Welcome to the enchanting world of Switzerland, where the holiday season takes on a magical allure like no other place on Earth.
As the snowcapped peaks of the Swiss Alps glisten under the wintry sun, and the charming towns and villages are adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, Switzerland beckons you to embark on a Christmas vacation like no other.
Day 1: Arrive in Switzerland at Zürich Airport
You can use your Swiss Pass to travel from the airport to the main train station in town.
Departure
Train from Zürich to Chur
11:37am
Arrival
Chur
12:52pm
Arrival
St. Moritz
2:58pm
Stay at Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski
Set in an iconic 19th-century building, this luxury 5-star hotel offers timeless European Luxury at the foot of the Cable Car with unrivaled access to skiing and hiking trails. The urban glamour of St. Moritz in the peaceful surroundings of the Swiss Alps makes the resort a true hideaway.
Property
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski
Via Mezdi 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Day 2: Ride the famous Bernina Express
The Bernina Express is a train connecting Chur in Switzerland to Poschiavo in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy by crossing the Swiss Engadin Alps. For most of its journey, the train also runs along the World Heritage Site known as the Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes.
Property
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski
Via Mezdi 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Day 3: St. Moritz to Zermatt on the Glacier Express
The Glacier Express is a direct train connecting railway stations of the two major mountain resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz via Andermatt in the central Swiss Alps
A hearty welcome from our friendly staff awaits you at the Hotel Butterfly, BW Signature Collection in this 3 Star deluxe hotel in the center of car-free Zermatt. The hotel is in a quiet sunny location, featuring great ambiance and outstanding food and service. Wellness with steam bath, Finnish and Infrared sauna. All rooms with balcony, work desk, wireless LAN, television with CNN®. We are only a two-minute walk from central railway and Gornergrat station.
Property
Bodmenstrasse 21, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Day 4: Gornergrat Cogwheel Train Journey with Panoramic Matterhorn Views
For 125 years, the cog railway has been taking our guests from the village at 1600 meters up to 3100 meters above sea level. Even the journey is a great experience with a constant view of the Matterhorn. You can’t get enough of the panorama at the top – mountains and glaciers as far as the eye can see.
Stay at Hotel Butterfly
Room type
Room type Deluxe Room – Bed and Breakfast (2 Nights)
A hearty welcome from our friendly staff awaits you at the Hotel Butterfly, BW Signature Collection in this 3 Star deluxe hotel in the center of car-free Zermatt. The hotel is in a quiet sunny location, featuring great ambiance and outstanding food and service. Wellness with steam bath, Finnish and Infrared sauna. All rooms with balcony, work desk, wireless LAN, television with CNN®. We are only a two-minute walk from central railway and Gornergrat station.
Day 5: Zermatt to Montreux
Stay at Hotel Eurotel
Room type
Room type Lakeview (1 Nights)
The Eurotel Montreux, located directly on the shores of Lake Geneva, welcomes you for a quality, eco-responsible stay. Let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the place, the splendour of the landscape and the quality of the air. With its ideal location, its easy access by public transport and its comfort, the Eurotel Montreux 4* superior is your ideal base on the Montreux Riviera.
Day 6: Golden Pass Express from Montreux to Lucerne
Stay at Ameron Hotel Flora
Room type
Room Type Deluxe – Breakfast Buffet (2 Night)
The majestic Ameron Hotel Flora is set in a prime location, minutes from the train station and Lake Lucerne. Guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast at the hotel’s French-style brassiere and indulge in freshly baked croissants and locally sourced produce. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, are fully air-conditioned and feature a minibar. Hotel guests will also have access to satellite TV. Other nearby attractions include the Old Town.
Day 7: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch
Things to enjoy- A stopover with a view – 5-minute stop during your journey to the Jungfraujoch at around 3160m. – The most modern tricable gondola in the world – The new Eigergletcher. – Sphinx Observation Deck – An ultrafast lift takes you to the observatory, an international research station. It climbs 108 meters in 25 seconds. – 365 days of snow and ice guaranteed – You won’t get a better view anywhere else. On one side, a view as far as the black forest, the other t Aletsch glacier comes into view by 4,000 meter peaks. – Tour through glacier tunnels with ice sculptures – walk through the ice palace and discover enchanting ice sculptures and facts about Switzerland’s peaks.
Stay at Ameron Hotel Flora
Room type
Room Type Deluxe – Breakfast Buffet (2 Night)
The majestic Ameron Hotel Flora is set in a prime location, minutes from the train station and Lake Lucerne. Guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast at the hotel’s French-style brassiere and indulge in freshly baked croissants and locally sourced produce. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, are fully air-conditioned and feature a minibar. Hotel guests will also have access to satellite TV. Other nearby attractions include the Old Town.
Day 8: Lucerne to Zürich
Stay at Hilton Zürich Airport
Room type
Room type Queen Guest Room – Bed and Breakfast (1 Night)
Drop your luggage at this convenient airport hotel, take the train for 10 minutes into Zurich and spend the rest of the day downtown at your leisure. Spend a relaxing night and be ready for your flight home.