{"id":2691,"date":"2012-06-06T13:52:09","date_gmt":"2012-06-06T19:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=2691"},"modified":"2012-06-07T16:15:10","modified_gmt":"2012-06-07T22:15:10","slug":"the-glacier-express-train-st-mortiz-to-zermatt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2012\/06\/06\/the-glacier-express-train-st-mortiz-to-zermatt\/","title":{"rendered":"The Glacier Express Train: St. Mortiz to Zermatt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Glacier Express is Switzerland&#8217;s classic Alpine Train Tour! <\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 503px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Glacier Express\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.railtour.ch\/SiteCollectionImages\/alpenzuege\/2012_salesmanual\/493_6_salesmanual.jpg?resize=493%2C197\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"197\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Glacier Express - Europe&#39;s Most Scenic Railway!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/europe\/\">After a trek in the Alps<\/a> many travelers wish to extend their journey to take in more of the Alps&#8217; amazing scenery.<\/p>\n<p>We highly recommend the Glacier Express that runs from St. Moritz to Zermatt. You&#8217;ll discover Eastern and Central Switzerland in comfort and style.<\/p>\n<p>While a standard itinerary includes 1 night in St. Moritz and 1 night in Zermatt, we recommend an extra night in Zermatt so you can enjoy a leisurely hike beneath the Matterhorn!<\/p>\n<p><strong>ITINERARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 1:<\/strong> Arrival in St. Moritz by train 2nd class (up to 3 transfers) from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in St. Moritz.<br \/>\n<strong>DAY 2:<\/strong> Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 71\u20442 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2\u2019033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows,<br \/>\nrushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries- old culture. Optional lunch \u2013 if required, please indicate on the booking request. Overnight in Zermatt.<br \/>\n<strong>DAY 3: <\/strong>Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PRICE: from $525\/person* <\/strong><br \/>\n* For an 3-day itinerary including 2 hotel nights and train travel to and from the start of the Glacier Express! Pricing is based upon the low season rate in 3-star hotels: 499 CHF (Swiss Francs). We can also arrange for 4-star hotels.<\/p>\n<p>Ask us about other train and hotel packages!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Glacier Express is Switzerland&#8217;s classic Alpine Train Tour! After a trek in the Alps many travelers wish to extend their journey to take in more of the Alps&#8217; amazing scenery. 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