Glacier Express Route Private Tour from Zurich

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Discover the Glacier Express route on a private second-class train journey from Zurich. Visit Chur, Disentis, and Andermatt, and travel through the Rhine Gorge over the Oberalp Pass.

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Tour stops

8 stops

1Departure · ZurichReturn · Zurich
  1. Pickup at your hotel in Zurich, where your private train journey begins.

    Discover Zurich
  2. First stop of the journey in the capital of Graubünden.

    Discover Chur
  3. On the way to Disentis, the train travels through the Rhine Gorge.

    Discover Rhine Gorge
  4. Stop for sightseeing and an optional lunch.

    Discover Disentis pattern
  5. The train crosses the pass at around 2,000 metres.

  6. Stop in the Uri mountain village at the end of the pass journey.

    Discover Andermatt
  7. On the return journey, the train descends through the narrow gorge.

  8. Return journey to Zurich, followed by a transfer back to your hotel.

    Discover Zurich
Highlights
  • Journey on the Glacier Express route in 2nd class
  • Discover the Rhine Gorge while travelling to Disentis
  • Stop off at Chur, Disentis and Andermatt along the way
  • Cross the Oberalp Pass at around 2000 m above sea level
  • Enjoy lunch in a local Swiss restaurant
  • Experience the tour privately with just your group
Description

This private train journey takes you from Zurich along selected sections of the famous Glacier Express route. Along the way, you visit Chur, Disentis, and Andermatt. The route passes through alpine landscapes, glaciers, and the Rhine Gorge.

In Disentis, you have time for sightseeing and an optional lunch. Afterwards, the train heads over the Oberalp Pass to Andermatt. On the return trip to Zurich, you’ll pass through the Schöllenen Gorge among other sights.

You won't be traveling on the official Glacier Express. Instead, you use regular Swiss trains with large windows and receive private accompaniment throughout the entire journey.

Inclusions
  • Private guided train journey on the Glacier Express route

  • Second-class train tickets for all segments

  • Private guide

  • Pickup from and return to your hotel in Zurich

  • Trip on the Glacier Express panorama train

  • Lunch

Meeting point

Dein Hotel in Zürich (bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter)

Zürich, Switzerland

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Important information
  • This is not the official Glacier Express, but you are travelling along its route.
  • Bring along: passport or ID card, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a warm jacket

Provider

Operated by

Hello Switzerland Tours

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