Across the Heart of Switzerland – A Rail Journey from Zurich to Geneva

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US$2,081

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(US$4,163 Total Price )

Created: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Destinations: Zurich, Switzerland , Lucerne, Switzerland , Berne, Switzerland , Geneva, Switzerland

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Nature Mountain Mountain Railways of Switzerland Other Swiss Rail Journeys

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Trip Overview

Experience Switzerland from north to west on a 7-night rail journey through Zurich, Lucerne, Bern and Geneva, combining vibrant cities with some of the country's most celebrated natural landscapes.

Begin in Zurich with an excursion to the spectacular Rhine Falls, before travelling by rail to Lucerne for a choice of mountain experience at Mt. Rigi, Stanserhorn or Stoos. Continue to historic Bern, your base for the journey's standout Alpine experience—an included excursion to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe and Lauterbrunnen.

Complete the journey in cosmopolitan Geneva with an included city tour. An 8-Day 2nd Class Swiss Travel Pass makes travelling between destinations convenient while giving the journey a true rail-based Swiss experience.

Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Zurich | Welcome to Switzerland

Arrive in Zurich and check into your selected hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure exploring the city and Lake Zurich. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 2 – Zurich | Rhine Falls

Enjoy the included excursion to the magnificent Rhine Falls, one of Europe's largest waterfalls. Return to Zurich and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 3 – Lucerne | Rail to Central Switzerland

Travel by train to Lucerne using your Swiss Travel Pass. Check into your selected hotel and spend time discovering Chapel Bridge, the Old Town and the beautiful Lake Lucerne waterfront. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 4 – Lucerne | Swiss Mountain Experience

Set out for an Alpine experience with a choice of one of the included mountain destinations—Mt. Rigi, Stanserhorn or Stoos. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery before returning to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 5 – Bern | Switzerland's Historic Capital

Continue by rail to Bern. After check-in, spend the day discovering the city's historic centre, charming streets and iconic sights at your own pace. Overnight in Bern.

Day 6 – Bern | Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour

Depart from Bern for the included Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour. Experience the dramatic landscapes of Lauterbrunnen before ascending towards Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, the signature Alpine experience of this journey. Return to Bern for your overnight stay.

Day 7 – Geneva | Rail Across Switzerland

Travel from Bern to Geneva using your Swiss Travel Pass. Check into your selected hotel and enjoy the included Geneva International City Bus Tour, introducing you to the city's major international and cultural landmarks. Overnight in Geneva.

Day 8 – Geneva | Departure

Check out from your hotel and continue with your onward journey. Private departure transfer can be arranged separately on request.

**Note : Please ignore "Transport disabled / No Transport selected" as entire train journey is included with Swiss Travel Pass.

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1. Zurich

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About the destination: Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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