b"YOUR ITINERARY9 DAYSFROM SWITZERLANDDay 1 - London and Strasbourg 1,995From London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris. On arrival,2023 DEPARTURES IN:we change trains, travelling to Strasbourg for an overnight stay. APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, Day 2Chur SEP, OCTWe continue our rail journey to Switzerland, arriving in Churthe country's oldest town and our base for the next three nights. Chur'sUNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCEShistoric attractions include its early medieval church, town hall and Martinsplatz, in the heart of the Old Town. Travel on iconic trains, the Glacier Day 3 - The Bernina Express Express and Bernina Express.Travelling in First Class on this heritage railway, we head south,View the Aletsch, Glacier Europe's meandering through tunnels and bridges, including the Landwasserlargest, from the Eggishorn Viaduct, passing deep ravines and idyllic waterfalls. We loop andviewpoint.spiral through the rugged Engadine Valley, through the Albula TunnelVisit Spiez Castle for a wine tasting and over the Bernina Pass. The train descends towards colourfulon the castle's private terrace.Poschiavo, an Italian-speaking region of pastel-coloured houses lineDiscover car-free Zermatt.the streets and we stop to soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere. We make a short stop in chic St Moritz on our return journey.Take a relaxing cruise along the waters of Lake Thun.Day 4Chur Explore Chur, Brig and beyondToday is free day, maybe to explore Chur or beyond using your Swisswith your Swiss Travel Card.7ravel &ard. :ith \x18\x13\x08 oon local transport and most mountain railways, you can explore the wild and rugged landscapes of theWHAT'S INCLUDEDglorious Graubnden region. You could take the train to glamorous St Moritz, or maybe set out on a journey along the scenic Arosa Line. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager Day 5 - The Glacier Express from start to fi nishWe travel in First Class on the iconic Glacier Express, heading towardsFirst and Standard Class Rail and Valais. We pass idyllic Swiss meadows, dense forests and snow- all transfers, Eurostar Standard capped mountains. Ambling along the beautiful Rhine Valley, we crossPremierthe Rhine Gorge and climb up to the Oberalp Pass, the highest pointComplimentary luggage serviceof our journey at 6,670 feet. We descend into the lush Rhne Valley of Brig where we check into our hotel for the next four nights. 8 nights' 4-Star accommodationDay 6 - Zermatt15 meals including 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinnersVisiting the car-free resort of Zermatt, we join the narrow-gauge trainSwiss Travel Card for 50% fares southwards, travelling alongside the River Rhne to Visp then makingon free days for rail, boat and a steep ascent to the lofty scenery of Zermatt. Here we visit a nearbymost mountain railway journeyshelicopter site and meet with a pilot who has many years' experience in mountain rescue. With free time afterwards, you might like toAll tour excursionslook around the old village; or ride to the summit of the Gornergrat by funicular railway for uninterrupted views of the Matterhorn, a pyramid set against a crisp Alpine sky.STRASBOURG 1FROM PARIS BaselDay 7Brig, and beyondChurToday we experience some of the most dramatic scenery in the alps,SWITZERLAND 3with a visit to the Eggishorn viewpoint (accessed by cable car) which overlooks the incredible Aletsch Glacier, the largest Glacier in the Alps. TO PARIS SpiezBrig St Moritz4 PoschiavoDay 8 - Spiez CastleGenevaWe take the train to Spiez Castle, overlooking the waters of Lake Thun.ZermattThis impressive castle and its gardens play host to a unique Swiss wine tasting event, amid stunning medieval surroundings. Our dayNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Railends with a scenic evening cruise on Lake Thun. Tour Code: GEJ| per person based on 2 Day 9 - London sharing. Deposit from 400 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 245. After breakfast we take the high-speed train to Paris, via Geneva.For the latest guidance on entry In Paris we join the Eurostar back to London St Pancras. requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 15"