You Can Now Travel in Excellence Class Onboard the Glacier Express

The Glacier Express, also known as the "Slowest Express Train in the World," has always been an incredible, bucket-list train journey for travellers visiting Switzerland. This legendary, eight-hour ride slowly weaves more than 150 miles across 291 bridges and through 92 tunnels in the picturesque Swiss Alps from the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt to St. Moritz. And now that the Glacier Express just revealed its new Excellence Class, the panoramic journey just got a lot more captivating. The seats in Excellence Class are the most sought-after in all of Switzerland. Come discover why for yourself.

Excellence Class: the most sought-after window seats in Switzerland.

Are you ready to experience the Swiss Alps like few ever have in their lifetime? Being a passenger onboard the Glacier Express has always been a very special experience but travelling in Excellence Class is something a little more extraordinary. Excellence Class is a level above First Class and features brand new custom coaches for 20 guests with single window seats on each side.

In addition to being absolutely pampered throughout the full-length of the Glacier Express Line with breath-taking, panoramic views of the Oberalp Pass, Rhine Gorge and River, mountain chapels, remote Alpine villages, and the towering Landwasser Viaduct from your guaranteed window, the exclusive service comes with plenty of other perks. Excellence Class comes with an onboard Concierge, the classy Glacier Bar (perfect for an aperitif), in-depth knowledge of the route, luggage service, and a "premium multi-course lunch" including accompanying wines. On March 2, 2019, this exclusive coach will embark on its maiden trip and become a regular feature of the Glacier Express. A train journey through the Swiss Alps has truly never been more luxurious. Prepare for one of the most luxurious train journeys in Switzerland, if not the world.

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