Mountain Railways:

Places Covered:

Titlis, Brienzer Rothorn, Jungfraujoch, Schynige Platte, Gornergrat.

7 Nights / 8 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01: Lucerne

Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss Airport. Overnight in Lucerne

Day 02: Lucerne

Enjoy a ride in the first revolving gondola to Mount Titlis. 3020 m/10’000 ft. In Lucerne you board the LSE –train to Engelberg. There a small gondola takes you up to the Trubsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand. Finally the revolving gondola takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, Close Up insight into a glacier, you visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 03: Interlaken

A Two –train trip from Lucerne to Interlaken. First with the Brunig Railway to the woodcarving village of Brienz. Then by Rothorn Railway (party steam – driven) up to the Brienzer Rothorn, with its excellent hiking trails and superb views over the lake. Afternoon descent, and transfer by train or ship from Brienz to Interlaken Ost for overnight stay.

Day 04: Interlaken

The beautiful Bernese Oberland! First from Interlaken Ost via Lauterbrunnen (Change trains) and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway via the Eiger Glacier to the Jungtraujoch – at 3454 m/11,333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Second overnight in Interlaken.

Day 05: Interlaken

This is Schynige Platte day. First from Interlaken Ost to the neighbouring village of Wilderswil. Then by cogwheel railway up to the Schynige Platte, with its unique Alpine Garden and views of the towering trio of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger. Third overnight in Interlaken.

Day 06: Zermatt

We take the train from Interlaken Ost, Changing in both Spiez and Brig before reaching the car- free Alpine resort Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 07: Zermatt

By cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat, with views of the majestic Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and other spectacular summits. Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 08: Next Destination

Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.