b'Belgium COCHEM River Rhine WHATS INCLUDED Belgium KOBLENZTHE MOSELLE RIVERZERMATT AND MATTERHORN MOUNTAIN By Ship ZELL RUDESHEIM PragueLuxembourg 6 CzechLuxembourgBy Rail TRIERREMICH START SPEYER RepublicBy Coach END Germany1 Nights in hotel FROM LONDONUK Tour Manager from 1 Nights on ship Paris VIA PARIS STRASBOURG start to finishRiver DanubeFrance MunichAll tour excursionsTO LONDON VIA PARIS SwitzerlandZERMATT 1 CHUR Return, escorted rail 2 travel from LondonSt PancrasDay 1 - Zermatt 3 nights 4-Star hotel Disembarking the ship at the end of our cruise, we travel by rail toaccommodationZermatt, checking into our hotel for two nights. A pretty mountain resort town, Zermatt offers up quintessential Swiss charm in5 meals including 3 abundance, with car-free streets lined with traditional woodenbreakfasts and 2 dinnerschalets set against the backdrop of the striking Matterhorn.Day 2 - The Gornergrat Mountain Railway Complimentary luggage We enjoy our first heritage rail journey today, travelling on thetransfersGLACIER EXPRESSGornergrat Mountain Railway. Our trip begins as the electric trainPlus all inclusions on your leaves Zermatt and starts its ascent, overcoming a height difference of 4,873 feet. Crossing over the Findelbach River, we soon reach+ Magic of the Moselle AND MOSELLE CRUISE Findelbach before climbing sharply and passing through a series ofCruiseshort, curved tunnels to gain height amongst the imposing mountain landscape. We arrive at Riffelalp, an idyllic hamlet which boasts 5-STAR MS AMADEUS BRILLIANT wonderful vistas over the towns lower in the valley. From here, the train continues across an increasingly dramatic landscape, the 7-DAY CRUISE + 3-DAY TOUR FROM 2,795 line twisting and turning through rocky crags on its upward path to the summit station of the Gornergrat. With views over 29 other mountains in the Alps, including the Matterhorn, the scenery hereYOUR HOTELSCombine one of the worlds most iconic train journeys with the towns and citiesreally has to be seen to be believed. We return to Zermatt where we of the meandering Moselle. Explore some of Switzerlands most famous Alpineget to know the town a little better with an insightful guided tour ofJust across the street from destinations before boarding the panoramic Glacier Express train. its main sights. Zermatts bustling train station, Day 3 - The Glacier Express and Chur the 4-Star Hotel Schweizerhof2023 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St PancrasWe board the magnificent Glacier Express for a spectacular journeyis a popular hotel boasting an offering unparalleled views of the most awe-inspiring alpine ranges inon-site restaurant specialisingTour Code: MAR | Standard Class Railthe world. We spiral up mountains, cross enormous viaducts, burrowin regional cuisine, a bar and a through tunnels and rise above the clouds while travelling along theFrench bistro-style caf.Classic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe SuiteRiver Rhne to Visp. Continuing to Chur for the night, we navigateCategories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper DeckTHE GLACIER EXPRESSSet at the foot of SwitzerlandsMay 12 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495eight tunnels and 42 bridges, the steep ascent requiring cogwheels toPennine Alps, in the shadow be engaged. Enjoy free time on arrival to soak up the atmosphere ofof the Matterhorn, the 4-StarJun 1* 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695Making our way towards the rocky landscapes ofSwitzerlands oldest town. Superior Hotel Sonne inJun 9 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695Chur, in the Graubnden canton, on board theZermatt has a terrace andJun 30 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695famous Glacier Express, we travel across the AlpsDay 4 - Chur and London outdoor hot tub, admiring theJul 7* 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495from Zermatt. Our panoramic journey takes usWe make the journey home today, travelling via Basel and Paris onscenery. Jul 23* 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495through quintessential Swiss scenes of meadows,our way to London St Pancras. Aug 11 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495dense evergreen forests and snow-cappedA traditionally Swiss hotel, theSep 1* 3,395 3,595 3,995 4,195 4,795mountains, ambling along the beautiful Rhine4-Star Hotel Stern has stoodSep 21 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695Valley aboard The Slowest Express Train in thefor 260 years in central Chur World.For the rest of your holiday, follow theand offers a perfect blend ofDeposit from 510 per person. Solo Occupancy available. Magic of the Moselle Cruise itinerary on page 38 rustic heritage and modern*A reverse itinerary operates on this date.Crossing the Rhine Gorge and climbing up to theconvenience.Oberalp Pass, the highest point of our journey2023 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancrasat 6,670 feet, we wonder at the fantastic viewsTour Code: GMR | Standard Class Railstretching out over the mountains from our picture windows. Our route takes us past isolatedTOUR & CRUISEhamlets and through the Furka Base Tunnel intoClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suitethe scenery of the lush Rhne Valley and theCategories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deck UPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL vineyards surrounding Brig. Aug 12 2,795 2,995 3,395 3,595 4,195 from just 300 per person.Deposit from 420 per person. Solo Occupancy available. 42 THE MOSELLE RIVER Call us on 01904 521972 or visit GreatRail.com for more details 43Visit your local Travel Agent for more information.'