Alpengold – A nostalgic train journey through the Alps
Thursday 8th – Tuesday 13th October 2026
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?
• 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
Your 6-day Itinerary
Day 1. Board the Gotthard Nostalgia Express
Day 2. Lake Lucerne – Lugano
Day 3. Monte Generoso by cogwheel railway
Day 4. The Valley of a Hundred Valleys
Day 5. Montreux
Day 6. The last leg
Hotels Planned
Lucerne 1 night Hotel Radisson Blu
Lugano 2 nights Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso
Montreux 2 nights Suisse Majestic
Your Train: Prestige Continental Express
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.
What’s included?
• 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, from/to Frankfurt
What’s not included?
• Flights
• Visa (if applicable)
• Gratuities
• Personal Expenses
• Optional: GoldenPass Line excursion from Montreux to Gstaad (1st class): €140
Travel Documents and Vaccinations
• Passport and visa may be required. Please consult your local embassy.
• Health, entry & vaccination regulations as prescribed by the visited countries. Please check with your local embassy and national guidelines for travel.
Important Notes
• 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 CPAP machines. Please contact us for more information about your specific requirements before booking.
• Please make sure to check anticipated flight details with us prior to booking.
Payment Conditions
• Non-refundable deposit of 15% is due after the reservation
• Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure
Cancellation Conditions
Up to 92 days prior to departure: 15% of total price
Between 91 and 42 days prior to departure: 45% of total price
Between 41 and 11 days prior to departure: 80% of total price
10 and less days prior to departure/no-show: 90% of total price
Dates and Prices
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