b'UnitedKingdomUnited The NetherlandsLondonKingdom AMSTERDAM GermanyEND Cologne Germany THE RHINE RIVERLONDONDays 1-2 - London, Strasbourg or Colmar and Interlaken COLOGNEAfter meeting in London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris.Belgium KENIGSWINTERRiver RhineKOBLENZFrom here, we continue to Strasbourg or Colmar by rail for the night.Luxembourg SPEYEROn Day 2, we continue to Interlaken on the train, checking into ourPARIS Paris RUDESHEIM 7hotel on arrival. After dinner, you might like to take a scenic eveningSTRASBOURG 1 River DanubeBASEL Munichstroll into town. Interlaken is set between lakes Thun and Brienz, andFrance START ZrichSwitzerlandthe beauty of the surrounding mountains is on full display as theyFrance INTERLAKEN 2 andSwitzerlstand guard over the calm waters below. Geneva GRINDELWALDWBy Ship 1 Nights in hotel 1 Nights on shipDay 3 - The Jungfrau Express By Rail By CoachWe begin todays journey travelling along the Bernese Oberland Railway. Trundling through the foothills of the Alps from InterlakenWHATS INCLUDED to Lauterbrunnen, we pass flower-filled pastures and pretty villages before joining the Wengernalp Railway and continuing our ascent through ever-changing scenery to Kleine Scheidegg. Here we boardUK Tour Manager from the famous Jungfrau Express. Climbing from Kleine Scheidegg, ourstart to finishtrain travels through tunnels carved from mountains to arrive at Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe, sat 11,332 feet above sea level. All tour excursionsWere greeted on one side by sumptuous views across the eternally snowy Aletsch Glacier, one of the largest in Europe and a UNESCOReturn, escorted rail World Heritage site. On the other side is the Top of Europe building,travel from Londonhousing several restaurants as well as a permanent exhibition onSt Pancrasthe history of the mountain and its railway. A little further up is the Sphinx Observatory, an astronomical centre with a viewing platform3 nights 4-Star hotel over the tops of the Jungfrau, Mnch and Eiger mountains. Whileaccommodationhere, you could also visit the Ice Palace, home to some unique ice sculptures. 6 meals including 3 Day 4 - Basel breakfasts and 3 dinnersWe depart Interlaken today, travelling to Basel by rail, where were met by a Great Rail Journeys representative who will escort us to our+ Plus all inclusions on the ship. This evening, we enjoy a welcome cocktail before a deliciousMajestic Rhine CruiseSwiss themed meal.HOTELFor the rest of your holiday, followThe Majestic Rhine itinerary on page 24 We stay at the 4-Star Hotel Metropole in Interlaken. The hotel is in the centre of the town, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Guest rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, safes and mini bars. Many also offer spectacular views across the 2022 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancras nearby mountain ranges - Tour Code: MER|Standard Class Rail including the mighty Jungfrau.Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck SHIP INFORMATION Categories C4 C1 B4 B1 A1 Deluxe SuiteMay 24 2,995 3,095 3,395 3,495 3,595 4,095 MS Amadeus Imperial: May 24th, Jun 3* 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195 June 7th, July 11th, July 21st, Jun 7 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195 August 22nd, September 1st, Jul 11 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,395 3,495 3,995Jul 21* 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,395 3,495 3,995 September 19th Aug 4* 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,395 3,495 3,995 MS Amadeus Cara: June 3rdAug 22 2,995 3,095 3,395 3,495 3,595 4,095 MS Amadeus Queen: August 4thSep 1* 3,295 3,395 3,695 3,795 3,895 4,395Sep 19 3,195 3,295 3,595 3,695 3,795 4,295Deposit from 480 per person. Solo Occupancy available. *A reverse itinerary operates on this date.Call us on 01904 521973 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 31Visit your local Travel Agent'