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Exploring The Breathtaking Swiss Countryside By Train: A Scenic Journey

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it was just an amazing tour

the Swiss Train system which is phenomenal

it just takes all the stress out of travel

you just couldn't take enough photos because it was just so beautiful

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack in layers to prepare for varying temperatures and elevations
Have a conversation with your travel expert if you have mobility issues before booking

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Mobility issues due to walking and elevationHave a conversation with your travel expert before booking if you have mobility or breathing issues, especially since Zermatt and St. Moritz are at high elevation.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Scenic Switzerland by Train tour like?
QHow does the Swiss train system work for this tour?
QWhat are the highlights and stops on the tour?
QIs this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
QWhat is the cost of the tour?

Port Highlights

Lucerne4 Happy Bacon
Top: Boat ride on Lake Lucerne
St. Moritz2½ Happy Bacon
Zermatt4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Gornergrat Cog Train
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YouTube Video Description

he Breathtaking Swiss Countryside By Train. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, host Ken sits down with Kathy Schmauss, a travel advisor with Cruise Holidays of Viera, to review her recent Scenic Switzerland by Train tour with Cosmos. Kathy shares her experience exploring Switzerland's breathtaking landscapes via the Swiss train system, renowned for its efficiency and stunning views. She highlights the beautiful cities of Lucerne, Lausanne, Zermatt, and St. Moritz, and discusses the differences between Cosmos and Globus tours. Kathy provides insights into what makes Switzerland a unique and somewhat expensive destination, including tips on what to do in Zermatt and how to balance touring with free time. She also offers practical advice for anyone considering this tour, including organizing a group trip for September 2026. The episode concludes with a discussion on the pricing and value of the tour. Kathy also teases her upcoming travel plans, making this segment a must-watch for anyone interested in a Swiss adventure by train! #askarealtravelexpert #swissalps #realtravelexperts Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays of Kathy: kathycruises03@gmail.com Cruise Holidays of Viera Website: https://justcruisinviera.com/ Image & Video Credits: Images & Video clips Courtesy of Globus Family of Brands Other Images Courtesy of Christian Schröder, Dennis G. Jarvis, David Gubler, David Gubler, trams aux fils, Ank Kumar, Amcs1983, via Wikimedia Commons RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introducing Today's Topic 00:16 Special Guest, Kathy Schmauss 00:57 Scenic Switzerland by train 02:13 The Swiss train system 03:31 The amazing views 04:56 Lucerne 05:45 Difference between Cosmos and Globus 08:06 On the way to Lausanne 09:18 Zermatt 10:31 Is Switzerland expensive? 10:48 What to do in Zermatt 12:23 St Moritz 14:08 Touring vs free time, included meals 14:32 Tips for this tour 15:33 Organizing a group for Sept of 2026 16:08 Pricing/value 16:43 Final thoughts 17:21 Contacting Kathy 17:57 Kathy's future travels