From Zurich to dreamy Interlaken - hugged by the sparkling turquoise waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz - right in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, this train tour offers sight after sight of pure Switzerland.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Self-guided tour | 11 days | 9 nights
Trip Highlights | Switzerland
- Zurich - Lucerne - Interlaken - Montreux - Geneva
Inclusions
- Flight to Zurich; return from Geneva (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 9 nights of accommodation
- 9 breakfasts
- Rail travel in selected class of service
- 50% reduction on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions
- More Moments activities included:
- Self-guided excursion to Mount Titlis
- Self-guided excursion to Jungfraujoch, with seat reservation
- Self-guided excursion to Rochers-de-Naye
- GoldenPass Line Interlaken - Montreux
- City tour in Zurich
- Guest Cards issued by hotels in Lucerne, Montreux and Geneva
- Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour
Day 1 | Depart Canada
Day 2 | Welcome to Zurich
- Use your train ticket to hop aboard the train to your hotel in Zurich.
Day 3 | Zurich: Sightseeing
- In the morning, enjoy a city tour, where you will get to know the highlights of this vibrant city.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Zurich City Tour
- In the morning, explore Zurich with a knowledgeable guide during this 2-hour public walking tour and see the highlights of this vibrant Swiss city.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4 | Zurich – Lucerne
- Take the train to Lucerne and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
- (Approximately 52 km)
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5 | Lucerne: Visit
- Head out on a self-guided excursion to Mount Titlis from Lucerne station to enjoy breathtaking views.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Mount Titlis
- Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view at the mountain’s summit, as well as other highlights, such as the Glacier Cave (free admission), the Titlis Cliff Walk – Europe’s highest suspension footbridge, and various restaurants to eat at.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6 | Lucerne – Golden Pass – Interlaken
- After breakfast, continue by train to Interlaken on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express (GoldenPass Line) and check in to your hotel.
- (Approximately 98 km)
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7 | Interlaken: Visit
- Experience an unforgettable journey to the Jungfraujoch, which is the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Jungfraujoch
- Discover a one-of-a-kind view of Europe, with vistas ranging from the Swiss Mittelland towards the Vosges to the Aletsch Glacier, lined with 4,000-metre peaks. The view truly must be seen to be believed.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8 | Interlaken – Montreux (GoldenPass Line)
- Take the train from Interlaken to Montreux. On your way, you might want to stop at the world-renowned holiday resort-town of Gstaad.
- (Approximately 78 km)
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9 | Montreux: Visit
- Visit Montreux’s local mountain, Rochers-de-Naye, which offers spectacular views over Lake Geneva and the Alps.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Rochers-de-Naye
- Enjoy views of Europe from the summit, with exceptional sights of landmarks like Lake Geneva to the French Alps. Choose from hiking trails and walks for the family, or opt for visiting a wildlife park or the La Rambertia Alpine Garden. If you get hungry, there’s a restaurant with panoramic views of the mountain.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10 | Montreux – Geneva
- After check-out, take the train to Geneva for your last night in Switzerland. Take advantage of your Geneva transportation card which gives you free access to public transit within the city.
- (Approximately 64 km)
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11 | Geneva – Return to Canada
- Use your train ticket to return to the airport and board your flight home.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
3-Star Accommodation
Zurich
- Alexander Hotel (or similar)
Lucerne
- Hotel De la Paix (or similar)
Interlaken
- Hotel Bernerhof (or similar)
Montreux
- Hotel Bon-Port (or similar)
Geneva
4-Star Accommodation
Zurich
- Hotel Adler Zurich (or similar)
Lucerne
- Hotel Des Balances (or similar)
Interlaken
- Hotel Interlaken (or similar)
Montreux
- Hotel Eden Palace au Lac (or similar)
Geneva
- Hotel Auteuil (or similar)
Important Information |Departure Dates
From January 3 to December 16, 2026
- From January 3 to December 15, 2027
Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Railway station transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
Activities
- The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
- Seat reservation GoldenPass Line from Interlaken to Montreux.
- The excursion to Rochers?de?Naye is year-round however in the winter season (from January to the end of March) it is only opened between Wednesday to Sunday.
- Seat reservation Jungfraujoch from Interlaken to Grindelwald.
- The Jungfraujoch excursion will now include a seat reservation. The half-day morning visit will begin with the ascent via the Eiger Express cable car from Grindelwald Terminal, followed by the descent on the cogwheel through Kleine Scheidegg back to Grindelwald.
Transportation
- Upgrade to first class available, please inquire
- Train tickets: Zurich airport - Lucerne - Interlaken - Montreux - Geneva
- Benefit from 50% discount on rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions in Switzerland
- Seat reservations are mandatory on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and GoldenPass Express. While clients holding a 1st class ticket will be booked in 1st class wherever possible, in cases where 1st class seats are unavailable, a seat in 2nd class will be secured instead. As the overall journey is ticketed in 1st class in accordance with the itinerary, no refund will be provided in such cases.”
Important Note
- Due to the Jazz Festival in July, clients will be assigned hotels in Lausanne instead of Montreux.
- The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary displayed on the website is for reference only.
- Itinerary Update of of June 09, 2026: Please note that Mount Titlis is undergoing a significant redevelopment project through 2029 as part of the construction of the new TITLIS Peak Station. While key attractions, including the Cliff Walk and Ice Flyer, remain open, visitors may encounter temporary access routes, construction activity, noise, and visual impacts. The Trübsee mid-station remains unaffected.
- The Digital Swiss Coupon Pass is a great value-add to your tour, offering access to a wide range of 2-for-1 offers and discounts at attractions, restaurants, and experiences throughout Switzerland. Instructions for registration and uploading the pass will be included in your final travel documents.