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Contrasts of Switzerland

8-Day Switzerland Rail Tour to Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

8 days, 1 country and 6 cities

7 nights accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Itinerary

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Explore Zürich, Geneva and more by train

All aboard the world's first-ever 'Swisstainable' tour. Experience the local culture and delight in regional produce as you support the ecology and economy of Switzerland. Every hotel, experience, meal and transport is accredited 'Swisstainable' - Switzerland's national benchmark certificate for sustainability.

Trip map

A map highlighting different stops on the Trafalgar's Contrasts of Switzerland tour

Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Zürich to Zürich visiting 1 Country and 6 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Discover Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne

View the Matterhorn (weather permitting), the Jet d'Eau in Geneva, the Swiss Alps in Interlaken, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

Scenic Train Ride on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt and a train journey from Geneva to Lucerne

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Train from Zürich to St. Moritz

Glacier Express Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt
High-speed train from Zermatt to Vevey
Golden Pass route train journey from Geneva to Lucerne

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

Frequently asked questions

A departure is shown as 'Definite Departure' once it has reached a minimum number of guests. That particular departure will definitely run, barring any extraordinary circumstances.

We update these regularly, and you can book any departure. While it is highly unlikely a departure doesn't meet the minimum number of guests, you will be offered the best alternative dates or a full refund of any payment made if this is the case.

If there are ever any changes to your departure, we will contact you.

You can add extra hotel nights directly through Trafalgar, so that everything is taken care of, leaving you to relax and enjoy your tour.

If you're booking online, once you've selected your travel dates and room type, you'll be offered an option to add extra hotel nights.

Alternatively, you call us to book and one of our travel experts can advise on your options.

On most of our departures, you can secure your trip today with a low deposit from just £100.

Each Trafalgar tour has a carefully-selected range of included experiences to help immerse yourself in a destination. But did you know that every tour also has a Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience?

Be My Guest Experiences are the original local travel experience, letting you step into the lives of hosts who will share stories about their families and communities.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences that give back to the local communities, which support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our tours also include a selection of Optional Experiences which are available for an additional cost, allowing you to make your trip your own.

A guided tour is the perfect way to solo travel. You'll meet like-minded people travelling with Trafalgar, and you'll relax knowing you can travel with ease, forming genuine connections as you go.

To find out more solo room types and pricing select your preferred departure date and continue to the next page.

Once you've selected your preferred departure date, on the next step add the number of guests to review the available room options and find the one that suits you best.

It's great to have you back on board - the loyalty of our guests means everything to us.

To access your Global Tour Rewards discount, please confirm the name and date of your past trip once you've added your passenger details. The discount will be applied before you book.

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Contrasts of Switzerland trip reviews

Contrasts of Switzerland trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

5

794 reviews

independently verified reviews

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Philip Scott

5/5

Reviewed on 06/19/2026 13:06:37

Wayne Copeland

5/5

Reviewed on 06/19/2026 08:48:59

"Wonderful Visuals"

Karen Brewer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/14/2026 12:39:42

All the details were in place and worked great. It was a magical event for our eyes. Absolutely

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"A great way to experience the highlights of Switzerland!"

Bill and Joyce

5/5

Reviewed on 06/14/2026 12:09:42

Our interaction with Trafalgar prior to the tour was perfect. Communication was timely. detailed,

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Brian Hogan

4/5

Reviewed on 06/11/2026 07:28:28

"A great way to see Switzerland"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/08/2026 10:10:58

The trip was well organized and they provided top notch service. This was a fun filled very

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"Trafalgar Switzerland"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/04/2026 08:18:50

I highly recommend Trafalgar and will definitely be doing another tour. Everything ran so smoothly

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"Switzerland by Rail"

Catherine O

4/5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026 07:15:03

Good service. We'll informed tour director. Included dinners were not that great. Switzerland is

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/02/2026 14:29:55

That Trafalgar go out of their way to look after you. They make you feel special and help you out as

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"Don’t miss Switzerland it’s gorgeous!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/02/2026 11:24:43

We went a day early to Switzerland, and after the trip, we went to a Trafalgar tour of Greece and

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours.

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