8 Day | Glacier Express Holiday With Excellence Class

Flight from the UK to Zurich airport with first class rail travel to Zermatt. Check in to your 4 star hotel for your 3 night stay and enjoy your first views of the Matterhorn mountain.

Zermatt is surrounded by awesome mountains, the most famous being the Matterhorn, which dominates this traditional alpine village. Enjoy your time in car-free Zermatt and be sure to experience one of the unmissable mountain journeys all available at half price, such as the network of cable cars to Klein Matterhorn - which at 3,883m is the highest sightseeing point in Europe. Try an alternative view from the idyllic lake of Schwarzsee at the foot of the Matterhorn, or take the cog railway to the pure air and mountain restaurants of the Gornergrat. You will not be disappointed by the views and walking routes in this stunning alpine region.

For a very special treat consider the NostalChic Class Gornergrat journey

On the fourth day you will be welcomed aboard at the exclusive check-in to join the leisurely Glacier Express train on its journey to St. Moritz in the scenic Upper Engadin region. This wonderful journey takes around 8 hours in the comfort of your special panoramic coach where you will be greeted by a welcome drink. A fine, five course lunch is served at your table with accompanying wines included. Scenic milestones of this classic route include the Oberalp Pass, Rhine Gorge and the Landwasser Viaduct before arriving in St. Moritz and checking into your 4 star hotel for your 4 night stay. 

Glacier Express Excellence Class highlights

With comfortable, guaranteed window seats for the 20 passengers, a dedicated check in desk and a VIP in-carriage bar, this is a fabulous way to enjoy the alpine journey during a special anniversary or birthday celebration. The exclusive carriage has its own concierge, as well as tablets loaded with the Glacier Express 'Bordinfotainment'. The VIP experience combined with the glorious views is a memory that will stay with you forever.

Please take a look at this short video of the Excellence Class experience.

You will be well catered for as you enjoy your scenic journey!

• Welcome Champagne and amuse bouche platter from the VIP bar on arrival
• Superb, seasonal 5 course meal with accompanying wines
• Tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the day

Typical menu in Excellence Class

Menus change throughout the seasons, so this is merely an example to give you a flavour of excellent lunch you can expect. Wine is served with each course and vegetarian options and dietary allergies can be catered for with at least two weeks' notice.

1. Swiss smoked trout with oven-baked beetroot, apple, lettuce and horseradish soft cheese with house dressing

2. Minted pea soup with dried blossoms

3. Fillet of Swiss beef with truffled mashed potatoes, carrots, spring onions and mountain herb jus

4. Swiss cheese platter with Grisons mountain cheese, Viamala semi-hard cheese, Langwies organic sheep’s cheese and Aletsch cheese. Served with tomato and apricot chutney, pear bread and crackers

5. Chocolate cake with vanilla sauce and roasted almonds

During the summer months, your visit is greatly enhanced by the Engadin Card with free transport including mountain railways and cable cars. This gives you unlimited access to wonderful walks and excursions, including the excellent panoramic walk at Alp Languard with views over the Bernina massif. Other recommendations include the funicular to Corviglia, connecting to the cable car to Piz Nair at 3,057m. We include a first class day trip on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy. This stunning rail journey crosses the Alps from towering glaciers and high mountain lakes to swaying palms of Italy - with time to enjoy an Italian lunch!

Time for a last look around St. Moritz before you take your first class train to Zurich airport for your flight to the UK.