05 Jan 2027
Twin share
£2,849pp
Single from £2,849
Escorted tour
Solo Switzerland: Scenic Railways in Winter with Flights – 7 Days
Switzerland's great winter train rides for solo travellers, with flights and a room of your own.
7 days
From £2,849
Tour overview
This 7-day winter holiday is designed for people travelling on their own, with a twin or double room of your own and no single supplement. Return flights, a host and local guides are included, and you stay six nights at a 4-star hotel in Interlaken, with nine meals.
You ride the Golden Pass panoramic train through snowy valleys, with a guided tour of Bern, then take the panoramic train to Lucerne for a city tour, a cruise on Lake Lucerne and the cogwheel railway up to Rigi Kulm.
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The highlight is a day on the Glacier Express, the slowest express train in the world, with lunch served on board as it climbs through the winter Alps. Two free days in Interlaken leave time for the optional trip to the Jungfraujoch.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want the Alps in winter from the comfort of a train seat.
Trip highlights
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The Golden Pass and Bern (Day 2)
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Lucerne and Rigi Kulm (Day 3)
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The Glacier Express (Day 5)
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Free time in Interlaken (Days 4 and 6)
Your route
8 stops from Zurich to Zurich
- Zurich Day 1
- Interlaken Days 1–6
- Zweisimmen Day 2
- Bern Day 2
- Lucerne Day 3
- Rigi Kulm Day 3
- Jungfraujoch Day 4
- Zurich Day 7
Why choose this tour
Designed for solo travellers, with a room of your own. Three famous train journeys and flights included.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- Rail lovers
- Winter scenery lovers
- Travellers who want a single base
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days from Zurich, Switzerland to Zurich, Switzerland
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Day 1 · Zurich, Interlaken Interlaken
Fly to Switzerland.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Golden Pass, Zweisimmen, Bern Bern
The Golden Pass and Bern.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, Rigi Kulm Lucerne
Lucerne and Rigi.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Interlaken Interlaken
A free day.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Glacier Express Glacier Express
The Glacier Express.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Interlaken Interlaken
A free day and farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Zurich Zurich
Fly home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Interlaken (6 nights) 4-star hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Accommodation 6 nights with a room of your own
- Meals 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Golden Pass, panoramic train to Lucerne and Glacier Express
- Lake Lucerne cruise and cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm
- Guided tours of Bern and Lucerne
- Host throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Optional Jungfraujoch excursion
- Drinks and other meals
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want winter sports
- You want a small group
- You want to move between hotels
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–7 · Lunch: Day 5 · Dinner: Days 1 and 6
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Switzerland
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Departures & prices
From £2,849 per person, twin share, tour only. 4 upcoming departures.
02 Feb 2027
Twin share
£3,299pp
Single from £3,299
23 Feb 2027
Twin share
£3,149pp
Single from £3,149
02 Mar 2027
Twin share
£3,049pp
Single from £3,049
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Switzerland?
No, UK citizens can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Do I pay a single supplement?
No. Everyone has a twin or double room of their own at no extra cost.
Is the Jungfraujoch included?
No, it is an optional excursion on a free day.
Which meals are included?
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners.
Who travels on this holiday?
Groups of 15 to 27 solo travellers.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary