Classic Glacier Express

After meeting at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris. On arrival, we change trains for the local service, travelling to Strasbourg for an overnight stay.

• Dinner
• Eurostar Meal

We continue our rail journey to Switzerland, arriving in the quaint town of Chur - our base for the next three nights. Chur is the country's oldest town and is home to a number of historic attractions, including a 12th-century church, the 15th-century town hall and Martinsplatz, found in the heart of the Old Town.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Today takes us on the historic Bernina Express, a route that, at 100 years old, has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. We head south, travelling through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, including the instantly recognisable Landwasser Viaduct, before winding our way above deep ravines and past idyllic waterfalls. Looping and spiralling through the rugged landscape of the Engadine Valley, our ascent takes us through the Albula Tunnel and over the Bernina Pass. The train begins its descent towards colourful Poschiavo, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Pastel-coloured houses line the streets and there's free time to soak up the Mediterranean lifestyle. On the way back, we also enjoy some free time to explore the chic mountain resort town of St Moritz.

• Breakfast, Dinner

With a free day, why not explore Chur and the surrounding region using your Swiss Travel Card? Giving you 50% off on local transport and mountain railways, you can explore the wild and rugged landscapes of the glorious Graubünden region. You could take the train to the mountain resort of St Moritz, which expanded around the around the church of St Maurice - also known as 'the church of the springs', an important Christian pilgrimage site, or even enjoy a journey along the scenic Arosa Line. Navigating a gradient of over 3,000 feet in less than 17 miles, outstanding mountain views are guaranteed.

• Breakfast

We board the iconic Glacier Express, leaving behind the rocky landscape of the Graubünden canton as we travel towards sunny Valais. Our journey takes us through undeniably Swiss scenes of meadows, dense forests and snow-capped mountains. We amble along the beautiful Rhine Valley aboard the 'slowest express train in the world', crossing the Rhine Gorge and climbing up to the Oberalp Pass, the highest point of our journey at 6,670 feet. After descending past isolated hamlets, we emerge from the Furka Base Tunnel into the scenery of the lush Rhône Valley and the vineyards surrounding Brig. From the station we walk to our hotel for a 4-night stay.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visiting the car-free resort of Zermatt, we join the narrow-gauge train southwards, travelling alongside the River Rhône to Visp before changing tracks for the steep ascent, the gradient of which requires cogwheels to be engaged. Finally, we reach the lofty scenery of Zermatt to visit a nearby helicopter site where we meet with a pilot who has many years' experience in mountain rescue. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to look around. A popular option is to ride to the summit of the Gornergrat by funicular railway. From the top, admire uninterrupted views of the Matterhorn, a pyramid set against a crisp Alpine sky. You could also visit the fascinating climbing museum in the town.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We enjoy a traditional Swiss pastime today, heading up a nearby mountain to take part in a yodelling workshop led by a local yodelologist. One of the most unique sounds the human voice can make, we'll get top tips on how to achieve the unique yodelling sound, as well as expert demonstrations amid the beauty of the Alps. With free time afterwards, make the most of your Aletsch Explorer Pass, perhaps making your way to the Aletsch Arena, a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting views of the Eggishorn and Bettmerhorn, the longest glacier in the Alps, as well as the Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc mountains.

• Breakfast

We take the train to Spiez Castle, located in the town of Spiez and overlooking the waters of Lake Thun. A Swiss heritage site dating back to the 10th century, this impressive castle and its decorative gardens play host to a unique Swiss wine tasting event, during which we enjoy tasting wines created from grapes grown amid stunning medieval surroundings. Hosted on one of the castle's a private terraces, we soak in views of the verdant vineyards below ahead of a scenic cruise on Lake Thun as the evening starts to draw in.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Our holiday comes to an end after breakfast, when we take the high-speed train to Paris, travelling via Geneva. Once in the French capital, we join the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

• Breakfast
• Eurostar Meal