b'YOUR ITINERARY 7 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SWITZERLANDDay 1London to Cologne Interlakens history can be traced1,795 PPWe meet our Tour Manager and ourback to a monastery built here in the fellow travellers at London St Pancras12th century, while the surrounding International before boarding thelandscapes provide a gateway to the2024 Departures in: Eurostar to Brussels. In the BelgianBernese Oberland, a region home toJAN, FEB, MARcapital, we change trains and travel toover 45 mountain railways and aerial Cologne for an overnight stay in thegondolas that you can discover using your Swiss Travel Card discount.1 2 3 4German city on the regal Rhine that isEveryday Traveller ratedfamed for its striking Gothic cathedral.Day 5Grindelwald & the Eiger UPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:Day 2Idyllic Interlaken We make our way by rail to the snow- Hotel Room upgrades available.Today we set off on our journey intobound alpine village of Grindelwald, aCall to book or for more information.Switzerland, passing through thedelightful huddle of traditional chaletsCall to find out more about our scenic Rhine Gorge enroute. Thisnestled at the foot of the imposingChristmas and New Year departureswonderful stretch of German railwaynorth face of the Eiger. There is some runs through frosty valleys andfree time here to admire the attractive alongside the mighty Rhine as it windstimbered buildings and charmingYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:its way between fairytale castles, steepsquares of this fairytale setting thatExpertise of a UK Tour Manager cliffs and deep, wintry forests. Ourbustles with winter visitors, partly duefrom start to finishdestination is Interlaken, in the heartto its beauty and partly because ofof the Bernese Oberlandone of thethe stunning mountain backdrop.Standard Class rail and all most beautiful regions in the Swisstransfers, Eurostar Standard ClassAlps. This remarkable town is uniquelyTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:6 nights 4-Star hotel nestled between the turquoise watersExploring the picture-postcard accommodation 5 nights in of lakes Thun and Brienz, sitting in amountain town of Grindelwald Interlaken and 1 night in Cologne on beautiful valley thats watched over the outbound journeyby the regions iconic mountains.Day 6The Top of EuropeThe highlight of our holiday is enjoyedBreakfast each day and 5 dinnersDay 3Mrren & the Schilthorn today, a journey along the JungfrauSwiss Travel Card for 50% Travelling by local train to Mrren,Railway. We start by travelling by raildiscounted fares for rail, boat and a peaceful chocolate-box village ofto Lauterbrunnen, from where wemost mountain railway journeyssnow-covered chalets and incrediblecontinue to Kleine Scheidegg. The views, we continue into the mountainsviews of snow-capped mountainAll tour excursionsby cable car, ascending to the peakpeaks and the elemental landscape are outstanding, with highlightsDoor-to-door luggage transfersof the mighty Schilthorn mountain.including the white Ltschine River Once at the summit, we can soakValley and the frozen Staubbach Falls.FROM COLOGNEin the superb views of the Eiger,The Jungfrau Express itself begins1 TO PARISMnch and Jungfrau mountains asat Kleine Scheidegg and runs the we enjoy a complimentary drink, thenremaining six miles to the summit ofBernperhaps visit Piz Gloria, an impressivethe Jungfrau and the highest railway rotating restaurant made famous bystation in Europe. With free timeInterlakenthe 1969 James Bond film, On Herhere, you may wish to sample the5 GrindelwaldMajestys Secret Service. We return tofood in the restaurant or head outMrrenMrren and enjoy some free time toon to the Sphinx viewing platform forJungfraujochwander through the charming streets,wonderfully wintry vistas of snow- Schilthornbefore returning by local rail throughcovered peaks and the enchanting the picturesque and steep-sidedAletsch Glacier that stretches far away Lauterbrunnen Valley to Interlaken.between icy ridges and mountains. Tour Code: LNW |per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 300 per person. TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Supplement for solo travellers from 250 Enjoying panoramic views from theDay 7Homeward boundAs our wonderful winter holiday summit of the Schilthorn mountain draws to a close, we bid farewell toTo book and for Day 4Free day in Interlaken Interlaken on our way to Basel, beforeinformation go totransferring to the onward service to Enjoy a free day to explore Interlaken.Paris. On the Eurostar to London Stgreatrail.com/LNW24 You could take a boat ride across one of the lakes before warming up atPancras we can take time to recall theor call 01904 527168breathtaking views and unforgettable one of the cosy cafs or perhaps wrapmemories on this incredible trip to& speak to ourup and head out on one of the many nature trails that start in the town.remarkable and dramatic Switzerland.expert team.59'