b'AberdeenUnitedKingdomLondonUnited END GermanyKingdomThe NetherlandsAMSTERDAM CologneLONDON THE RHINE RIVERCOLOGNEDays 1-2 - London, Strasbourg and Chur KENIGSWINTER River RhineBelgiumAfter 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 by rail to Chur, in Switzerland, where we stay for the night. 1 STRASBOURGRiver DanubeMunichBASEL Zrich CHURDay 3 - The Glacier Express and Zermatt France Switzerland 2 1STARTSwitzerlandWe board the magnificent Glacier Express for a journey that offersGeneva ZERMATTunparalleled views of some of the most awe-inspiring mountainItalyranges in the world. We spiral up the mountains, crossing enormousBy Ship 1 Nights in hotel 1 Nights on shipviaducts, burrowing through tunnels and rising above the clouds. WeBy Rail By Coach Italytravel alongside the River Rhne to Visp, where 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 resort towns, 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 the famous mountain and the attempts to reach the summit. All tour excursionsDay 4 - The Gornergrat Mountain Railway Return, escorted rail We journey on the Gornergrat Mountain Railway today. Our journeytravel from Londonbegins as the electric train leaves Zermatt and starts its ascent,St Pancrasovercoming a height difference of 4,873 feet across the route. Crossing the Findelbach River, the train reaches its first intermediate4 nights 4-Star hotel station in Findelbach. The line continues climbing, passing through aaccommodationseries of short, curved tunnels to gain height amongst the imposing mountain landscape, before we arrive at Riffelalp station. This idyllic7 meals including 4 hamlet boasts wonderful vistas over the towns lower in the valley.breakfasts and 3 dinnersFrom here, the train continues across an increasingly dramatic landscape; the line twisting and turning through the rocky crags on its upward path as we approach the summit station of Gornergrat.Luggage transfers With views over 29 other mountains in the Alps, including the mightybetween Chur and Matterhorn, the scenery really has to be seen to be believed. WeZermattreturn to Zermatt, where we get to know the town a little better on a guided tour of its main sights. + Plus all inclusions on your Majestic Rhine CruiseDay 5 - BaselWe travel from Zermatt to Basel by rail, where youll be met byHOTELSa Great Rail Journeys representative who will escort you to yourcruise ship.A traditionally Swiss hotel, the For the rest of your holiday, follow 4-Star Hotel Stern has stood The Majestic Rhine itinerary on page 24 for 260 years in central Chur. In the heart of Zermatt, the 4-Star Hotel National has a superb spa 2022 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancras as well as a restaurant, bar and garden terrace. Tour Code: GER | Standard Class RailSHIP INFORMATION Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper DeckCategories C4 C1 B4 B1 A1 Deluxe SuiteMay 23 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195 MS Amadeus Imperial: May 23rd, Jun 3* 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195 June 6th, July 10th, July 21st, Jun 6 3,195 3,295 3,595 3,695 3,795 4,295 August 21st, September 1st, Jul 10 2,995 3,095 3,395 3,495 3,595 4,095 September 18th Jul 21* 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,395 3,495 3,995 MS Amadeus Cara: June 3rdAug 4* 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,395 3,495 3,995 MS Amadeus Queen: August 4thAug 21 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195Sep 1* 3,295 3,395 3,695 3,795 3,895 4,395Sep 18 3,295 3,395 3,695 3,795 3,895 4,395 TOUR & CRUISEDeposit from 450 per person. Solo Occupancy available. UPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL *A reverse itinerary operates on this date. from just 300 per person.Call us on 01904 521973 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 29Visit your local Travel Agent'