Train Journeys of the Alps
Itinerary & Rates
Discover Alpine vistas of glaciers, villages and rugged mountains as you experience the ingenious engineering and impeccable service of Swiss trains on this 11-day Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures tour that explores Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Travel from Zermatt to chic St. Moritz on the Glacier Express. See the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat Railway. Climb one of Europe’s steepest rail ascents on the Bernina Express. Leave the beautiful Lake Geneva region on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train and arrive in the tony ski resort, Gstadd.
Discover Alpine vistas of glaciers, villages and rugged mountains as you experience the ingenious engineering and impeccable service of Swiss trains on this 11-day Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures tour that explores Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Travel from Zermatt to chic St. Moritz on the Glacier Express. See the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat Railway. Climb one of Europe’s steepest rail ascents on the Bernina Express. Leave the beautiful Lake Geneva region on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train and arrive in the tony ski resort, Gstadd.
- GoldenPass Panoramic Train, Chateau de Chillon, Zermatt, Matterhorn, Gornergrat Railway, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, St. Moritz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
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Set against the backdrop of magnificent Alpine vistas, meet local guest speakers who will enhance your special journey.
• Explore the spectacular natural history of the Alps during a lecture about the geologic wonders of this fascinating region.
• Gain insight into Swiss rail travel, including the special engineering necessary for trains to operate in this mountainous area.
• Learn about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the social and political circumstances of 18th-century Salzburg, which influenced the education of this musical genius.
