b'YOUR ITINERARY 8 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SWITZERLANDDays 1-2London to Chur 15km-long Furka Base Tunnel, 1,695 PPMeeting our companions at Londonwe travel from Brig to Kandersteg St Pancras, the Eurostar awaits as wevia a stunning route that climbs are whisked through the scenic Frenchpast beautiful peaks and alongside2024 Departures in: countryside to Paris, before headingmeadows. One of SwitzerlandsMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG,east to the attractive Alsace cityunspoilt gems, the picturesque villageSEP, OCTStrasbourg for an overnight stay. Onof Kandersteg is surrounded by Day 2, we continue into Switzerland,incredible mountain scenery visible 1 2 3 4where the scenery becomes morefrom our hotel, where we check-in forEveryday Traveller rateddramatic, with the Swiss Alps risinga three-night stay and have dinner. beside us as we make our way to ourYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:charming destination of Chur.Day 6Zermatt & the Matterhorn The dramatic Matter Valley providesExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Day 3Switzerlands Oldest Townthe scenery this morning as we windfrom start to finishYou have a free day today, and thereour way up to traffic-free ZermattStandard Class rail and all are plenty of fantastic destinationsthrough lush wildflower meadows,transfers, Eurostar Standard Classto explore. Switzerlands oldest townpast thundering waterfalls and rugged, Chur is backed by mountains and thesnow-capped mountains that guide us7 nights 3-Star hotel colourful buildings of its charminginto beautiful Zermatt. Only accessibleaccommodation 3 nights in a centre mean it is a wonderful place toby train, the tranquility is immediate,historic hotel in central Chur and wander. With the Swiss Travel Cardyet Zermatt retains the buzz of a3 nights in a traditional, family-providing 50% discounts on all railtypical alpine resort. With free time torun hotel in the idyllic mountain journeys, the scenic Arosa Line whichexplore this attractive town, you cantown of Kandersteg. Plus 1 night in climbs more than 3,000 feet in lesswander past the picturesque, historicStrasbourg on the outbound journey than 17 miles to the beautiful lakesidewooden chalets of Hinterdorfstrasse.Breakfast each day and 5 dinners town of Arosa is a popular option,The Matterhorn is a Swiss landmark while the stylish resorts of Davos andand this iconic mountain looms largeSwiss Travel Card for 50% Klosters are easily reachable too. over Zermatt. Those wishing to getdiscounted fares for rail, boat and closer could board the Gornergratmost mountain railway journeysMountain Railway for spectacular Day 4The Bernina Expressviews of the imposing Matterhorn andAll tour excursionsDubbed the rail experts best-keptthe surrounding mountain peaks.Group luggage transfers between secret, the UNESCO-listed Berninahotels in SwitzerlandExpress is a highlight of any holidayTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: to the Swiss Alps. The route twistsViewing the Matterhorn from theits way south through the ruggedpeaceful mountain resort of Zermatt FROM landscape, crossing the curved1 STRASBOURG BaselLandwasser Viaduct and looping itsDay 7Tranquil Kanderstegway through tunnels as it climbs theWith a free day in this beautifulChurAlbula Line. Crossing the Bernina Pass,alpine wonderland, you could visitKandersteg 3we pause to view the captivating Palthe stunning Oeschinen Lake that3Glacier at Alp Grm and wind our wayshimmers turquoise, blue or greenTO PARIS Brig St Moritzdown to the Italian-speaking towndepending on the time of day orPoschiavoof Poschiavo, where pastel-colouredweather. Backed by huge peaks, it can buildings line the pretty streets.be easily reached from Kandersteg byZermattTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:cable car. Alternatively, you could take Travelling on the world-renownedadvantage of the Swiss Travel Card Bernina Express across the Alps and enjoy a 50% discount on the short Tour Code: GYJ |per person based on 2 train journey to Spiez and its fairytalesharing. Deposit from 350 per person. castle on Lake Thuns glistening shore.Supplement for solo travellers from 165 Day 5The Glacier Express After breakfast, we embark on one of Europes most iconic train journeysDay 8Homeward boundTo book and forthe incredible Glacier Express toSwitzerland puts on another grandinformation go toBrig. The slowest express train delvesshow as we travel to Brig and then to into the Rhine Gorge, where ourLausanne, passing through the Rhnegreatrail.com/GYJ24 panoramic carriages provide greatValley and along Lake Geneva. Fromor call 01904 527168views of this beautiful landscapehere, we journey through France dubbed theSwiss Grand Canyon. to Paris, where we change to the& speak to ourThe breathtaking scenery continues Eurostar service that takes us back toexpert team.to impress. Emerging from the London St Pancras International.51'