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Swiss Alpine Explorer

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days • Destinations: Zurich - Interlaken - Zermatt • Style: Nature & Panoramic Rail

Immerse yourself in the spectacular, pristine beauty of the Swiss Alps. This itinerary is centered around the world-famous Swiss Travel System, utilizing first-class panoramic trains, thrilling cable cars, and serene lake steamers to access the highest peaks in Europe.

Trip Highlights

  • First-Class Swiss Travel Pass covering all domestic rail, bus, and boat networks.
  • Cogwheel train journey up to Jungfraujoch, the "Top of Europe".
  • Experience the legendary Glacier Express panoramic train.
  • Stay in the car-free, Matterhorn-view village of Zermatt.
  • Visit the breathtaking Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Zurich

Arrive in Zurich. Brief walking tour of the Old Town (Altstadt) and a relaxing cruise on Lake Zurich. Overnight in a central luxury hotel.

Day 2: The Rhine Falls & Lucerne

Morning excursion to the spectacular Rhine Falls. Afternoon train to Lucerne to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument before continuing to Interlaken.

Day 3: Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

A full-day excursion from Interlaken. Board the Jungfrau Railway, climbing through the Eiger mountain up to the highest railway station in Europe. Experience snow and ice year-round, and view the massive Aletsch Glacier.

Day 4: Interlaken to Zermatt (Lotschberg Line)

Take the scenic rail via the Lotschberg base tunnel deep into the Valais region to reach the iconic, car-free alpine resort of Zermatt, lying at the foot of the Matterhorn.

Day 5: The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Take the highest cable car in Europe up the Klein Matterhorn to the Glacier Paradise at 3,883m. Unparalleled, close-up panoramic views of the Matterhorn peak and the Italian Alps.

Day 6: The Glacier Express

Board the Glacier Express, the "slowest express train in the world," for a breathtaking first-class journey crossing hundreds of bridges and tunnels to St. Moritz or Chur.

Day 7 & 8: Return & Departure

Return to Zurich via train to complete your circuit. Shop for world-renowned Swiss watches and chocolates before your departure flight from Zurich Airport.

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