14-Nights Grand Swiss Rail Adventure: Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken & Montreux

Goway Travel

Only Switzerland could make efficiency look this beautiful. This 15-day Switzerland rail journey lets you enjoy the Alps from the comfort of your seat, exploring Switzerland’s most dynamic cities en route, including Zurich, Lucerne, Montreaux and Interlaken, hub of the Bernese Oberland.

Begin your Swiss vacation in Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city and financial capital, with your Swiss Travel Pass in hand. Your pass gives you free admission or discounts to many of Zurich’s museums and cultural attractions, as well as numerous attractions in the nearby countryside. It also grants free access to Zurich’s public transit system, so you can enjoy a hassle-free first taste of Switzerland.

Board the train bound for Lucerne, a lovely lakeside city with a well-preserved medieval town. Lucerne’s Alpine location puts you within easy reach of numerous picturesque towns and villages that show Switzerland at its most enchanting. No train trip better captures the beauty of the region, however, than the Gotthard Panorama Express, which combines a cruise on the lake with its panoramic rail journey.

Take the scenic train to continue your trip to Switzerland to Interlaken, your gateway to the Bernese Oberland, often described as Switzerland’s most scenic area (no small praise in this country!). Pass some of Switzerland’s most famous peaks including Eiger and Jungfrau, then enjoy two full days exploring the mountains and scenic cog railways such as Schynige Platte and the Jungfraujoch. A jetboat ride on Lake Brienz offers a different perspective on the mountains if you want to get your blood pumping.

On the eastern shores of Lake Leman, near the border with France, Montreaux enchants visitors with more incredible views, best enjoyed with a glass of local wine. Montreaux is famous for producing some of Switzerland’s finest wines, and a vineyard tour is highly recommended. A wealth of mountain excursions or city escapes sit at your fingertips as well, including some of Switzerland’s top museums, ideal if it’s a rainy day.

Vacation Inclusions

• 4 overnight stays including breakfast in Zürich & Montreux
• 3 overnight stays including breakfast in Lucerne & Interlaken
• 15 Day Swiss Travel Pass in 2nd class. Covers unlimited travel by train, bus and boat from days 1 - 15
• 50% discount on additional travel by rail, bus & boat as well as some mountain excursions
• Seat Reservation on the Golden Pass Express from Interlaken to Montreux
• Guest Cards in Lucerne, Interlaken & Montreux

Featured Destinations

Zurich Zurich Zurich is often referred to as the "garden city on the lake". A stroll through the fascinating city will soon explain the reason for this. Zurich is one of the richest cantons in the country and home to the famous and very beautiful shopping street, Bahnhofstrasse. It is a bustling metropolis with many new buildings and modern architecture. Age-old landmarks and examples of unique design and artistic styles proliferate the city; the oldest and best preserved are most densely distributed in Neumarkt. The famous Grossmunster with its two tall towers is most dominant. Visit the late 15th century Wasserkiche and the Rathaus, a graceful town hall built in renaissance style. Famous for its traditional festivals and holiday celebrations, Downtown Niederdorf is the center of activities. From jazz clubs to restaurants & bars to cultural pursuits including galleries, museums and exhibitions, there is something interesting all year. To really get familiar with Zurich, experience it from the Lake of Zurich. The perspective of the city and its romantic surrounds from this vantage point is unique and not to be missed.	Destination Guide
Interlaken Interlaken Interlaken's foundations can be seen in the 12th century castle and its fascinating Augustinian monastery. Nestled beneath the legendary triad of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, Interlaken is a wondrous health resort and an international favorite. The superb mountainous scenery and gentle climate are ideal venues for virtually every leisure activity. Höheweg is the business and social center of Interlaken. The shopping is varied and interesting from simple souvenirs to luxurious timepieces. Grand hotels and inviting restaurants and cafes to spoil the visitor abound while a traditional horse-drawn carriage transports guests in fine style. The famous Kursaal - Interlaken's casino - is situated in the center of Höheweg. There are many types of entertainment including elegant balls, annual music festivals, Folklorica, local and trade shows in addition to the delights of the casino tables. Interlaken is also an ideal starting point for excursions to the Bern upperlands and breathtaking Jungfrau region with the centrepiece's massive peak soaring into cloudless skies.	Destination Guide
Montreux Montreux It is easy to see why Montreux, with its magnificent scenery reflected in the shimmering waters of placid Lake Geneva, has acquired the title 'The Pearl of the Swiss Riviera'. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and surrounded by the majestic Swiss and French Savoy Alps, the region is blessed with a particularly mild climate. Take a pleasant stroll along the banks of the lake where exotic flowers grow in proliferation and white swans glide gracefully past. Or enjoy a sumptuous meal of fresh lake fish and delicious local wine, in one of the many terrace restaurants overlooking the lake. Small secluded beaches and picturesque marinas with yachts and old steamboats afford a picture-perfect view of vineyards and quaint old stone-housed villages.	Destination Guide
Lucerne Lucerne Without a doubt one of the prettiest towns in Switzerland, Lucerne lies in the heart of the country on famous lake of Lucerne. Dotted with Renaissance and Baroque fountains, colorful paintings on the gables and commanded by the exquisite wooden bridge, the Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm, the 13th century octagonal water tower, Lucerne's character is pure charm. Spectacular views and sights abound from almost every vantage point in and around Lucerne. The Old Town Hall is a fine example of a Renaissance building while the City Wall, built between 1350 and 1405 stands proud above the city. A stroll along the quay leads past the modern health resort and onto the largest, most important Transport Museum in Europe and the only Planetarium in Switzerland. The famous Lion Monument and Glacier Garden make for remarkable viewing as do the mountain peaks surrounding the city. A short drive from town takes visitors to some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth, and a short drive from Viewaldstätter Lake leads to nearby winter resorts and many more lakes.	Destination Guide

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