b'YOUR ITINERARY 9 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SWITZERLANDDay 1London to Strasbourg Day 6The vibrant resort of2,495 PPAfter meeting at London St Pancras,Zermatt & majestic Matterhornwe board the Eurostar to Paris,A spectacularly scenic rail journey continuing by First Class rail totakes us to wonderful Zermatt and2024 Departures in: Strasbourg for an overnight stay. the mighty Matterhorn. As one of theJAN, FEB, MARpremier alpine resorts in Switzerland, Day 2Arrival in charming Chur Zermatt comes to life during the1 2 3 4winter months. Youre free to exploreEveryday Traveller ratedAfter a morning to explore the Alsaceindependently and you could wander city of Strasbourg, we continue our railamong the timbered chalets ofUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:journey to Switzerland by First ClassHinterdorfstrasse, or people-watchHotel Room upgrades available.rail to Basel. From here, we join thewhile sipping a warming hot chocolate.Call to book or for more information.Swiss rail network, passing through aAlternatively, make the ascent on winter wonderland of snow-coveredthe Gornergrat Mountain Railway forYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:mountains as we arrive in the quaintstunning views of the Matterhorn.town of Chur, where we check in toExpertise of a UK Tour Manager the charming 360-year-old Hotel Stern.Day 7Day at leisure in Brig First Class rail to and from Day 3Crossing the Alps on theA historic town in the Valais canton,Switzerland, Standard ClassBernina Express in First Class Brig dates back to the Roman era andrail within Switzerland,We take the Bernina Express toyour day is free to explore further.Eurostar Standard PremierPoschiavo, enjoying a seasonal journeyThe cobblestones of the Stadtplatz8 nights 4-Star hotel in First Class carriages over the Alps,are well worth visiting, capped by theaccommodation 3 nights in Chur admiring the magnificent Lake Biancoremarkable Stockalper Palacebuiltand 4 nights in Brig. Plus 1 night in and the ethereal Pal Glacier on thein the 17th century by a prosperousStrasbourg on the outbound journeyway to Poschiavo, an Italian-speakingsilk merchant. Alternatively, you could town where pastel-coloured buildingsutilise your Swiss Travel Card for 50%Breakfast each day plus 1 lunch line the cobblestone streets. discounts, taking the train along theand 6 dinnersRhne Valley to Montreux, on theSwiss Travel Card for 50% TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:shores of Lake Geneva. Here, you candiscounted rail and boat fares Crossing the Alps in winter on thejoin the GoldenPass panoramic train UNESCO-listed Bernina Express to the mountain resort of Gstaad.All tour excursionsDay 8Mrren and a lake cruise Door-to-door and group luggage Day 4Free time in Chur transfers between hotels Enjoy a free day to look around Chur,Travelling by train to the picturesque a destination with a history datingmountain village of Mrren, you back over 5,000 years. Its quainthave free time to look around. YouFROM STRASBOURG 1Old Town boasts some fantasticallycould continue into the mountainsTO PARIS Baselpreserved medieval buildings andby cable car, ascending to the peak is an ideal place to explore on foot.of the mighty Schilthorn to viewChurAlternatively, you could use your Swissthe remarkable rotating restaurant,3Travel Card for 50% discounts on railPiz Gloria, or marvel at a skyline ofSWITZERLANDjourneys to travel further afield. Thefamous peaks, including the Jungfrau,St Moritznearby mountain resorts of Arosa,Mnch and Eiger. Travelling onwardsBrig 4 PoschiavoDavos and Klosters buzz with lifeto Interlaken, we cruise the full lengthZermattduring the snowy winter months. of glimmering Lake Thun, the emerald waters surrounded by enchanting Day 5First Class Glacier Express snow-capped peaks. On the cruise, look out for the fairytale Spiez Castle,Tour Code: GEW |per person based on 2 We leave Chur, travelling on thewhich seems to jut out into the lake. sharing. Deposit from 400 per person. iconic Glacier Express in First ClassSupplement for solo travellers from 310 to Brig, with lunch at our seats.TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: Switzerlands striking natural beauty is revealed on our journey which, withEnjoying a cruise along the full To book and for it being winter, is transformed into alength of shimmering Lake Thun information go topicture-postcard landscape of snowyDay 9Homeward boundmeadows, frozen streams and whitegreatrail.com/GEW24 Today we leave Brig, travelling through mountaintops. The Glacier Expresssnow-covered scenery to Geneva.or call 01904 527168passes icy forests and frozen rivers, all playing their part to create a jaw- From here, we journey in First Class& speak to ourtthrough France to Parisand the dropping winter wonderland settingEurostar back to London St Pancras.expert team.on the way to our family-run hotel. 53'