
Best Holiday Destinations for 2026
29/12/2025 · By Ian Holt
To inspire your travels for 2026, Great Rail Journeys reveals our Top 10 best holiday destinations and expert tips, from bucket list sights to hidden gems.
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Since leading our first tour to Switzerland in 1977, we have become the experts in Swiss travel. With more than 50 different ways to experience this spellbinding country, there's sure to be a Swiss tour to suit you.
Majestic mountains, turquoise lakes and iconic rail journeys make Switzerland a year-round favourite. In spring, enjoy thundering waterfalls as the snowmelt cascades down dramatic cliffs or wander amid edelweiss and other alpine flowers while soaking up views of iconic peaks.
See the very best of Switzerland when you travel with GRJ - from our Landmark GRJ All Inclusive Five-Star Jungfrau Express to ever-popular tours featuring the Glacier Express.
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Experience epic mountain landscapes and shimmering alpine lakes on this fantastic holiday to Switzerland. Discover the Swiss Alps on the world-acclaimed Bernina Express and Glacier Express from our popular bases in Chur and Brig, traditional towns surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Enjoy a private aperitif on the terrace of the 10th-century ...





Enjoy Switzerland's warm hospitality and astounding landscapes from traditional hotels in historic Chur and idyllic Täsch, soaking up dramatic scenes of soaring mountains and glaciers aboard two iconic trains. Cross the Alps on the Bernina Express, admiring glacier views enroute to Poschiavo. The show continues as you bask in the alpine ...





Staggering mountain peaks and serene alpine lakes provide the extraordinary setting for this holiday as we travel in First Class all the way, including on the iconic Bernina Express and Glacier Express. Staying in the Engadine Valley and the popular mountain resort of Zermatt provides idyllic bases from which to explore the Swiss Alps by rail...





Snow-bound views and enchanting seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the glistening peaks and sugar-frosted forests of the Swiss Alps provides picture-postcard backdrops. On this memorable holiday, pass icy lakes and the ethereal Palü Glacier on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express. Later, ...





On this sensational holiday, travel from Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva to the mountainous surroundings of the Jungfrau Massif. Explore Château de Chillon, sail on Lake Geneva and cross the Alps to the French mountain town of Chamonix on the Mont Blanc Express. Boarding the GoldenPass Express, admire views of the Bernese Alps...





From glittering Montreux to mountainous Interlaken, enjoy an effortless journey on an instantly iconic direct route, passing frozen rivers, icy lakes and picture-perfect winter scenes. Explore Lake Geneva's fairytale Château de Chillon, cross the Alps to Chamonix on the Mont Blanc Express, and travel to Interlaken on the cutting-edge...





Experience Switzerland's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel in the heart of the forested Albula Valley, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on an UNESCO-listed line aboard the Bernina Express, before viewing the 'Swiss Grand Canyon' and incredible...





Become part of the sensational Rhine in Flames spectacle during this luxury seven-night river cruise, from Strasbourg to Cologne. Explore charming Rüdesheim before enjoying the stunning firework display illuminating the beautiful Rhine Valley and its fairytale castles. Our ship, the luxurious Amadeus Cara, is decorated to be a part of the...





Explore picture-book mountain towns bursting with traditional Swiss and French charm from a base in an idyllic village of Champéry, located in the Chablais Alps overlooking the Dents du Midi. Climb past snow-capped peaks on the elegant Mont Blanc Express to the historic resort of Chamonix, nestled beneath western Europe's highest mountain.





This idyllic winter holiday is based in the heart of the Bernese Oberland in picturesque Interlaken, one of Switzerland's popular resort towns, nestled between two lakes and overlooked by the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Explore this stunning region on some of Europe's most celebrated railways, with spectacular...





An alpine paradise awaits on this holiday in to the heart of the Swiss Alps, staying in the picturesque village of Meiringen, filled with traditional chalets and impressive vistas. Soak up spectacular Bernese Oberland scenery from Brienz Rothorn Mountain Railway, and climb to the 'Top of Europe' aboard the Jungfrau Railway to savour...





Cloaked in their winter finery, Switzerland's majestic mountains host this rail journey featuring two world-famous trains. From picture-perfect bases in Chur and Täsch, enjoy warm Swiss hospitality in idyllic alpine towns. Bask in stunning views of snow-bound landscapes, soaring mountains and icy glaciers during unforgettable journeys on...
Switzerland's trains are celebrated around the world. Enjoy panoramic views of from famed Glacier Express, witness jaw-dropping views of the Aletsch Glacier from the Jungfrau Express, or board the Gotthard Panorama Express for a memorable journey to scenic Locarno.
Discover the magic of alpine towns, from Zermatt with its stunning Matterhorn backdrop and quaint streets to scenic Chur, Switzerland's oldest town, where history and culture await at every turn. Wander among picturesque wooden chalets and soak up views of dramatic alpine valleys.
Take in sweeping views of Switzerland's stunning mountains, rolling hills and historic villages. Reach jaw-dropping peaks and soak up magical views on iconic railway journeys; glide across turquoise, glacier-fed lakes; or stroll amid the timbered chalets of picture-perfect villages.
Experience once-in-a-lifetime moments in Switzerland. Reaching the highest train station in Europe on the Jungfrau Express, witness spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier before a special tour of the awe-inspiring Ice Palace and an exclusive visit to the magical Ice Bar.
Switzerland is celebrated for its efficient and picturesque railway system, with several iconic routes offering unforgettable journeys. The Glacier Express, a legendary panoramic train ride, seamlessly connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, traversing the majestic Alps and crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels. Meanwhile, the Jungfrau Express transports passengers to the awe-inspiring Jungfraujoch, known as the 'Top of Europe,' where breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks await.
For those seeking a more leisurely experience, the GoldenPass Line weaves its way through charming Swiss villages, linking Montreux to Lucerne and treating passengers to a visual feast of diverse landscapes. The Bernina Express, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage route, navigates the scenic Alps and traverses the remarkable Landwasser Viaduct. Switzerland's railway network not only showcases impressive engineering but also combines it with breathtaking scenery, ensuring that each journey becomes a truly memorable experience.