1. First-Class Glacier Express, Zermatt and Matterhorn
Why settle for one world-class rail journey when you can have two? This tour takes you from St Moritz to Zermatt on the majestic Glacier Express, then across the Alps and down into Italy on the legendary Bernina Express. It’s first class all the way, with further excitement (and spellbinding Matterhorn views) on the heritage Gornergrat Railway.
2. GoldenPass, Mont Blanc and Jungfrau Express
Rail enthusiasts will swoon over this tour on the GoldenPass Express, a state-of-the-art train that can transition to different track gauges, allowing seamless travel between lakeside Montreux and mountainous Gstaad. There are also routes that get close to Mont Blanc and the Eiger, as well as a leisurely cruise by vintage boat on Lake Thun.
3. All-Inclusive Jungfrau Express
The highlight of this holiday is the steep ascent on the cogwheel Jungfrau Express through the Eiger to the highest station in Europe, affording panoramic views of Alpine peaks and the Aletsch Glacier. Potential excursions include the Lucerne Express and, from mid-June, the Schynige Platte Railway up to the Botanical Alpine Garden.
4. First-Class Swiss Mountains and Italian Lakes
A tale of two holidays. The first covers the splendours of Switzerland with a ride on Europe’s first mountain railway, serendipitous discoveries in Lucerne, the “City of Lights”, and a spectacular journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express. The second takes in two of Italy’s most glorious lakes – Como and Maggiore – and a trip to Milan.
5. Glacier Express and the Majestic Rhine
An itinerary of many parts, this one offers the drama of the Glacier Express passing through flower-filled meadows and the “Swiss Grand Canyon”, coupled with a Gornergrat Railway ride high above Zermatt. Its second half transports you along the Rhine on a river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, with highlights including the Moselle Valley and Rhine Gorge.
6. Classic Glacier Express in Winter
Running between December and March, this tour offers the full winter wonderland experience: Alpine peaks at their glistening best, snow underfoot in quaint mountain villages and pine tree forests thick with freshly fallen snow. All this and more is delivered on stellar journeys on the Glacier and Bernina trains, with time spent in chalet-filled Grindelwald and lakeside Interlaken.