Is there an airport transfer to and from the airport and is it included? How do we book extra excursions and what is available? What is the start and end time of the tour?

We do offer arrival and departure transfers at the rate of $55 USD per person per transfer (transfer window between 6 AM and 3 PM). Once you are booked on the tour, we will provide you with the list of Optional Excursions and you will be able to purchase them through the ComosGo App. Our tours start with either a Welcome Dinner or drinks with the Tour Director and other travelers on the first day of the tour. The tour will end after breakfast on the last day.

How large a group is on the tour? The itinerary looks wonderful!

42-50 is too big for my liking.

Is there a shorter tour from Lausanne to Zurick or Lausanne to Basel which is less expensive, and suitable for over 65 years?

Unfortunately our Switzerland tours are 8-9 days.

Do we need to take our luggage on the trains or just a daypack

Your luggage will be transported to the trains for you. We suggest to have an overnight bag to carry on the train with you just in case your luggage is placed in the luggage compartment on the train.

I would like to know if we have time to see/explore the Ice Palace on the Cosmos train tour? Also can you provide how much time we have at stops for exploring/shopping/eating?

Once you arrive into Interlaken on Day 3 you may have free time from the morning into the afternoon to go visit the Ice Palace independently. Please be advised you would need to set up transportation and admission for yourself. Also free time is subject to change so please be sure to check with your Tour Director once you are on tour.

We are having trouble downloading the brochure for this particular tour. Can you please help us retrieve the PDF?

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Could You dropp me offin Tirano and deduct the return flight price?

Although we suggest against you ending the tour in Tirano, Italy (Day 7), you are free to end the tour there. Please be mindful that you will not be reimbursed for the days missed.

What percentage of time is spent on train compared with on land?

You will spend about an approximate total of 24 hours on the train throughout the 9 day course of the tour. Please be advised travel times are subject to change.

Are you our cases taken to the next destination or do we need to take them on the train with us

Only porterage for main luggage will be provided from hotel to hotel, hand luggage is guests responsibility.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Zurich
Zurich
Start point
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (Central location)
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ibis Zurich City West)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Zurich using CosmosGO app
Landmarks
Zurich
Day 2
Zurich to Lucerne
Zurich to Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ibis Zurich City West), Hotel 3* (Drei Koenige)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Zurich to Lucerne
- Visit Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Explore the famous wooden bridge
- Discover the picturesque town center
Landmarks
Lucerne
Day 3
Lucerne - Interlaken - Montreux - Lausanne
Lucerne - Interlaken - Montreux - Lausanne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lucerne-Interlaken Express train journey
- Visit Interlaken
- GoldenPass Express train to Montreux
- Visit Montreux
- Visit Lausanne
- Oberland Bernois Panoramic train ride
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Interlaken streets
- Optional excursion by funicular to Harder Kulm for lunch and mountain views
Landmarks
Interlaken
Eiger
Mönch
Jungfrau
Montreux
Lausanne
Day 4
Lausanne - Montreux - Täsch - Zermatt
Lausanne - Montreux - Täsch - Zermatt
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Alpha Palmiers)
Included Activities
- Visit Montreux
- Wine tasting of local wine
- Train journey to Zermatt
- Visit Zermatt
Optional Activities
- Explore Montreux town freely
- Guided excursion to Chillon Castle
Landmarks
Montreux
Lake Geneva
Chillon Castle
Zermatt
Day 5
Zermatt
Zermatt
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gornergrat excursion by rack railway
- Visit Zermatt
Optional Activities
- Explore Zermatt's shops, cafés, bars, and picturesque streets
Landmarks
Gornergrat
Matterhorn
Zermatt
Day 6
Zermatt to St. Moritz
Zermatt to St. Moritz
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Baeren)
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey
- Visit St. Moritz
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll around St. Moritz town center
- Admire decorated chalets
Landmarks
St. Moritz
Day 7
St. Moritz to Tirano
St. Moritz to Tirano
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Baeren)
Included Activities
- Bernina Express train excursion to Tirano
Landmarks
Bernina Pass
Poschiavo
Tirano
Valtellina
Day 8
St. Moritz to Zurich
St. Moritz to Zurich
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Baeren), Hotel 3* (Ibis Zurich City West)
Included Activities
- Train journey from St. Moritz to Zurich
- Visit Zurich
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Zurich city center
- Chocolate tasting
- Walk along the Limmat river to Lake Zurich
Landmarks
Zurich
Limmat
Lake Zurich
Day 9
Zurich
Zurich
End point
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (Central location)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Zurich

Landmarks
Lucerne

Landmarks
Interlaken
Eiger
Mönch
Jungfrau
Montreux
Lausanne

Landmarks
Montreux
Lake Geneva
Chillon Castle
Zermatt

Landmarks
Gornergrat
Matterhorn
Zermatt

Landmarks
St. Moritz

Landmarks
Bernina Pass
Poschiavo
Tirano
Valtellina

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Zurich
Limmat
Lake Zurich

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Additional Services
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Flights
Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

Ibis Zurich City West
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 8
Drei Koenige
Hotel 3*
day 2
Alpha Palmiers
Hotel
day 4
Hotel Baeren
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7, 8

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5.0

Overall rating based on 339 Reviews

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4.7
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4.9
Accommodation
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Food
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davina5.0•May 2026
Amazing train journeys. Very good itinerary Very good hotels and very well organised. Tour leader George was fantastic
Traveled in May 2026
Bruce5.0•August 2025
Wonderful tour, terrific scenery.
Traveled in July 2025
Bruce5.0•August 2025
Terrific tour better than expected. Tina, tour guide, was great, knowledgeable and understanding. Optional excursions...
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paul5.0•June 2025
The guide Tamash was the best. He had everything arranged perfectly. The trains, excursions , free time, made it a...
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deanna5.0•October 2024
The scenery, tour guide and fellow travelers were outstanding! Some improvements could be made on the accommodations...
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.Show more
Traveled in October 2024
Helen4.0•September 2024
I would have liked more hiking opportunities. We were mostly in towns and not near the trails.
Traveled in September 2024
Ardath4.0•August 2024
Less walking from train station to hotels!!! Too much walking !!! Either provide transportation or get hotel closer...
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.Show more
Traveled in August 2024
Eddie4.0•August 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...
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Nanette5.0•May 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...
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.Show more
Traveled in April 2024
Yuan5.0•May 2024
The guide was good and the accommodation was nice. The train times and equipment were good
Traveled in April 2024

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Jeremy
Asked on June 11th, 2026
Do you book flights too
Flights / Transfers
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2026
  No, we do not book flights.
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Victor
Asked on May 24th, 2026
Is there an airport transfer to and from the airport and is it included? How do we book extra excursions and what is available? What is the start and end time of the tour?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2026
  We do offer arrival and departure transfers at the rate of $55 USD per person per transfer (transfer window between 6 AM and 3 PM). Once you are booked on the tour, we will provide you with the list of Optional Excursions and you will be able to purchase them through the ComosGo App. Our tours start with either a Welcome Dinner or drinks with the Tour Director and other travelers on the first day of the tour. The tour will end after breakfast on the last day.
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  Victor
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  how many are on this tour?
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2026
  This tour can go up to about 31 travelers.
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Alexandra
Asked on January 22nd, 2026
How large a group is on the tour? The itinerary looks wonderful!
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  Alexandra
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  42-50 is too big for my liking.
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2026
  If you could please let me know what group size you're planning for, I'll be happy to review our options and send you a few similar itineraries that would better suit your needs.
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  Alexandra
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  We are 4 adults (one couple + two women) and cannot start a trip until Sept 22. What can you advise?
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Louis
Asked on December 28th, 2025
Is there a shorter tour from Lausanne to Zurick or Lausanne to Basel which is less expensive, and suitable for over 65 years?
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- CosmosOperator•Written December 2025
  Unfortunately our Switzerland tours are 8-9 days.
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Jose
Asked on December 17th, 2025
Do we need to take our luggage on the trains or just a daypack
Transport
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2025
  Your luggage will be transported to the trains for you. We suggest to have an overnight bag to carry on the train with you just in case your luggage is placed in the luggage compartment on the train.
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Harry
Asked on December 7th, 2025
I would like to know if we have time to see/explore the Ice Palace on the Cosmos train tour? Also can you provide how much time we have at stops for exploring/shopping/eating?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2025
  Once you arrive into Interlaken on Day 3 you may have free time from the morning into the afternoon to go visit the Ice Palace independently. Please be advised you would need to set up transportation and admission for yourself. Also free time is subject to change so please be sure to check with your Tour Director once you are on tour.
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Georgia
Asked on November 19th, 2025
We are having trouble downloading the brochure for this particular tour. Can you please help us retrieve the PDF?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2025
  I will forward your request to a Tour Radar agent. They will reach out to you to advise how to retrieve the brochure.
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2025
  We have sent the PDF brochure to your email address.
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Amber
Asked on November 11th, 2025
Could You dropp me offin Tirano and deduct the return flight price?
Tour Details
Transport
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2025
  Although we suggest against you ending the tour in Tirano, Italy (Day 7), you are free to end the tour there. Please be mindful that you will not be reimbursed for the days missed.
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  Amber
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  I would like to ride 3 trains : Golden Pass, Glacier and Bernina Exp.in the shortest time possible.
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2025
  Those three trains are included in the itinerary and time spent on the train is in accordance to the tour.
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Thomas
Asked on September 21st, 2025
What percentage of time is spent on train compared with on land?
Tour Details
Transport
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2025
  You will spend about an approximate total of 24 hours on the train throughout the 9 day course of the tour. Please be advised travel times are subject to change.
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Jeff
Asked on September 11th, 2025
Are you our cases taken to the next destination or do we need to take them on the train with us
Transport
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2025
  Only porterage for main luggage will be provided from hotel to hotel, hand luggage is guests responsibility.

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