Glacier Express Excellence Class
- 7
- £2,899
- Switzerland
- Experience the world-famous Glacier Express in style with a journey in Excellence Class
- Stay in luxurious 5* hotels in Zermatt and St Moritz
- Travel by train in and out of Switzerland in First Class
- Stop in Lausanne and Strasbourg to break your journey in and out of Switzerland
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade your hotels
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- First class rail travel with seat reservations
- 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Private transfers between stations in Paris on your outbound journey
- Excellence class service on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz
- Station to hotel transfers in Zermatt & St Moritz
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
PLEASE NOTE: The Glacier Express does not run between mid-October and mid-December. Between these dates, you can still make the journey of the Glacier Express using public trains.
Suggested Itinerary
Catch the Eurostar to Paris where your private transfer driver will be waiting to take you across to the Gare de Lyon. Here, board a high-speed TGV Lyria service to Lausanne. On arrival, check in for an overnight stay at the Hotel Angleterre & Residences (or similar), located on the shores of Lake Geneva.
This morning, catch a regional Swiss service along the shores of Lake Geneva passing vineyards and castles along the way.
The mountains dominate the skyline as you pull into the small town of Visp, where you transfer onto the single-track Matterhorn-Gotthard Bahn up to Zermatt. On arrival, check in at the impressive Mont Cervin Palace (or similar), at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn.
Zermatt is one of the most exclusive resorts in the Alps, popular on a year-round basis with skiers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The massive peak of the Matterhorn dominates the skyline – why not get a closer look by taking the famous Gornergrat Mountain Railway? Alternatively you may just choose to relax in the resort and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Today is the highlight of your trip, as you board the new Excellence Class on the Glacier Express. The famous train that travels the spectacular route from Zermatt through to St Moritz boasts, as of 2019, two new Excellence Class carriages per train. From the red carpet welcome at the platform to the champagne aperitif on board, you are treated to a multiple-course sumptuous menu served throughout the journey. On arrival into St Moritz, you are met and transferred to the Waldhaus Sils (or similar), where you have a 2-night stay.
Founded in Roman times thanks to its healing waters, the resort of St Moritz is known worldwide for its glitz, glamour and winter sports. The region, known as the Upper Engadine Valley, boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year. Shopping in the exquisite boutiques, taking a magical horse and carriage ride, or simply relaxing and enjoying the facilities of your hotel, how you spend your day is entirely up to you.
Today you bid farewell to St Moritz as you travel in First Class through the stunning landscape of eastern Switzerland, making your way to Basel where you connect onto a regional French service, taking you to Strasbourg. Here, check in for an overnight stay at the Regent Petite France (or similar).
Enjoy an evening at leisure, discovering the lovely Petite France district of Strasbourg and the beautiful Old Town area surrounding the Gothic cathedral.
Depending on your destination today, there’s some free time this morning for another wander around the city before returning to the station. Head back onto the high-speed line back to Paris. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Gare du Nord for your Eurostar service back to the the UK.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Lausanne
Consisting of six pavilions dating from the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries, this unique hotel features contemporary décor in a historic, lakefront setting. Apart from fine dining in the Italian restaurant, guests enjoy preferential access to the gourmet restaurant at the nearby Beau-Rivage Palace.
Zermatt
A member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, the Mont Cervin Palace was opened in 1851. It is situated in the heart of Zermatt, boasting a pool and 1700 m² wellness and spa area where guests can indulge in a wide range of treatments. Most of the guest rooms face south and have a balcony or a patio with views of the Matterhorn.
Sils Maria
The Waldhaus Sils overlooks the alpine village of Sils Maria, 6 miles from St Moritz. This family-run hotel features three swimming pools, a spa, two restaurants and a lounge bar. Bedrooms come with all the facilities you would expect from a luxury hotel. There is also a complimentary pick-up from St Moritz station.
Strasbourg
Situated in the centre of Strasbourg, the Hôtel Régent Petite France & Spa occupies a converted 17th-century mill. Bedrooms are furnished in a contemporary style with air-conditioning, mini bar and satellite TV. Facilities include a Champagne bar, restaurant and wellness centre.
