Scenic Alps by Rail

Please note that the August 6–15, 2026, is currently waitlisted for Glacier Express seats. If we cannot secure seats, the groups will travel on regular first-class trains covering the same scenic route between St. Moritz and Zermatt, with two train changes. To ensure comfort, we will arrange luggage transfer so guests won’t need to handle their suitcases—normally required on this day. The scenery and route remain identical, so you’ll still enjoy the views the Glacier Express is known for.

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

Imagine the spectacular alpine scenery through the panoramic "vista" windows that run from your elbow to the ceiling while you sit comfortably in your first-class Swiss rail seat. Your eyes gazing effortlessly on the beautiful Swiss Alps, the sparkling lakes, lush flowered meadows, historic castles, the iconic profile of the Matterhorn, deep-cut glacial valleys, vineyards, gushing white water streams, and magic mountains flanked by enormous glaciers. You'll enjoy this all in first-class comfort. We will cap out with 14-15 guests on each tour. 

Europe's Finest Rail System

The legendary trains of Switzerland are among the finest in the world, and the Swiss have perfected making mountains accessible. Their ingenious network of trains, rack railways, trams, and funiculars easily puts you in the midst of the most spectacular glaciers in the Alps and the highest peaks in Europe.

Mountaintop Excursions

You will also get to ascend the Gornergrat above Zermatt to arrive at an alpine panorama, where you are surrounded by more 4,000-meter peaks than anywhere else in the Alps. Then you will get to ride through a tunnel in the Eiger to arrive at the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.

All in First-Class Comfort

Enjoy the Swiss Alps in the comfort of your first-class rail car, and in the company of Swiss rail experts. You'll discover the scenery, history, and engineering that have made Switzerland's rail system the finest and most popular in the world. We do our best to book 1st class seat reservations, but please note that at times, due to availability, it is possible to ride in 2nd class.

Glacier Express and Other Scenic Journeys

You'll ride on the most legendary of alpine railway journeys—The Glacier Express—and discover the charms of other scenic routes such as the Bernina Express and the GoldenPass Line. You'll experience many of the trains and sights on the Grand Train tour of Switzerland.