Bernese Oberland Grand Rail Discovery Voyage

Day 1: Arrival in Switzerland & Interlaken Welcome

Arrive at Zurich / Geneva / Basel airports and be greeted by your SwissVoyagers host for a private transfer to Interlaken — nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Check into your hotel with panoramic alpine views. In the evening, enjoy a welcome reception with Swiss canapés and drinks, followed by a relaxed dinner where the journey’s rail highlights are introduced.

Day 2: Interlaken Orientation & Harder Kulm Panoramas

Start with a guided orientation walk through Interlaken’s scenic lakeside avenues and green spaces. In the afternoon, ride the funicular up to Harder Kulm for sweeping views across the lakes and peaks — a perfect introduction to the alpine panoramas that await. Return to town for dinner and an optional lakeside stroll under the stars.

Day 3: Lake Brienz Cruise & Giessbach Waterfalls

Today’s experience includes a scenic cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz, passing dramatic cliffs and quiet coves. Disembark at Giessbach for an easy walk to the cascading Giessbach Falls and enjoy a lakeside picnic. The return cruise completes the day’s exploration before dinner back in Interlaken.

Day 4: Bernese Oberland Panorama Express

Board the Bernese Oberland Panorama Express — a signature scenic rail route — for a day of discovery through alpine valleys and lakeside terrain. Enjoy panoramic views from large observation windows, traverse classic Swiss landscapes, and disembark in a charming lakeside town for lunch. Return to Interlaken by rail for a relaxed evening.

Day 5: Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe Discovery

Take a mountain rail journey through iconic alpine scenery to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe.” At the summit, explore glacier terraces, the Ice Palace, and panoramic decks overlooking breathtaking snowfields. Share a mountain-top lunch with spectacular views before descending back to Interlaken for dinner and leisure.

Day 6: GoldenPass Panoramic Rail to Montreux

Depart Interlaken aboard the GoldenPass panoramic train — one of Switzerland’s most scenic rail experiences — en route to Montreux on Lake Geneva. Enjoy alpine valleys, lakeside stretches, and charming villages along the way. In Montreux, stroll the lakeside promenade and visit historic Château de Chillon before returning to Interlaken by rail in the evening.

Day 7: Schilthorn Cableway & Mürren Panorama

Today, ride the mountain rail and cable car to the Schilthorn plateau for 360° views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. Continue to the serene, car-free village of Mürren for a scenic lunch with stunning alpine vistas. In the afternoon, return to Interlaken for dinner and an optional cultural briefing on Swiss rail history.

Day 8: Grindelwald & First Cliff Walk

Visit the picturesque alpine village of Grindelwald and take the cable car to First for panoramic mountain views. Experience the First Cliff Walk and enjoy short, scenic alpine trails suitable for all ages. Capture memorable photos from this dramatic vantage point before returning to Interlaken for your *Farewell Dinner* with highlights and reflections on your rail journey.

Day 9: Farewell Brunch & Departure Transfers

Conclude the Grand Rail Discovery Voyage with a scenic farewell brunch overlooking serene alpine landscapes. Capture final photos, share reflections with your travel companions, and prepare for your private transfers to Zurich / Geneva / Basel airports according to your departure plans. Depart Switzerland enriched with panoramic rail memories and mountain vistas.

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