b"1 TO STRASBOURG 9 DAYSFROM SWITZERLANDTO/FROM PARIS 1 Basel Lucerne Thalwill 2,9952 Pilatus Kulm Chur 2023 DEPARTURES IN:SWITZERLAND 2 Brienz-Rothorn Samedan JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTSpiez GiessbachBrig St Moritz 2TiranoNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES YOUR ITINERARYStay at two mountaintop hotels, reached only by mountain railway. Days 1-2 - London to Basel and Giessbach Journey on the Glacier Express in We meet at London St Pancras, then travel to Paris on the Eurostar,First Class from Brig to St Moritz.changing trains for Basel, where we spend the night. On Day 2Travel on the Bernina Express we travel to Interlaken then cruise Lake Brienz, set among greenover the Alps to Italy.mountain slopes dotted with picture-book villages. On arrival inRide Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Giessbach the funicular takes us to our stunning mountaintop hotel.Railway to Mount Rothorn.Day 3The Brienz-Rothorn Mountain RailwayCruise across Lake Brienz, soakingWe board the steam-hauled Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway, aup beautiful Swiss scenery.rack-and-pinion line crossing rocky tracks with dramatic views of the glittering waters of Lake Brienz After looping through woodland andWHAT'S INCLUDEDtunnels hewn from the rock we reach the summit of Rothorn. Day 4The Glacier ExpressExpertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to fi nishToday we experience one of the world's most unique rail journeys,First Class Rail and all transfers,travelling First Class on board the Glacier Express. The route takes inEurostar Standard Premiermany bridges and viaducts, picturesque villages and the Oberalp Pass, as we enjoy lunch on board. We arrive in St Moritz we check in to theComplimentary luggage serviceelegant Hotel Schweizerhof.8 nights' 3-4-Star accommodationDay 5The Bernina Express 17 meals including 8 breakfasts, This morning we join one of the highest mountain railways in the Alps,1 lunch and 8 dinnersthe Bernina Express, for a First Classjourney of breathtaking beautySwiss Travel Card for \x18\x13\x08 oon among snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes. In the pretty Italian townfree days on rail, boat and most of 7irano, youre free to e[plore the old town, beside the fl owing river. mountain railway journeysDay 6The Mount Pilatus Railway All tour excursionsWe travel to Lucerne with free time before boarding the Mount Pilatus Railway, the world's steepest cogwheel railway. After a breathtaking ascent from lakeside Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, up to Hotel Pilatus Kulm, we arrive in time to enjoy sunset over the lakes and mountains. Day 7Free Day in LucerneToday you could return to Lucerne for some independent sightseeing, using your Swiss Travel Card. Theres plenty to explore in the car-free Old Town, from ornate churches to frescoed historic houses, its cobbled streets embody tradition, culture and o er a plethora of cosy cafs. Day 8StrasbourgWe begin the journey back to London today, taking the train to Strasbourg for the night. There's free time to explore the Old Town, and the citys spectacular Notre Dame Cathedral or stroll through the peaceful cobbled neighbourhood of Petite France.Tour Code: MTS|per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 450 per person. Day 9London Supplement for solo travellers from 595.We catch the train to Paris, where we join the Eurostar for our returnFor the latest guidance on entry journey to London St Pancras. requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 25"