b'UnitedKingdomUnited The NetherlandsLondonKingdom AMSTERDAM GermanyEND Cologne Germany THE RHINE RIVERINTERLAKEN LONDONDays 1-2 - London, Strasbourg and Interlaken COLOGNEKENIGSWINTERAfter meeting at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris,Belgium River RhineKOBLENZcontinuing to Strasbourg for the night. On Day 2, we make our wayLuxembourg SPEYERRUDESHEIMto Interlaken on the train, checking into our hotel on arrival. AfterPARIS Paris STRASBOURG 7 River Danubedinner, you might like to take a scenic evening stroll into town.BASEL 1 MunichInterlaken is set between lakes Thun and Brienz, and the beauty ofFrance START Zrich Switzerlandthe surrounding mountains is on full display as they stand guard overFrance SwitzerlandINTERLAKEN 2 GRINDELWALDthe calm waters beneath them. GenevaBy 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 to Lauterbrunnen,WHATS INCLUDED we pass flower-filled pastures and pretty villages before joining the Wengernalp Railway for our ascent through ever-changing scenery to Kleine Scheidegg. Here, we board the famous Jungfrau Express.UK Tour Manager from Climbing ever higher, our train travels through tunnels carved fromstart to finishmountains 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 JUNGFRAU EXPRESS 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 PancrasAND RHINE CRUISE the story of the mountain and its railway. A little further up is the3 nights 4-Star hotel Sphinx Observatory, an astronomical centre with a viewing platform overlooking the Jungfrau, Mnch and Eiger mountains. You could alsoaccommodation5-STAR MS AMADEUS QUEEN, IMPERIAL, OR CARA visit the Ice Palace, home to some unique ice sculptures before our return to Interlanken. 6 meals including 3 3-DAY TOUR + 8-DAY CRUISE FROM 2,995 Day 4 - Basel breakfasts and 3 dinnersWe catch the train to Basel, where we transfer to our ship.Stay in Interlaken, amid beautiful Alpine scenery, and admire the views fromComplimentary luggage the Top of Europe following our journey on the Jungfrau Railway, a spot wheretransfersmountains serenade us with views across the peaks below.+ Plus all inclusions on your For the rest of your holiday, follow Majestic Rhine CruiseThe Majestic Rhine itinerary on page 24HOTELWe stay at the 4-Star Hotel THE JUNGFRAU EXPRESSMetropole in Interlaken, situated in the centre of the The Swiss Alps offer some of the most dramatictown and surrounded by and cinematic railway journeys on the planet,beautiful mountain scenery. and the Jungfrau Railway is a perfect example.Guest rooms come with free Climbing from Kleine Scheidegg, much of the2023 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancras Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, ascent takes place in a tunnel carved straightTour Code: MER|Standard Class Rail safes and mini bars. Many also through the Eiger and Mnch mountains, thoughoffer spectacular views across we do catch glimpses of the scenery throughClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suite the nearby mountain ranges - observation windows carved out of solid rockincluding the Jungfrau.along the way.Categories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper DeckMay 12 2,995 3,195 3,595 3,795 4,395 SHIP INFORMATION The railways final calling point is Jungfraujoch,Jun 1* 3,195 3,395 3,795 3,995 4,595which boasts the accolade of the highest railwayJun 9 3,195 3,395 3,795 3,995 4,595station in Europe. From this lofty perch, we standJun 30* 3,195 3,395 3,795 3,995 4,595 MS Amadeus Imperial: June 1st, in awe before a panorama of vast mountainJul 7 2,995 3,195 3,595 3,795 4,395 July 23rd, September 21stJul 23* 2,995 3,195 3,595 3,795 4,395ranges, all blanketed by a layer of fresh whiteAug 11 2,995 3,195 3,595 3,795 4,395 MS Amadeus Cara: May 12th, June snow. Enjoy spectacular views of the unfoldingSep 1 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695 9th, July 7thAlpine landscapes for a Swiss experience thatSep 21 3,195 3,395 3,795 3,995 4,595 MS Amadeus Queen: June 30th, leaves us feeling on top of the world.Deposit from 500 per person. Solo Occupancy available.August 11th, September 1st*A reverse itinerary operates on this date with no overnight stay or meals in Strasbourg.30 THE RHINE RIVER Call us on 01904 521972 or visit GreatRail.com for more details 31Visit your local Travel Agent for more information.'