Zeylanika Travels
Grand Alpine Loop
BestsellerZurich → Salzburg

Grand Alpine Loop

Soar through the Swiss and Austrian Alps over ten unforgettable days, discovering Zermatt, Lucerne, Innsbruck and Salzburg while gliding between mountain villages aboard some of Europe's most spectacular trains.

Duration10 days · 9 nights
StartsZurich, CH
EndsSalzburg, AT
Group sizeUp to 12
Overview

What you'll experience

  • Private Matterhorn sunrise viewing
  • Glacier Express panoramic rail
  • Innsbruck old-town walking tour
  • Salzkammergut lake day
Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Zurich

    Settle into a boutique hotel in the old town. Welcome dinner by the lake with your private guide.

  2. Day 2

    Journey to Zermatt

    Scenic rail through Bernese Oberland to car-free Zermatt. Afternoon free to walk the village.

  3. Day 3

    Matterhorn & Gornergrat

    Cogwheel railway to 3,100m. Guided panoramic walk with a certified mountain guide.

  4. Day 4

    Glacier Express to Lucerne

    Eight hours across 291 bridges and 91 tunnels aboard one of the world’s great trains.

  5. Day 5

    Lucerne & Mt. Pilatus

    The world’s steepest cogwheel railway up Pilatus, then a lake cruise back to town.

  6. Day 6

    Into Austria — Innsbruck

    Cross the Arlberg Pass to the Tyrol. Evening free in Innsbruck’s medieval quarter.

  7. Day 7

    Tyrolean villages

    A day exploring Hall in Tirol and Alpbach, two of Austria’s loveliest mountain villages.

  8. Day 8

    Glacier hike or rest day

    Choice of a guided Stubai Glacier walk or a spa day at a Tyrolean wellness hotel.

  9. Day 9

    Salzkammergut

    Towards Salzburg via Hallstatt and the Wolfgangsee — lakes, boats, and tiny villages.

  10. Day 10

    Salzburg & departure

    Morning walking tour of Salzburg’s old town. Transfer to the airport in the afternoon.

What's included
  • 9 nights in 3★–4★ hotels on bed & breakfast basis
  • Private Mercedes Vito (or similar) with dedicated driver
  • All intercity transfers: Zurich → Zermatt → Lucerne → Innsbruck → Salzburg
  • Luggage handling during all transfers
  • Basic city orientation support (non-guided)
  • English & Sinhala-speaking guide throughout
  • 24/7 travel support
Not included
  • International or domestic flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Optional experiences and excursions
  • Travel insurance
  • Local transport within cities (metro, taxis, trams)
  • Personal expenses (shopping, tips, etc.)