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Traditional Glacier Express

Travel the entire length of the famous Glacier Express route on this 4 night holiday. Take the train down through Switzerland to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of the Matterhorn. Spend a day enjoying the fresh mountain air and spectacular scenery and then travel through valleys, mountain passes and snow-covered peaks on the Glacier Express all the way to St Moritz.

From $1,217 per person

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Itinerary - 4 Night Holiday by Rail

Day 1

Arrival into Zermatt

Arrive into Switzerland and use your Swiss Rail Pass to travel by train to Zermatt (journey time from Zurich approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes and from Geneva approximately 4 hours). Change in Visp and climb to 5300 ft above sea level along the Mattertal line before arriving at the car free village of Zermatt.

On arrival check-in for 2 nights at the Romantik Hotel Julen Zermatt. This family run hotel in the centre of the village offers very comfortable accommodation, a choice of restaurants and an excellent wellness centre spread over three floors with a spa, swimming pool and fitness room.

Day 2

Zermatt

Situated at the southern end of the Matter Valley and surrounded by the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps, Zermatt is a traditional alpine village. Spend a day soaking up the scenery. Take one of the many cable cars and chair lifts up into the mountains for skiing or walking, or visit the Matterhorn museum for a history of the surrounding area, including the story of the first ill-fated attempt to scale the Matterhorn in 1865.

Day 3

Glacier Express to St Moritz

After a leisurely breakfast, head to the station and board the panoramic carriages of the Glacier Express, bound for St Moritz. This spectacular 7.5 hour journey runs through 91 tunnels, over 291 bridges and reaches its highest point at the Oberalp Pass, 2033 metres above sea level. Pass glacial streams, alpine meadows, majestic snow-capped peaks and dramatic gorges before crossing the famous Landwasser Viaduct and arriving into St Moritz in the late afternoon.

On arrival in St Moritz check in to the Hauser Hotel.

Day 4

St Moritz

Spend a day at leisure in St Moritz, one of the most exclusive resorts in Switzerland which enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine every year. Take a chair lift up one of the surrounding peaks for great views of the glacier landscape. Or visit the Segantini Museum, dedicated to painter Giovanni Segantini who spent the last five years of his life in the region.

Day 5

Depart Zermatt

After checking out of the hotel, take the train back to Zurich via Chur which will give you another opportunity to see the stunning Landwasser Viaduct.

Where Next?

For onward journey options - just ask your Railbookers travel consultant for suggestions.

Romantik Hotel Julen Zermatt The Gornergrat Train and the Matterhorn Glacier Express crossing the Landwasser Viaduct Hauser Hotel

Railbookers recommends

  • Take a trip on Europe's highest open air railway line to the Gornegrat at 10,135 ft above sea level. Travel through pine forests to the summit for spectacular Alps views.
  • Take the Bernina Express through spectacular mountain scenery to Poschiavo in Ticino, the Italian speaking region of Switzerland.
  • Please call our Travel Consultants for details

Zermatt

Zermatt

Situated at the southern end of the Matter Valley and surrounded by the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps, Zermatt is a traditional alpine village. Take one of the many cable cars and chair- lifts up into the mountains for skiing or walking, or visit the Matterhorn museum for a history of the surrounding area, including the story of the first ill-fated attempt to scale the Matterhorn in 1865.

St Moritz

St Moritz

St Moritz is one of the most exclusive resorts in Switzerland and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Take a chair-lift up one of the surrounding peaks for great views of the glacier landscape. Or visit the Segantini Museum, dedicated to painter Giovanni Segantini who spent the last five years of his life in the region.

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Romantik Hotel Julen Zermatt Exterior

Romantik Hotel Julen Zermatt 4 Star

The Romantik Julen Hotel Zermatt is a traditional family room hotel which opened in 1937 and has 32 bedrooms. All of the bedrooms have private balconies. The hotel also has a restaurant and a three storey spa area with indoor pool. The Romantik Julen Hotel Zermatt is centrally located and is also a 10 minute walk from the cable cars.

Hotel Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • TV
  • Bathrobe and Slippers
  • Wi-Fi

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Hauser Hotel Bedroom

Hauser Hotel 3 Star

The Hauser Hotel in St Moritz is a family-run hotel with 52 bedrooms. The hotel has a restaurant and terrace bar, and is famous for its "Engadine Nusstorte" (nut and caramel pie) which is available from the hotel shop. The hotel is in the centre of St Moritz.

Hotel Facilities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Lift
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wake up calls

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Room Service

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

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4 Night Holiday by Rail

The package includes a 4 day Swiss Rail Flexi Pass, travel on the Glacier Express, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zermatt and St Moritz.

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2012

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