Slow travel replaces the high-paced rush of trying to fit every little thing a destination has to offer in one trip with fewer, more meaningful, and often higher-quality experiences. One such example is the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. "This itinerary encompasses three epic panoramic train routes in Switzerland: the Golden Pass Express, the Bernina Express, and the Gotthard Panorama Express," says Marc Sison, vice president of Goway's Central and Northern Europe division. "I particularly love the Bernina Express, a component sometimes referred to as 'from glaciers to palm trees' because it fully captures the diversity of Switzerland."
This world-renowned rail journey covers over 1,280 km (795 mi), taking you to five different UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These include Switzerland's medieval capital, the Old Town of Bern; the Abbey District of St. Gallen; the medieval Castles of Bellinzona in Ticino; the Lavaux Vineyards along Lake Geneva; and the Rhaetian Railway, an engineering marvel of viaducts and tunnels carved through the Swiss Alps. The winter tour also includes the Glacier Express, undoubtedly Switzerland's most iconic and luxurious slow travel option. This portion of the Grand Train Tour winds slowly across the Alps from St. Moritz to Zermatt, rolling through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges. Just picture looking out at the imposing Swiss Alps, the dramatic Rhine Gorge, and the secluded Lake Sils, all from your luxurious coach with an onboard bar and concierge service.