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The Swiss Express

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Start and end in Zurich
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The Swiss Express - Interrailing Packages
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Plan your adventure:
Operator
Interrailing Packages
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 5 to 69

Places You’ll See

  • Zurich
    Zurich
  • Interlaken
    Interlaken
  • Montreux
    Montreux
  • Zermatt
    Zermatt
  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
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Highlights

  • Explore Zurich's vibrant Historic Centre
  • Ride the Interlaken Express through the Alps
  • Tour Jungfraujoch and taste Swiss chocolate
  • Travel the Golden Pass Line to Montreux
  • Ascend Matterhorn from Zermatt by rail

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Zurich & stay overnight in Zurich
  2. Day 2 Explore Zurich & stay overnight in Zurich
  3. Day 3 Interlaken Express Scenic Train from Lucerne to Interlaken & stay overnight Interlaken
  4. Day 4 Explore Interlaken
  5. Day 5 Explore Interlaken & Trip to Junfraujoch
  6. Day 6 Train from Interlaken to Montreaux via Golden Pass
  7. Day 7 Explore Montreaux
  8. Day 8 Train from Montreaux to Zermatt
  9. Day 9 Zermatt
  10. Day 10 Explore Zermatt & trip to Matterhorn Glacier
  11. Day 11 Train from Zermatt to Lucerne & overnight stay
  12. Day 12 Lucerne
  13. Day 13 Lucerne
  14. Day 14 Travel to Zurich & Overnight Stay
  15. Day 15 Onward Travel
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals

Operated by

Interrailing Packages

4.5
(20 reviews)

Number of tours

43

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

Interrailing Packages Ltd is an ABTOT licensed tour operator offering pre-designed and bespoke European interrail journeys to travellers of all ages. Our aim is to make interrailing easy and accessible to all, and we achieve this aim by providing complete rail, accommodation, and support in all...

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Customer Reviews

  • RL
    · July 26th, 2024
    Beautiful trip and super interesting for a first-time visit. Nice hotels though not fancy. I would have liked more guidance re. nearby easy hikes and how to access them. If we visit again, I'd like to get away from the cities and out into the countryside more.
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    Trip date: July 2024

Dates & Availability

15 days
The Swiss Express
From Zurich to Zurich

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Are tips and gratuities included in the price?

      Tips for guides or service staff are typically not included and are at your discretion.

      July 29, 2024
    • Are there any restrictions regarding age for participants?

      There are no age restrictions; all ages are welcome to join our tours.

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    • How can I pay for the tour?

      Payments can typically be made through credit card or bank transfer based on your preference.

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    • What should I do if I have questions during the tour?

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      Our tours can accommodate a maximum of 50 travelers, typically for larger groups.

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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 250599

    • Currency
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      Swiss Franc
      Switzerland
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

      Type J
      Switzerland
    • Vaccines
      • 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.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before April 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Interrailing Packages. 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 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Interrailing Packages will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Interrailing Packages" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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