Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel | La Vacanza Travel

Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Switzerland, Basel-Stadt, Basel
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  • 10 hours
  • Basel
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary one-day journey from Basel as you board the iconic Glacier Express panoramic train, traveling from Chur to Brig. With a private tour guide by your side, immerse yourself in the breathtaking Alpine scenery while relishing a gourmet lunch on board. This exclusive experience seamlessly combines luxury train travel, culinary indulgence, and the personalized touch of a knowledgeable guide, ensuring an unforgettable adventure through Switzerland's majestic landscapes

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Lake Zurich, Zurich Switzerland

The elongated, slightly curved shape of Lake Zurich resembles a banana. The lake is around 28 kilometers long from Rapperswil to Zurich

Pass By: Walensee, Unterterzen, Walenstadt 8880 Switzerland

The Walensee is a lake in the eastern Prealps in Switzerland and is located in the cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus.

Stop At: Chur, Chur, Canton of Graubunden, Swiss Alps

Chur is a city in the Alps and the capital of the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. In the car-free old town, winding streets lead to the three-aisled 13th-century Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace.
Here the Glacier Express journey ends and you change after the city visit to the regular trains.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Ruinaulta Rheinschlucht, Rheinschlucht, Versam 7104 Switzerland

The Ruinaulta or Rhine Gorge is a gorge of up to 400 meters deep and around 13 kilometers long in the Vorderrhein between Ilanz and the mouth of the Hinterrhein near Reichenau in the canton of Graubünden

Stop At: Disentis, Disentis, Canton of Graubunden, Swiss Alps

The winter sports and health resort is located in the upper part of the Surselva. At the end of the 17th century, a new monastery complex was built in the baroque style. The Glacier Express train stops here for 10 minutes

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Oberalp Pass, Oberalp-Passstrasse, Andermatt 6490 Switzerland

The Oberalp Pass connects the villages of Sedrun in the Surselva in the canton of Graubünden with Andermatt in the Urseren Valley in the canton of Uri in Switzerland

Stop At: 6490 Andermatt, Switzerland

Andermatt is a village in the Ursen Valley of the Swiss Alps. The cable car takes visitors to the Gemsstock ski area and a chairlift connects the village with the easier slopes on the Nätschen. North of Andermatt one of numerous hiking trails leads to the Teufelsbrücke over the Schöllenen Gorge. The Glacier Express train stops here for 10 minutes.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Goms, Switzerland

The highest valley section of the Upper Valais between the source of the Rhone and the valley step of Grengiols near Brig is called Goms. It is the easternmost part of the canton of Valais. In the east it is limited by the Furka Pass between Galenstock and Pizzo Rotondo and in the west by the Weisshorn. The uppermost part of the valley is still called Obergoms.

Stop At: Brig, Brig, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps

Brig is an alpine town in the canton of Valais in southern Switzerland. It lies at the foot of the Simplon Pass, which leads to the Italian border. A stop on the Glacier Express train, Brig is known for its thermal baths, the Sebastian Chapel and the 17th-century Stockalper Castle.
At Brig you leave the Glacier Express train and after the city visit, you travel back to your origin departure point by regular intercity train. From Brig to Bern it takes one hour, from Bern to Zürich/Basel or Luzern another hour.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Thunersee, Thun Im Berner Oberland Bernese Oberland, Thun 3600 Switzerland

Lake Thun is a fjord lake in the Bernese Oberland on the northern edge of the Alps.

Pass By: Bern, Bern, Bern Mittelland District, Canton of Bern

Berne is called the "Federal City" and functions as the capital of Switzerland. As the seat of the city and large parts of the cantonal and federal administration, it is the largest center of public administration in the country

Inclusions
  • One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class
  • Travel on scheduled train from Basel to Chur 2nd class (2h 20min)
  • Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class
  • 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available)
  • Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express
  • Return travel by scheduled train from Brig to Basel (2 hours) in 2nd class
  • Swiss tourguide for your party only
  • all taxes and fees

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland


Departure Time

08:15 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours


User's Reviews

jenshC3064MT

07 Mar, 2023

I was disappointed to see many very poor reviews from the Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel. My wife and I have been very interested in the tour for several years but if the experiences related by several travelers in the past year are anywhere near accurate, we will re-think our desire to ride the Glacier Express. One would think that the tour, which costs over $1,500 for two persons, should be 100% worry-free.

Claudia_H

03 Aug, 2022

It felt like a travel day, not a tour. 6 different trains with 10 minutes to catch the next, no time to shop anywhere and a very expensive train ride and a 12 hour day.

obxo2019

10 Jul, 2022

My wife and I had a beautiful ride on the Glacier Express. Beautify scenery and the guide was very efficient. Picked us up at the hotel right on time and made sure we made all of the train connections as required. This is the way to go if you do not speak the language and you want to take all of the guess work out of it.

Joan_H

31 May, 2022

Loved seeing the snow capped mountains. The villages in the valleys were so cute. Beautiful country. The train was very nice and our guide was very attentive to us.

Marianna_O

19 May, 2022

What a surprise! We had our own guide. We would have missed so much, including the train, without our friendly and knowledgeable guide. This was a marvelous journey. We will never forget the beauty of the Alps and the background of Switzerland.

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