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Scenic Switzerland by Train

9 days
Start and end in Zurich
5.0
486 traveler reviews
Scenic Switzerland by Train - Cosmos
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Tour Operator:
Cosmos
Max group size:
50
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
132738
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Highlights

  • Explore Zurich with the CosmosGO app
  • Stroll through Lucerne's medieval streets
  • Ride the GoldenPass train to Montreux
  • Ascend the Gornergrat for Matterhorn views
  • Experience the Glacier Express to St. Moritz

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
  2. Day 2 ZURICH–LUCERNE
  3. Day 3 LUCERNE–INTERLAKEN–GOLDENPASS MOB PANORAMIC TRAIN TO MONTREUX–LAUSANNE
  4. Day 4 LAUSANNE–MONTREUX–TÄSCH–ZERMATT AREA
  5. Day 5 ZERMATT. GORNERGRAT EXCURSION
  6. Day 6 ZERMATT AREA–GLACIER EXPRESS–ST. MORITZ
  7. Day 7 ST. MORITZ. BERNINA EXPRESS EXCURSION TO TIRANO, ITALY
  8. Day 8 ST. MORITZ–ZURICH
  9. Day 9 ZURICH
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Cosmos

Number of tours

218

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Good
    3.6
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  • Scenic Switzerland by Train reviewer 1
    · October 16th, 2024
    The scenery, tour guide and fellow travelers were outstanding! Some improvements could be made on the accommodations and included meals. Cosmos should include more choices for meals and schedule a farewell dinner for the travelers.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • Scenic Switzerland by Train reviewer 2
    · September 20th, 2024
    I would have liked more hiking opportunities. We were mostly in towns and not near the trails.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • AB
    · August 23rd, 2024
    Less walking from train station to hotels!!! Too much walking !!! Either provide transportation or get hotel closer to transportation. Or provide more description of the amount of walking required. Travel director could have provided more details along the trip. For example times of train rides, times of meals. Meals were a challenge - trying to find somewhere to eat. Provide more meals. The overnight stay at Lasaunne was a waste for most people as we arrived late, had to walk too far and up hill to the hotel then left to return to Montreux the next morning. Would have preferred more time in Lasaunne.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • EW
    · August 14th, 2024
    Good trip. I saw a lot of switzerland in a short amount of time. I sometimes wished I could have spent more time in a place, but it wasn't that kind of trip. It was great for getting a sampling of the country and then later planning a trip to an area you wanted to sere more of. No complaints - it was a good experience.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • Scenic Switzerland by Train reviewer 5
    · May 10th, 2024
    I travelled with the Switzerland By Train tour end of April/first of May. It was a good time to do this tour as you got to see the extremes of Switzerland....lots of snow still on the ground, but also lovely green in the valleys. The weather was nice...except the view of the Matterhorn. It was foggy/rainy/snowy that day and we didn't see the peak, but got to see a lot of snow so still a nice visit up top. Our guide, Tina, was awesome. She was professional but also very friendly and was very knowledgeable with all of the areas we visited. Using the VOX system, is great and kept the group together and everyone was able to hear what she was saying and it made it easier to follow directions. The hotels overall were nice and quaint. As European rooms go, smaller than the US, but overall were great. The main "Opportunity" that I feel needs to change is the food. I have travelled fairly extensively out of the USA so it wasn't the fact that it wasn't "American" Food.....it just simply wasn't very good. We did not have any choice. I feel a choice would be a great solution. It was either...here's the gnochi or nothing. Even just an option to have a large salad if the main dish wasn't something one would enjoy. The other issue is how it is advertised. The Train part of the trip was awesome! The views were stunning. However, it probably needs to be noted that one day you will be on a train for 8 hours (this was my favorite scenic day, but I had no idea we would be on a train for that long). This may not appeal to others. The porterage was great...however, most days, our luggage had to be out 2 hours plus before we were even leaving. My SIL travelled with us and had a bad ankle. She wasn't expecting the amount of walking that we had to do. None of this is bad, it just needs to be explained in the literature so that everyone knows what to expect. We had a great group and everyone helped each other out. Overall, a wonderful trip.
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • YL
    · May 5th, 2024
    The guide was good and the accommodation was nice. The train times and equipment were good
    Trip date: April 2024
  • A
    · July 13th, 2023
    excellent tour guide.Tomas would be the guide we would like next time we travel.Having ear bud receiver was a great help.
    Trip date: June 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · July 13th, 2023
    Our guide Marco endured our tour was excellent. He was brilliant.
    Trip date: June 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · July 13th, 2023
    It was fantastic. Our guide Marcos was incredible and our group small and accomodating. Just the best. Accomodation was fine for us but the single supplement ladies weren't well accommodated in their rooms.
    Trip date: June 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    This was well organised and tour director was great. Friendly, organised and welcoming.
    Trip date: June 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

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Scenic Switzerland by Train
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    • Can tour dates be customized?

      No, the tour dates are fixed, and the structure of the tour does not allow for customization to maintain the integrity of group activities.

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    • What meals are included?

      The tour includes breakfast for most days and some dinners.

    • What are the hotel check-in and checkout times?

      Specific check-in and checkout times are often standard but can vary; these details are normally provided with your final itinerary.

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    • Are taxes and tips included in the price?

      The query doesn't specify whether taxes and tips are included. However, it's typically standard for some local taxes to be included.

    • Can you provide a detailed itinerary?

      A brief itinerary is provided at booking with a more detailed itinerary given on the first night. Hotels are confirmed 30 days prior to departure.

    • What is the total cost of the trip?

      The actual cost will be provided during the booking process or can be found on the official tour webpage.

    • Is there an option for single travelers?

      The tour does have limited options for single travelers, and the availability of single accommodations varies by departure date.

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    • Currencies
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      Swiss Franc
      Switzerland
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L, J.

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      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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      • For any tour departing before January 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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