If you love big mountain scenery, then you’ll enjoy this week-long train tour of Switzerland with scenic hikes in the Luzern, Bernese Oberland and Matterhorn regions. This Swiss Alps rail + hike adventure begins in the picturesque 1300 year-old city of Luzern, nestled on the shores of Switzerland’s fourth largest lake, the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne). Visitors love the cobbled streets and historic guild halls of the medieval Altstadt (Old Town), but it’s Lake Lucerne itself which draws admirers from all over the world. Beautiful mountains surround Lake Lucerne, and you’ll have the opportunity to view secluded coves and colorful lakeside villages from atop the “Queen of the Alps,” Mount Rigi.

After Luzern you’ll travel aboard the Luzern-Interlaken Panoramic Express to the car free village of Wengen in the Bernese Oberland, home to the world-famous famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. You’ll have time to view the stunning North Face of the Eiger. We’ll also give you a taste of village-to-village hiking across the Bernese Alps on one of our favorite trails to the dramatically perched cliffside village of Mürren.

From the Berner Oberland you’ll transfer to Zermatt in a region called the Valais. Zermatt is home to the Matterhorn, the most iconic mountain in Switzerland. Drop your bags at our cozy inn in Zermatt, then zoom to the top of the Gornergrat for panoramic views of the Matterhorn and the tallest mountains in the Swiss Alps. We’ll provide you with hike descriptions for our favorite scenic hikes in the Matterhorn region.

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Country
Switzerland

Season
Late June - Mid September. You pick the dates.

Duration
7 nights / 8 days

Cost
Self guided: $5850 per person in double occupancy.
Self guided solo traveler: $6800.
Private guided: $9650 per person in double occupancy (based on 4-person group).

Reserve Your Spot

Self guided travelers, a $500 deposit reserves your spot.
Private guided travelers, a non-refundable deposit worth 25% of the tour cost reserves your spot.
Solo travelers, a single supplement may apply. Please inquire.