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Swiss Train Escape
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Length
8 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
St Gallen
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Ends in
Lake Geneva (Switzerland)
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Available Tour Start Dates
NOV 15, 2026 to MAR 7, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$1,870.55
Overview
All aboard this great escape to Switzerland featuring travel by train on this Globus Escapes tour. Breathe in the breathtaking panoramas from scenic train routes for stunning Swiss sights that are off the rails! Glide past picture-book villages, lakes, and hillsides from St. Gallen aboard the Voralpen Express for a stay in Lucerne to soak in the beauty and history beneath the Alps. Continue by train to Bern for a stay in the Swiss capital where everything’s coming up roses in the gardens of the city named after its local bears. Hop aboard another train to Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva and take a stroll along Europe’s largest freshwater lake. Join us on board to explore the stunning sights, dining delights, and heavenly heights of Switzerland by train!
Visited During Tour
Bern | Lake Geneva (Switzerland) | Lucerne (Switzerland) | St Gallen
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
Private Touring
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Swiss Train Escape tour dates available from Globus. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
There is at least one departure that the vendor is advising is Not Available for the selected year. Click here if you would like such tours to be included below.
Tour Itinerary
Globus Tour Code KCHX
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Day
1ARRIVE IN ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND
Welcome to St. Gallen! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (nearest airport is Zurich).
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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2ST. GALLEN
Swiss Specialties This morning, join an orientation walk of St. Gallen’s Old Town and see the UNESCO-listed Abbey District with its baroque Cathedral, named after St. Gall an Irish monk doing missionary work, and world-famous library. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE It may not be the most famous city in Switzerland, but St. Gallen is one of the country’s gems. It boasts a charming old town, featuring half-timbered houses and carved bay windows, the oldest soccer team on Continental Europe, the oldest brewery in Switzerland, and was once responsible for approximately half the world’s embroidery production. Take a stroll down the Marktgasse and sample a famous St. Gallen Bratwurst.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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3ST. GALLEN–LUCERNE
Scenic Surroundings This morning, board the Voralpen Express train for a scenic journey through Switzerland’s Pre-Alps, providing beautiful views of lakes, hills, and villages. Arrive in Lucerne, spend some free time exploring and settling into your hotel before This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! enjoying dinner at a local restaurant this evening. TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Lucerne is considered an alpine gem, nestled among the mountains and set on the edge of a glacier lake. It is also home to one of Switzerland’s most iconic monuments - Bertel Thorvaldsen’s Lion Monument, a moving commemoration of the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. Why not take a stroll to see why Mark Twain described it as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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4LUCERNE
Bridging History This morning, join an orientation walk to see the highlights of Lucerne. Admire the 14th century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss, and the charming Altstadt (old town) with its quaint streets and painted buildings. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to get better acquainted with this alpine gem. TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS See the symbol of Lucerne, the famous Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Originally built in 1365, the bridge includes the Wasserturm (water tower) that once served as a prison. Today, this world-famous timber bridge is Lucerne’s most photographed landmark.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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5LUCERNE–BERN
Coming Up Roses in Bern Board your train this morning and enjoy the views before arriving in beautiful Bern, capital city of Switzerland. Join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour; see some of Bern’s most famous inhabitants at the Bear Park, and stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its ornate fountains and entertaining Zytglogge (clock tower). Free time this evening to explore more and sample some local specialties. TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS BärenPark (Bear Park) is home to Pyrenean brown bears (after which the town is named). This hillside habitat in Berne differs greatly from the bear pit of 1191 when Duke Berthold V vowed to name the town after the first animal his hunt found in the nearby woods. The first records of bears being kept in the city date back to 1513 when soldiers brought live bears home as spoils of war. Fast forward to the modern day as the inhumane bear pit of the 16th century has evolved into a 6,000 square-meter natural habitat alongside the Aar River.
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- Breakfast
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6BERN–LAKE GENEVA
Life on the Lake Depart Bern by train and arrive at Lausanne, located on Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. Enjoy free time to linger in Lausanne, stroll around the old town or perhaps discover its Olympic heritage TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT The glistening waters of Lake Geneva lap against its French and Swiss shores in the serene surroundings of sublime vineyards and countryside. Belle Epoque sailboats traverse the lakeshores amid castles, museums, and resort towns as they have for over a century.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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7LAKE GENEVA
Grandeur in Geneva Today, enjoy an included excursion by train to Chillon Castle and Montreux. Be captivated by anecdotal accounts and historical background during a guided tour of the historic castle. Enjoy some free time in Montreux, often referred to as the Swiss Riviera, and favored by music stars as a recording location Take time to stroll around town and along the stunning lakeside promenade. Join your travel companions this evening for a farewell dinner. TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Located in a strategic position on the banks of Lake Geneva, Chillon Castle has been a toll station for ships sailing on the lake. Learn about these fascinating stories while strolling through this serene location and take in breath-taking views of the surrounding area.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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8LAKE GENEVA
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Geneva.)
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Globus in their Swiss Train Escape tour:
Bern
Bristol
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
Centrally located in the historic Old Town of Bern, just a short walk away away from the train station, this cozy British inspired 100-room hotel blends convenience with stylish design. It features a fitness center, relaxing bar and lounge area where an extensive breakfast buffet is served each morning and a full bar menu of light bites, hand crafted cocktails, speciality beers and fine wines are served throughout the day and into the evening . The elegant guest rooms offer tea/coffee-making facilities, safety deposit box and minibar with Free Wi-Fi internet access .
Location
Schauplatzgasse 10
Bern, Switzerland
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Lausanne
Alpha Palmiers
Hotel rating (by Globus): Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel Alpha Palmiers is located in the city center of Lausanne at 5 minutess walking from the train station and at 15 minutes from the lake.
Location
Rue Du Petit-Chene 34
Lausanne, Switzerland
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar Superior Tourist-Class property)
Lucerne
Astoria
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
Ideally located in the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by mountains, close to its lake boasting crystal clear waters, the historic old town, and famous Chapel Bridge. All 252 contemporary rooms have a minibar and Wi-Fi. There's a plush cocktail lounge, a stylish café, and a rooftop bar affording city views. Other facilities include a full equipped modern gym.
Location
Pilatusstrasse 29
Lucerne, Switzerland
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
St Gallen
Hotel Walhalla
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
Located directly next to the St. Gallen train station, Hotel Walhalla is where urban comfort meets genuine hospitality. this 100 room property offers modern, spacious guestrooms equipped with soundproofing, tea/coffee-making facilities and bathroom amenities from Molton Brown. A hearty breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room and Free Wi-Fi internet access is offered throughout.
Location
Bahnhofplatz Poststrasse 27
St Gallen, Switzerland
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
More Details
Globus is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Swiss Train Escape tour:
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Orientation walk in St. Gallen• Train ride on the scenic Voralpen Express • Orientation walk in Lucerne• Guided walking tour in Bern• Visit to Lausanne• Visit to Montreux• Guided visit of Chillon Castle• Train ride between Lucerne and Bern• Train ride between Bern and Lake Geneva
Meals Included
7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Private Touring
Globus offers an optional paid upgrade if you would like to arrange for Swiss Train Escape tour as a Private Tour. Here's a sample of the additional cost:
6 guests in a party: $1,770*18 guests in a party: $454*
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