Lucerne

$6889—Epic Swiss rail journey for 2 w/meals, reg. $11,355

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Lake Maggiore’s colorful towns are especially photogenic in spring and summer

The trip includes stays at 4- and 5-star hotels, with room upgrades available

The 6-night journey includes a stay in picturesque Lucerne

Ascona is one of the charming stops in the canton of Ticino

Select rooms at Boutique-Hotel Remorino come with a scenic lakeside views

Take in the flavors and scenery of Ticino

The 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern overlooks Lake Lucerne

Your first 2 nights are spent at Resort Hof Weissbad in Appenzell

The mountain views around Appenzell are worth the trip alone

Beautiful train rides are part of the experience from start to finish

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Why We Love This Deal

From Alpine villages to lakeside towns, Switzerland has plenty of scenery to take in. This self-guided rail journey takes Travelzoo members through Appenzell, across Lake Lucerne and south to Italian-speaking Ticino, with scenic train rides and local experiences built into the trip.

This is a Travelzoo-exclusive offer for two. Take a four-night journey for $3445 per person, saving over $4400 compared to the regular package price. The trip includes stays at 4- and 5-star hotels, daily breakfast, rail transportation, and several meals and experiences. Want to journey for longer? A six-night option adds two nights in Lucerne and an excursion to Mount Pilatus. Solo travellers can also book both itineraries.

What's Included

Travel from March–October 2027
The Essential Journey: Four-night self-guided rail journey with two nights in Appenzell and two nights on Lake Maggiore:
- $6889 … two people
- $4359 … one person
The Grand Swiss Rail Story: Six-night self-guided rail journey with 2 nights each in Appenzell, Lucerne and Lake Maggiore:
- $10,879 ... two people
- $6929 ... one person
Both itineraries include 4- and 5-star hotel stays, daily breakfast, second-class rail transportation and seat reservations on the main routes
The trips also include select meals and local experiences in Appenzell and Ticino; the six-night option adds a Mount Pilatus excursion and Lucerne dinner
First-class rail upgrades and deluxe room upgrades are available; see below for more details
Booking notes:
- Hotels, room categories, experience dates, boat services and panoramic trains are subject to availability, seasonal operation, local weather and final timetable confirmation
- Journeys are self-guided and are designed to give guests independence alongside a carefully arranged, high-quality route

More Reasons to Go

The itinerary takes care of the major details while still leaving plenty of free time to explore each stop at your own pace
We don’t often see solo traveller options on packaged trips, so this is a great pick for those who like exploring on their own
The March–October travel window covers Switzerland’s most picturesque seasons, from spring blooms to warm summer weather and fall foliage
In Appenzell, you'll get a taste of local life with regional food experiences, a mountain railway ride and time to take in the Alpine scenery
If you choose the six-night trip, you'll spend two nights in Lucerne, visit Mount Pilatus and ride the Gotthard Panorama Express on the way to Lake Maggiore

About the Destination

Flights are not included with this offer. For the four- or six-night tour, fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH) before making your way to Appenzell, where you’ll check in to your first hotel. The package includes rail transportation from the airport or a Swiss border station.

How to book: Purchase this deal from Travelzoo, then follow the instructions on the voucher to make a reservation for your desired travel dates. To check availability or for general questions, please call +41 41 368 10 05 or email info@privateselection.ch. The number of tour spaces available at this discounted rate is limited, and dates may sell out; we highly recommend booking early to get your desired dates. Any unused Promotional Value will be forfeited upon checkout. Voucher(s) must be used in 1 visit.

Voucher cancellation and refund policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account." After 14 days, your voucher is nonrefundable. If advanced reservations are required, changes and cancellations are subject to the merchant’s cancellation or rescheduling policy, and may result in a fee or voucher forfeiture. You must cancel your reservation directly with the merchant prior to refunding your voucher.

Tour cancellation and rescheduling policy: Once you’ve made your reservation, changes and cancellations are subject to the operator's cancellation policy, and must be made at least 14 days prior to arrival. If you cancel or change your booking in violation of the operator's cancellation policy, you may be subject to additional fees or voucher forfeiture. See below for more details:

Fixed cancellation fee of CHF80 per person (approx. $135 per person) until 14 days before arrival
From 13 to 3 days before arrival: 50% of package price
From 2 days before arrival, including no-show: 100% of package price

Occupancy rules: Prices listed above are based on up to two guests per room (depending on the option purchased). Maximum occupancy is two for double-occupancy packages or one for a single-occupancy package.

The following upgrades are available (payable directly to the merchant):

First-class rail upgrade: approx. $360–$432 per person
Deluxe room supplement: approx. $478–$749 per person

Note: Additional nights and trip customizations may be available. Please contact the tour operator directly to discuss options.

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$6889 $11,355

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When You Can Go

March–October 2027

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