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Swiss Train Escape
All aboard this great escape to Switzerland featuring travel by train on this Globus Escapes tour. Breathe in the breathtaking panoramas from scenic train routes for stunning Swiss sights that are off the rails! Glide past picture-book villages, lakes, and hillsides from St. Gallen aboard the Voralpen Express for a stay in Lucerne to soak in the beauty and history beneath the Alps. Continue by train to Bern for a stay in the Swiss capital where everything’s coming up roses in the gardens of the city named after its local bears. Hop aboard another train to Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva and take a stroll along Europe’s largest freshwater lake. Join Globus on board to explore the stunning sights, dining delights, and heavenly heights of Switzerland by train!
2027 Departures Starting From $2,259 CAD per person
Prices are based on departures November to March.
Travelling solo? Many departure dates have great single occupancy offers!
Day 1 - Welcome to St. Gallen!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Nearest airport is Zurich).
Meals Included: dinner
Day 2 - Swiss Specialties
This morning, join an orientation walk of St. Gallen’s Old Town and see the UNESCO-listed Abbey District with its baroque Cathedral, named after St. Gall an Irish monk doing missionary work, and world-famous library. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals Included: breakfast
Day 3 - Scenic Surroundings
This morning, board the Voralpen Express train for a scenic journey through Switzerland’s Pre-Alps, providing beautiful views of lakes, hills, and villages. Arrive in Lucerne, spend some free time exploring and settling into your hotel before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
Meals Included: breakfast dinner
Day 4 - Bridging History
This morning, join an orientation walk to see the highlights of Lucerne. Admire the 14th century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss, and the charming Altstadt (old town) with its quaint streets and painted buildings. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to get better acquainted with this alpine gem.
Meals Included: breakfast
Day 5 - Lucerne to Bern
Board your train this morning and enjoy the views before arriving in beautiful Bern, capital city of Switzerland. Join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour and stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its ornate fountains and entertaining Zytglogge (clock tower). Free time this evening to explore more and sample some local specialties.
Meals Included: breakfast
Day 6 - Life on the Lake
Depart Bern by train and arrive at Lausanne, located on Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. Enjoy free time to linger in Lausanne, stroll around the old town or perhaps discover its Olympic heritage
Meals Included: breakfast
Day 7 - Grandeur in Geneva
Today, enjoy an included excursion by train to Chillon Castle and Montreux. Be captivated by anecdotal accounts and historical background during a guided tour of the historic castle. Enjoy some free time in Montreux, often referred to as the Swiss Riviera, and favored by music stars as a recording location. Take time to stroll around town and along the stunning lakeside promenade. Join your travel companions this evening for a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: breakfast & dinner
Day 8 - Safe travels until we meet again!
Your Globus tour ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Geneva.)
Meals Included: breakfast
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