Private Full-Day Glacier Express Train Tour from Basel

Name: Private Full-Day Glacier Express Train Tour from Basel
Brand: Swiss Travel Guide
SKU: c681ffa9-1f03-41fd-b763-e2db6c9112e2

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Summary

Meet your guide at your Basel hotel and make the roughly 2-hour journey by private, air-conditioned vehicle via Zurich to Chur. The capital of the Graubünden canton and reputedly Switzerland’s oldest town, this pretty, mountain-framed city is one of the stops of the Glacier Express train. On arrival, enjoy a private walking tour of the Old Town, delving into the cobbled lanes lined with medieval townhouses, churches, and fountains. Afterward, head for the railway station to catch the Glacier Express train between Chur and Brig. Settle into a pre-arranged seat and admire the spectacular views on one of Europe’s most scenic rail journeys. If you wish, use the onboard headphones for commentary on the sights. Absorb the scenery as you pass through the ‘Swiss Grand Canyon,’ an epic part of the Rhine gorge where the river carves through rocks. Feel the train’s cogwheels engage as it climbs from 5,249 feet (1,600 meters) to 6,669 feet (2,033 meters) — your journey’s highest point — at the Oberalp Pass. Then, descend to 4,724 feet (1,440 meters) for a 20-minute stop at Andermatt, where you have time to disembark for photos. Continue through the 9.3-mile (15-kilometer) Furka Pass tunnel and picturesque Goms Valley past traditional villages, pastures, and high mountain peaks. Two hours from Andermatt, leave the train at Brig and enjoy a stroll around the pedestrianized quarter including its central square, stately houses, and baroque Stockalper Palace. Then, catch an inter-city train via the Alps, Lake Thun, and Bern to Basel, where your tour ends.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Travel on the worldwide known "Glacier-Express-Train" with your private tour guide, just you and your guide! Enjoy a round trip by train and spend four hours on the panoramic coach from Chur to Brig, crossing 291 bridges, passing 91 tunnels and climb up to approximately 7000 feet (2033m) above sea level by train. Enjoy the travel on the Glacier-Express while passing spectacular valleys and mountains. According your preferences, a short walk around in Chur or Brig can take place (while transfer times to/from Glacier Express) Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees and handling charges
local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
Headphones on the train
Information booklet about the journey
Assigned seat on the Glacier Express Chur-Brig route
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks
Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Swiss Travel Guide

About operator:

SwissTravelGuide has been an independent travel agency in Switzerland since 2008. Our private tours offer an exclusive service as you travel alone with the tour guide. For guests with a smaller budget, we offer small group tours. On these tours you travel together with other guests. We offer self-guided tours for guests who would like to explore the destinations independently and on their own.