Episode 66: Explore Switzerland with a Swiss Rail Package
In this episode of the podcast, I’m chatting with Fabian Bryner from Switzerland Travel Centre, who offer a huge range of Swiss rail packages. With more than 20 different suggested itineraries to choose from – all of which can be customised to suit your interests and time frame – they make booking a rail holiday in Switzerland simple.
Whether you want to do your very own Grand Train Tour of Switzerland or have just a few days to spend seeing the country on a scenic rail journey, there’s a package for you.
If you’re struggling to finalise an itinerary for your Swiss vacation, or you’re overwhelmed by the huge task of selecting and booking accommodation for every night of your stay, and choosing the right rail pass, then you’ll want to listen to this episode.
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I’d like to say thank you to the team from Switzerland Tourism who are sponsoring the podcast again in 2023. You’ll find lots of practical tips and inspiration on their website, myswitzerland.com so do go and take a look because if you need a natural trophy, you need Switzerland.
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Show Notes
In this episode you’ll learn about:
- Switzerland Travel Centre – who they are and what they do
- What the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is
- The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland rail packages
- Other scenic rail packages for Switzerland
- The inclusions of a Switzerland Travel Centre rail package
- How to book your rail package with Switzerland Travel Centre
- An exclusive discount offer available to Holidays to Switzerland’s audience
Our Guest
Fabian Bryner is Head of Markets and Business Development for Switzerland Travel Centre.
He is responsible for all incoming business from both independent customers and tour operators. He looks after Switzerland Travel Centre’s offices in Stuttgart, London and Hong Kong.
Information about Switzerland Travel Centre’s Rail Packages
The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
There are numerous Grand Train Tour of Switzerland itineraries available to choose from including:
>> The Original – 8 days / 7 nights – click here for details
>> The Classic – 7 days / 6 nights – click here for details
>> Winter Magic – 7 days / 6 nights – click here for details
>> Winter Edition – 9 days / 8 nights – click here for details
>> See all the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland rail packages here.
Scenic Rail Journeys
A variety of scenic rail packages are also available including:
>> Glacier Express Classic – 3 days / 2 nights – click here for details
>> Bernina Express Classic – 3 days / 2 nights – click here for details
>> Scenic Rail Adventure – 5 days / 4 nights – click here for details
>> Panoramic Round Trip – 8 days / 7 nights – click here for details
>> See all the Scenic Rail Journeys packages here.
Switzerland Travel Centre rail package inclusions
All of the Grand Train Tour and Scenic Rail packages offered by Switzerland Travel Centre include:
- All train travel within Switzerland for the chosen itinerary in your choice of 1st or 2nd class
- Seat reservations on premium panoramic trains
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Optional add-ons include:
- Additional nights
- Excursions and activities
- Luggage transfer on some itineraries
Book your Swiss rail package here.
Exclusive Discount Offer
Holidays to Switzerland followers can benefit from a 5% discount on all Grand Train Tour of Switzerland and Scenic Rail packages from Switzerland Travel Centre. Simply enter the code HTSWISS in the promo code box when making your booking on the Switzerland Travel Centre website.
Full details of the discount offer can be found > here.
Useful Resources
You can read more about the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland here.
To watch a step-by-step video showing how to book your Switzerland Travel Centre rail package, click here.
Read the full transcript of this episode > here.
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