b"STRASBOURG 1YOUR ITINERARY FROM PARIS Basel SWITZERLANDChurDays 1-2 - London and Chur SWITZERLAND 3After meeting at our London St Pancras Departure Office, we board theTO PARIS SpiezEurostar to Paris. Making our way to either Strasbourg or Colmar forBrig St Moritzthe night, on Day 2 we continue to Chur by rail, home for the next threeGeneva 4 Poschiavonights.Zermatt Days 3-4 - The Bernina ExpressToday takes us on the historic Bernina Express along a route that, at 100Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Railyears old, has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. We head south, travelling through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, including theTOUR HIGHLIGHTSrecognisable Landwasser Viaduct, before winding our way above deep ravines and past idyllic waterfalls. Looping and spiralling through theTravel through the beautiful rugged Engadine Valley, our ascent takes us through the Albula Tunnellandscapes of Switzerland on and over the Bernina Pass to colourful Poschiavo, the Italian-speakingboard the Glacier Express.region of Switzerland. Pastel-coloured houses line the streets and there's free time to soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere before returning toJourney on the Bernina Express Chur. Day 4 is free, allowing you to explore the region with your Swissover the Alps to Italian-speaking Travel Card.Poschiavo.Visit Spiez Castle and enjoy a Days 5-7 - The Glacier Express and Zermatt Swiss wine tasting on the castle's We board the iconic Glacier Express to Brig, our base for the next fourprivate terrace.nights. We visit the charming, car-free resort of Zermatt by train on Day 6. We travel alongside the River Rhne to Visp, where we change tracksTake a relaxing cruise along the for the steep ascent to Zermatt. The approach takes us through eightwaters of Lake Thun.tunnels and across 42 bridges, the steep ascent requiring cogwheels toExplore the mountain resorts of be engaged. Finally, we reach the lofty scenery of Zermatt, nestled belowChur, Zermatt, Brig and beyond the tilted peak of the Matterhorn. Enjoy some free time to look around.with your Swiss Travel Card. Some popular options are; a ride to the summit of the Gornergrat by funicular railway or a visit to the fascinating climbing museum. With freeWHAT'S INCLUDED time on Day 7, make the most of your Swiss Travel Card and take thetrain along the Rhne Valley to Montreux, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Here you can join either the GoldenPass Line panoramic train.UK Tour Manager throughoutFirst and Standard Class rail Days 8-9 - Spiez Castle and London travel, Standard Premier Class on We take the train to Spiez Castle today, in the town of Spiez andEurostar journeysoverlooking the waters of Lake Thun. A Swiss heritage site dating back to the 10th century, this impressive castle and its decorative gardensComplimentary luggage serviceplay host to our unique Swiss wine tasting, enjoyed on a private terrace against a backdrop of the surrounding lakes and mountains. This is8 nights' hotel accommodationfollowed by a scenic cruise on Lake Thun. Our holiday comes to an end15 meals including 8 breakfasts, on Day 9 and we take the high-speed train to Paris, travelling via Geneva.1 lunch and 6 dinnersIn the French capital, we join the Eurostar to London St Pancras. Swiss Travel Card for 50% fares Please note: this tour includes an excursion at high altitude, which mayon local transportbe unsuitable for people with some medical conditions. All tour excursionsYOUR HOTELS 2021 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Days 1-2Mar311,995 May222,395 Jun29, 302,495 Overnight stay in StrasbourgApr42,045 262,495 Jul72,445 or Colmar4142,095 302,495 222,395 Days 2-5222,195 Jun52,495 Aug25, 262,295 Romantik Hotel Stern, Chur4262,295 9SOLD OUT Sep1, 8SOLD OUTDays 5-9 May2, 92,295 182,495 21, 292,495 Hotel Ambassador, Brig 412, 172,395 23SOLD OUT Oct12,395Tour Code: GEJ| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 350 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 220. Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 17Visit your local Travel Agent"