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Scenic Switzerland by Rail

Golden Pass travels through stunning landscapes

Enjoy wonderful views of awesome, unspoilt alpine beauty on this unforgettable rail journey around the heart of Switzerland.

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Golden Pass travels through stunning landscapes
Zurich
Lake Lucerne
Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Cable car at Lake Lucerne
Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne
Enjoy beautiful scenic views from the Golden Pass
Golden Pass Lounge
Lounge on board Golden Pass
Golden Pass
Lausanne
Zermatt
Zermatt and the Matterhorn
Gornergrat rack-railway, near the Matterhorn
Gornergrat - Europe's highest rack-railway
Typical Swiss landscape
Glacier Express train
View from the Glacier Express
The Glacier Express Panorama car
The Glacier Express dining car
Take the Glacier Express across the Alpines
The Bernina Express
Bernina Express provides awesome views
Panorama car on the Bernina Express
Bernina Express
Bernina Express
Typical Swiss architecture

DAY 1: UK - Zurich.

Fly to Zurich where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night. (D)

DAY 2: Zurich - Lucerne.

Today, take the train from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestling amidst snow-capped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city. You can also choose to get to know the town by taking one of our optional excursions. (B)

DAY 3: Lucerne - Golden Pass train to Lausanne.

Leave Lucerne this morning on the Golden Pass Panoramic train. Beginning in Lucerne, cross the Brunig Pass en-route to Interlaken. Enjoy a stop in Interlaken for time at leisure. Afterwards, rejoin the Golden Pass train which continues its scenic journey to Lausanne, where you will spend the night. (B)

DAY 4: Lausanne - Montreux - Zermatt.

This morning depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. En-route to Zermatt, stop in the town of Montreux on the 'Swiss Riviera' of lake Geneva for time at leisure. Alternatively, an optional excursion to Chillon is available with the opportunity to enjoy its castle, with the aid of a local guide. Spend two nights in Zermatt. (B, D)

DAY 5: Zermatt. Gornergrat excursion.

Today, enjoy an included visit to the famous Gornergrat, travelling onboard Europe's highest rack-railway. The rest of the day will be spent in Zermatt - there is a variety of interesting shops, cafés, bars and narrow streets for you to explore at your leisure. (B)

DAY 6: Zermatt - Glacier Express to St Moritz.

The train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is certain to be one of the highlights of the tour. The train will take you on an unforgettable journey as it makes its way through the unspoilt natural beauty of the Alps on its direct route from Zermatt to the world famous mountain resort of St Moritz. Arrive in St Moritz in the early evening where you will stay for two nights. (B, D)

DAY 7: St Moritz - Bernina Express - St Moritz.

Today, take the Bernina Express train for one of Europe's most spectacular and breath-taking train rides. Travel the short distance by coach from St Moritz to Pontresina where you will board the Bernina Express. Your train journey takes you across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers and alpine scenery along the way. Disembark the Bernina Express back in Pontresina and return to St Moritz by coach. (B)

DAY 8: St Moritz - Zurich.

Today, journey by train from St Moritz to Zurich. During this journey, there is a possibility that the 45 minute stretch from Samedan to Sagliains may be in a 2nd class carriage. (B)

DAY 9: Zurich - UK.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

Maximum elevation on this tour is 10,272 ft.

Note: Tours featuring travel by rail are not suitable for people with walking difficulties or significant health problems.

Note: 1st Class train travel may not always be available.

Accommodation on Tour

Zurich: Novotel City West (4*); Lucerne: Luzernerhof (4*); Lausanne: Alpha Palmiers (4*); Zermatt: Tschugge (4*); St Moritz: Baeren (4*); Zurich: NH at Zurich Airport (4*).

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Scenic Switzerland by Rail

Golden Pass travels through stunning landscapes
Zurich
Lake Lucerne
Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Cable car at Lake Lucerne
Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne
Enjoy beautiful scenic views from the Golden Pass
Golden Pass Lounge
Lounge on board Golden Pass
Golden Pass
Lausanne
Zermatt
Zermatt and the Matterhorn
Gornergrat rack-railway, near the Matterhorn
Gornergrat - Europe's highest rack-railway
Typical Swiss landscape
Glacier Express train
View from the Glacier Express
The Glacier Express Panorama car
The Glacier Express dining car
Take the Glacier Express across the Alpines
The Bernina Express
Bernina Express provides awesome views
Panorama car on the Bernina Express
Bernina Express
Bernina Express
Typical Swiss architecture

Optional Excursions

To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.

BOAT TRIP/6010

An hour's guided cruise on the most beautiful lake in Switzerland gives you an introduction to this lovely city from a completely different aspect. With its many bays, it offers superb panoramas of the surrounding landscape. The area is rich in historical associations, particularly the William Tell legend.

€25 (Euro)

SWISS FOLK.EVE.& DINNER-6010

Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alp horn, but those you will see are real experts. They entertain you with merry melodies on the accordion and traditional dances while you enjoy a full three courses dinner.

€55 (Euro)

TRAIN & LUNCH ON HARDER KULM

Participants on this excursion can have a beautiful bird's-eye view of the entire Jungfrau Region from the Harder Kulm Mountain. Nestling between the lakes of Thun and Brienz lies the "Bödeli" with its internationally famous resort of Interlaken. The Alpine foothills to the north and the mighty 4000-metre summits to the south form a garland around the Harder. Harder Kulm offers absolutely unbeatable views over the world-famous resort of Interlaken, lakes Thun and Brienz and the entire Jungfrau Region. The new funicular takes only 8 minutes from the valley station (near Interlaken Ost railway station) up to the Harder Kulm (1322 m).

€40 (Euro)

BOAT RIDE TO CHILLON & VISIT

Enjoy a short cruise on Lake Geneva. Stop for a visit to Chillon Castle, built on a rocky islet. The picturesque site lies on the lakeside, within sight of Montreux, the French shore and the Alps. The first fortress was built in the 9th century to guard the road from Avenches to Italy.

€20 (Euro)

Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.

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