Rail Adventure :
(7 Nights / 8 Days )
Simply the best - a unique combination of the four most famous "Expresses" in Switzerland. Your journey takes you from Central Switzerland to Italian-speaking Ticino, to the Grisons as well as to the Valais.
Valid from: 25th May to 15th October 2008
Day 01 :
Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport.
Day 02 :
Board the historic William Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen just before midday. A three course meal is served on board in the first class restaurant. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Lugano in panorama cars 1st class. Overnight in Lugano.
Day 03 :
Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the mediterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano.
Day 04 :
Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day 05 :
Day off for excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day 06 :
Today you take the world famous Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt. After an exhilarating 71/2 hour trip you will arrive at Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 07 :
Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 08 :
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in
Switzerland at your own request.
Prices Per Person
| | 3 Star- Hotel | 4 Star- Hotel |
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| Doubleroom | 1256 | 1449 |
| Single room | 1378 | 1624 |
Supplements per person
» CHF 42.- lunch in the dining car of the Glacier Express train.
Our Price Includes :
» Swiss Card (5 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport
» Seat reservation for William Tell Express, Bernina Express (coach) and Glacier Express Premium.
» Lunch on board of the William Tell Expess
» 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
» 2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
» 2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
» 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
» Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares
Note:
1. Above prices are exclusive of SFr. 25 as Airport Deposit Fee.
2. Any amendments to change of travel date, change of hotel category or name change will be subject to an amendment fee of SFr. 60
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Golden Swiss Trip :
(7 Nights / 8 Days )
The best of Switzerland! – majestic mountains – finest chocolate – and scenic trains incl. the Chocolate Train
Valid from 3rd June to 01st November (journey completed) 2008
The tour must start Tuesdays, Thursdays or Friday. If you would like to start the tour in Montreux and finish in Lucerne you need to start the tour on a Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Day 01 :
Arrival in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 02 :
Lake cruise from from Lucerne to Vitznau. You pass charming villages and feel the proximity of spectacular mountains. The afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy the historical city Lucerne with the Lion Monument, the wooden Chapel Bridge which are only few of numerous places worth seeing. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 03 :
After breakfast board the GoldenPass Panoramic Brünig train to Interlaken. The scenery you experience is characterised by beautiful wooden chalets weathered and browned by the sun in a wonderful landscape. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.
Day 04 :
Excursion from Interlaken up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway takes you up to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Experience the breadth and scope of snowcapped peaks and eternal snow of the longest glacier in Europe – the Aletsch Glacier. This region has been declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage region in December 2001. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.
Day 05 :
Today you take the train to Grindelwald if you stay in Interlaken. From there an aerial gondola takes you up to the First on 2168m/7’113 ft high where you enjoy a fascinating panorama over the Swiss Alps. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.
Day 06 :
The GoldenPass Panoramic BLS train features special Salon Bleu carriages for 1st class passengers and takes you from Interlaken through the rural Simmental region, renowned for prosperous farms and typically Swiss cows to Zweisimmen. From there the journey continues with the GoldenPass Panoramic MOB train to Montreux. Do not miss the grandiose Views of the Lake of Geneva and its terraced vineyards. Overnight in Montreux.
Day 07 :
A sweet day! In Montreux you board the “Chocolate Train” with its nostalgic Belle Epoque or Panoramic carriages. On the journey a coffee and a croissant will be served to each passenger. In Gruyères you visit a cheese factory. Afterwards a bus takes you to the village centre where you will have time at your disposal for visiting the village and its castle or you might enjoy a good lunch. The bus takes you back to the station where you board the train again to Broc. The Nestlé/Cailler Chocolate factory awaits you and will show you a film about chocolate making, you will visit the factory followed by a chocolate tasting and an interesting factory sale. At 5:40 pm you will be back in Montreux. Overnight in Montreux.
Day 08 :
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
Prices Per Person in CHF
| | 3 Star- Hotel | 4 Star- Hotel | 5 Star- Hotel |
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| Doubleroom | 1211 | 1457 | 3181 |
| Single room | 1431 | 1701 | 4981 |
Our Price Includes :
» Swiss Card Golden Swiss Trip (7 transfers as per above itinerary incl. lake cruise Lucerne–Vitznau–Lucerne, excursion Jungfraujoch, First, Chocolate Train) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport
» 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
» 3 nights in Interlaken or Grindelwald, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
» 2 nights in Montreux, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast
» Seat reservations for GoldenPass Panoramic Brünig, BLS + MOB trains and the Chocolate Train
» Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares
Day 01 :
Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 02 :
Enjoy a ride in the first revolving gondola to Mount Titlis. 3020m/10’000ft. In Lucerne you board the LSE-train to Engelberg. There a small gondola takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand. Finally the revolving gondola takes you up to Mount Titlis. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 03 :
A two-train trip from Lucerne to Interlaken. First with the Brünig Railway to the wood-carving village of Brienz. Then by Rothorn Railway (partly steam-driven) up to the Brienzer Rothorn, with its excellent hiking trails and superb views over the lake. Afternoon descent, and transfer by train or ship from Brienz to Interlaken Ost for overnight stay.
Day 04 :
The beautiful Bernese Oberland! First from Interlaken Ost via Lauterbrunnen (change trains) and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway via the Eiger Glacier to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454m/11,333ft the highest railway station in Europe. Views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Second overnight in Interlaken.
Day 05 :
This is Schynige Platte day. First from Interlaken Ost to the neighbouring village of Wilderswil. Then by cogwheel railway up to the Schynige Platte, with its unique Alpine Garden and views of the towering trio of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger. Third overnight in Interlaken.
Day 06 :
We take the train from Interlaken Ost, changing in both Spiez and Brig before reaching the car-free Alpine resort Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 07 :
By cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat, with views of the majestic Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and other spectacular summits. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 08 :
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
Prices Per Person
| | 3 Star | 4 Star |
| Doubleroom | 1215 | 1425 |
| Singleroom | 1385 | 1607 |
Supplements per person
» CHF 117 upgrading to 1st class rail
Our Price Includes :
» Swiss Card Mountain Railways (4 transfers) 2nd class from Swiss border or airport
» Excursions to Mount Titlis, Brienzer Rothorn, Jungfraujoch, Schynige Platte and Gornergrat
» 2 nights in Lucerne, room with bath/shower and WC, breakfast
» 3 nights in Interlaken, room with bath/shower and WC, breakfast
» 2 nights in Zermatt, room with bath/shower and WC, breakfast
» Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares
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