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WHY RAILBOOKERS? Railbookers offers expertly planned tailor made holidays, with an extensive range of holidays to Europe, North America and beyond. We take the complexity out of independent rail travel and offer all our customers unparalleled service, incredible travel experiences and the very best value. The team at Railbookers is made up of proud ‘train geeks’ with comprehensive knowledge and passion for all things rail.
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Any destination, any date for any length of time…simply put, if the train goes there, so do we.
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CONTENTS Everything You Need to Know About Our Holidays 6 Our Rail Partners Switzerland
NO RAIL TRIP IS TOO COMPLICATED FOR US
From luxurious, multi-country journeys to extending your cruise, or creating a tailor made rail itinerary, we have it all.
What is confusing is our easy and anything can be customised.
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Scenic Switzerland
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Classic Glacier and Bernina Express
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Grand Glacier Express - Excellence Class
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Switzerland’s Lakes and Mountains
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Grand Tour of Switzerland
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The Best of Switzerland
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The Mountain Peaks of Lucerne from Basel
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice with Glacier and Bernina Express
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Italian Lakes and Swiss Mountains
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Venice and the Bernina Express
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Gems of Switzerland
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Railbookers Signature Swiss Mountains Adventure
LARGEST RAIL HOLIDAY SELECTION
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR HOLIDAYS HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?
WHAT IS IT LIKE ON A SLEEPER TRAIN?
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The sleeper trains in our packages are comfortable, fun and adventurous ways of travelling long distances. Most sleeper trains offer private cabins for one, two or sometimes three passengers. Some routes also offer the opportunity to upgrade to deluxe compartments with private en-suite facilities.
CAN I START OR FINISH MY JOURNEY AT MY LOCAL STATION? Of course! Most of our holidays start from London St.Pancras station, where the Eurostar departs. However train tickets can be booked from any UK rail station to coincide with the timings of your onward or return journey. CAN I TAILOR MAKE MY TRIP? Absolutely. We can add hotel nights to give you extra time to explore your destination, or add in additional stopovers to help you discover new ones! We can also add transfers and sightseeing options so you can make the most of your trip. Just talk to us or your Travel Agent and we’ll start creating the perfect holiday for you. CAN I TAKE A HOLIDAY YOU OFFER IN REVERSE? We can offer a reverse option on any of our packages. If you would like to visit cities in a different order or start/finish in a different location, please speak with us or your local Travel Agent. CAN I UPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL ON SOME OR EVEN ALL OF MY TRAIN JOURNEYS? You certainly can. This could entitle you to a larger seat, more legroom and even a meal and drinks on certain routes. To find out more please speak with us or your local Travel Agent, who will tell you the advantages of First class on your specific route.
CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO GET TO MY DESTINATION? We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route! With so much to see from the train windows on all our holidays, you’re in for a treat. If there’s a different route you could take for some extra special scenery, we’ll be excited to let you know!
AM I ABLE TO TRAVEL ON MY CHOICE OF DATES?
HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?
There are no set departure dates with our holidays, with the exception of private train journeys such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Most trains will run every day, which means our holidays do too.
If you’re used to strict luggage policies and weight limits, rail travel will be a breath of fresh air. Each passenger can take two main items of luggage plus an item of hand luggage. There are no weight restrictions.
CAN I CHOOSE MY TRAIN TIMES? Our packages don’t have set departure times. When there are multiple trains a day, if there’s a particularly convenient time or a departure that will ensure you catch the best scenery, we’ll be sure to recommend it. WHERE ARE YOUR HOTELS LOCATED? Our hotels are centrally located within each city we offer. Most are within a short distance of local sights and/or your railway stations. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL? Whenever works for you! Whether you’re looking for the best weather, the best scenery or the best value, just talk to us or your local Travel Agent about what you’re looking to get from your holiday and they can arrange the perfect trip.
HOW LONG BEFORE THE TRAIN DEPARTS SHOULD I BE AT THE STATION? With the exception of Eurostar, which has a 45-minute check-in time, there is no official check-in required for train journeys in Europe. Of course, we always recommend arriving at the station in plenty of time. CAN I TRAIN HOME FROM THE LAST CITY ON MY HOLIDAY? Absolutely. We can arrange rail or fly back options to the UK. You are also able to fly or rail out to one destination and continue your holiday by rail from there - whatever works for you.
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OUR RAIL PARTNERS
Railbookers are able to offer professionally planned holidays and a seamless booking process due to our strong partnerships with suppliers throughout Europe, America and Canada.
EUROSTAR
AMTRAK
DEUTSCHE BAHN
Eurostar is the only high speed train that directly links the UK to France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel.
Amtrak is the USA’s national rail operator. It connects North America in a safer, greener and healthier way with thousands of route miles across 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains every day, travelling at speeds up to 150 mph, to more than 500 spectacular destinations.
Founded in 1994, Deutsche Bahn AG is one of the world’s leading passenger companies operating in 130 countries. Deutsche Bahn are committed to providing efficient travel services for customers around the world, operating over 26,000 train trips on its modern 33,000 kilometre long track network every day.
Eurostar take thousands of people a day to Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais and more, as well as running much-loved direct trains to the South of France and the French and Swiss Alps. Eurostar runs services from London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in Kent. BELMOND: VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS The ultimate travel curator and connoisseur, Belmond creates exceptional experiences worldwide. Their collection of iconic trains brings together some of the world’s most thrilling journeys and destinations. From the vintage carriages of the British Pullman to its sister train the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is one of the world’s most famous luxury trains. Step aboard and experience truly elegant travel, wrapped in timeless romance.
VIA RAIL Established by the Canadian government in 1977, VIA Rail Canada breathed new life into the country’s railways by becoming its first national passenger rail company. Boasting an impressive array of train cars, VIA provides a reliable and secure way to travel across Canada. Its fleet is equipped with all the amenities and technology that you’ve come to expect from modern travel, including wireless Internet access. TRENITALIA ‘With a total network of more than 180 highspeed daily connections from city centre to city centre, including all of Italy’s major art cities, its wide domestic network that helps you reach every destination and its high-level catering services on board.
RENFE OPERADORA Renfe Operadora is a state owned Spanish rail company, which was founded in 2005. The name “Renfe” was formed from the former Spanish National Railway Network, RENFE (acronym of Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles). Their mission is to provide rail transport to passengers in the safest and most efficient way. SNCF The official European distribution channel of the French railways (SNCF) for sales of high-speed and conventional rail travel throughout France and Europe.
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SWITZERLAND There’s no other country that does stunning scenery quite like Switzerland, and it’s all accessible by train. Rolling hills dotted with wooden chalets, snowy peaks, dramatic waterfalls and mountain fringed lakes await.
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Zermatt
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SCENIC SWITZERLAND
Lucerne
UK ➡ St. Moritz ➡ Zermatt ➡ Montreux ➡ Lucerne ➡ UK
9 DAYS
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 8-day Standard class Swiss Pass • Standard class seat reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and GoldenPass trains • Day trip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway from Zermatt • Day trip to the top of Mount Pilatus from Lucerne • Daytrip to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne • Return Flights from the UK to Zurich
Your journey begins and ends with flights between the UK and Zurich Day trip to Mount Pilatus
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MOUNT PILATUS Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Lucerne
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LUCERNE SWITZERLAND
Day trip to Jungfraujoch
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ZERMATT
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
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JUNGFRAUJOCH ST. MORITZ 2 BRIG
GORNERGRAT
Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt
Bernina Express excursion to Tirano
St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Montreux - Villa Toscane Lucerne - Romantik Wilden Mann Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
TIRANO
Day trip to Gornergrat
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1 Nights stay
ITALY
Return flights
St. Moritz
DAY 1 - UK TO ST. MORITZ Fly into Zurich and make use of your 8-Day Swiss Pass for the scenic rail journey to St. Moritz.
DAY 2 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP Embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines south into Italy today on the Bernina Express.
DAY 3 - THE GLACIER EXPRESS TO ZERMATT
DAY 6 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE MONTREUX TO LUCERNE
Today, enjoy the splendour of one of Switzerland’s most famous journeys, The Glacier Express. Cruise over the Landwasser Viaduct and wind through numerous high passes and past many lakes and villages before pulling into Zermatt.
Board the GoldenPass train for the incredibly scenic journey to Lucerne.
DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway and from the top, take in one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland with the iconic outline of the Matterhorn in the background.
DAY 5 - MONTREUX
Mount Pilatus
Make the most of your Swiss Pass by travelling to Montreux via a quick change of trains in Visp at a time of your choosing, then check in at your hotel and head out the city. Perhaps a stroll along the lake to the picturesque Chillon Castle, or try your hand in the historic casino. In the evening enjoy a drink in the historic Jazz Café.
DAY 7 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP Enjoy a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. At the top, experience the historic Pilatus Kulm Hotel and restaurant.
DAY 8 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP Take the short hop to Interlaken today where you will board the Jungfrau Railway to Europe’s highest railway station at Jungfraujoch.
DAY 9 - DEPART LUCERNE After breakfast this morning, take the short rail trip to Zurich for your flight back to the UK.
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CLASSIC GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS
Glacier Express
London ➡ Interlaken ➡ Chur ➡ London
5 DAYS
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LONDON
HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Three-day Swiss Pass in Standard class • Seat reservations on the Glacier Express between Brig and Chur • Return seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano
Your journey begins in London
English Channel
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Chur - ABC Swiss Quality Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
PARIS
FRANCE
BASEL SWITZ. INTERLAKEN 2 BRIG
Bay of Biscay
Spend 2 nights in Chur before returning to London via Basel and Paris
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Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur
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1 Nights stay
ITALY
TIRANO Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano and return
DAY 1 - LONDON TO INTERLAKEN
DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS
Take the Eurostar to Paris before speeding through the picturesque French Countryside to Switzerland. Change in Basel for Interlaken.
One of the world’s most scenic journeys, soak up views of towering viaducts, rocky mountain gorges, icy glaciers and Alpine streams from the train’s panoramic windows. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from the panoramic carriages. The line finishes in the Italian border town of Tirano and, after time for a bite to eat, you board the train back to Chur.
DAY 2 - INTERLAKEN Travel through tunnels made of solid Alpine rock before arriving at the Jungfraujoch. On a clear day, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views as far as the Vosges Mountains in France and the Black Forest in Germany.
DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR
Jungfraujoch
Chur
Make your way to the train station for the journey to Brig. The train rides the rails over the spectacular Lötschberg Mountain via Kandersteg. On arrival, board the Glacier Express and take a panoramic tour of the Swiss Alps from Brig through to Chur. Travel in comfort aboard what is probably the world’s slowest express train, through the unspoilt beauty of mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows and lush valleys.
DAY 5 - CHUR TO LONDON After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel by train to Paris via Basel, before transferring onto the Eurostar back to London.
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GRAND GLACIER EXPRESS - EXCELLENCE CLASS
Excellence Class, Glacier Express
UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Zermatt ➡ St. Moritz ➡ UK
6 DAYS
GRAND GLACIER EXPRESS- EXCELLENCE CLASS UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Zermatt ➡ St. Moritz ➡ UK
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SWITZERLAND
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Zurich - Hotel St Gotthard Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St. Moritz - Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains
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ST. MORITZ 2 VISP
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Rail travel as per itinerary in First class • 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • 4-day Swiss Flexi Pass in First class • Day trip to Gornergrat • Engadin Card in St. Moritz (May - Oct Only) • Seat reservations in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz
Your journey begins with your flight between the UK and Zurich
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Spend 2 nights in St. Moritz before returning to Zurich via Chur for your flight to the UK
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Glacier Express route from Zermatt to St. Moritz via Chur
ZERMATT 2 GORNERGRAT
Day trip to Gornergrat KEY
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Gornergrat
DAY 1 - UK TO ZURICH
DAY 3 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP
Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat. After checking into your hotel, spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf, famous for its bars, restaurants, lounges and boutique shops.
Take the Gornergrat Cog Railway, which climbs more than 10,000 feet in just 33 minutes! From the top, enjoy expansive panoramic views of the landscapes below, including Matterhorn and glaciers. Back in town, explore on your own.
DAY 2 - ZURICH TO ZERMATT Catch a train from Zurich to Visp then change onto the mountain train in Visp direct to Zermatt. The entire trip to Zermatt is very scenic, passing by vineyards, lakes and mountains.
DAY 4 - GLACIER EXPRESS: EXCELLENCE CLASS Prepare for one of the most luxurious train journeys in Switzerland, if not the world. Being a passenger onboard the Glacier Express has always been a very special experience but traveling in Excellence Class is something a little more extraordinary. In addition to being absolutely pampered throughout the full length of the Glacier Express Line with breath-taking, panoramic views from your guaranteed window seat, in Excellence Class you’ll also enjoy a personal concierge, luggage service, comfortable seating, in-depth knowledge of the route, a fivecourse menu including accompanying wines, and the Glacier Bar for an aperitif.
A train journey through the Swiss Alps has truly never been more luxurious. Now you can sit back and delight in traveling across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels en route to St Mortiz.
DAY 5 - ST. MORITZ Make use of your Engadin card today with a ride on the local funicular and cable-car to Piz Nair (May-Oct only). This mountain peak rewards all visitors with some spectacular views of Graubünden and beyond. If you’d rather simply relax and enjoy the town, spend some time strolling around the gorgeous lake or dining in one of the many restaurants or grabbing high tea in the lobby at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, visit the Kulm Country Club and Segantini Museum, shop along Via Serlas, or try your luck at the St Mortiz Casino.
DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ST. MORITZ Check out of your hotel and travel from St. Moritz to Chur, then Chur to Zurich airport for your flight back to the UK.
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SWITZERLAND’S LAKES AND MOUNTAINS
Golden Pass
UK ➡ Montreux ➡ Interlaken ➡ Chur ➡ UK
6 DAYS
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1 Nights stay Return flights
ZURICH Excursion to Jungfraujoch
INTERLAKEN 2 LAUSANNE 1
MONTREUX
Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Geneva or Eurostar from London to Paris and onwards to Montreux via Geneva
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Montreux - Villa Toscane Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Chur - ABC Swiss Quality Hotel
SWITZERLAND
FRANCE
GENEVA
Spend 2 nights in Chur before flying back to the UK from Zurich or returning to London by rail via Zurich and Paris
HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Geneva and Zurich to UK (rail option available) • Onward rail travel • 5 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 4-Day Swiss Pass Standard Class • Seat Reservations on the GoldenPass, Glacier Express and Bernina Express • Daytrip to Jungfraujoch
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Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
JUNGFRAUJOCH ST. MORITZ
BRIG Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Interlaken
TIRANO Bernina Express excursion to Tirano
ITALY Thun Lake
DAY 1 - UK TO MONTREUX
DAY 4 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR
Fly to Geneva and then transfer by train to Montreux.
Depart Interlaken today and travel to Brig by train, over the incredible Lötschberg Mountain, where you will meet the Glacier Express. Once on board the train, follow the tracks through the majestic Swiss Alps on the journey from Brig to Chur.
DAY 2 - THE GOLDENPASS LINE: MONTREUX TO INTERLAKEN
Chateau de Chillon
Enjoy breakfast before making your way to the railway station and joining the GoldenPass train. As the journey begins, the route rises above Lake Geneva, offering amazing views of the Swiss Rivera. The highest point of the journey is at 1,274 metres, before arriving in Zweisimmen, from here the train snakes its way through the Simme Valley and then continues on to Interlaken.
DAY 3 - JUNGFRAU EXCURSION
Bernina Express
Climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 3,454 metres high. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg, before reaching the station at Eigergletscher, which is well known for its mountain restaurant and Huskies. At Jungfraujoch, take in the breathtaking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France.
DAY 5 - BERNINA EXPRESS After breakfast take the Bernina Express to Tirano. Be dazzled at the incredible views of imposing glaciers, sheer rock gorges and far-reaching viaducts through the panoramic carriages of the train. A stop will be made in Tirano or Poschiavo for lunch before returning to Chur.
DAY 6 - DEPART CHUR After breakfast take the train to Zurich for your flight back to the UK.
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GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND London ➡ Zurich ➡ Interlaken ➡ Lausanne ➡ Zermatt ➡ St. Moritz ➡ Lugano ➡ Lucerne ➡ UK
Your journey begins and ends in Zurich Day trip to Mount Pilatus
Golden Pass Line to Montreux
LAUSANNE 2 MONTREUX
MOUNT PILATUS INTERLAKEN
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SWITZERLAND 2 LUCERNE CHUR FLUELEN
Express boat trip
Day trip to Gornergrat
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Bernina Express to Tirano
Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz via Chur
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Gotthard Express to Fluelen
Bernina bus from Tirano to Lugano
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Interlaken
Lucerne
15 DAYS
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• 14 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • 15 day First class Swiss Pass • Standard class travel from London to Zurich • Reservations on the GoldenPass, Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express • Day trips on the Jungfrau mountain railway, Mount Pilatus railway and Gornergrat cog wheel railway
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:
Zurich - Hotel St Gotthard Interlaken - Hotel Krebs Lausanne - Beau Rivage Palace Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Lugano - LUGANODANTE Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne - Hotel Schweizerhof Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Golden Pass
breath-taking valleys, dense forests, and mountain streams make for not only treasured memories but a luxurious experience.
DAY 10 - ST. MORITZ With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, St. Moritz is a fabulous destination regardless of the season. Why not take a scenic day trip in the Graubünden region using your Swiss Pass to explore?
DAY 11 - BERNINA EXPRESS/LUGANO DAY 1 - ZURICH Take the Eurostar to Paris and transfer onto a TGV from Paris to Zurich before checking in at your hotel.
DAY 2 - ZURICH TO INTERLAKEN The day is free to enjoy at your leisure. With regular departures, travel to Interlaken via Bern when you please. Situated between two lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken is a charming village in the Alps.
DAY 3 - INTERLAKEN Take advantage of all the gorgeous sights and experiences surrounding Interlaken using your Swiss pass. Go for a cruise on the surrounding lakes, or perhaps a day trip to Meringen
DAY 4 - JUNGFRAU/INTERLAKEN After breakfast climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg, before reaching the station at Eigergletscher. At Jungfraujoch, take in the breath-taking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France.
DAY 5 - GOLDENPASS/LAUSANNE Take the iconic Golden Pass Line from Interlaken to lakeside Lausanne with the picturesque views of the Alps and the Romandie region. When you arrive in Lausanne, check into your hotel. Visit
Riponne place, Palais de Rumine, Gothic Old Town, and the streets of la Cité.
DAY 6 - LAUSANNE Enjoy a cruise over Lake Geneva to Evian, famous for its healing waters and spa resorts. And what would a visit to Lausanne be without enjoying Swiss flavours like a local? Cheese fondue, Cordon Bleu, smoked féra (fish caught in Lake Geneva), or dried meats and gherkins.
DAY 7 - ZERMATT Take a scenic train ride to Zermatt today via Visp and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring this pedestrianized village famed for being nestled in a deep valley shadowed by the Matterhorn.
DAY 8 - ZERMATT/GORNERGRAT Today, use your Swiss Pass to take a ride on a marvel of 19th century engineering - the Gornergrat Cog Railway - which climbs from 5,262 feet above sea level. From the top, you get to take in one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland, encompassing the iconic outline of The Matterhorn.
DAY 9 - GLACIER EXPRESS/ST. MORITZ Take the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz, located on the southern side of the Alps. Along the way, enjoy the full-length of this famed rail journey. Spectacular views of the alps,
Board the Bernina Express passing glaciers up to the Bernina Pass, and travelling along Lago Bianco down toward Poschiavo. In Tirano, Italy, board the Bernina Express Bus to travel to Lugano.
DAY 12 - LUGANO Take advantage of your Swiss Pass and enjoy a cruise on gorgeous Lake Lugano (also called Lake Ceresio) in the afternoon sunshine. During the cruise, you’ll get to see quaint towns that sit along the bank and take in the serene views.
DAY 13 - GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS/LUCERNE Experience a wonderful, scenic train ride on the historic Gotthard Panorama Express to Fluelen and then a historic paddle steamer cruise to Lucerne all in First class. In Lucerne, spend time experiencing all of Lucerne’s best attractions. Art lovers should stop by the Rosengart Collection, home to many works by Picasso.
DAY 14 - MOUNT PILATUS/LUCERNE Visit one of the most breath-taking places in central Switzerland: Mount Pilatus. Ascend the mountain by cog railway to take in the panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. On a clear day, you can see 73 alpine peaks and stunning blue lakes!
DAY 15 - DEPART ZURICH Take a direct train to Zurich airport for your flight back.
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THE BEST OF SWITZERLAND
Zermatt
Lucerne ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Montreux ➡ Zermatt ➡ St Moritz
10 DAYS
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• Rail Travel as per itinerary • 9 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Day trips to Jungfraujoch, Mount Titlis and Gornegrat • Reservations aboard the Golden Pass, Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Zurich and then onwards to Lucerne
ZURICH
Day trip to Mount Titlis
Travel along the Golden Pass Line from Lucerne to Montreux
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SWITZERLAND
MT. TITLIS
INTERLAKEN
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Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
Day trip to Gornergrat
DAY 1 – LUCERNE Welcome to Switzerland! On arrival into Zurich airport take a train directly to Lucerne and begin exploring this spectacular lakeside historic town.
DAY 2 - DAY TRIP TO MOUNT TITLIS After breakfast embark on a remarkable day trip involving a short train journey, Gondola ride then a rotating cable car to the top of Mount Titlis, some 3,328m above sea level. Take a stroll or enjoy some lunch with some world beating views before returning to Lucerne.
DAY 3 - LUCERNE TO INTERLAKEN Take the train of your choosing through the breath-taking Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, then enjoy all it has to offer whilst looking up and admiring the Swiss Skyline of The Monch, The Eiger and The Jungfrau Mountains.
DAY 4 - DAY TRIP TO JUNGFRAUJOCH Today you get to witness one of mankind’s greatest feats of engineering, by travelling
Day trip to Jungfraujoch
ITALY
CHUR
Spend 2 nights in St. Moritz before travelling to Zurich for your flight back to the UK
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TIRANO Bernina Express excursion to Tirano
through the beautiful villages of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen to the peak of the Jungfrau mountain. The final rail line cuts through the face of the Eiger Mountain from where you can peak down to the dizzying valley below, before having the opportunity to see the Great Aletsch Glacier: Europe’s largest glacier.
DAY 5 - THE GOLDENPASS FROM INTERLAKEN TO MONTREUX This morning you take the scenic rail line to Zweisimmen where one of the famous MOB GoldenPass Panoramic trains will be waiting to wind its way through some of Switzerland’s most magnificent scenery to Montreux. Here enjoy a lakeside stroll, or even use your Swiss Pass to see the beautiful Chillion Castle.
DAY 6 - MONTREUX TO ZERMATT Depart Montreux at a time of your choosing to Zermatt. The journey will involve a change of trains in Visp and weave its way through some of Switzerland’s highest peaks.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Lucerne - Ameron Hotel Flora Lucerne Interlaken - The Hey Hotel Montreux - Royal Plaza Montreux & Spa Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel St.Moritz Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 7 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Use your Swiss Pass to ride the Gornergrat Cog Railway, the steep 19th Century line which climbs 1486m in just 33mins. Onboard you get some fantastic vistas of the iconic Matterhorn mountain, and at the top take a stroll through the Alpine nature reserve where you might even catch sight of a Marmot or wild mountain goat. Tonight, maybe enjoy some fondue or raclette in one its many local bars and restaurants.
DAY 8 – THE GLACIER EXPRESS FROM ZERMATT TO ST MORITZ Sit back and relax aboard the slowest Express train in the world. There are few journeys that can match this for comfort and world class scenery, perhaps even speak to our Rail Experts about upgrading to The Excellence Class for a truly once in a lifetime experience!
DAY 9 – THE BERNINA EXPRESS Another World Class day lies ahead as this famous red train crosses snow-covered mountain peaks before heading down into beautiful palm tree lined valleys and crossing the border into Italy. The landscape takes on a different mood in the change of light, and you’ll marvel at highlights such as the Brusio and Landwasser viaducts from the comfort of your seat through the huge panoramic windows.
DAY 10 - DEPART ST MORITZ Check out of your hotel and transfer to Zurich airport for your flight home.
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THE MOUNTAIN PEAKS OF LUCERNE FROM BASEL
Rigi
London ➡ Basel ➡ Lucerne ➡ UK
7 DAYS
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• Rail Travel throughout as per the itinerary • 4-day Swiss Travel Pass • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Basel and Lucerne • Day trip to Mount Pilatus • Day trip to Mount Rigi • Day trip to Mount Titlis • Flight from Zurich to the UK
Your journey begins with direct Eurostar from London to Paris and onwards to Basel
FRANCE
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
BASEL 1 ZURICH
Spend 5 nights in Lucerne before travelling to Zurich for your flight back to the UK
MOUNT PILATUS Day trip to Mount Pilatus from Lucerne
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Basel - Gaia Hotel Lucerne - Romantik Wilden Mann
Day trip to Mount Rigi from Lucerne
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
MOUNT RIGI LUCERNE MOUNT TITLIS SWITZERLAND Day trip to Mount Titlis from Lucerne
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Mount Pilatus
DAY 1 - BASEL Take the Eurostar to Paris then change onto a TGV direct to Basel. On arrival check into your hotel, and head out in the evening to explore the beautiful Old Town.
DAY 2 - BASEL TO LUCERNE After breakfast enjoy some more time in Basel, or head to the station at a time of your choosing to take the train to Lucerne. There is a direct service every 50mins and your Swiss Pass gives you the freedom to take any train. One suggestion is to take a train to Bern perhaps, and spend an hour or two enjoying this gorgeous city which the Swiss like to keep a secret. Once you arrive into Lucerne make your way to your hotel and check in for a five-night stay.
an average gradient of 35%. After soaking up the wonderful views, make your way back down the mountain via the jaw dropping gondola and cable car to Kriens and a short bus ride to Lucerne.
DAY 4 - MOUNT RIGI DAY TRIP Back on the lake again today, with a 1hr scenic cruise on to Vitznau, then the oldest mountain cog railway in Europe 1800m up to Rigi Kulm. The railway carriages haven’t changed much in 100yrs, and once at the top you get to enjoy some spectacular 360-degree views of as far afield as France and Germany on a clear day.
DAY 5 - MOUNT TITLIS DAY TRIP After breakfast take a 45-minute train ride to Engelberg and then climb aboard an eight-person gondola up to Stand. Once you reach Stand, you’ll board the Rotair (the world’s first revolving 360-degree cable car) for the journey over the dazzling Titlis Glacier up to Mount Titlis. Following your day adventure head back to Lucerne and perhaps enjoy some fondue in the old town.
DAY 6 - LUCERNE Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Lucerne today. This compact city has so much to offer as well as its picturesque Chapel Bridge with its original 17th century paintings. A final dinner in the historic Wilden Mann restaurant this evening is a lovely way to celebrate a stay in this charming city.
DAY 3 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP
DAY 7 - DEPART ZURICH
Enjoy a trip to the top of the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. First enjoy a scenic hours’ steam cruise on Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad where you then take the 30-minute ride which has
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take a convenient direct train to Zurich airport for your flight home. Speak to one of our Rail Experts If you’d like to extend your holiday, perhaps riding the rails to another destination.
Basel
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VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS TO VENICE WITH GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Zermatt ➡ St. Moritz ➡ Venice ➡ London
9 DAYS
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Your journey begins onboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress from London to Venice
HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • One night aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in a private Twin Cabin • Seat reservations on the Glacier and Bernina Express trains • 8 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Day trip on the Gornergrat cog railway • Small group tour of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica in Venice • Small group walking tour in Venice • Zurich to UK airfare
LONDON
Travel from Paris to London direct on Eurostar
English Channel
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel
PARIS Glacier Express from Chur to Zermat
FRANCE Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient -Express through stunning Alpine scenery from London to Venice via Paris
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
ZURICH Spend 2 nights in Zermatt before returning to Zurich for your flight to the UK
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1 Nights stay Flight to UK
MILAN Day trip to Gornergrat from Zermatt
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TIRANO ITALY VENICE 3
Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz
DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN ZERMATT
cultural tourism and sightseeing regardless of the season.
Fly to Zurich, and on arrival take the train from the airport to Zermatt via Visp, enjoying some spectacular scenery en route. Once arrived check-in for a two-night stay.
DAY 4 - ST. MORITZ
DAY 2 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP At a time of your choosing take a ride up to 3090m above sea level on the historic Gornergrat cog railway. As the train climbs over bridges and through a fragrant forest of fir trees passengers are awarded a spectacular view of the iconic Matterhorn mountain.
DAY 3 - ST. MORITZ Arrive in St. Moritz following your flight from the UK to Zurich then a train ride from Zurich to Chur and crossing over the Landwasser Viaduct. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Beyond the slopes, St. Moritz offers visitors plenty of attractions. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, it is a fabulous destination for
Why not take a scenic day trip in the Graubünden region on your own or ride the local funicular to Piz Nair? If you’d rather simply relax and enjoy the town, spend some time strolling around the gorgeous lake or dining in one of the many restaurants.
DAY 5 - BERNINA EXPRESS TO VENICE Climb aboard the famous Bernina Express train from St. Moritz through the Swiss Alps as it makes its way to Tirano. From Tirano, catch a local train to Milan then a high-speed train to magical Venice. Along the way, you’ll experience why this journey is loved by so many travellers.
DAY 6 - VENICE Begin exploring this romantic city full of history and culture. Enjoy a ride on a Gondola and admire the city’s architecture from the water.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
DAY 7 - VENICE After breakfast spend a full day discovering the gems of Venice with a small group tour of the ancient Doges Palace, then the priceless treasure that is the Golden Basilica.
DAY 8 VENICE SIMPLON - ORIENT EXPRESS Take your included transfer from your hotel in Venice to the train station and board the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for your overnight journey to London! Enjoy a delicious lunch and a welcome cocktail as the train passes through beautiful landscapes. Have your afternoon tea before being shown to your private compartment and in the evening, you will be served a wonderful four course dinner. Retire to your cabin, now transformed into a cosy bedroom, for a good night’s rest
DAY 9 YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN LONDON You’ll continue your journey onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in the morning and afternoon and then arrive in London.
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ITALIAN LAKES AND SWISS MOUNTAINS
Interlaken Valley
London ➡ Rome ➡ Stresa ➡ Como ➡ Milan ➡ St. Moritz ➡ Interlaken ➡ Zurich ➡ UK
12 DAYS
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Spend 1 night in Zurich before flying back to the UK
INTERLAKEN 2 BRIG
1 ZURICH
CHUR SWITZ.
• 11 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • 4-day Standard Swiss Pass • Morning small group tour of the Vatican City • Reservations on the Glacier and Bernina Express • Day trip to Jungfrau • Flight from the UK to Rome
Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Interlaken via Chur and Brig
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:
Rome - Hotel Atlantico Stresa - La Palma Como - Metropole and Suisse Hotel Milan - Starhotels Anderson St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind
1 ST. MORITZ Bernina Express from Tirano to
LAKE COMO LAKE MAGGIORE 2
TIRANO St. Moritz 2
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ITALY
Adriatic Sea
Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Rome
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DAY 1 AND 2 - UK TO ROME
DAY 7 COMO TO MILAN
DAY 11 INTERLAKEN TO ZURICH
Catch your flight from the UK directly to Rome and check into your hotel for a two-night stay and set off to start exploring. Explore the wonders of the Vatican museums and the incredible Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michaelangelo before the crowds arrive.
Board a Trenitalia train from Como to Milan, the heart of Italian style and sophistication and explore the city at leisure.
Board one last train from Interlaken to Zurich with a change in Bern (maybe spend a couple of hours exploring the town before continuing your journey). When you arrive, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 3 - ROME TO STRESA Travel from Rome to Stresa, where you can experience beautiful Lake Maggiore. Like other northern Italian lakes, Lake Maggiore is an idyllic spot that has attracted visitors since the beginning of the 18th century. (Two-night stay)
DAY 5 - STRESA TO COMO Catch a Trenitalia train from Stresa to Como via Gallarate. Once in town, take a leisurely boat tour of Lake Como on your own and enjoy the sights of grand villas, rolling hillside vineyards, historic towns, alpine peaks, and wooded islands that line the shore. (Two-night stay)
DAY 8 MILAN TO ST. MORITZ After breakfast, embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines, The Bernina Express! You can expect a spectacular journey!
DAY 9 ST. MORITZ TO INTERLAKEN
DAY 12 ZURICH TO LONDON Check out of your hotel this morning and board Eurostar to Paris; Paris to London.
Enjoy the exhilarating experience of crossing Switzerland today, travelling onboard the legendary Glacier Express line. You’re in for the most incredible experience. (Two-nights stay in Interlaken)
DAY 10 DAY TRIP TO JUNGFRAU Climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high. On a clear day see as far as France and Germany from the summit.
Lake Como
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VENICE AND THE BERNINA EXPRESS
Bernina Express
London ➡ Zurich ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ UK
6 DAYS
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LONDON
HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel in standard class throughout • 5 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano • Small group tours of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica • Small group walking tour in Venice • Flight from Venice to London
Your journey begins in London
English Channel
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Milan - Starhotels Anderson Milan Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal
PARIS
FRANCE
Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano
ZURICH 1 CHUR SWITZ TIRANO MILAN 1
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Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
ITALY
DAY 1 - LONDON TO ZURICH Your scenic journey to Italy starts in London, where you will board the Eurostar and speed under the English Channel to Paris. Arrive in Zurich this evening and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS TO ITALY Zurich
Travel through the Alps on a scenic ride from Zurich to Chur, where you will pick up the panoramic Bernina Express for an unforgettable journey. The train meanders through snowdusted mountain ranges, across striking stone viaducts and along the banks of some of Switzerland’s sparkling lakes. Once in Milan, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy a tasty Milanese dinner!
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DAY 3 - VENICE After breakfast, make the pleasant journey from Milan to Venice by rail, enjoying views of the Italian countryside as you go. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay and start exploring the city! Waterside Venice’s reputation no doubt precedes it, and many say there is nowhere on earth that matches the beauty and tranquillity of its splendid canals.
DAY 4 - VENICE Spend a full day discovering the gems of Venice today, with a small group tour of the ancient Doges Palace then the priceless treasure that is the Golden Basilica. In the afternoon take a guided stroll through Venice’s’ alleys, lanes and bridges with a local who can show you some of the secrets these narrow streets hold. In the evening feast on some seafood or perhaps watch the world go from the historic ‘Harrys Bar’; home of the Bellini.
DAY 5 - VENICE Spend another day at leisure in Venice. Take a trip to one of the surrounding islands, perhaps to see expert glass blowing on Murano or Burano. Of course, be sure to make time for an iconic gondola ride down the sparkling waterways before you go!
DAY 6 - DEPART VENICE Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Venice
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GEMS OF SWITZERLAND
Grindelwald
Zurich ➡ Grindelwald ➡ Montreux ➡ Zermatt ➡ Chur ➡ Lugano ➡ Lucerne
11 DAYS
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Your journey begins and ends with flights between the UK and Zurich
ZURICH Golden Pass from Interlaken to Montreux
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INTERLAKEN
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Steamer boat from Fluelen to Lucerne
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Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano
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DAY 8 -THE BERNINA EXPRESS
TIRANO LUGANO 2 Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur
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DAY 1 - WELCOME TO SWITZERLAND
Bus transfer from Tirano to Lugano
Gotthard Express from Lugano to Flüelen
DAY 4 - THE GOLDEN PASS TO ITALY MONTREUX
Fly to Zurich and on arrival take the short train journey to Zurich main station and make your way to your hotel. In the evening enjoy Zurich old town and the lakeside.
Head down the mountain this morning and from Interlaken to Zweisimmen where you board the classic Golden Pass train to Montreux.
DAY 2 - GRINDELWALD
DAY 5 - ZERMATT
At a time of your choosing, take train to Bern where a change of trains is needed onto Interlaken, then Grindelwald. You can travel at any time of your choosing, and spending a few hours exploring the Swiss capital city Bern is highly recommended. Check in to your hotel on arrival in Grindelwald, then take some time to explore this beautiful Swiss village in the shadows of the Eiger.
When you are ready to leave, make use of your Swiss Pass travelling to Zermatt via Visp.
DAY 3 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP Today you’ll take the journey of a lifetime, to the highest railway station in Europe atop the Jungfrau Mountain. Take your time to explore the facilities before heading back down the mountain either the same route, or perhaps via a visit to Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Zurich - Hotel du Theatre Grindelwald - Hotel Derby Montreux - Hotel Eurotel Zermatt - Best Western Hotel Butterfly Chur - Romantik Hotel Stern Lugano - Dante Center Lucerne - Waldstatterhof Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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JUNGFRAUJOCH VISP
ZERMATT 2 GORNERGRAT
HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8-day Swiss Pass • 10 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich • Day trips on the Jungfrau and Gornergrat railways • Return flights from UK to Zurich
DAY 6 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Today take the 32min historic Gornergrat Cog Railway for the best views of the imposing Matterhorn Mountain and surrounding peaks.
Board the Bernina Express for an exciting train ride through the gorgeous mountain scenery of Switzerland. Onboard you’ll pass glaciers, the Bernina Pass, and travel along Lago Bianco down toward Poschiavo.
DAY 9 - LUGANO Today, take advantage of your Swiss Pass and enjoy a cruise on gorgeous Lake Lugano (also called Lake Ceresio) in the afternoon sunshine. During the cruise, you’ll get to see quaint towns that sit along the bank and take in the serene views.
DAY 10 - GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS Experience a wonderful, scenic train ride through the historic Gotthard Pass to Fluelen and then a paddle steamer cruise to Lucerne all in first class.
DAY 11 -END OF TOUR Take a direct train to Zurich airport for your included flight back to the UK or speak to any of our Sales Consultants to discuss perhaps continuing your travels elsewhere.
DAY 7 - THE GLACIER EXPRESS Take the Glacier Express from Zermatt to the capital of the historic canton of Graubünden Chur. Along the way, enjoy the full-length of this famed rail journey. Spectacular views of the alps, breathtaking valleys, dense forests, and mountain streams make for not only treasured memories but a luxurious experience.
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RAILBOOKERS SIGNATURE SWISS MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE Zurich ➡ Zermatt ➡ Interlaken ➡ Lucerne ➡ Zurich
Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Zurich
Spend 2 nights in Lucerne before returning to Zurich for your flight back to the UK Travel to the top of Mount Pilatus and spend on the 1 night inTravel the historic 3Pilatusbahn Kulm Hotel
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Day trip to Stoos – train to Schwyz, then bus to Stoosbahn and funicular to Stoos
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Harder Kulm trip
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Day trip to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Day trip to Jungfraujoch
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Day trip to Gornergrat
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Interlaken
Lucerne
10 DAYS
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • All rail travel as per the itinerary • 9 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Gornergrat railway day trip from Zermatt • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise day trip from Zermatt including VIP Gondola one way • Harder Kulm excursion from Interlaken • Jungfrau day trip from Interlaken • Mount Pilatus day trip from Lucerne, including Lake Cruise and cogwheeled train • Stoosbahn day trip from Lucerne • Flights from the UK to Zurich and return
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Zurich - St Gotthard Zermatt - Schwiezerhof Hotle Interlaken - Hotel Royal St Georges Interlaken Pilatus - Pilatus Kulm Hotel Lucerne - Ameron Hotel Flora Lucerne Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Zermatt
DAY 7 - INTERLAKEN TO LUCERNE
DAY 1 - YOUR HOLIDAY BEGINS IN ZURICH Welcome to Switzerland! On arrival at the airport take the short train ride to Zurich and check-in at your hotel for a one-night stay.
DAY 2 - ZURICH TO ZERMATT Set off at a time of your choosing with your Swiss Pass in hand today, on your way to Zermatt. Change trains in Visp and have your cameras ready for the wonderful scenery as the train snakes its way through the mountains to Zermatt.
DAY 3 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP From the Gornergrat station travel through fragment pine forests and be ready for the best possible views of the iconic Matterhorn Mountain on your way to the top. The 33min ride is one of the world’s most spectacular, and at the top the views don’t stop as all you are surrounded by mountains and glaciers as far as the eye can see.
DAY 4 - MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE DAY TRIP Stroll through the village or take the bus to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise station at the end of town and take the 25min modern 8-seater gondola ride to Trokener Steg. From here climb 1000m in 9mins aboard Europe’s highest cablecar to the top of the ‘Little Matterhorn’, some 4000m above sea level. The viewing platform
rewards visitors with amazing views across the Alps to France and enjoy a light lunch in Europe’s highest restaurant before making your way back down the mountain. From Trokener Steg back to Zermatt enjoy a glass of champagne and comfortable leather seats in the VIP gondola (4-person capacity).
DAY 5 - ZERMATT TO INTERLAKEN Take the train back to Visp, then onto Interlaken in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Once checked in for your two-night stay then perhaps a short cruise on Lake Thun or Brienz? In the early evening stroll to the Harder Kulm funicular for the short ride up the mountain side and take in the amazing views across the valley of the Swiss Skyline - TheMönch, The Eiger, and The Jungfrau mountains. The restaurant up here serves some great Swiss specialities for dinner.
DAY 6 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP Following breakfast at your hotel head over to Interlaken Ost station to embark on one of Switzerland’s most famous day trips - a journey to the top of the Jungfrau. There is always snow up here so don’t forget your woolly hats!
This morning is a great opportunity to take to the skies on an exhilarating 15min tandem paragliding flight. Open to all from 5yrs old to 95yrs old this is a sure fire once in a lifetime experience! Meet the team in town and they will take you up to the launch site 20mins away. The journey from Interlaken to Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most scenic, and once you’ve arrived check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.
DAY 8 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP Today’s outing is a little gentler than the previous days, but far from less spectacular on the scenery front. First take the boat from Lucerne across the lake to Alpnachstad, and from here ride the steepest cogwheeled train to the top of magical Mount Pilatus.
DAY 9 - STOOSBAHN DAY TRIP Another day and another amazing trip to the top! This time it’s a train ride to the historic town of Schwyz from where a short bus ride will take you to the Stoosbahn station. The Stoosbahn looks like no other railway you will find in the world, and the barrel like trains are designed so they can climb the steepest funicular railway in the world. Its an 8min journey like no other to the quaint village of Stoos, and why not enjoy some lunch here.
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ZURICH Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then take the direct train to Zurich for your flight home.
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