b'YOUR ITINERARY 9 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SWITZERLANDDays 1-2London to GrindelwaldDay 6Schynige Platte3,595 PPOur adventure begins at London StThis morning we travel on an open-Pancras as we board the Eurostar tocoach cog railway through pretty Paris, where we continue to beautifulalpine meadows on our way up to2024 Departures in: Colmar in First Class for an overnightSchynige Platte, where we have theMAY, AUG, SEP, OCTstay. On Day 2, we travel by First Classbest possible views of the Jungfrau. rail to Grindelwald, a traditional villageThe vintage train hugs the picturesque 1 2 3 4overlooked by the dramatic north facecontours of the mountain as we windEveryday Traveller ratedof the Eiger and Jungfrau mountains.our way to the summit. Here, we have free time to enjoy our picnic lunch andUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:Day 3Grindelwald First mountainexplore the Alpine Botanical Garden,Hotel Room upgrades available.an explosion of colour with hundredsCall to book or for more information.There is free time this morningof species of alpine flora, includingbefore we board the cable car up thethe legendary edelweiss flower. YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:scenic Grindelwald First mountain. Please note: On departures until the Ascending in the gondola affordsend of May, we will visit Lucerne today Expertise of a UK Tour Manager wonderful panoramas of the Alps. AtFirst Class rail and all transfers, the top we have great views across theEurostar Standard Premiersnowy peaks of the Eiger, Mnch andDay 7Brienz-Rothorn Railway Jungfrau, forests and far-off villages.We travel by rail to Interlaken today,8 nights 4 & 5-Star hotel We have free time to enjoy our picnica picturesque town set between twoaccommodation 7 nights in a 5-Star lunch in this lovely setting amongglittering lakes, then head to Brienz,hotel in Grindelwald, and 1 night in a fresh mountain air, before returningthe starting point for a steam-hauled4-Star hotel in Colmar, Franceto Grindelwald. This afternoon we are ascent of the Rothorn mountainBreakfast each day plus 6 picnic at leisure until dinner at our hotel. with amazing views of the gloriouslunches and 8 dinners plus soft turquoise Lake Brienz. The cog railwaydrinks, wine and beer included TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:journey up the mountain is magicalbetween 7-9pm in Grindelwald*Staying in a 5-Star chalet-style hotel and we have free time at the summit in the heart of lovely Grindelwald to enjoy our picnic lunch amid theSwiss Travel Card for 50% panoramic views. Our afternoon endsdiscounted fares for rail, boat and Day 4A free day to explorewith a scenic cruise back to Interlakenmost mountain railway journeysWith a picturesque paradise and aacross the crystal-clear lake on aAll tour excursionsrailway station on our doorstep, astraditional lake boat with the Swiss well as a picnic lunch provided by ourAlps rising all around us. 1hotel, you have plenty of options on a Please note: On departures until theColmarfree day. You could explore delightfulend of May, we will only travel as farTO/FROM PARIS BaselGrindelwald or use your Swiss Travelas Planalp, the midway station which Card for 50% discounted fares to visitalso enjoys wonderful lake views SWITZERLANDbeautiful Spiez, where a 10th-centuryBrienzcastle looks out on serene Lake Thun. TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Interlaken 7Taking a steam-hauled trip on theSchynige Platte GrindelwaldDay 5The Top of EuropeBrienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway JungfraujochToday is a highlight of our holiday, anDay 8Grindelwald and beyond incredible journey to JungfraujochEuropes highest train stationon theToday provides another opportunity Jungfrau Express with a picnic lunchto explore with your Swiss Travel CardTour Code: GIS |per person based on 2 prepared by our hotel. From Kleinefor 50% fares. One option is to travelsharing. Deposit from 450 per person. Scheidegg we travel by cogwheelby rail and cable car to the summit ofSupplement for solo travellers from 300.Schilthorn, site of the famous JamesWe also operate this tour on a nontrain to Jungfraujoch, where the vistasall-inclusive basis from 2,895pp. Visit from the Sphinx viewing platformBond rotating restaurant Piz Gloria.greatrail.com/GNS for more information.are awe-inspiring. Here, were closeAlternatively, you could visit one of to the stunning Aletsch Glacier whichSwitzerlands beautiful cities, including stretches into the distance. We entermedieval Bern, lakeside Lucerne orTo book and for the glimmering interior of the Iceglamorous Montreux on Lake Geneva. information go toPalace, carved inside the glacier and adorned with dazzling ice sculptures.greatrail.com/GIS24 Day 9Homeward bound This special location is not open to theAfter breakfast this morning, we boardor call 01904 527168public and we enjoy an exclusive tour with a glass of wine, beer or glacialthe train to Basel, continuing by First& speak to ourClass rail to Paris. There, we join the water at the magical Ice Bar. Eurostar to London St Pancras.expert team.45'