Rail Journey
9 day Swiss Alpine Gardens
Swiss Alpine Gardens, Wildflowers & Rail Journeys
Admire Alpine wildflowers and staggering mountain scenery as we link Switzerland’s most iconic destinations, including Lucerne, Grindelwald and Lausanne. Board the celebrated GoldenPass Express and ride vertiginous cogwheel railways to mountain summits. Our journey sees us exploring these epic landscapes during the peak of wildflower season. Dazzling colours and floral creativity are on display across the flower island of Mainau. And we step back in time at the Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum.
This journey departs:
1 July 2026
Highlights
Schynige Platte Alpine Garden
Board a cogwheel railway to the mountain ridge of Schynige Platte, where hundreds of species of wildflowers bloom.
Germany’s Flower Island
Mainau is a botanical discovery, featuring rose gardens, tropical greenhouses, an arboretum, and a Baroque palace.
Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
The open-air museum features 100 century-old buildings that have been relocated from all over Switzerland.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
Includes eight nights’ accommodation in centrally located four- to five-star hotels, return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, plus 13 meals and select beverages
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
See Alpine Wildflowers in Bloom across Switzerland and visit popular Alpine Gardens such as Schynige Platte, La Rambertia and Mount Rigi
Stay in the beautiful lakeside cities of Weggis, Lausanne and Grindelwald in the Bernese Alps
View Switzerland’s stunning scenery with train journeys through mountain passes
Enjoy cultural visits to Ballenberg Open Air Museum and Chillon Castle on the banks of Lake Geneva
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Group Size: 15-25 Guests
Combine This Journey
Extend your Botanica journey to explore more destinations, visit additional gardens, and connect with like-minded travellers. Take advantage of our perfectly timed arrival and departure dates. Learn More.