Bernina Express Pullman Class
- 5
- £2,499
- Switzerland
- London to St Moritz via Strasbourg
- A return journey aboard the Bernina Express in exclusive Pullman Class
- St Moritz to Zurich via the Albula line
- Five-star hotels and first class travel throughout
BERNINA EXPRESS PULLMAN CLASS IS OFFERED FROM JUNE TO OCTOBER
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade hotels
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- All rail journeys, in first class
- Seat reservations where required
- Day trip on the Bernina Express in Pullman Class
- 3-course lunch with wine pairing at La Gatta vineyard
- Guided tour of the wine cellar
- Access to the open scenic carriage on the Tirano–St Moritz route
- 4 nights’ 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email
- Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions
Suggested Itinerary
Leave London today on the Eurostar, heading for Lille where you connect onto a high-speed TGV which will take you south-east through France to Strasbourg. On arrival here, check in for an overnight stay at the Regent Petite-France (or similar).
You’ll be based in the lovely Petite France district of the city, with its half-timbered houses and cobbled streets threaded through with canals. Perhaps choose from one of the many options for dinner here,
After breakfast this morning, it’s time to check out of your hotel and return to the station for your onward journey across the Swiss border to Basel. Transfer here onto regional trains down via Landquart and the Engadin Valley to St Moritz. On arrival, make your way to the Grace la Margna Hotel (or similar) where you have a 2-night stay.
Spend your first evening here settling in, perhaps enjoying some of the facilities that the hotel has to offer or taking a wander around Lake St Moritz and the centre of town.
Today, you’ll enjoy a fantastic day trip on the exclusive pullman carriages of the Bernina Express. Leave St Moritz and head through stunning scenery on the way to St Moritz. You’ll be served coffee and croissants to start and then Champagne and canapés. There will be a concierge onboard who will provide an overview of the route and answer any questions you have. On arrival in Tirano, you’ll be transferred to La Gatta vineyard, where you’ll enjoy a tour of the winery with a glass of wine and appetisers, followed by a 3-course lunch.
Returning to the train at Tirano, enjoy coffee and petits fours as you make your way back to St Moritz. If the weather is fine, you can take advantage of the open-air carriage, available for the exclusive use of Pullman Class customers.
Leave St Moritz this morning and make your way back up to Zurich, taking the Albula Line via the famous Landwasser Viaduct. Your destination for your last night is the Hotel Schweizerhof (or similar) in Zurich.
Zurich is a very pretty city, straddling the River Limmat where it meets Lake Zurich. You can enjoy dinner in the lovely Lindenhof district or choose from one of the appealling restaurants in the cobbled Old Town area on the other side of the river.
Spend a free morning at leisure in Zurich. Perhaps take a cruise out on the lake or visit one of the city’s huge variety of museums covering subjects from art and design to football.
At lunchtime, collect your bags from your hotel and return to the station for a high-speed TGV Lyria service which will take you to Paris where you connect onto the Eurostar and enjoy a light dinner with complimentary drinks onboard.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
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.
St Moritz
Hotel Grace la Margna is conveniently located within a stone’s throw of the station. Bedrooms are furnished in an elegant style with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi internet access, tea & coffee making facilities, minibar and private bathroom with bathrobe & slippers. There are four restaurants to choose from as well as a spa, indoor swimming pool, gym, sun terrace and free bicycle hire.
Zurich
The Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich is located opposite the railway station and offers soundproofed rooms with electrically adjustable beds. Its French restaurant ‘La Soupière’ offers delicious seasonal cuisine. The Café Gourmet serves fine antipasti, salads, pastry and the Schweizerhof Bar is famous for its wide selection of whisky.
