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Swiss Steam Spectacular
Location: Brunnen, Lake Lucerne
Switzerland and steam trains, a delightful combination as we take you to the heart of this beautiful country to travel from shimmering blue lakes past alpine meadows high in the sky by steam train - 'from lakes to heaven'. A superb tour on a magnificent railway system based at one of Switzerland's most renowned hotels in a wonderfully romantic setting.
Programme
| Day 1: | Arrival Be transported from the hustle and bustle of London to the idyllic shores of Lake Lucerne travelling from London via Eurostar and TGV express. |
| Day 2: | Day at leisure Relax at leisure at the beautiful Waldstätterhof Hotel, which has been home to the rich and famous for over a century. Or you may like to make use of your Swiss Pass and take a steamer trip on Lake Lucerne. |
| Day 3: | Excursion to Mount Rigi One of the most amazing journeys in Switzerland as we travel by cog-wheel steam train up to the Rigi Mountain, giving stunning panoramic vistas all over the Lake Lucerne Region. |
| Day 4: | Steam journey over the Brünig Pass The day around which this tour has been devised as we take a return journey over the Brünig Pass hauled by a vintage steam locomotive. This amazing journey is only operated a couple of dates each year and we are proud and privileged to be able to offer this memorable journey to you. |
| Day 5: | Furka steam railway High in the mountains along the original route of the Glacier Express we take a thrilling steam hauled ride on the Furka cog railway to Gletsch in the Canton of Valais. Crossing bridges and viaducts, through tunnels and on past alpine meadows full of flowers. Marvel at the Rhone glacier as it comes into view between snow-covered mountain peaks. The adventurous trip over the Furka pass is a truly delightful journey. |
| Day 6: | Steam trip to the top of Rothorn Kulm Our final day of steam in this wonderful mountain scenery is on the Brienz Rothorn Railway, Switzerland's oldest steam cog railway. It has climbed Rothorn Kulm (2,244m) since 1892 at incredible gradients through six tunnels on its tortuous route. The reward for the thrilling ride is a spectacular mountain panorama. |
| Day 7: | Departure After an early breakfast we return by high speed TGV to Paris and Eurostar to London. |
The Hotel:
Seehotel Waldstätterhof, Brunnen
This 5-star hotel has a tradition as a first-class hotel that goes back more than 130 years. Famous people from the world of the nobility, politics and culture such as Queen Victoria of England, Winston Churchill, and former US President George Bush have stayed here. The hotel is equipped to meet the latest standards without having lost its turn-of-the-century charm. Surrounded by a private park, the Seehotel Waldstätterhof has a uniquely tranquil and impressive location on the shores of Lake Lucerne with wonderful views of the Uri Alps.
Departure:
07 August 2008
Price: £ 1,090 per person based on 2 adults sharing
Price includes:
- Standard class travel to Switzerland
- 6 nights bed and breakfast
- First class Swiss Pass
- All excursions as per itinerary
- Services of an experienced Railtrail Tours Manager
- Hotel porterage
Supplements:
- Single room supplement: £ 84 for 6 nights
- Connecting rail travel tickets to London St. Pancras International available at station prices.
This holiday is operated by our partner Railtrail Tours
