Alpine Railway Journey

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Small Group Tour
Embrace the romance of the railway on this splendid alpine tour through Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Begin in Milan and enjoy picturesque lakeside towns before rolling on to Zermatt for alpine adventure and incredible views. Ride the steepest cog railway to Mount Pilatus and take in the German city of Munich as you enjoy regional food, historical sights an...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Admire the alpine scenery on the glacier express from zermatt to chur, a journey that rates among the greatest, slowest, most romantic train trips in the world.
    • Enjoy a chocolate-making demonstration in lucerne. mixing a passion for chocolate with a pantry full of natural ingredients, a team of chocolate-making magicians will demonstrate their skills exclusively to your group.
    • Listen to thrilling stories of attempts at the summit of the mighty matterhorn, while snacking on local specialities on the picnic lunch at the foot of the mountain.
    • Eat, drink and be merry in munich! enjoy plenty of free time in this alpine town, full of delicious regional cuisine, festive beer culture and royal bavarian heritage.
    • Take a guided tour of the beautifully located neuschwanstein castle and its fairy tale interior – a grandiose 19th-century throwback to the middle ages.

What's this trip about?

    Embrace the romance of the railway on this splendid alpine tour through Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Begin in Milan and enjoy picturesque lakeside towns before rolling on to Zermatt for alpine adventure and incredible views. Ride the steepest cog railway to Mount Pilatus and take in the German city of Munich as you enjoy regional food, historical sights and the relaxing environment of alpine communities. You’re sure to be invigorated by the crisp mountain air on this unique European rail journey.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMilan
End CityMunich

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Alps
  • Bavaria
  • Lucerne
  • Matterhorn
  • Milan
  • Munich
  • Zermatt
  • Zurich

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Milan
Arrive in Milan at any time, you will be met by a Peregrine representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet your trip leader and your fellow companions at the welcome meeting. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in one of the traditional restaurants near the hotel. After dinner, the rest of the evening is free for you to explore the town, or to rest up in preparation for tomorrow's early start.

Day 2 Milan - Stresa (Lake Maggiore)
Discover Milan, Italy's second largest city, an interesting mix of glamour and industry. Take an orientation walk and see the main sights, including the Duomo (the Gothic cathedral in the centre of town). Later, board the train to Stresa for the first leg of your journey...
Day 3 Stresa – Zermatt
Today you will take another train journey, reaching further into the Alps. Arrive at the famous mountain resort of Zermatt. On the way, yet more scenic views of the Alps reveal themselves. Continue to Zermatt, a place famed for its mountaineering and excellent skiing. Th...
Day 4 Zermatt
Wake up this morning to fresh, crisp Alpine air. The day is free for you to enjoy as you wish. The village of Zermatt itself is lovely and car-free, with old-fashioned brown chalets and winding alleys. Its main street, Bahnhofstrasse is lined with boutique shops, hotels ...
Day 5 Zermatt – Lucerne
After a hearty breakfast at the foot of Matterhorn, it's time for a scenic train ride across the alps. The Glacier Express Train will take you from Zermatt through Andermatt to Chur (approximately 6 hours). This is a fascinating journey through scores of tunnels and brid...
Day 6 Lucerne
This morning will be an early start, but otherwise a leisurely one, as you take another epic train to the top of Mount Pilatus via the famous Golden Circle route. Firstly, you will take a short boat ride on Lake Lucerne, then board the world’s steepest cog railway to the...
Day 7 Lucerne - Zurich - Munich
Rise early this morning for another train trip, this time to Munich, with a stop in Zurich along the way where you’ll join your leader for an orientation walk around the town and some of its main sites. There will be plenty of time for you to have lunch in one of Zurich'...
Day 8 Munich
After a peaceful morning we will take an orientation walk around Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Once you know your whereabouts, you may want to visit the Marianplatz, the Neues Rathaus (the New Town Hall), or perhaps the medieval city gates that remain standing. Another must see is the Englischer Garten, one of the biggest urban parks in the world.

Day 9 Munich - Neuschwanstein Castle
Starting early morning you will go on private minibus trip to Schloss Neuschwanstein castle, a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. The palace was built by the King Ludwig II, known to be very shy, and the pur...
Day 10 Munich
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. There are no further activities planned and you are free to depart at any time.

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Price From $5,325
Price per day$533
Last Updated: 3/18/2020

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Peter

Aug 2015

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Thank you, Peregrine. What a fabulous adventure in a land of beauty.

Just completed this morning when our private bus dropped us all off at Verona Train Station. Sad to say goodbye to our fellow tourists and our excellent guide Robert...

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Mar 2020

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Mar 2020

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Apr 2020

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Logistics

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (7 nights),Feature Stay (2 nights),

Transportation & Flights

Taxi,Train,Ferry,

Transportation & flights

Taxi,Train,Ferry
Guides
All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Peregrine leaders are experienced and knowledgeable and all are local to the destinations or have lived or extensively travelled through the region. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a group trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Visa requirements
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, US and British citizens currently do not require a visa to visit Germany, Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassy or consulate in their home country for up to date visa information.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Hotel Europa Dachauer Straße 115 Munich GERMANY Phone: +49 89542420
Trip ID
peregrine-PERJ

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