Overview
A rail-led circuit of the Bernese Oberland and Valais, staying in lakeside and mountain-view properties throughout. Built around scenic trains rather than long coach days, with two full days held free for the weather.
Tour Highlights
- First-class Swiss Travel Pass for the full journey
- Glacier Express panoramic rail leg
- Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe, by cog railway
- Matterhorn views from Gornergrat at sunrise
- Lake Lucerne cruise with an alpine lunch
- Two flexible days built in for weather
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive Zurich
Airport rail transfer to your hotel and an evening walk along the Limmat.
Day 2 — Lucerne
Chapel Bridge, the old town, and an afternoon lake cruise to Mount Pilatus.
Day 3 — To Interlaken
Scenic rail through the Brunig Pass, afternoon free by the lakes.
Day 4 — Jungfraujoch
Cog railway to the highest station in Europe, ice palace and glacier plateau.
Day 5 — Glacier Express
Full-day panoramic rail crossing to Zermatt.
Day 6 — Gornergrat
Sunrise ascent for Matterhorn views, afternoon in the car-free village.
Day 7 — Flexible Day
Held free for weather or a Zermatt hiking add-on.
Day 8 — Departure
Rail transfer to Zurich for your onward flight.
What’s Included
- Accommodation in handpicked 4* and 5* hotels
- Daily breakfast, plus meals listed in the itinerary
- All airport and inter-city transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Sightseeing and entry fees as per itinerary
- English-speaking local guides
- 24/7 on-trip support from your Olio travel manager
What’s Not Included
- International and domestic airfare unless stated
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities and upgrades
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions