Alpengold

6-day private train journey in Belle Époque style from Frankfurt (Main), Germany to Switzerland

FACTS

Frankfurt (Main) – Lucerne – Lugano – Montreux – Frankfurt (Main)

You take your seat in the elegant and stylish Belle Époque-style salon dining car and travel from Frankfurt (Main) to Switzerland. Along the way, you’ll experience two spectacular Alpine crossings — the Gotthard and the Simplon — while enjoying Swiss culinary specialties served at your seat. Marvel at breathtaking Alpine panoramas from the train, from towering Swiss peaks, and aboard a historic steamship. Overnight stays are exclusively in centrally located comfort hotels — perfect for additional individual exploration.

What Makes Your Journey Unique

1. Journey aboard the Gotthard Nostalgia Express in Belle Époque style, round trip from and to Frankfurt (Main), Germany
2. 5 overnight stays in carefully selected comfort hotels in Lucerne, Lugano, and Montreux
3. Boat trip on Lake Lucerne from Lucerne to Flüelen (1st class upper deck)
4. Excursion by cogwheel railway to Monte Generoso

Dates:

8 to 13 October 2026 (6 days)

20 to 25 May 2027 (6 days)

30 September to 5 October 2027 (6 days)

Planned Hotels

For the 20 to 25 May 2027 departure
Lucerne         1 night       Hotel Continental Park (or similar)
Lugano          2 nights     Hotel Admiral (or similar)
Montreux       2 nights     Hotel Eden Palace (or similar)

For the 8 to 13 October 2026 and 30 September to 05 October 2027 departure
Lucerne       1 night        Hotel Radisson Blu (or similar)
Lugano        2 nights      Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso (or similar)
Montreux     2 nights      Suisse Majestic (or similar)

Entry Requirements

• Passport and visa required
• No vaccinations are prescribed

Compartment Types

The carriages of the Prestige Continental Express are used for this journey. The Prestige Continental Express was born out of a passion for true beauty and elegance. Originally deployed as dining cars, the vehicles were completely refurbished starting in 1999 and redesigned in the style of the legendary Orient Express salon cars. The train consists of three salon dining cars — Le Salon Bleu, Le Rubis Noir, and the piano bar car Le Diamant Bar. With its Belle Époque style, it evokes the golden age of rail travel and never fails to captivate its guests.

Inclusions:

• Journey aboard the Gotthard Nostalgia Express in Belle Époque style, round trip from/to Frankfurt (Main), Germany
• 5 overnight stays in carefully selected comfort hotels in Lucerne, Lugano, and Montreux
• Boat trip on Lake Lucerne from Lucerne to Flüelen (1st class upper deck)
• Excursion by cogwheel railway to Monte Generoso
• Ride on the Centovalli Railway from Locarno to Domodossola (2nd class)
• All transfers, excursions, guided tours, and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Specialty meal and wine tasting
• Continuous luggage transfer from Lucerne to Montreux
• English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey, from and to Frankfurt (Main)

Not Included

• International or internal airfares unless listed in the itinerary
• Visa fees
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Anything specifically not mentioned as included
• Optional: GoldenPass Line excursion from Montreux to Gstaad (1st class): 190$
• GST and TCS are applicable for Indian passport holders. You can claim TCS whilst filing your Income Tax Returns.

Rates  

Payment conditions

• Non-refundable deposit of 25% is due after the reservation
• Final payment is due 80 days prior to departure

Cancellation conditions

• Up to 100 days prior to departure –  25% of total price
• Between 99 and 55 days prior to departure – 55% of total price
• Between 54 and 21 days prior to departure – 90% of total price
• 20 and less days prior to departure/no-show – 100% of total price

Important Notes

• GST and TCS applicable for Indian passport holders. You can claim TCS whilst filing your Income Tax Returns.
• Prices are dynamic and subject to availability
• No bookings have been made or blocked.
• To block seat, kindly confirm and share the passport copy. Passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of return and should have a minimum 4-6 blank pages on the date of travel
• We regret that due to the intricate logistics of this tour, itinerary changes are sometimes unavoidable.
• This journey is generally not for guests with limited mobility or who depend on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines. Please contact us for more information about your specific requirements before booking.
• Minimum number of tour participants for the tour to operate: 80 guests
• Maximum number of tour participants: 120 guests
• Please make sure to check anticipated flight details with us prior to booking.