famous spa resort St. Moritz.
The daytime journey by Glacier Express is anything but boring. The panorama cars offer uninhibited views of Alpine passes and mountain lakes, steep cliffs and pristine forests. You will enjoy the sight of deep ravines formed by water that exhibit bizarre rock formations, and you will traverse gently sloping plains and characteristic mountain villages. The first Glacier Express started in Zermatt in 1930. Zermatt is one of the five worldwide best known tourist destinations of Switzerland.
Pleasures of the palate
The scenery will not be the only highlight of your trip, however; besides feasting your eyes, you can feast your palate, too. There is a wide range of freshly prepared specialities for you to choose from – all of them served either at your seat (Zermatt–St. Moritz) or in the vintage dining car (Zermatt–Davos), reservations for which are strongly recommended.Reservations
Glacier Express tickets are subject to a surcharge and seat reservations are mandatory.Glacier Express
3 days/2 nights from EUR 442.- per person in double room
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Zermatt
Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other destination in Switzerland to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Short walk to your hotel, check in and overnight in Zermatt.
Day 2: Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
Today you take the world famous Glacier Express for a thrilling ride in the panorama carriage to St. Moritz. Take in some of the dramatic scenery Switzerland has to offer. The journey is narrated explaining the amazing engineering feat in overcoming extreme altitude variations by train. After an exhilarating trip, you will arrive in St. Moritz, the world famous holiday resort. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast transfer by rail to the airport/border or your next holiday destination.
Included services
- Swiss Card 2nd class: border/airport – Zermatt – St. Moritz – border/airport
- 1 x night with breakfast in Zermatt
- 1 x night with breakfast in St. Moritz
- seat reservation on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
Good to know
- possible to add extra nights at any of the resorts
Price per person in double room:
EUR 442 in 3* hotel
EUR 516 in 4* hotel
Price in single room available on request
Validity: 09.05.2013 – 25.10.2013
