Switzerland’s Spectacular Rail Journeys
Switzerland’s Spectacular Rail Journeys
Switzerland’s Spectacular Rail Journeys
8 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Zürich, Davos, Bernina Express, Andermatt, Lake Constance, Vaduz, Lindau
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TTSWZ
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 1
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
With extraordinary rail routes (picture tunnels through snow-covered mountains and bridges over steep-sided valleys), Switzerland is made for memorable train travel. From our base in Davos, join us on this rail tour of Switzerland as we take two of its most iconic ‘express’ journeys. Board the Bernina Express to climb the vertiginous 2,253m Bernina Pass and descend the incredible 110m-long spiral viaduct at Brusio. Then marvel at the astonishing Alpine views from the gratifyingly slow-paced Glacier Express, and swap rails for water as we cruise scenic Lake Constance.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Zürich, Davos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos (5-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Zurich. On arrival, we transfer to the high Swiss Alps and the resort of Davos, where we check in to our hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink, meet your fellow travellers and take dinner at the hotel.
Day 2
Location: Davos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a guided morning walking tour of Davos to introduce you to Europe’s highest city. Davos is a year-round destination. In the summer, enjoy free access or discounted prices on gondolas, cable cars and trains, providing access to the mountain trails and amazing views. Many of these mountain cable cars end at mountain restaurants offering amazing views for lunch; and there are countless well-marked hiking trails close to town. Your afternoon is at leisure.
Day 3
Location: Bernina Express
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll hop on board the Bernina Express for one of the most impressive rail journeys in Switzerland. We’ll set off and begin the 2,253-metre climb into the glaciated Alps. We’ll speed through 55 tunnels and cross 196 bridges on our way to historic Tirano. This pretty little town is a wonder to explore and we’ll enjoy some time in the old centre before returning to Davos by coach.
Day 4
Location: Davos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take time to enjoy your surroundings with a day at leisure. Perhaps make use of your included discount pass and enjoy cable-car rides up onto the Jakobshorn, Parsenn or Rinerhorn. Or, if you seek rest and relaxation amid unspoilt nature, head off on foot, by bike or by horse-drawn carriage up the romantic side valleys of Sertig, Dischma or Flüela.
Day 5
Location: Andermatt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We join the famous Glacier Express train for a breathtaking journey through the high Alps, to the traditional Swiss resort of Andermatt. The ‘slowest express train in the world’ takes you through the heart of Switzerland, with stunning views of the impressive Alpine landscape, from the depths of the Rhine Gorge up to the 2033-metre high Oberalp Pass. For more than 80 years, the Glacier Express has borne witness to some of the proudest pioneering feats of Alpine railway engineering, including no fewer than 91 tunnels and 291 bridges.
Day 6
Location: Lake Constance, Vaduz, Lindau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have a full day ahead of us today, starting with a short stop in Vaduz to enjoy views of the Rhine and the castle. From here, we journey onward to Lake Constance where we cross the border into Germany and stop at Lindau, a charming Bavarian lakeside town. Then, we cruise across the tranquil lake before rejoining the coach for the journey back to Davos.
Day 7
Location: Davos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
With your day of leisure, perhaps visit Davos Lake or the Monstein Brewery - the highest brewery in Europe.
Day 8
Location: Zürich, Davos
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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7 nights in hotel
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International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways or Swiss International Air Lines from London Heathrow.
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Titan tour manager
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10 meals: 7 breakfasts 3 dinnersundefined excursions and visits
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Guided walking tour of Davos
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Excursions on the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express
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Excursion to Vaduz, Lake Constance and Lindau, including a lake cruisePlus
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Davos Klosters Premium Card - entitles you to free (2nd class) travel on Rhaetian Railway between Klosters-Dorf-Davos-Filisur; entry to Davos Leisure Centre; free travel on local buses; and reduced day tickets on mountain railways and cable cars in Davos
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Portable audio headset system on excursions
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Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5 Star
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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