From Saint-Moritz
to Zermatt
, via the Oberalp pass – culminating at more than 2,000 meters above sea level – you will discover the Alps from the
luxurious and mythical Glacier-Pullman-Express
.
Between mountain forests, glacier lakes and beds of wild orchids, you will explore a Switzerland where the landscapes are matched only by the refinement of the carriages with their 1930s decoration, inspired by the legendary Orient-Express.
Trip price
• Price for 1st registered: €4,350 (until 20/03/23)
• Normal rate: €4,550
• Single room supplement: €515
• Balance payment: Monday, July 17, 2023
• Deposit: €1,400
Program
Day 1 l Tuesday 19 September • PARIS • LUCERNE
Meeting with your
Figaro
guide at Paris Gare de Lyon.
7:15 am: Departure of your train from Paris - Gare de Lyon.
12:05 p.m.: Arrival in Lucerne via Basel.
You will enjoy a guided tour of the city, located on the edge of the charming Lake Lucerne to discover the covered wooden bridges that make its reputation.
The Chapel Bridge, for example, built in 1333, is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe.
Under its long roof, you will contemplate many paintings, testimony to the great deeds of the city since the Middle Ages.
In the old town, you can admire the fortifications that surround it, as well as the majestic Lion of Lucerne, sculpted in memory of the Swiss Guards who fell in the service of Louis XVI on August 10, 1792. You will also discover the Panorama Bourbaki, a European cultural monument and symbol of Switzerland's humanitarian tradition, a tribute to the French soldiers who found refuge in the country during the winter of 1871.
Installation at the hotel.
Dinner and night at the Radisson Blu Hotel****.
The Swiss Alps on the Glacier Train Adobestock
Day 2 l Wednesday 20 September • LUCERNE • BRUNNEN • ST. MORITZ
In the early morning, the Rosengart Collection Museum opens its doors to you.
In the former building of the Swiss National Bank, the masterpieces of Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee and other impressionist artists and masters of classic modern art follow one another to offer you a fascinating experience.
Your morning will end with a moment of relaxation during a cruise on Lake Lucerne.
After lunch served on board, you will disembark in Brunnen to head towards Saint-Moritz and its exceptional mountain panorama.
Installation at your hotel.
Dinner and night at the Hotel Steffani****.
Day 3 l Thursday 21 September • ST. MORITZ • THUSIS • DISENTIS • ANDERMATT
This is the big day !
You will board the luxurious Glacier-Pullman-Express, a private luxury train that will take you first to Thusis, and to the historic village of Zillis, with its Saint-Martin Church, nicknamed the “Sistine of the Alps” , one of the last churches in Europe that still has a painted wooden ceiling.
Lunch on board the train, in the Gourmino dining car.
You will follow the spectacular Rhine Gorge.
Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of Switzerland, it is actually a gorge characterized by whitish rock formations whose origin dates back more than 10,000 years during a landslide due to the retreat of the glacier holding back the Rhine.
You will be dazzled by the splendor of a magical natural site alternating mountain forests, mysterious lakes, beds of rare species of wild orchids and nesting sites of endangered birds.
You will resume your journey aboard the Glacier-Pullman-Express for Disentis and its magnificent abbey.
Founded in the 8th century, the convent occupies a strategic position, at the foot of the Lukmanier pass, which led to it being the scene of numerous battles throughout the Middle Ages.
Inside, the museum describes the history of the convent, and exhibits a series of sacred works of art as well as crystals and minerals from the region.
You will then take the train back to Andermatt.
Installation at your hotel.
Dinner and night at the Radisson Blu Reussen****.
The Swiss Alps on the Glacier Train Adobestock
Day 4 l Friday 22 September • ANDERMATT • REALP • OBERWALD • FIESCH • ZERMATT
The journey then takes you from the Uri village of Realp to Oberwald through a grandiose mountain landscape by steam train on the historic route of the Furka Railway.
You will discover Eggishorn, at the entrance to the Fieschertal, and the extraordinary 360° panorama, the only viewpoint that allows you to see the glacier in its entire length as well as the Mönch, the Eiger, the Jungfrau and the Wannenhorn , among other majestic sites.
The Aletsch estate is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lunch at Fiescheralp, a car-free ski resort.
Return to Fiesch station and departure of the train to Zermatt.
Installation at your hotel.
Dinner and night in your Metropol**** hotel.
The Swiss Alps on the Glacier Train Adobestock
Day 5 l Saturday September 23 • ZERMATT • VISP • BERNE • PARIS
In the morning, you will take the road in electric vehicles to leave the center of Zermatt and its charming setting.
You will then join your mini-bus to go to Visp and settle comfortably in first class on board a train to Bern.
After your lunch in a restaurant opposite the Federal Palace, enjoy a guided walk through the narrow streets of the Swiss capital, between its arbor arcades and its many fountains in the old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Historical, cultural and gastronomic, Bern leaves a memory in the hearts of its visitors thanks to its incomparable charm that Goethe will highlight
"It's the most beautiful we've seen"...
4:34 p.m.: Departure of the TGV for Paris via Geneva.
9:44 p.m.: Arrival in Paris - Gare de Lyon
Accommodation
The Swiss Alps on the Glacier Train Hotel Radisson Blu Lucerne
HOTEL RADISSON BLU**** • LUCERNE
On the shore of Lake Lucerne, a few minutes from the old town, the Radisson Blu Hotel is the perfect place to drop off your luggage, enjoy Swiss comfort and its modern and warm setting.
The Swiss Alps on the Glacier Train Hotel Radisson Blu Reussen
HOTEL RADISSON BLU REUSSEN**** • ANDERMATT
In a warm and friendly atmosphere, discover life in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
The hotel having been designed as a modern version of the typical Swiss chalet, the decoration is authentic and highlights natural fabrics, parquet floors and wooden furniture.
The Swiss Alps on board the glacier train Hotel Steffani
HOTEL STEFFANI**** • ST-MORITZ
Run by the same family for four generations, the charming Hotel Steffani has a spa with, among other things, a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a hammam, ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.
In the bright rooms of the hotel, local materials are given pride of place in traditional furniture.
The Swiss Alps on board the Hotel Metropol Glacier Train
The Hotel Metropol is a family establishment with a warm and soothing atmosphere housed in the heart of the mountains.
Ideally located in the center of Zermatt, it is the perfect place to recharge your batteries and rest after a day of discovery.
The price includes
Transport Paris/Lucerne and Bern/Paris by train
Local taxes and services
Transportation and coach transfers
Accommodation in a double room in the mentioned hotels
Full board from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 5
Drinks at lunches and dinners
Tips: guides/drivers/hotels
Visits/excursions/entries, according to the program
French-speaking local guides
Carrying luggage
A travel diary
Health – accident – repatriation – luggage insurance Mutuaide Assistance
A Figaro side dish