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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

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 45 people, 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.

How you’ll travel
Guided throughout, with authentic local connections.

4-star stays

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach and train travel

25 Experiences

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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

Visit Lake St. Moritz, Geneva's Jet d'Eau and Flower Clock, Lucerne's Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge

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

Live, unedited & independent traveler reviews

Contrasts of Switzerland trip reviews

Contrasts of Switzerland trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

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827 reviews

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93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 08/25/2026 13:40:28

If you love trains and mountains this is the trip of a lifetime *Personal information removed by

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 08/25/2026 13:36:37

Outstanding experience, loved every minute of it (outside of St. Moritz.) Tour guide *Personal

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"A Memorable Experience!"

Ma Fedelis Banzon

4.5/5

Reviewed on 08/24/2026 11:58:18

Trafalgar's makes one travel an experience to be remembered. Giving everyone a smooth travel It was

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Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 08/24/2026 10:31:09

Plan was carried out Well planned

"A lifelong dream come true."

Floramay Miller

5/5

Reviewed on 08/21/2026 08:58:59

A Trafalgar agent was very helpful with answering questions and making sure that everything was

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Steven Brown

5/5

Reviewed on 08/19/2026 08:08:34

It was a great trip! We enjoyed every minute of it!

"Stunning Switzerland!!"

Laura Hrnyak-Brown

5/5

Reviewed on 08/19/2026 08:03:53

Tour was very organized, and getting from train station, tram or bus (if needed) was simple. Our

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 08/19/2026 07:52:31

Amazing and enjoyable experience.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 08/04/2026 07:22:56

"First time Trafalgar tourists"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 08/03/2026 10:46:53

It was top notch all the way! Excellent accommodations, optional experiences, and service.

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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