The Glacier Express Route: Zermatt - Brig- Andermatt - Chur - St. Moritz
The Glacier Express is an adventurous 7 ½ hour ride crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels between Zermatt and St. Moritz (or vice versa). It is known as the "slowest express train in the world" and is the most popular scenic journey in Switzerland. While on board in 1st and 2nd class you can marvel at the views in the panoramic coach. A 3 course lunch (optional) is served at your seat.
From 12th May 12 until 28th Oct 12, there are 3 services in each direction and one service from Zermatt to Davos. From 12th Dec 12 until 11th May 13 there is one Glacier Express in each direction and one service from/to Chur .
Seat reservations on the Glacier Express Premium and Standard trains are mandatory and prices vary from £8.00 low season to £26.00 in the high season. Lunch is additional £30.00.
Tours including the Glacier Express:
>>A Taste of Glacier Express, 3 days
>>Glacier Express Classic, 5 days
>>Scenic Rail Adventure, 8 days
>>Panoramic Round Trip, 8 days
>>The Heart of Switzerland, 8 days
To book your tour or seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 0207 420 49 34 or send an email to sales@stc.co.uk
The Golden Pass Panoramic & Classic Route: Montreux - Zweisimmen - Interlaken Ost - Luzern
The Golden Pass Panoramic Express connects Lake Geneva and Central Switzerland. Here you can see where the rich and famous live as well as marvel at vineyards and country estates. A seat reservation on the Golden Pass Panoramic is recommended and is approx £4.00 - £12.00.
For a special ride, why not take a seat at the front of the train and see the scenery from a different view. (VIP seats need a reservation and carry a special supplement.) Services run daily and frequently in both directions.
Between Montreux and Zweisimmen (and vice versa), travellers can now enjoy the “Golden Pass Classic” with refurbished vintage Orient Express cars.
Tours including the Golden Pass Panoramic Express:
>>A Taste of Golden Pass Panoramic, 3 days
>>Golden Pass Panoramic Classic, 6 days
>>Panoramic Round Trip, 8 days
>>Switzerland Extravaganza, 8 days
>>Swiss Chocolate Train, 8 days
The Wilhelm Tell Express Route: Lake Lucerne - Flüelen - Bellinzona - Locarno/Lugano
The Wilhelm Tell Express connects Central Switzerland and the Italian region of Ticino. There are now two services in both directions. Reservation on the Wilhelm Tell Express is compulsory and includes a light meal on the first class paddle steamer and a reservation in the first class panoramic train. Customers must have a valid 1st class ticket. It is possible for 2nd class holders to upgrade. The Wilhelm Tell Express operates all year round.
The supplement on the William Tell Express is £30.00 including meal and seat reservation.
Tours including the William Tell Express:
>>A Taste of William Tell Express, 3 days
>>A Taste of Switzerland, 4 days
>>William Tell Express Classic, 5 days
>>Scenic Rail Adventure, 8 days
To book your tour or seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 0207 420 49 34 or send an email to sales@stc.co.uk
The Bernina Express Route: Chur - St. Moritz - Tirano (Italy)
Cross the Alps from North to South (or vice versa) in style! The Bernina Express rides over graceful viaducts, along mountain streams and even past an alpine garden. In summer, an optional bus connects Tirano (Italy) to Lugano (and vice versa). Seat reservations are compulsory. Be sure to have valid entry documents for Italy since you will leave and re-enter Switzerland.
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Free Upgrade to 1st class on Bernina Express until 30.04.2013. |
Supplement on the Bernina Express train is £8.00 and for the bus an additional £8.00.
Tours including the Bernina Express:
>>A Taste of Bernina Express, 3 days
>>Bernina Express Classic, 5 days
>> Scenic Rail Adventure, 8 days
>>Panoramic Round Trip, 8 days
>>Switzerland Extravaganza, 8 days
To book your tour or seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 0207 420 49 34 or send an email to sales@stc.co.uk
Swiss Chocolate Train Route: Montreux - Gruyères- Broc - and return
The Swiss Chocolate train is a must for all who enjoy eating chocolate. Ride in a vintage 1915 Belle Epoque or the modern panorama car in 1st class and visit Gruyères, home of the famous Gruyère cheese. Visit Gruyère Castle and then enjoy a trip to the chocolate factory of Cailler-Nestlé for film presentation and chocolate sampling.
Customers must hold a valid 1st class ticket or pass and a supplement of £31.00 is payable which includes reservation on the train, entrance to the cheese, and chocolate factory as well as the castle. Operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from May to October and daily in July and August.
Tours including the Chocolate Express:
>>Swiss Chocolate Train, 8 days
>>Switzerland Extravaganza, 8 days
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 0207 420 49 34 or send an email to sales@stc.co.uk
Post Bus - Route Express Lines including Palm Express, Napoléon Route Express, San Bernardino, Julier Route Express, Romantic Route Express, Historic and Ticino Route Express
Why not take a trip on the road and experience the “yellow” buses on one of the Swiss PostBus Route Express Lines. You will be sure to travel across the most beautiful Alpine passes with spectacular views over the snow covered mountains, through narrow winding valleys, past glaciers and through picturesque villages.
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 0207 420 49 34 or send an email to sales@stc.co.uk
Seat reservations on Swiss trains
It is compulsory to reserve a seat in almost all panoramic trains. Seating in the trains is subject to availability. To guarantee your seat and to avoid disappointment we recommended that you reserve early in advance.
To book your seat call us on 0207 420 49 34 or send an email to sales@stc.co.uk
FREE UPGRADE!
FREE UPGRADE TO 1ST CLASS ON BERNINA EXPRESS UNTIL 30.04.2013!
