GLACIER EXPRESS EXCELLENCE CLASS RAIL HOLIDAYS
The Glacier Express Excellence Class is the pinnacle of luxury train travel in the heart of the Swiss Alps, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for those seeking the utmost in comfort, style, and panoramic views. This sought-after train journey through Switzerland’s stunning landscapes provides travellers with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Alps while enjoying world-class service and amenities.
A LUXURIOUS ALPINE JOURNEY
A journey on the Glacier Express Excellence Class begins with a warm welcome at the train station, where you will be ushered into an elegant, modern carriage, adorned with plush leather seats, tasteful decor, and expansive windows for optimal landscape viewing. The train’s design reflects both contemporary sophistication and a reverence for the Alpine environment, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and luxury.
Your day is enhanced with a five-course gourmet menu, paired with carefully selected wines, served directly at your seat. Enjoy freshly prepared dishes inspired by the Swiss Alps while travelling between the famous mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt, gliding past pristine valleys, dramatic viaducts, and snow-covered peaks.
A Glacier Express Excellence Class rail holiday also includes access to the exclusive onboard Glacier Bar, where you can mingle with fellow travellers over cocktails, and a personal iPad with route highlights, stories, and maps to enrich your journey. From start to finish, this is more than just a train ride, it’s the pinnacle of Swiss rail travel.
SERVICE TO SAVOUR
The Glacier Express Excellence Class sets a new standard for service excellence. A team of attentive and knowledgeable staff caters to your every need, ensuring that your journey is seamless and enjoyable. From personalised greetings to expert recommendations on the best wines and dishes, the staff is committed to creating a memorable experience for every traveller on board.
Marvellous Escapes offers a range of meticulously designed Swiss rail holidays aboard the Glacier Express, each offering a unique adventure. Discover the stunning landscapes of the Swiss Alps in true luxury onboard the Glacier Express Excellence Class
UNMISSABLE MOMENTS ON A GLACIER EXPRESS EXCELLENCE CLASS RAIL HOLIDAY
- Boarding the Glacier Express Excellence Class with a glass of champagne in hand.
- Climb to over 2,000 metres above sea level over the Oberalp Pass, the highest point on the Glacier Express
- Marvel at the iconic Landwasser Viaduct, a UNESCO World Heritage highlight
- Explore the stylish alpine resort of St. Moritz, home to glitz, glamour, and shimmering lakes
- Connect your journey with the Bernina Express for an unforgettable extension into Italy
- Savouring a six-course gourmet lunch while the Alps roll by your window.
GLACIER EXPRESS EXCELLENCE CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
- Guaranteed window seat in Excellence Class.
- Dedicated personal host throughout your journey.
- Six-course fine dining menu with wine pairing.
- Access to the exclusive Glacier Bar.
- Personal iPad for route information, history, and entertainment.
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Grandeur Of The Glaciers
Best Time: January - October & December
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Zurich with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Zermatt & St Moritz with breakfast included
- Gornergrat Cog Railway
- Glacier Express Excellence Class
Swiss Rail Prestige
Best Time: June to September
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Zermatt and St Moritz with breakfast included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Zurich with breakfast included
- Excursion on the Gornergrat Cog Railway in Nostalgic Class
- Secure reservations for the Glacier Express Excellence Class & Bernina Express Pullman Class
Majestic Switzerland – Excellence Class
Best Time: January - October & December
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- 2-nights’ hotel stay in St Moritz with breakfast
- 2-nights’ hotel stay in Zermatt with breakfast
- Day trip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
- Reservations on The Glacier Express and Bernina Express
Swiss Panorama Express – Excellence Class
Best Time: January - October & December
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- 1-night stay in Zurich with breakfast
- 2-nights’ hotel stay in St Moritz, Zermatt & Interlaken with breakfast
- Day trip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway & Jungfraujoch 'Top of Europe'
- Reservations on The Glacier Express and Bernina Express
Switzerland Discovery – Excellence Class
Best Time: January - October & December
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- Hotel accommodation in Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt & St Moritz with breakfast included
- Daytrip to Mount Titlis
- Excursion on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
- Secure reservations for the GoldenPass, Glacier & Bernina Express trains
Switzerland Odyssey – Excellence Class
Best Time: January - October & December
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- Hotel accommodation in St Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux & Lucerne with breakfast included
- Excursion on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
- Daytrip to Mount Pilatus
- Secure reservations for the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden PassExpress & Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Ultimate Switzerland – Excellence Class
Best Time: January - October & December
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Zurich, Montreux & Interlaken with breakfast included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in St. Moritz with breakfast included
- 3-night’s hotel accommodation in Zermatt with breakfast included
- 4-night’s hotel accommodation in Interlaken with breakfast included
Grand Swiss Rail Odyssey – Excellence Class
Best Time: January - October & December
From: London St Pancras / UK Airport
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Zurich with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Chur, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux, Interlaken & Lucerne with breakfast included
- Excursion on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
- Half-day trip to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein and day trips to Junfgraujoch and Chateaux de Chillon
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What is Glacier Express Excellence Class?
Glacier Express Excellence Class is the most luxurious way to experience Switzerland’s iconic Glacier Express journey between Zermatt and St Moritz, offering an exclusive panoramic carriage with guaranteed window seating, gourmet dining and personalised onboard service throughout the eight-hour alpine journey.
What is included in Glacier Express Excellence Class?
Excellence Class includes a guaranteed panoramic window seat, concierge service, access to the exclusive Glacier Bar, champagne on arrival and a multi-course gourmet dining experience with paired wines served at your seat. Guests also enjoy onboard infotainment tablets, Wi-Fi and beautifully designed lounge seating with extra space and comfort throughout the journey.
Why is Glacier Express Excellence Class considered so special?
What makes Glacier Express Excellence Class unique is the combination of extraordinary alpine scenery with genuinely world-class luxury rail travel. With only around 20 seats in the carriage, clients particularly enjoy the quiet, exclusive atmosphere while travelling past glaciers, deep gorges, mountain villages and iconic landmarks such as the Landwasser Viaduct and Oberalp Pass.
Is Glacier Express Excellence Class worth it?
Many travellers consider Glacier Express Excellence Class a true bucket-list experience thanks to the level of comfort, exclusivity and service onboard. Clients particularly love the relaxed pace of the journey, the exceptional food and wine and the immersive panoramic views that make the train experience feel far more luxurious than standard first-class rail travel.
Do all Excellence Class passengers get a window seat?
Yes – every Excellence Class seat is a guaranteed panoramic window seat, specifically designed to maximise the incredible alpine views throughout the journey. The spacious 1+1 seating layout also gives passengers far more privacy and comfort compared to standard carriages.
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