Discover Switzerland by rail on a guided journey from Zurich to Montreux, riding iconic panoramic routes, gazing over the Aletsch Glacier, and visiting Chillon Castle and the Lavaux vineyards with tastings.
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Sail Lake Lucerne beneath Pilatus and Rigi; ride Gotthard Panorama Express.
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Walk Lucerne’s Old Town, Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument.
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Learn to craft Swiss chocolate at a local chocolatier in Lucerne.
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Ride the Centovalli Railway to mountain villages in Ticino.
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Ascend to car-free Bettmeralp for Valais Alps views.
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Gaze over the Aletsch Glacier from the Bettmerhorn viewing platform.
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Explore Chillon Castle on the shores of Lake Geneva.
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Taste wines in the Lavaux vineyards near Montreux.
Stay in well-located, locally owned hotels noted in the itinerary, including Hotel Alexander/Central Plaza, Hotel Waldstaetterhof, Parco Paradiso in Lugano, Waldhaus in Bettmeralp, and Montreux’s Royal Plaza. Facilities include a wellness suite with indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath, bars, and a Fait Maison-certified cafe, with optional lake-view upgrades.