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A red Swiss train crossing a viaduct
An Alpine landscape
A plane on approach at golden hour
A European city

8 Days • 7 Nights

Alpine Wonders: Glacier Express & Interlaken

Europe & Alps

Panoramic trains, glaciers and Lake Geneva vineyards

Curated Daily Narrative

Day-by-Day Journey

Eight days aboard Switzerland's great panoramic trains, from the Engadine to Lake Geneva.

Zurich to St. Moritz | Into the Alps

Arrive in Zurich and take the train into the Engadine valley to St. Moritz.

An Alpine landscape

Curated Activities

  • Swiss Travel Pass activation
  • Scenic rail journey to St. Moritz
  • Lakeside dinner
Accommodation
Grand Alpine Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Zurich to St. Moritz – approx. 3.5 Hours by Train
Transport Mode
1st-Class Rail

The Glacier Express | Across the Alps

Ride the panoramic Glacier Express across the Oberalp Pass to Zermatt.

A red Swiss train crossing a viaduct

Curated Activities

  • Excellence Class seats on the Glacier Express
  • Lunch on board
  • Evening in car-free Zermatt
Accommodation
Chalet Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
St. Moritz to Zermatt – approx. 8 Hours by Train
Transport Mode
Glacier Express

Zermatt | The Matterhorn

Ascend the Gornergrat railway for views of the Matterhorn and glaciers.

Alpine peaks

Curated Activities

  • Gornergrat railway
  • Five-lakes walk
  • Fondue dinner
Accommodation
Chalet Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Mountain railways
Transport Mode
Rack Railway

Interlaken | Between Two Lakes

Travel to Interlaken, set between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

A train between snowy peaks

Curated Activities

  • Scenic rail to Interlaken
  • Lake Brienz cruise
  • Dinner with Eiger views
Accommodation
Grand Lakeside Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Zermatt to Interlaken – approx. 2.5 Hours by Train
Transport Mode
1st-Class Rail

Jungfraujoch | Top of Europe

A private ascent to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.

Glaciers and peaks

Curated Activities

  • Jungfraujoch private ascent
  • Ice Palace and Sphinx terrace
  • Grindelwald evening
Accommodation
Grand Lakeside Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Mountain railways
Transport Mode
Rack Railway

Montreux | The Lavaux Vineyards

Take the GoldenPass line to Montreux and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux.

A European lakeside town

Curated Activities

  • GoldenPass panoramic train
  • Vineyard estate stay & tasting
  • Château de Chillon
Accommodation
Vineyard Estate (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Interlaken to Montreux – approx. 3 Hours by Train
Transport Mode
1st-Class Rail

Lavaux | Wine & Water

A slow day among the vines and a Belle Époque steamer on the lake.

Alpine lake

Curated Activities

  • Vineyard walk
  • Belle Époque steamer cruise
  • Farewell dinner
Accommodation
Vineyard Estate (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
At leisure
Transport Mode
Lake Steamer

Geneva | Departure

Train to Geneva Airport for your flight home.

A plane on approach at golden hour

Curated Activities

  • Breakfast among the vines
  • Rail to Geneva Airport
  • Return flight
Accommodation
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Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Montreux to Geneva Airport – approx. 1.5 Hours
Transport Mode
1st-Class Rail

Dispatches From Our Guests

Traveler Chronicles

Reflections from couples, families, and solo explorers who journeyed with Summit Lanka across the years.

“Summit Lanka organized our 14-day family journey across Ceylon Tea Trails and Yala. Our private chauffeur, Mohan, was phenomenal—his historical knowledge and warmth made this the best journey our family has taken anywhere in Asia.”

Charles Wright London, United Kingdom

“The seamless combination of a private safari bungalow in Wilpattu followed by three days in an overwater villa in the Maldives was perfection. Truly effortless luxury without the usual booking friction.”

Jean-Marc Geneva, Switzerland

“Summit Lanka's diplomatic visa desk made our spontaneous travel transition from Dubai into Sri Lanka painless. The curated stays in Galle Fort were unforgettable architectural masterpieces.”

Ayesha Al-Sabah Dubai, UAE

Essential Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before embarking on this 8-day Switzerland journey.

Can this 8-day itinerary be reversed or modified?

Yes. Every journey is tailor-made, so we can reverse the route, add or remove nights, upgrade stays or swap experiences to suit your dates and interests. Your curator will confirm availability before anything is booked.

What visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is needed?

Requirements depend on your nationality and destination. Our visa desk checks the current rules for your passport and can prepare the application for you once your booking is confirmed.

What should I pack for this journey?

We send a destination-specific packing note with your final itinerary, covering weather for your travel dates, dress codes for religious sites and any special activity gear.

How do payment schedules, deposits, and cancellation policies operate?

A deposit secures your booking, with the balance due before travel. Exact amounts, dates and cancellation terms are set out in your confirmation folio and in our Terms & Conditions.

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