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Premium Glacier Express Route Private Tour from Zurich

By Hello Switzerland Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 849 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Skip the tourist trains and travel in 1st class comfort like the Swiss, with an authentic lunch and sightseeing along the way. This tour takes you along the exact route of the iconic Glacier Express, and includes scenic travel along glaciers, alpine villages, the Rhine Gorge, and the Oberalp Pass with your private guide.

Enjoy Swiss comfort on historic trains with your expert local guide by your side. Take in a relaxed lunch and sightseeing in the mountain village of Disentis, before our train leads us 2000m up among the glaciers over the Oberalp Pass, to the ski village of Andermatt.

Highlights

  • 1st class seating and comfort
  • Private local guide for a personalised experience
  • Lunch at a local Swiss restaurant, with views overlooking the mountains
  • Sightseeing in Chur, Disentis, and Andermatt
  • This private tour is for your party only

Important This is not the official Glacier Express, but a carefully curated route that follows the most scenic sections of its journey.

Activity location

  • Chur
    • Chur, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chur
    • Chur, Switzerland

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Premium Glacier Express Route

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

First-class comfort
Lunch in the Swiss Alps
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
CHF 849.00 x 2 AdultsCHF 1'698.00
Total
Price is CHF 1'698.00
Until Sun, 26 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lunch at a local Swiss restaurant in Disentis, including a drink of your choice

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for travellers with challenges walking 5,000 steps

Activity itinerary

Chur

  • 1h
Ride to Switzerland’s oldest city Travel through the serene landscapes of eastern Switzerland on your way to Chur, the oldest city in the country. Enjoy panoramic views from your window as you ease into the day.

Rheinschlucht (Pass by)

Switzerland’s Grand Canyon Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, Switzerland's Grand Canyon — a jaw-dropping natural wonder carved by ancient glaciers. Towering cliffs, winding rivers, and untouched beauty await you on this unforgettable segment.

Disentis

  • 2h
Sightseeing in the heart of the Alps Step into the peaceful mountain village of Disentis. Here, you will enjoy a traditional Swiss lunch at a cosy local restaurant, surrounded by alpine charm and fresh mountain air. Afterwards you will have time for sightseeing at the gorgeous Benedictine monastery.

Oberalp Pass (Pass by)

Climb to the Height of the Alps Continue your journey upwards to over 2,000 metres (6,560 feet) via the legendary Oberalp Pass. This stretch offers glacier views, high-mountain panoramas, and an unforgettable ride to the ski town of Andermatt.

Andermatt

  • 1h
Stroll through a quaint ski village Take in the fresh air and alpine scenery in the picturesque village of Andermatt. Discover its blend of traditional charm and modern mountain elegance.

Goschenen (Pass by)

After a day filled with scenery and stories, unwind on the scenic return trip to Zurich — with memories, photos, and alpine impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Location

Activity location

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    Chur
    • Chur, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chur
    • Chur, Switzerland

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