b"1 FROM YOUR ITINERARY PARIS Basel SWITZERLANDChurDays 1-2 - London, Strasbourg and Chur SWITZERLAND Kandersteg 3We meet at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris,TO PARIS Brig 3 St Moritzcontinuing by rail to Strasbourg for the night. After a free morning onPoschiavoDay 2, we take the train to Basel then Chur, our base for three nights. ZermattDays 3-4 - Chur and the Bernina ExpressEnjoy a free day in historic Chur and the surrounding region. The wild landscapes of the Graubnden region are waiting to be discovered, withNights in hotel Standard Class Railsuperb railway journeys available from Chur that take you around one of Switzerland's most attractive cantons. Day 4's excursion is on the historicTOUR HIGHLIGHTSBernina Express to Poschiavo. Arriving in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, we have free time to grab a bowl of the region's famousJourney on two remarkable pasta or risotto and take a cruise across the glorious lake before makingSwiss railways, the iconic Glacier the return journey. Express and the historic Bernina Express.Days 5-6 - The Glacier Express and ZermattWe board the iconic Glacier Express, enjoying a scenic seven-hourVisit Oeschinen Lake by cable car, journey through the Alps to Brig. Here, we take the local train toand soak up splendid views of the Kandersteg. This resort town is surrounded by breathtaking mountaincrystalline waters.scenery and is one of Switzerland's unspoilt gems. We stay here forSpend time discovering Chur, three nights, visiting the charming resort of Zermatt on Day 6. TravellingSwitzerland's oldest town, which to Brig, we join a narrow-gauge train that takes us alongside the Riverboasts a rich history and charming Rhne to Visp. Here, we board the mountain railway for the steep ascentOld Town.to Zermatt, passing charming scenery as we travel through eight tunnels and across 42 bridges. Finally, we reach Zermatt, nestled below the tiltedPay a visit to enchanting Zermatt, peak of the crooked Matterhorn. With free time, you could ascend theand enjoy free time to explore summit of the Gornergrat by funicular railway, a six-mile journey thatits cobbled streets and thriving boasts the title of the highest open-air railway on the continent. piazas.Days 7-8 - Oeschinen Lake and London WHAT'S INCLUDED We travel to the crisp and peaceful waters of Oeschinen Lake, cradled in the Oeschinen Valley. An oasis of calm at the heart of the BerneseUK Tour Manager throughoutOberland, this is Switzerland at its pristine best. To get here, we board the Oeschinensee cable car which carries us up through the mountains,Standard Class rail travel, offering staggering views as we rise above the peaks. We walk from ourStandard Premier Class on departure point to the lake, where you have free time to soak in theEurostar journeysAlpine panoramas which surround you. On Day 8, we travel via Brig andComplimentary luggage serviceLausanne to Paris for the Eurostar to London St Pancras. 7 nights' hotel accommodationPlease note: on early season departures, the Lake Oeschinen cable car12 meals including 7 breakfasts excursion is replaced by a day trip to Interlaken. For more detail, pleaseand 5 dinnerssee website or call us. This tour includes an excursion at high altitude, which may be unsuitable for people with some medical conditions. Swiss Travel Card for 50% fares on local transportAll tour excursionsYOUR HOTELS 2021 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Apr31,495 May261,745 Aug14, 21SOLD OUT Days 1-2 Overnight stay in Strasbourg 310, 131,545 Jun5, 12SOLD OUTSep4SOLD OUT Days 2-5 May11,595 19, 261,745131,795 Hotel Freieck, Chur34, 81,695 Jul3, 10SOLD OUT 181,745121,745131,695 25, 291,645 Days 5-8 15SOLD OUTAug7SOLD OUTOct21,595 Hotel Bernerhof, Kandersteg318, 221,745 101,645Tour Code: GYJ| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 250 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 200. Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 21Visit your local Travel Agent"