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Spectacular Switzerland
Lausanne-Brunnen-Interlaken-Lausanne
Travel in first class comfort on panoramic trains meandering through stunningly beautiful countryside with pollution free air, incredible flora and fauna; all combine to create a holiday celebrating the sheer joy of being alive.
Programme
| Day 1: | Arrival Departing London via Eurostar to Paris with champagne meal served to your first class seat, then via first class TGV express through France to Lausanne with an evening meal served during the journey. |
| Day 2: | Journey to Brunnen Throughout Switzerland your luggage is transported separately leaving you free to enjoy the scenic train journeys. Today we take a stunning rail journey then paddle-steamer to the 5 star Hotel Waldstätterhof on the shores of Lake Lucerne at Brunnen. |
| Day 3: | Excursion to Lugano Through the amazing Gothard Pass rail route to the beautiful lakeside setting of Lugano with the lush growth of cypress, palm trees, camellias, mimosas and olive trees. |
| Day 4: | Day at leisure Free day for sightseeing and relaxation in Brunnen or use your first class Swiss Travel Pass to visit Lucerne via one of the famous lake steamers. |
| Day 5: | Golden Pass Panoramic Express Travelling over the Brünig Pass with the Panoramic Express to Brienz for a leisurely cruise on to Interlaken and the superb 5 star Beau Rivage hotel. |
| Day 6: | Excursion to Zermatt By lake steamer and train to the world famous Zermatt dwarfed by the mighty Matterhorn, one of the most magnificent mountains in Europe. |
| Day 7: | Day at leisure Free day to take full advantage of your first class Swiss Travel Pass. |
| Day 8: | Excursion to the Jungfraujoch Experience one of the world's most famous rail journeys to the Jungfraujoch. At 11,333ft above sea level snow and ice is guaranteed. Play in the snow and enjoy the free 'Snow Disc Run'. |
| Day 9: | Golden Pass Panoramic Journey through the Golden Pass Panoramic rail route along the lake shores then high across mountain passes to Montreux; we then cruise to Lake Geneva to Lausanne. |
| Day 10: | Departure Returning via first class TGV express and Eurostar to London with champagne meal en route, arriving late afternoon. |
The Hotels:
Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Interlaken
This elegant 5 star hotel is one of Interlaken’s finest and most traditional hotels, located in a beautiful park. The Le Vieux Rivage piano bar gives an evening get-together a classical note. Spacious wellness area with sauna, massages and beauty department. Large indoor swimming pool with sun lawn.
Seehotel Waldstätterhof, Brunnen
A superb lakeside 5 star hotel with a tradition of quality that dates back more than 130 years. Famous people from the world of the nobility, politics and culture have stayed here. The hotel is equipped to meet the latest standards without having lost its turn-of-the-century charm.
Hotel Continental, Lausanne
A modern 4 star hotel conveniently located in the centre of the town and shopping area. All rooms have direct dial telephone, internet access, satellite TV & radio, safe and mini bar. The hotel’s Olympia restaurant specialises in Mediterranean and local menus.
Departure:
22 May and 07 August 2008
Price: £ 1,795 per person based on 2 adults sharing
Price includes:
- First class rail travel to Switzerland
- 9 nights bed and breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 lunch
- First class Swiss Pass
- All excursions as per itinerary
- Services of an experienced Railtrail Tours Manager
- Hotel porterage and luggage transfers in Switzerland
Supplements:
- Single room supplement: £ 125 for 9 nights
- Connecting rail travel tickets to London St. Pancras International available at station prices.
This holiday is operated by our partner Railtrail Tours
