It’s been a while since I started to heard about Croatia and Dubrovnik in particular. So I started to watch Game of Thrones and I figured it out that “Kings Landing” was not less than the beautiful Dubrovnik itself, which made me even more anxious about going to this historical city.
Beautiful Dubrovnik
We arrived in a golden afternoon. The sun was setting behind the walled city. Our hotel was settled in front of the beach with that enygmatic sea. Sometimes green, sometimes blue. The Hotel Excelsior is a fabulous recently renowed 5* hotel with a wonderful location, about 500 meters from the wall’s entrance and in front of a private beach
Sunset from Excelsior HotelBeautiful room at the Hotel Excelsior
Right after checking in a room that I completely fell in love, we walked to the city center to have dinner. Since the moment we step inside the walls, we were enchanted by the beauty of the village. Pure charm and history. Inside the walls there are lots of boutiques, bars, coffee shops, bistrôs and celebrated restaurants.
Tiny Streets of Dubrovnik
We decided to have dinner in a place recommended by our travel agency and it surprised us a lot. I will share with you every Hiddem Gems of Dubrovnik.
Relaxing with Dubrovnik viewView from Prora Restaurant, at the Excelsior Hotel
On the other day, in the afternoon, we did a walking tour inside the walls. We got in through the South door, just next to the Old Port, that still remain in use by smaller boats. This region houses charming restaurants and lively atmosphere during the night.
Dubrovnik Old PortDubrovnik Main Street
Worth it mentioning that Dubrovnik is a very ancient city. It was not created for Game of Thrones, as some north americans ask, our guide mentioned with disgust. It has already been used as background for many films and series, that’s true. For an example, the new Star Wars movie has paid about 6 millions euros to rent the main street for a whole week. It’s one of the trendiest cities in Europe.
Beautiful WallsOld Town
Dubrovnik is much more than a movie background. The small 45-thousand-inhabitants village is considered the Pearl of the Adriatic for its amazing beauty and relevance since the Middle Age. Beauty that was seriously harmed in a recent war. In 1991, right after the end of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro surrounded Dubrovnik for more than 6 months and made intense shellings. Everyone talks about that. It’s something you can see all over the place, there are lots of war traces in every building.
What really impressed us is their strenght and how they turned this page so fast. It’s something that happened so recently, it’s so alive in everyone’s memory and we still find much more joy and gratefulness there than in many other places. Dubrovnik is more alive than ever. It’s a place to go back a million times.
Cappadocia, in Turkey, is much more than hot air ballons – that are really fantastic – but the “show” only lasts for about 2 hours, at early morning. It means after that you can have breakfast and be prepared for a full day of activities. Those are some things you can do:
Breakfast with a view at The Museum Hotel
Visit an Underground City
There are more than 36 underground cities in the whole region. The biggest and most interesting one is Kaymakli, with 8 floors and about 60 meters of (DEPTH). They believe it has more than four thousand years, dating back to 2.500 b.C. It was built for many and many years to protect the people of their enemies, but they didn’t use to live there all the time, only during war.
It’s impressive how much technology they have print on it. For an example, there were small holes at every room to facilitate communication. The doors were (ROUNDS) and fitted perfectly in the (ALLEYS). When an enemy approached, they used to closed the rooms with these huge doors, so they could escape before someone get in. Also, the holes between rooms were used as natural ventilation. After the Turkish arrived at XIV century, the war was over, so they started to use the underground cities to escape the extremely hot weather during summer season.
Have a Picnic at Ihlara Valley
This place is a bit far from Goreme – aprox. 1 hour drive – but has great nature and wonderful atmosphere. I recommend you to visit with at least 2 hours to do everything in a relaxing pace. We did a bit faster (about an hour) and it was very tiring, but remarkable.
Ihlara Valley, with its 14km of extension, houses more than 300 caves and more than 100 underground churches. In the middle of the canyons there is a beautiful and peaceful river were you can chill and rest. I recommend you to have a picnic there, it’s a delicious activity. Some people do the complete trail, others (like me) do the “easy” 3 km trail, after walking down about 300 steps, so be prepared – comfortable shoes are mandatory.
Walk Through Catholic History at Goreme Open Air Museum
This place is a fantastic example of how Christianity has grown strong in this area. It was founded between IX and XII by San Basílio and San Gregorio as a monastery all sculpt in rocks. In the beginning, there was more than 20 churches, but now only rests 7, that you can visit inside. The most impressive one is called the Blue Church, because of the blue tons of the paintings on the walls – something uncommon in that era, the blue color was brought from India.
Each church represents a level of study, where men and women monks used to learn together. It was the first place on the Cristin history to accept men and women studying together. It’s pretty amazing to see how they built so many rooms inside the rocks, including kitchens and dinner areas, and it’s well maintained until today.
Watch the Sunset at Red Valley
These impressive geological forms are the perfect setting for a beautiful sunset. You can go there by car carrying a bottle of wine to enjoy the most beautiful moment. You can also go by quadricycle or, even more romantic, you can do a horseback riding, stop at a beautiful point and enjoy the sun setting behind the valley.
Watch the Sunrise at The Love Valley
When the sun first starts to shine, hundreds of people go everywhere to see the hot air balloons flying and have the most instagramable picture. One of the best places to see it is from the Love Valley, with its incredible geological forms. I recommend you to be there before the sunrise, so you can find the best spot and enjoy the show.
Be Amazed by the Charming Village of Uchisar
We stayed in Uchisar, a small village on the top of the hill above Pigeon Valley. It’s much more charming and less touristic than Goreme, but the view of the balloons are a bit further from this point. There you can find the Uchisar Castle, an impressive rock which was once used as a Castle by the Kings of the Region. You can walk around Uchisar beautiful streets and be amazed by the castle from every point. There is another small castle on the left side of the village – in front of the Pigeon Valley – that’s also beautiful and where you can take the most amazing pics without anyone bothering you.
Witnessing How Much Nature is Incredible at Valley of Fairy Chimneys
It’s beautiful to see how nature created such wonderful shapes. It’s one of the closest points you can get from the caves. Inside, there is a place which became famous in Instagram and where everyone take photos, so you can imagine it is hard to walk, even harder to take a picture with no one on it. I went to this place around 5.30pm. The sun was perfect and I could take some wonderful shots from above, but inside was absolutely packed. That being said, if you want to be exclusive, go there at first rays of sunshine or late afternoon.
Cape Town is a city which offers endless options for every kind of visitor. From fitness people looking for places to exercise to foodies always in search for the next outstanding meal, it’s a place to visit at least once-in-a-lifetime. Here I will show only a “taste”of what you can do if you had about 5 days to explore the town.
Day 1. Stroll Around the V&A Waterfront Area
This is a program that must be included in every itinerary, even if if you have only a day in Cape Town. It’s not because it’s a touristic place, but because you can have wonderful views of the Table Mountain from the V&A and you can also have a delicious meal at an oceanfront restaurant, as we did at The Harbor House. A definitely must do experience while visiting the city.
Table Mountain from the V&A WaterfrontHarbor House RestaurantCool Food Market at the V&A
Watch the Sunset from the Table Mountain
To go up to the most iconic place of Cape Town, you can either take a cable car or hike it up. It’s about two hours walking and then you can take the cable car to go down. By cable car is about a 10 mins ride in a spinning panoramic gondola. Once you are up there, you can choose a place, open a wine (that we brought with us) and enjoy absolutely amazing views of the whole city.
Cheers!Admiring the View from The Table Mountain
Day 2. Drive Along the Peninsula
If you have only two days in Cape Town, besides walking along the V&A Waterfont and watching the sunset at the Table Mountain, as I mentioned before, you can rent a car or hire a driver/uber (as we did) to have a scenic tour along the Peninsula. It takes at least 4 – 5 hours to do it properly., or a whole day if you have this time. I recommend you to start clockwise, from Muizenberg, so you will always drive with the ocean on your left hand (remember it was a British colony – left hand drive).
Penguins Colony at Boulders BeachBreathtaking Views Along the PeninsulaWow! The 12 Apostoles from the Cheapman’s Peak Drive.
You will pass through Simons Town, a beautiful british style beach.We stopped at Boulders Beach to have a look at the Penguins Colony, where you can see thousands of cute penguins. Then, if you have time, you can drive through the Cape of Good Hope, or you can directly drive to the other side of the Peninsula, passing through beautiful beaches and finally entering in one of the most scenic roads I’ve ever seen (it’s similar to Highway 1, in California, but smaller). You must reserve at least 30 mins to drive the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive in a slow pace, stopping as much as you want along the route. It’s definitely breathtaking!!!
Breathtaking Views Along the Chapman’s Peak DriveSunrise in Hout Bay
Take a look at the Llandudno Beach, the most beautiful one in my opinion. And finally you can ended up your tour at the beautiful and lively Camps Bay.
Saying “Cheese” at a View Point Along Chapman’s Peak
Watch the Sunset from Camps Bay
This is definitely one of the best places to have amazing sunset views while tasting a good South African wine. I recommend you to choose either to stay in the middle of the action, at Zenzero or Chinchilla, or move to a more private sunset from the beautiful and trendy Bungalow. In this area you can also ride a bike and cycle along the charming beachfront promenade.
The 12 Apostoles from Camps Bay – Sunset TimeBeautiful Beachfront Restaurants in Camps Bay
Day 3. Ride a Bike Through Scenic Beachfront Roads
My husband loves to cycle, so I decided to contact Bike & Saddle and choose their Half Day Fitness Cycle. It’s a vigorous ride from Camps Bay climbing up the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive. Before we start, we thought we wouldn’t be able to accomplish it, but then we realized we were cycling along absolutely breathtaking views – literally. It was one of the higlights of the whole trip and I higly recommend it for those who are adventure seekers. It’s not that difficult and I can affirm you will cycle the most wonderful kilometers of your life.
Good Vibes OnlyEarly RisersCiclying the Cape
Have a Feast of the Gods – or many of them
Cape Town is well know for its high standard culinary. As we had only 5 nights there, we couldn’t try it all, but I can definitely affirm its cuisine is absolutely outstanding. We had the most spectacular tasting menu at the Greenhouse Restaurant, one of the Top in Africa, a succulent brandy & truffled prime rib at the Shortmarket Club, a delicious and elegant dinner at the Signal, inside the Cape Grace Hotel, but there is so much more, such as the TestKitchen, La Colombe, Foxcroft and so many others we would have to spend a full month there to experience it all.
Delicious Meal at the Signal Restaurant
Day 4. Try Some Good Wine Minutes from the City Center
As you may know by now, South Africa is acknowledge for its wine production, particularly in the Winelands Region – Stellenbosch and Franschhoek as the most famous cities. But maybe you don’t know that only a 20 minutes drive from the V&A there is a wine region they call New Winelands, more specific the Constantia neighborhood. It’s where we stayed at the beginning of the trip. These estates had their first wine production back there in the XVIII century. We visited the Klein Constantia Estate because of their Vin de Constance, one of the most awarded dessert wines of the world. You can also have a delicious lunch there to balance your body after so much wine.
Vin de ConstanceKlein Constantia EstateWine Time in the New Winelands
Day 5. Visit The Beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens
If you are the kind of visitor that loves to mix your itinerary with some beautiful parks, than you should visit this place. It’s absolutely beautiful, different from any other place I’ve ever visited before. You have to pay a fee to get in and you can also pay for a tour with a golf cart. Along the way, you will see ancient trees widespread along a vast terrain. Or you can take a basket of your favorite delights and have a delicious picnic beyond nature.
Strolling Around the Gardens
As you can see, Cape Town has so much to offer, it has everything for every taste. Pick your selection and have a wonderful experience!
Designated by many as the most beautiful city in South Africa, Cape Town has also the title of the oldest city in the country. With its particular geography, it has plenty to offer, from outdoor acitivities for adventure seekers to high standard gourmet cuisine for food lovers.
Vineyards Around the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
I’d recommend a stay of at least 5 nights in the city, as there are so many things to do. We decided to stay in two different places, starting our itinerary from the beautiful Constantia Neighborhood, which they call New Winelands.
Breakfast at the Cellars-Hoehnort
This neighborhood is tranquil and full of grenery. We stayed at the charming and very comfortable Relais & Chateaux The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel. It was the perfect start to chill out from our busy lives. While here we visited the absolutely wonderful Kirstenbosch Gardens, where you can have a picnic under the beautiful centenary trees.
Strolling Around the Kirstenbosch Gardens
We didn’t want to have a picnic without wine, so we headed to the well known Klein Constantia Estate, which does one of the most awarded sweet wines in the world – the Vin de Constance. We were fabulous well treated while tasting their marvelous wines and then we tasted their delicious bistrô food under a rosewood tree. Higly recommended.
Klein Constantia Bistrô
Talking about food, I must say the most amazing meal we had during the whole trip was exactly inside our hotel in Constantia. At the Greenhouse Restaurant, we had the chance to taste one of the most delicious tasting menus we had in our whole lives. Absolutely high standard with inventive and savorous creations.
Inventive Menu at the Greenhouse Restaurant
After two days of chilling out vibe, we headed to the vibrant Victoria & Albert Waterfront Area, better known as V&A Waterfront. Here we stayed at the suntuous Cape Grace Hotel, an absolutely fabulous stay, perfectly located in front of the marina, in a tranquil area with Table Mountain views. You can read a full review of this beautiful hotel here.
Cape Grace Hotel and the V&A Waterfront
In this area you can either walk and have a delicious lunch in front of the sea, like we did at the charming Harbor House Restaurant, as you can rent a boat and watch the sunset from the ocean overlooking Cape Town’s beautiful bays.
Cape Town Marina – View from Cape Grace Hotel
We have heard about Cape Town and its beauty before, but driving through the Peninsula we were able to see how amazing it really is, from the Penguins Beach to Camps Bay, passing through the absolutely cinematographic Chapman’s Peak Drive, a must go place while visiting the city.
Breathtaking Views Along the Chapman’s Peak Drive
Either if you are looking for a delicious meal at a trendy restaurant or watch the sunset from the magnificent Table Mountain, Cape Town have it all! Let this amazing city surprise you, as it did to us… Check it out some suggested places to visit.
The Trendy Shortmarket ClubVin de ConstanceThe Romantic and Charming Room at The Cellars-HohenortPampered by The Greenhouse RestaurantPenguins BeachSunset from the Table Mountain
We would be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary trip in March/19, so one year ago – yeah, literally – we decided to plan this once-in-a-lifetime trip to celebrate this special occasion in high style. Our picked destination was Africa, so we selected the excellent Gilt Edge Agency to plan it for us. Vernon, our designate agent, has pacientfully hand-picked every detail of this dreamy trip, with marvelous 5* services and absolutely meticulous planning, exactly what we were looking for.
Cape Town from the Table Mountain
Our itinerary has started in the lively Cape Town, where we saw the most amazing sunset from the magnificent Table Mountain, played with penguins at Boulders Beach, had the most scenic drive through the Chapman’s Peak Drive and savoured the most delicious meals of our lives.
Cycling through Chapman’s Peak Drive
Then we headed to the famous Winelands, the beautiful wine region only about 50 minutes from Cape Town. With its particular geography and more than 500 wineries, this region is definitely a must go place for wine lovers who also admire stunning landscapes.
Living the Dream in the Winelands
The third part of our trip was certainly one of the highlights: an authentic safari experience in the beautiful Kruger Park, more specifically in a private game reserve called Timbavati. It was our first safari and we were blessed with great game viewing. Everyone says it’s a marvelous and unique experience and now I can definitely affirm that’s more than true. We loved the energy and pure relaxation we absorbed from the bush.
Magical Moments in the Bush
At last, but not least, we headed to the most secluded island of our whole lives at the Indian Ocean, in Mozambique. We’ve been to many beautiful beaches before, but this place… Oh boy! It’s definitely Heaven on Earth!
Lost Paradise in the Indian Ocean
We were able to learn with this trip that even in a place with so much diversity and sometimes injustice – like the one I live – people can be happy and proud of their origin. South Africa has such a sad recently history and tourism is definitely the best thing these places could ever dream for. It brings a chance of a new beggining.
So Many Friends Along the Way
I think it’s not needed to mention that we left this place in tears… We are back, but half of our hearts are still there. Africa, you are special. We will remember this trip forever!
Ocean Front Bungalow
Read my whole itinerary in detail, beginning from Cape Town.
Visit Ancient Sites
As it was the first part of the trip to Turkey and I was there for some relaxing time, I didn’t do any cultural tour, but for sure it’s a place where you can visit many ancient places. The Bodrum Castle is the most known of the Region and houses numerous underwater discoveries of the Aegean Sea. The milenar Greek city of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – is about 2 hours drive from Bodrum and definitely worth the visit.
Efesius Ruins – by Wikipedia
Sail Along the Coast
One of the best things you can do while in the Turkish Coast is to rent a private Gulet for one day and sail along pristine secret beaches. The Gulets are not expensive and they are so charming. I went there in the most busy week of the year, so I couldn’t have the chance, but I wanna definitely do that next time. If you are traveling on a budget, you can have a group boat tour, that may be fantastic too.
Gulet Through Turkish Waters – by Wikipedia
Relax in Style at a Trendy Beach Club
There are many beach clubs in Bodrum. Some of the most famous ones are in private beaches of luxurious hotels. I spend a day at KAI Beach Restaurant and Bar, from Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and had a wonderful day. Fabulous beach with crystal waters, outstanding service and food, cool ambience and elegant music make the place even more special. You can also try Il Riccio and Maçakizi. It’s important to mention that you usually have to pay a fee for the entrance.
Crystal Clear Waters at KAI BeachCool Restaurant at KAI Beach
Watch the Sun Setting in the Sea
Bodrum is a pensinsula, so you have beaches where you can watch the sunrise and others where you can watch the sunset. There is nothing more beautiful than enjoy the sun setting in the sea. The best places to enjoy it are Yalikavac and Gumusluk area, but you can also watch the sunset from Bodrum Town (why not try a nice restaurant there, such as Sait).
Sunset from Sirene Luxury Hotel
Sunset in Gumusluk
Dinner Overwater
Can you imagine a place where you can watch the sunset while having a delicious white wine and marvelous seafood seating at an overwater table? Gumusluk is this place. One of the most famous spot of the area, it has a magical ambience. The best restaurant to have the most wonderful experience is Melengeç, but there are many others in the area.
Sunset View from Melengeç RestaurantMagical AtmosphereCan It Be More Romantic?
Dinner in a Fancy Restaurant
Bodrum is glamorous and houses the best restaurants of Turkey. Which means you have many options to choose when you want to have a fancy night. For me the best area for that is Yalikavac Marina, where many beautiful people walk around and beautify the trendy Fenix Restaurant and the famous Nus-Ret, as many others.
Fenix Restaurant in Yalikavak MarinaGlamorous Yalikavak MarinaFenix Restaurant
If you ever thought about going to Turkey, you must have thought about Cappadocia and magical colorful hot air balloons.
View from Cappadocia Cave Suites in GoremeCan You Believe in this View?
Every morning, before sunrise, the sky starts to be filled with many of them and the spectacle begins. It lasts for about two hours, but keeps forever in the memories of those who have experienced it.
Enjoying the Views from Museum HotelBreakfast With a View
In the beginning of the 90’s they were only 2 or 3. Nowadays there are more than 150 balloons coloring the skies of Cappadocia every morning. The companies and pilots are very experienced and everything is made under absolutely professionalism.
Living the DreamSo Many Balloons
Having a Hot Air Balloon Flight in Cappadocia was high on my list and it was definitely one of the most overwhelming experiences of my whole life. It’s so breathtaking but at the same time so relaxing and enjoyable.
Views From Above
The flight starts just before sunrise and lasts for about an hour or an hour and a half, it depends on what you paid for. It can acomodate from 06 to 24 persons. You have to wake up very early, but honestly, you can’t even sleep the night before so excited you are.
Magical MomentAlmost Kissing the Other Balloon
The staff prepares everything and make their best for you to feel comfortable. The departure is smooth and the flight is gentle. Up in the sky is so gorgeous and breathtaking you don’t even realize an hour has passed. At the end, a champagne breakfast as a toast for one of the best moments of your life.
View from Museum Hotel
After Flight Champagne BreakfastWaiting for Our Departure
Turkey is a land of so much history. Thousands of years ago people from all over the world used to cross the region we call today Turkey. That’s why they witnessed so many wars. That’s why so many Empires and religions had they apogee and decline here.
Beautiful Mosque in IstanbulAncient Sites in Cappadocia
It was my first time in the country, so I wanted to have an overview of the most beautiful parts. Travelling with my mom in a girls trip to a muslim country made us a bit nervous in the beggining, but then we realized it’s absolutely peaceful and safe, much more than in Brazil.
Magical MomentAncient Sites in Istanbul
We decided to start our itinerary relaxing at the beach. For that we chose Bodrum, a region in the Southwest coast. There you can find pristine sandy and rocky beaches, glamorous beach clubs and restaurants, but also rich culture and historic places. The milenar Ephesus and the Temple of Arthemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – is located about 2 hours drive from Bodrum.
Typical Aegean Sea ArchitectureBeach Club at Bodrum
After 3 days sunbathing in the marvelous beaches of Bodrum, we headed to the dreamy Cappadocia, the highlight of the whole trip, for sure. We were so excited about this part of the trip and it didn’t disappointed. Waking up every morning at sunrise to watch the hot air balloons crossing the skies was more than magical.
Incredible Architecture in CappadociaLiving the Dream
Far beyond that, it’s incredible how much history this region hosts. We visited underground cities that were developed with high technology at least 4.000 years ago. We were marvelled by an ancient monastery all sculpt inside caves. And by an harp concert that made us melt while a fullmoon started to shine.
Magical Mornings in CappadociaHarp Concert by Museum Hotel
After being overwhelmed in Cappadocia, we went to the last part of our jorney through Turkey – Istanbul. This city, that was once Constantinopla, has taken our heart. With 18 million people, it’s so vibrant, filled with so much stories and different cultures. I have to say I change my mind about muslim because of Istanbul. I was so foolish thinking every Muslim was severe.
Istanbul seem from aboveBeautiful Mosque of Istanbul
Istanbul is full of life, full of joy. From 08 in the morning to midnight there were hundreds of people in the streets, in the bars, restaurants. We had an amazing time crossing the Bosphorus in a private boat, another way to get to know the city. The old town – called Sultanahmet – is also a must go point, with the ancient sites that witnessed many wars and Empires.
Old TownThe most beautiful sultan palace
If you are wishing to have a cultural trip, with breathtaking mornings blended to pristine beaches and marvelous food, Turkey should definitely be in your plans. If you want to know more about each region I have visited during this trip, have a look in the menu.
If you have read my previous post about Wengen, one of the most beautiful villages we stayed in our trip to Switzerland, you noted that I chose this village to have easy access to the Jungfrau Ski Resort.
Jungfrau Ski Resort
From Wengen you can easily reach the Kleine Scheidegg station, the final stop before the famous Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe, the highest train station of the continent.
Wengernalpbahn
We took the train just to Kleine Scheidegg, because we wanted to ski and it was high enough for us, but most of the tourists take the train to the top. It’s very easy. You can read more about this tour here.
Scenic Jungfrau Region
The Jungfraubahn – the railway that links the Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch – is considered one of the oldest mountain railways. They celebrated its centenaire in 2012. The trains are well-preserved and kept in vintage style, a charming plus.
Grindewald in the background
From Kleine Scheidegg we went down skiing to Grindelwald, another fairytale village, a bit bigger than Wengen. The way down was plenty of snowy pine trees. A truly dream come true. ❤
Hotel Bellevue des Alpes – on the top of the mountain
We stayed there for just a couple of days, but there are so many things to do that I can affirm you may spend a whole week in the region with plenty of activities to do. Murren is also beautiful, but it’s on the other side of the Valley (if you are in Wengen), so it’s a bit far away.
Mountain Bar
Lauterbrunnen is the Valley of Waterfalls – there are more than 70. It’s a beautiful cosy village, the only difference from Wengen is that cars are allowed there, so I thing it’s a bit less romantic, but it’s also full of charm, as is the whole Jungfrau Region.
Lauterbrunnen from the train
You can reach this area through Interlaken. From there you must choose If you want to go either through Lauterbrunnen (right side) or Grindelwald (left side). Wherever you go, just be sure to include at least a couple of nights in any of these amazing villages if you want to have a genuine alpine experience.
When we first thought about going to Switzerland and traveling by train, we were definitely decided to take the Glacier Express. The most prestigious panoramic train of the Continent – but not the only one, take a look here the other Swiss panoramic trains.
Living the Dream
The route between Zermatt and St Moritz, or vice-versa, lasts about 8 hours through scenic landscapes. The train moves slowly, so you can take as many pictures as you want. There are some “professional” tourists that leave their camera in non-stop mode to capture every movement. They attach it to the window. How could I never thought about this before?
Beautiful Villages Along the Way
Along the way, the train stops in many stations, where you can get off, if you want. In other words, you don’t have to make the entire journey. But if you want to do so, you can have lunch on board. We haven’t had the oportunity to try their service, because we got off at the second stop, but it seems to be well organized and a pleasant way to enjoy the journey.
Fairytale Landscapes
If you have bought a Swiss Pass or a Single Ticket, you have to reserve a seat (with an extra cost as mentioned here) to assure a place. Or you can buy a Glacier ticket. Either to reserve a seat or to buy the ticket you must do it directly on their website. It’s higly recommended to do it well in advance, because it’s easily sold out. So, what are you waiting for?
