8-Day switzerland by rail

Day 01

Arrive in Geneva, overnight Hotel D'Angleterre.

Day 02

After morning walk along Lake Geneva, high tea at the hotel.  With Golden Rail Express card, train from Geneva to Lusanne (about 40 minutes)

Overnight at Beau Rivage Palace in Lusanne, member of Leading Hotels of the World, dinner at Cafe-Rivage

Day 03

Historical walking tour of Lusanne, including 

• Lausanne Cathedral

• Place de la Riponne

• Place de la Palud and the town hall

• Tour de l'Ale

• Grand Pont

Lunch nearby The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, stretching for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva from the Chateau de Chillon to the eastern outskirts of Lausanne in the Vaud region, cover the lower slopes of the mountainside between the villages and the lake. Although there is some evidence that vines were grown in the area in Roman times, the present vine terraces can be traced back to the 11th century, when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area. It is an outstanding example of a centuries-long interaction between people and their environment, developed to optimize local resources so as to produce a highly valued wine that has always been important to the economy.

 Dinner at Chateau D'Ouchy (57 Grill), overnight Beau Rivage Palace

Day 04

Panoramic train on the Golden Rail Express to Interlaken, overnight Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, member of Leading Hotels of the World.

Afternoon chocolate making class at Funky Chocolate Club, followed by Italian dinner at Ristoratne e Pizzeria Sapori. 

Day 05

Rail to Bad Ragaz and overnight at the Bad Ragaz.  Famous for its spa and wellness programs, enjoy a spa treatment at the hotel, shopping in their lovely town, and dinner at verve by sven (1 Michelin star)

Day 06

Private tour Four Countries in One Day – A Culinary Mini Grand Tour In just few hours, you will explore Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany, complemented by a curated culinary journey through all four countries. A compact yet inspiring grand tour showcasing the unique diversity surrounding Bad Ragaz.  Dinner at Italian restaurant Olives d’Or.

Day 07

After breakfast, rail to Appenzell in northeastern Switzerland, at the foot of the Alpstein mountains. Trails and cableways connect various summits, including towering Säntis peak. On the steep cliffs of the Ebenalp, the Wildkirchli cave complex houses a 17th-century chapel and hermitage. Nearby is the old Aescher inn, tucked into the side of a sheer cliff. Appenzell’s car-free center features wooden houses with colorful facades. Check into Appenzeller Huus in Appenzell .  Guided food tour to cheese shops, chocolate shops, and brewery.  Dinner at Restaurant Quell.

Day 08

Short train ride to Zurich Airport for flight home.