Bernese Oberland Complete Rail Circle Voyage

Day 1: Arrival in Switzerland & Interlaken Welcome

Arrive at Zurich / Geneva / Basel airport and meet your SwissVoyagers host for a private transfer to Interlaken — perfectly situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Enjoy a welcome reception with Swiss canapés and beverages. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed dinner with an introduction to the Complete Rail Circle Voyage and the rail routes ahead.

Day 2: Interlaken Orientation & Harder Kulm Views

After breakfast, take a scenic orientation walk around Interlaken’s lakeside boulevards and green spaces. In the afternoon, ride the funicular to Harder Kulm for sweeping views of Lakes Thun and Brienz and the surrounding Alps — ideal for panoramic photos. Return to Interlaken for a traditional Swiss dinner.

Day 3: Lake Brienz Cruise & Giessbach Falls

Today’s exploration begins with a scenic cruise on Lake Brienz with its distinctive turquoise waters. Disembark at Giessbach and enjoy a guided walk to the Giessbach Waterfalls and historic hotel site. A lakeside picnic lunch adds to the scenic charm before returning to Interlaken for a leisurely evening.

Day 4: Bernese Oberland Panorama Express & Rail Discovery

Board the Bernese Oberland Panorama Express — a signature rail experience combining lakeside cruising and panoramic rail segments. Journey through dramatic landscapes, past alpine valleys and through mountain tunnels. Disembark at a charming lakeside town for lunch and personal exploration before returning to Interlaken for dinner.

Day 5: Lauterbrunnen Valley & Trümmelbach Falls

Travel into the Lauterbrunnen Valley, surrounded by soaring cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Visit the impressive glacier-fed Trümmelbach Falls along safe and scenic paths. Enjoy a family-friendly valley walk followed by lunch at a traditional lodge. Return to Interlaken for an evening at leisure.

Day 6: Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe Rail Excursion

Set off on a mountain rail journey through alpine villages and dramatic snow-covered terrain to Jungfraujoch — Europe’s highest rail station. At the summit, explore panoramic decks, the Ice Palace, and glacier views. Enjoy lunch with breathtaking panoramas before descending to Interlaken for dinner and recounting your rail adventure.

Day 7: GoldenPass Panoramic Train to Montreux

Today’s highlight is the GoldenPass panoramic train route — one of Switzerland’s most scenic rail journeys. Pass lakeside vistas, rolling meadows, and alpine foothills en route to Montreux on Lake Geneva. Enjoy a guided lakeside walk and visit to iconic Château de Chillon before returning to Interlaken by rail.

Day 8: Bern Capital City & Historic Rail Stop

Take a guided day trip to the Swiss capital, Bern. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town’s arcades, fountains, and the Zytglogge clock tower. Enjoy lunch in a historic café and optional free time for boutique shopping or chocolate tasting. Return to Interlaken by rail for dinner and leisure.

Day 9: Schilthorn Cableway & Mürren Panorama

Ascend using mountain rail and cable car to the Schilthorn for 360° panoramic views of the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Continue to the charming car-free village of Mürren for a scenic walk and mountaintop lunch. Descend in the afternoon and enjoy dinner in Interlaken.

Day 10: Glacier Express Scenic Rail Experience

Board the famed Glacier Express — the world’s slowest express train — for a full day of scenic panoramic rail travel across bridges, tunnels, and snowy valleys. Enjoy lunch on board while absorbing continuously changing alpine landscapes. Return to Interlaken in the evening for dinner and reflections.

Day 11: Grindelwald First & Alpine Views

Visit the alpine village of Grindelwald and take the cable car up to First for unparalleled mountain panoramas. Walk the First Cliff Walk and enjoy optional short trails or gentle sledging (seasonal). Lunch at a mountain lodge precedes your scenic return to Interlaken for the *Farewell Gala Dinner* — a celebratory end to your rail-centric journey.

Day 12: Farewell Brunch & Departure Transfers

Enjoy a final scenic farewell brunch overlooking alpine peaks and lakes. Capture last-minute photos, exchange reflections on your Complete Rail Circle Voyage, and enjoy the final moments of Swiss hospitality before private transfers to Zurich / Geneva / Basel airports according to your departure schedules. Depart Switzerland with panoramic memories and rail discoveries.

Rail services subject to weather and operational schedules. Routing may vary due to safety advisories or engineering works. Standard supplier cancellation policies apply.