GRJ All Inclusive Jungfrau Express

Meeting our Tour Manager at London St Pancras, we travel by Eurostar to Paris. From the French capital, we change trains and continue by rail to the attractive Alsace city of Strasbourg for the first night of our holiday.

Due to its location, Strasbourg has a blend of French and German history which is reflected in its eclectic architecture. There's time to look around this attractive city after checking in to our hotel and you could explore one of its two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The historic centre of La Grande-Île contains busy squares, the city's cathedral and the charming Petite France area with its half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets beside canals. Built in the late 19th-century during the German Reichsland period, the neo-Renaissance palaces and Art Nouveau buildings of Neustadt seem a world away from the medieval atmosphere of Petite France but provide an elegant glimpse into the city's more recent history.

This evening, we enjoy our first dinner together at a local restaurant.

• Dinner

With a free morning to discover Strasbourg after breakfast, you could watch the city come to life from its main square, Place Kléber, or stroll to the soaring Gothic cathedral before we make our way to the station.

Travelling by train into Switzerland, the scenery becomes more dramatic as we journey south. Look out for the shimmering turquoise waters of Lake Thun before we reach our destination for a wonderful six-night, all-inclusive stay. Wilderswil is a quaint village in a pretty alpine valley surrounded by the impressive Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau mountains. It's the perfect base to explore the enchanting villages and landscapes of the Bernese Oberland.

Our family-run hotel is a traditional Swiss chalet-style hideaway, nestled in the heart of Wilderswil. The friendly owners are Richard, a chef, and Yvonne, a wine specialist. As you'd expect, the pair know all about regional specialities and their hotel is highly rated by its customers, especially for food. 

Our all-inclusive stay includes breakfast, a picnic lunch and dinner each day in Wilderswil, plus selected wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner.

• Breakfast, Dinner
• Drinks package from 7-9pm

This morning, there is time to explore nearby Interlaken by rail after breakfast. With a picnic lunch provided by our hotel, you can uncover the delights of this attractive resort town at leisure. Set between two sparkling blue lakes - Lake Brienz and Lake Thun - with an alpine backdrop of snow-dusted mountains, Interlaken buzzes with life and contains a variety of cafés, bakeries and shops. The town's historic centre is compact, so it's easy to discover the medieval monastery, castle and ancient square on foot.

Interlaken is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, so whether you're looking for an adventure or just a peaceful stroll, there's something for everyone. Maybe take the funicular railway to the top of Harder Kulm for panoramic views of lakes and peaks or enjoy a peaceful boat cruise on Lake Thun. Your complimentary Swiss Half Fare Card gives you a 50% discount on this and other boat tours, as well as for most trains and mountain railways.

We return to Wilderswil this evening before dinner with drinks.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks package from 7-9pm

On departures from April to mid-June, we travel on the Interlaken to Lucerne Express, to the lakeside town of Lucerne. This stunning route starts beside shimmering Lake Brienz before travelling up to the Brünig Pass where the highpoint of Brünig-Haslibergand offers a fantastic panorama of the Bernese Alps and waterfalls. Lucerne has an attractive Old Town whose medieval architecture includes the 14th-century Kapellbrücke. Walk along the waterfront for views of mountains and Lake Lucerne or explore one of Lucerne's museums and art galleries.

On departures from mid-June, we take a scenic journey on the Schynige Platte Railway. With restored 19th-century carriages hauled by a vintage electric locomotive, the railway has a nostalgic Belle Époque feel. At the top, enjoy panoramic views from what is considered the best place to see the Jungfrau. The café here has a terrace and entry to the Botanical Alpine Garden is included, home to many species of alpine flowers, including edelweiss.

Whichever excursion you join, you'll be provided with a picnic lunch. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel for dinner and drinks.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks package from 7-9pm

There's a chance to take things at your own pace today. If you'd like to take it easy, take a walk around the traditional Swiss village of Wilderswil or watch the world go by from a traditional café.

If you're feeling more adventurous, you could use your Swiss Half Fare Card to uncover the villages of the beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley. The fairytale village of Grindelwald has amazing views of the north face of the Eiger and the popular mountain resort of Wengen sits beneath the Jungfrau overlooking the valley. Alternatively, head to the quaint village of Mürren and take a cable car trip to the top of the Schilthorn mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Jungfrau region. From the Schilthorn's viewing platform, you can view Switzerland's three most iconic mountain peaks - the Eiger, Mönch and the Jungfrau - and you could also visit the famous Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, featured in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

However you decide to spend your day, you can look forward to dining at our hotel this evening.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks package from 7-9pm

A journey on the legendary Jungfrau Express to the 'Top of Europe' is an unsung gem of Swiss mountain railways and one of our favourites. This unforgettable experience awaits us after breakfast today.

Setting out on the Bernese Oberland Railway, we arrive at Kleine Scheidegg and join the cogwheel Jungfrau Express for the spectacular journey to the continent's highest railway station. Our route takes us through a tunnel dug into the rocks of the Eiger mountain before arriving at Jungfraujoch - entering a wintry world of eternal snow, whatever the season. Here, you're free to admire the countless awe-inspiring mountain peaks from the Sphinx observatory, be wowed by the endless Aletsch Glacier, enjoy your picnic lunch in jaw-dropping surroundings or maybe head to Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven to see how Swiss chocolate is made. You could also visit the Alpine Sensation exhibition which uses projected images and music to pay tribute to the miners who built the railway more than 100 years ago.

We return to our hotel at the end of the afternoon and have time to relax before dinner.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks package from 7-9pm

Today, we take the train to Interlaken for a scenic cruise aboard a traditional boat on Lake Brienz. As we set sail on the lake's glacier-fed waters, we're encircled by magnificent mountains and vivid green forests. Tiny villages are dotted along the shoreline, with traditional Swiss church spires and colourful flower gardens adding to the idyllic scenes.

You'll also have a chance to see the lake's many natural wonders and waterfalls which spill down the mountainside. On arrival in the village of Brienz, there's some free time to have a look around. Brienz is known for its wood carvings, and you'll notice several wooden buildings here with intricate details, and shops display examples of this artisan craft. A stroll down the picturesque, cobbled Brunngasse alley reveals historic wooden chalets bedecked with colourful flower boxes.

We take the train back to Interlaken after lunch, and you're free to do some final sightseeing or shopping in this town surrounded by impressive peaks before returning to our hotel at your leisure. This evening, we enjoy our final dinner at Hotel Alpenblick.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks package from 7-9pm

During this elevating tour we've experienced many stunning Swiss sights from our chalet-style hotel in idyllic Wilderswil. Surrounded by mountains at all times, we've soaked up views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and taken an unforgettable trip to the 'Top of Europe' on the Jungfrau Express. With free time to explore at leisure, the Bernese Oberland was ours to discover, and on a cruise along the emerald waters of Lake Brienz we admired the scenery from a different perspective.

After our last breakfast in Switzerland, we pick up our picnic lunch and take the local train to Interlaken Ost. From here, we continue by rail via Bern to scenic Lausanne, skirting the shore of glistening Lake Geneva as we travel onwards to Paris. In the French capital, we board the Eurostar back to London St Pancras where your Swiss holiday draws to a close.

• Breakfast