b'AberdeenUnitedKingdomLondonUnited END GermanyKingdomThe NetherlandsAMSTERDAM CologneLONDON THE RHINE RIVERDays 1-2 - London, Strasbourg and Chur KENIGSWINTER COLOGNEGLACIER EXPRESS Belgium River RhineAfter meeting at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris,Luxembourg KOBLENZRUDESHEIM SPEYERcontinuing by train to Strasbourg for the night. On Day 2, our journeyPARIS Paris France 7 Germanytakes us by rail to Chur or Davos where we stay for the night. 1 STRASBOURGRiver DanubeMunichBASEL Zrich 1 CHURSTARTDay 3 - The Glacier Express and Zermatt France Switzerland 2SwitzerlandWe board the magnificent Glacier Express for a journey that offersGeneva ZERMATTZERMAunparalleled views across some of the most awe-inspiring alpineItalyranges in the world. We spiral up mountains, crossing enormousBy Ship 1 Nights in hotel 1 Nights on shipviaducts, burrowing through tunnels and rising above the clouds.By Rail By Coach ItalyTravelling alongside the River Rhne to Visp, we change tracks on our approach to the lofty scenery of Zermatt, a resort town nestledWHATS INCLUDED below the tilted peak of the Matterhorn and our home for the next two nights. Enjoy free time here to look around. Zermatt is one of Switzerlands most chic destinations, and boasts spellbinding sceneryUK Tour Manager from alongside stylish cafs and bars. If you fancy something a little morestart to finisheducational, you could visit the fascinating Matterhorn Museum to learn about the history of this infamous peak and the attempts made to reach the summit. All tour excursionsDay 4 - The Gornergrat Mountain Railway Return, escorted rail GLACIER EXPRESS We journey on the Gornergrat Mountain Railway, ascending fromtravel from LondonZermatt and overcoming a height difference of 4,873 feet. CrossingSt PancrasAND RHINE CRUISE the Findelbach River, the train continues climbing, passing through a4 nights 4-Star hotel series of short, curved tunnels to gain height amongst the imposing mountain landscape, before we arrive at Riffelalp. This idyllic hamletaccommodation5-STAR MS AMADEUS QUEEN, IMPERIAL OR CARA boasts wonderful vistas over the towns lower in the valley, and from here, we continue across an increasingly dramatic landscape; the7 meals including 4 line twisting and turning past rocky crags on its upward path on thebreakfasts and 3 dinners4-DAY TOUR + 8-DAY CRUISE FROM 3,095 way to the Gornergrats summit station. With views over 29 other mountains in the Alps, including the mighty Matterhorn, this scenery Combine one of the worlds finest rail adventures with a scenic river cruise,really has to be seen to be believed. We return to Zermatt, where weLuggage transfers get to know the town a little better with a guided tour of its between Chur and taking an unforgettable journey on the Glacier Express as well as the Gornergratmain sights. ZermattMountain Railway before sailing along the Rhine.Day 5 - Basel Complimentary luggage We travel from Zermatt to Basel by rail to join our cruise ship. transfers+ Plus all inclusions on your Majestic Rhine CruiseTHE GLACIER EXPRESSHOTELSFor the rest of your holiday, followLeaving behind the rocky landscape of Chur orThe Majestic Rhine itinerary on page 24 We stay at either the Stern Davos, aboard the famous Glacier Express, weHotel in Chur or the Sunstar travel towards sunny Valais. Our panoramic2023 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancras Hotel in Davos. In Zermatt, we journey takes us through undeniably Swiss scenesTour Code: GER | Standard Class Rail use the Schweizerhof or similarof green meadows, dense, evergreen forests and snow-capped mountains, ambling alongClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suite SHIP INFORMATION the beautiful Rhine Valley aboard The SlowestCategories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deck Express Train in the World.May 11 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495Crossing the Rhine Gorge and climbing up to theJun 1* 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695 MS Amadeus Imperial: June 1st, Oberalp Pass, the highest point of our journeyJun 8 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695 July 23rd, September 20that 6,670 feet, we wonder at the fantastic viewsJun 30* 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695 MS Amadeus Cara: May 11th, June stretching out over the Alps from our panoramicJul 6 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495 8th, July 6thwindow. We begin our descent past isolatedJul 23* 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495 MS Amadeus Queen: June 30th, hamlets, emerging from the Furka Base TunnelAug 10 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495into the scenery of the lush Rhne Valley and theAug 31 3,395 3,595 3,995 4,195 4,795 August 10th, August 31stvineyards surrounding Zermatt. Sep 20 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695Deposit from 510 per person. Solo Occupancy available. TOUR & CRUISE*A reverse itinerary operates on this date with no overnight stay or meals inUPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL Strasbourg. from just 300 per person28 THE RHINE RIVER Call us on 01904 521972 or visit GreatRail.com for more details 29'