Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich by train from the Swiss border or drive in, then settle into your hotel for two nights. This vibrant city sits right where it all begins, and you've got plenty of time to get oriented before things really kick off.
- Day 2
Zurich
Today is yours to spend however you like around Zurich. The city's got this great mix of urban energy, waterfront areas, and mountains all nearby. If Rhine Falls interests you, there's an optional train trip to Schaffhausen you can add on. Otherwise, just wander the neighborhoods and get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip to Schaffhausen to see the Rhine Falls
Landmarks Rhine Falls 
- Day 3
Zurich - Montreux
Board a train at Zurich main station heading toward Lausanne, running right along Lake Geneva. You'll roll past the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards across the Vaud Riviera before pulling into Montreux for a one-night stay. This lakeside town is known for hosting the jazz festival, so there's a certain charm to the place even between festivals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Zurich to Montreux via Lausanne along Lake Geneva
Landmarks Lavaux vineyards Lake Geneva 
- Day 4
Montreux - Locarno
Take the train along Lake Geneva and through the Rhone Valley toward Italy. After passing through Brig, you'll change to the famous Centovalli Railway at Domodossola. This route winds through dramatic landscapes with charming villages, impressive bridges, and tunnels carved through rock. You'll end up in Locarno on Lake Maggiore for two nights, surrounded by mountains and valleys.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Montreux to Domodossola via Brig through the Rhone Valley and Simplon Valley
- Centovalli Railway from Domodossola to Locarno (2nd class)
Landmarks Lake Maggiore Centovalli 
- Day 5
Locarno
Spend your day in Locarno however feels right. Palm trees line the waterfront, flowers are everywhere, and the mild climate makes it perfect for just walking around at your own pace. The lake and surrounding mountains create a really peaceful setting that's ideal for slowing down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Locarno - Lucerne
Board the Treno Gotthardo for one of Switzerland's most spectacular rail routes. You'll depart Locarno on Lake Maggiore and head north through mountainous terrain with views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps coming into sight. Pull into Lucerne for a one-night stay, and you can see why this stretch is considered one of the country's best train journeys.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Treno Gotthardo from Locarno to Lucerne (1st class)
Landmarks Lake Lucerne 
- Day 7
Lucerne - St. Gallen
The Voralpen Express takes you through Central Switzerland next, winding through the Alptal valley with idyllic lakes and rolling hills passing by your window. You'll see the Alps foothills and Appenzell region as the train moves along. Arrive in St. Gallen for one night, where the historic old town and the famous St. Gallen Abbey are there for you to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Voralpen Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen (2nd class)
Landmarks St. Gallen Abbey 
- Day 8
St. Gallen - Zurich
Head out from St. Gallen and travel back toward where you started. Take the train to Zurich, then continue by car or train to the Swiss border for your individual departure. Your Swiss rail adventure wraps up today after these past days moving through the country's best landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
