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The Glacier and Bernina Express from Amsterdam
Amsterdam ➡ Zurich ➡ Zermatt ➡ Milan
AMSTERDAM
NETH.
Your rail journey begins in Amsterdam
GERMANY
Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz via Visp and Chur RhineRiver
KEY 1
Nights stay SWITZ.
VISP ZERMATT
2 GORNERGRAT
Day trip to Gornergrat
ZURICH CHUR
Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano
2 ST. MORITZ TIRANO
1 MILAN
ITALY
Your rail journey ends with 1 night in Milan
Glacier Express - Excellence Class DAY 1 - AMSTERDAM TO ZURICH
Say goodbye to Amsterdam as your train speeds south Zurich via a change in Frankfurt, and here check-in at your hotel for an overnight stay. DAY 2 - ZERMATT
Take a stroll around Zurich’s Old Town today and perhaps even venture to the amazing Lindt Home of Chocolate for some delicious treats before taking the train to Zermatt. On arrival make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay. DAY 3 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP
The historic Gornergrat cog railway has departures every 30mins and you can jump on any one you wish. As the train climbs over bridges and through a fragrant forest of fir trees passengers are awarded with a spectacular view of the iconic Matterhorn mountain. At the top there are some gentle walking trails where you might catch a glimpse of a wild Chamois or Marmot.
7 DAYS FROM $2,099 per person
VACATION INCLUDES:
• Rail travel as per the itinerary • Seat reservations for the Glacier and Bernina
Express trains • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Gornergrat railway day trip from Zermatt • Engadin card in St Moritz (May-Oct only) including all local transport • Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing pass in Milan
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Zurich - Hotel St Gotthard Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Milan - Starhotels Anderson
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 4 - THE GLACIER EXPRESS
Following breakfast make your way to the station for a journey aboard the slowest express train in the world. The Glacier Express takes you over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. The views from the panoramic windows you pass mountain peaks, deep gorges and idyllic mountain villages is often breath-taking. The eight hours onboard will fly bye before you pull into Zermatt for a two-night stay. DAY 5 - ST MORITZ
From May - October your included Engadin card can be used for the funicular and cable-car ride to the vantage point of Piz Nair and some spectacular views across the Engadin valley. If you would prefer something a little more relaxed, take a scenic stroll around lake and enjoy the fresh alpine air. DAY 6 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS
Climb aboard the famous Bernina Express train from St. Moritz through the Swiss Alps as it makes its way to Tirano. From here catch a local train to Milan and spend the afternoon exploring the city with your hop-on hop-off pass DAY 7 - END OF TOUR
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading to the airport for your flight home.