Does this tour include any trains? If so what one's?

When I first looked at this tour earlier in the week on Tour Radar, the cost was $5,860 for a tour in September, but today, no cost was listed and it said I was not eligible?? What is the price & is there availability? (what are the dates of the tour?)

What time do you arrive back in Zurich on Day 10

This tour will arrive back into Zurich at 16:00 on the 02nd of September.

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Mountains, Valleys and Lakes of Switzerland

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Silver Operator: Back-Roads Touring
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Zurich
Zurich
Meals
Dinner (Welcome meal featuring regional specialties like creamy veal stew and golden potato rösti)
Day 2
Zurich - Schaffhausen - Appenzell
Zurich - Schaffhausen - Appenzell
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Schaffhausen with Tour Leader
- Walking tour of Appenzell with local guide including biberli tasting
Landmarks
Schaffhausen Old Town
Appenzell Old Town
Day 3
Appenzell - St Gallen - Appenzell
Appenzell - St Gallen - Appenzell
Meals
Breakfast (Traditional Bircher muesli)
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of St Gallen with Tour Leader
- Beer tasting in Appenzell with brewery visit
Optional Activities
- Visit the Abbey Library in St Gallen
- Lunch at local restaurants (bratwurst in bürli bread)
Landmarks
St Gallen Abbey District
St Gallen Abbey Library
Day 4
Appenzell - Lucerne - Lucerne Region
Appenzell - Lucerne - Lucerne Region
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Wholesome included dinner at the resort)
Included Activities
- Chocolate tasting in Lucerne with chocolatier visit
- Boat trip on Lake Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local cafes (fondue or alplermagronen)
- Self-guided exploration of Lucerne's Altstadt
Landmarks
Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)
Lake Lucerne
Mount Rigi
Lucerne Old Town (Altstadt)
Day 5
Lucerne Region - Einsiedeln and Mount Rigi - Lucerne Region
Lucerne Region - Einsiedeln and Mount Rigi - Lucerne Region
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cheese tasting in Einsiedeln with factory visit
- Ride the cogwheel train up Mount Rigi
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants near the hotel
Landmarks
Mount Rigi
Day 6
Lucerne Region - Eggiwil - Bern
Lucerne Region - Eggiwil - Bern
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alphorn-making demonstration in Eggiwil
- Welcome walk of Bern with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Dinner and exploration in Bern's Old Town (traditional eateries)
Landmarks
Bern Old Town
Day 7
Bern
Bern
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit museums in Bern
- Visit Albert Einstein's home in Bern
- Climb Zytglogge (Clock Tower) and view the astronomical clock and puppet show
- Explore Bern's Old Town
Landmarks
Zytglogge (Clock Tower)
Albert Einstein's Home
Day 8
Bern - Thun and Interlaken - Jungfrau Region
Bern - Thun and Interlaken - Jungfrau Region
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to Thun Castle
- Entrance to Staubbach Falls
- Ride the cogwheel train through Jungfrau region
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local cafes in Interlaken
Landmarks
Thun Castle
Staubbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen Valley
Interlaken
Day 9
Jungfrau Region - Jungfraujoch - Jungfrau Region
Jungfrau Region - Jungfraujoch - Jungfrau Region
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Tasty farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Jungfrau (Jungfraujoch) via Jungfrau Railway
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ice Palace
- Visit the world's highest Lindt chocolate shop
- Explore the Alpine Sensation exhibition
Landmarks
Mount Jungfrau (Jungfraujoch)
Sphinx Observation Deck
Aletsch Glacier
Day 10
Jungfrau Region - Lauterbrunnen - Zurich
Jungfrau Region - Lauterbrunnen - Zurich
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride the cogwheel train to Lauterbrunnen
- Visit a local glassblowing museum
Landmarks
Lauterbrunnen

Landmarks
Schaffhausen Old Town
Appenzell Old Town

Landmarks
St Gallen Abbey District
St Gallen Abbey Library

Landmarks
Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)
Lake Lucerne
Mount Rigi
Lucerne Old Town (Altstadt)

Landmarks
Mount Rigi

Landmarks
Bern Old Town

Landmarks
Zytglogge (Clock Tower)
Albert Einstein's Home

Landmarks
Thun Castle
Staubbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen Valley
Interlaken

Landmarks
Mount Jungfrau (Jungfraujoch)
Sphinx Observation Deck
Aletsch Glacier

Landmarks
Lauterbrunnen

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
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Rating: 4.5 (162 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 68%
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Denise
Asked on February 1st, 2026
Does this tour include any trains? If so what one's?
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  Denise
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  When I first looked at this tour earlier in the week on Tour Radar, the cost was $5,860 for a tour in September, but today, no cost was listed and it said I was not eligible?? What is the price & is there availability? (what are the dates of the tour?)
- D
  Denise
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Just verifying that the maximum number of people is 18, it starts & ends in Zurich and there are no airport transfers included?
- D
  Denise
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  does this tour include seeing the Matterhorn in Zermatt?
- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written February 2026
  The tour includes the cogwheel train up Mount Rigi and the cogwheel train through Jungfrau region.
- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written February 2026
  The departures we have in September are 13 - 22 September for $6,309.00 per person and 27 September - 06 October for $5,849.00 per person.
- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written February 2026
  All of our tours are maximum 18 people and there are no transfers included in the tour price.
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Mary
Asked on July 7th, 2024
What time do you arrive back in Zurich on Day 10
Tour Details
- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written July 2024
  This tour will arrive back into Zurich at 16:00 on the 02nd of September.

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