Discovering Europe one train at a time
08/01/2020 · By Rashmi Guha Ray
Discover Europe one train at a time on our blog. Great Rail Journeys shares insights, tips, and tales. Join the journey and explore Europe by rail.
Read more2024 Tour code: GYJ24
About the tour
Spectacular scenery accompanies us all the way as we travel by rail through the heart of the Swiss Alps on the world-famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
Explore charming and historic Swiss towns such as Zermatt and Chur and get up close to the mighty Matterhorn as we immerse ourselves in the rich culture and awe-inspiring natural beauty of Switzerland.
Experience the unspoilt, traditional Swiss village of Kandersteg, nestled in an incredible landscape of imposing mountains.
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What’s included
Itinerary
Meeting our companions at London St Pancras, the Eurostar awaits as we are whisked through the scenic French countryside to Paris, before heading east to Strasbourg. The compact but captivating historic centre of this Alsatian city is dotted with grand squares and picturesque narrow waterways. We head to a local restaurant for our first dinner together and enjoy the cuisine of the Alsace.
**Please note: For departures 11/05/2024 & 22/06/2024 these will be overnight in Mulhouse (not Strasbourg).
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4.6 / 5 · 242 reviews
SG
Submitted 14/May
Wow! We went on this trip on 30th April and it was amazing ??. Beautiful scenery, fab hotels and a great tour guide, who was so helpful and committed. We loved every day ??. Highly recommend ??
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Iceman
Submitted 13/May
Outstanding, breathtaking - definitely not to be missed
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P Bryon
Submitted 11/May
The tour was too rushed. It should have been a few days longer to fit everything in. The tour manager was well past her use by date, giving out duff and incorrect info.
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R Hedges
Submitted 8/May
A great holiday all-round, cannot fault the tour.
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patricia
Submitted 5/May
Bernina express trip cut short by Great Rail journeys getting off at Poschiavo. We were able to buy an extension to Tirano to complete this iconic rail journey. Surely the full journey should have been included. Day off in Chur Monday all galleries and museums were closed.We could have been on a train and had a day when these sites were open. Zermatt again Gornergrat Mountain Railway was an extra.
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MRS FISHER
Submitted 4/May
Perfect in every way. Everything I thought it would be.
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