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May 3, 2019

Exploring Switzerland in Style: A Glacier Express Tour

The Glacier Express—Switzerland’s most famous train journey—has recently launched Excellence Class, a premium carriage offering the most exclusive way to experience the scenic eight-hour ride between Zermatt and St. Moritz. Travelers in Excellence Class can enjoy a multicourse gourmet meal, a private cocktail bar and views of the breathtaking Alpine landscapes out huge windows.

Rather than covering the whole Glacier Express route in one day, we recommend breaking the journey into a leisurely two-day experience with an overnight in Andermatt. This leisurely pace allows time for private touring of the cultural and scenic highlights of Geneva, Lausanne, the Lake Geneva region, Zermatt and St. Moritz.

luxury Switzerland toursDuring this private luxury Switzerland tour that incorporates the Glacier Express, travelers see magnificent UNESCO-listed landscapes and traditional Swiss mountain villages…

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…enjoy private cultural tours and activities, including wine tastings in historic vineyards, private cheese and chocolate-making experiences, reservations at top restaurants…

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…and the option for scenic walks, hiking, zip lining, luge rides, and more–all while surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery.

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This private luxury Switzerland tour includes some of the most luxurious resorts in Switzerland, such as Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne…

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…The Chedi Andermatt…

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…and the legendary Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz.

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Contact one of our Switzerland travel specialists to begin planning a private, customized Switzerland tour.

Destinations:  Europe, Switzerland

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