Switzerland: Swiss Classic multi centre holiday with Bernina and Glacier Express

A multi-centre holiday lets you combine multiple destinations and exciting activities to create your ideal trip. Enjoy everything from panoramic walks, cultural tours and outdoor adventures to relaxing days and tasty local cuisine.

Discover all Lake Lucerne has to offer

Lucerne is a beautiful and historic city on the shores of Lake Lucerne, and is a great base for exploring the area. Stroll through the Old Town or along the lakeside, take a lunchtime boat cruise and discover picturesque villages dotted around the lake, or head out on one of the many scenic walks.

Our top tips for your time in Lucerne:

Discover Mount Pilatus, which rises high behind Lucerne, with staggering views. It’s a mountain for families, walkers, adventure lovers and foodies, and is perfect for an exciting day out. Our favourite walk, is the flower trail at the Pilatus Kulm – the views from up here are spectacular and you can spot lots of wildflower varieties along the way.

Take a paddle steamer over to Weggis and explore this pretty lakeside village, or head up Mount Rigi – nicknamed Queen of the Mountains. There’s 120 kilometres of walking routes on Mount Rigi, but our favourite is the Rigi Panorama Path where you can enjoy the most amazing views. You don’t have to walk far to appreciate the views though, and it’s a lovely round trip to go up Rigi from Weggis and then down into Vitznau to get the boat back to Lucerne from there.

Spend some time wandering the narrow streets of Lucerne’s Old Town, where you’ll find frescoed old buildings and impressive architecture. There’s a culture of dining alfresco around the river by the Chapel Bridge, and it’s a particularly nice spot to enjoy a classic Swiss fondue.

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Explore the famously glamorous St. Moritz and take a day trip on the Bernina Express Panoramic Train

Experience one of Switzerland's most famous scenic train journeys on a stunning trip from St. Moritz to Tirano on the Bernina Express (included in your holiday price). The journey down to Tirano will be in 1st class and the return journey will be in 2nd class. There will be some free time in Tirano for coffee, ice cream or a snack before making your way back.

The world famous town of St. Moritz is in the Engadine region of Switzerland, with beautiful scenery and lots of walking opportunities. Here you get unlimited use of St. Moritz’s mountain transport thanks to your guest card from the Hotel Monopol, so exploring the area is easy.

Our top tips for your time in St. Moritz:

Explore some fantastic Engadine countryside surrounding St Moritz, with lots of stunning walking opportunities. Take a day hike to Corvatsch or Corviglis for inspiring 360° views along a panoramic trail, or take a leisurely stroll around the lake and stop for coffee en route.

Cool off in one of the regions glistening mountain lakes or hire a stand-up paddleboard, canoe or kayak and enjoy some peace and tranquillity on the water. If the wind is good, the lakes are popular for windsurfing and sailing, too.

Try out the St. Moritz Sky Bar which is a rooftop bar and terrace with fantastic views over the lakes and mountains of the St. Moritz area – a great place to enjoy a relaxing drink.

Glacier Express Panoramic Train

Depart St. Moritz on the famous Glacier Express panoramic train on your journey to Zermatt – have your camera handy because the views along the route are stunning. The journey is around eight hours, and we have reserved a 1st class seat for you. A lunch or lunch box is also included on board (not all services have the same catering). Some Glacier Express trains start in Chur which is around two hours from St. Moritz, meaning the first part of your journey may be by standard train, followed by the Glacier Express from Chur to Zermatt).

Visit the Matterhorn small town of Zermatt

The charming town of Zermatt is a delight to explore, with rustic chalet style buildings and car-free streets. There’s nearly 400 kilometres of marked routes in Zermatt’s huge walking area, opened up by multiple mountain lifts, meaning you can enjoy the best views of the famous Matterhorn and surrounding mountains and glaciers with ease.

Our top tips for your time in Zermatt:

For the best views of the Matterhorn, a trip up the historic Gornergrat railway is a must. Not far from the top of the lift is the Riffelsee where you can get the ultimate mirror reflection of the Matterhorn on a calm day. There’s plenty of lovely walking options up here too.

Head up high to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you can visit the ice palace, enjoy spectacular views and take a trip on the new Matterhorn Alpine Crossing over into Italy.

There are lots of adventurous activities in Zermatt too – hire a mountain bike for the day and explore on two wheels, or try some via feratta. 

Visit Europe’s highest alpine garden at 2,800 metres altitude. The Alpine Garden is on the Gornergrat, directly below the Rotenboden station and displays around 150 species of plants.

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Please note: This is an independent rail holiday and you are free to choose your own itinerary in each destination. The above contains recommendations which are provided for information only and are not included in the price of your holiday. An Inghams Representative will be on hand locally either in resort or by telephone and will provide advice and offer optional excursions and walking passes.

Places are limited and cannot be guaranteed. Special diets, including vegetarian, cannot be catered for.

The itineraries may be subject to change. Where this becomes necessary, and where practicable, we will take the steps as outlined in clause 5 of our terms and conditions.

Your holiday excludes:

• • Any suggestions of things to do made in the itinerary – these are provided for information only
  • Luggage transport – luggage is taken with you on the train transfers
  • Any extras, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses