GRJ All Inclusive Five-Star Jungfrau Express

Your GRJ All Inclusive Swiss adventure begins at London St Pancras where we meet the Tour Manager before boarding the Eurostar in Plus class, with a light meal served at our seats on the way to Paris. In the French capital, we continue by First Class rail to Colmar, the capital of the Alsace wine region.

A region blending French and German influences, the Alsace is home to picture-book towns - and Colmar is one of the loveliest. The cobblestone lanes and flower-lined canals of the Old Town are lined with pastel-hued, half-timbered houses. After dark, the bridges of Colmar's 'Little Venice' are illuminated, creating a fairytale ambience.

After checking in to our four-star hotel near the station, there is some free time to soak up the charm, history and culture of this picture-book town before we dine at the riverside Restaurant Caveau Saint-Pierre, in the Little Venice district, which serves traditional local cuisine.

• Eurostar Light Meal
• Dinner

There is some free time to relax or look around Colmar after breakfast. While the fishmonger district beside the river gets most attention, the charming lanes of the Old Town are filled with quintessential Alsatian architecture.

Later, we travel by First Class rail via Basel to Interlaken, our lakeside base in the heart of the Alps, the gateway to the beautiful Bernese Oberland. Travelling through glorious alpine scenery we pass the picturesque shores of beautiful Lake Thun and stunning Spiez Castle before reaching Interlaken, set between two sparkling azure lakes, surrounded by peaks.

After checking in at our luxurious Belle Époque hotel, we take our seats in L'Ambiance restaurant for a three-course dinner, with all drinks included from 7-9pm, as they are each evening of our stay.

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

After breakfast in the riverside dining room, we walk across to the station nearby to travel by First Class rail up to the idyllic town of Grindelwald, where quaint wooden chalets are dwarfed by the dramatic north face of the Eiger, the Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.

Here, we board a cable car to the summit of Grindelwald First mountain, one of the most popular in the Jungfrau region. Ascending by sky gondola, we experience great views of the snow-dappled peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, swathes of forests and distant villages. With a picnic lunch provided by our hotel, there is time to enjoy it among the fresh mountain air and spectacular scenery before returning by cable car and rail to our hotel.

The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure until dinner at our hotel. You may like to get to know the popular resort town and visit one of the inviting cafés or bars, before returning to our five-star hotel for a three-course dinner and drinks this evening.

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

With a scenic paradise on our doorstep, a picnic lunch provided by our hotel, and a railway station close to our accommodation, there are plenty of exciting ways to spend this free day.

Using your Swiss Half Fare Card for 50% discounted fares on rail, boat and most mountain railway journeys, you could venture further into the mountains or possibly explore beautiful nearby towns. One option is a half-hour rail along the tranquil lake, passing the beautiful Spiez Castle, to the medieval town of Thun set beside the glistening Aare River. Walking through the winding alleys of this picturesque town, admire brightly painted houses with flower-filled balconies, pass the Rathaus (town hall) and maybe walk up to Thun castle above the town. Alternatively, you could walk across the bridge from our Interlaken hotel to take a steep and scenic funicular trip up to Harder Kulm, where a stunning viewing platform overlooks the sparkling lakes of Brienz and Thun.

However you choose to spend your day, you're guaranteed breathtaking vistas before dinner and drinks back at our hotel.

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

Today is set to be a highlight of your holiday as we enjoy a remarkable journey to Jungfraujoch - a UNESCO-listed site and Europe's highest train station - on the iconic Jungfrau Express.

As we travel, an expert guide tells us about the mountains and geology around us and describes the history and construction of this remarkable railway line. From Kleine Scheidegg, we travel the final section by cogwheel train, entering an incredible tunnel which cuts through the Eiger. On reaching Jungfraujoch, the vistas from the Sphinx viewing platform are truly awe-inspiring. At the top, we're close to the stunning Aletsch Glacier - a World Heritage wonder - which stretches as far as the eye can see. We enter the glimmering interior of the Ice Palace, carved inside the glacier and adorned with dazzling ice sculptures. This special location is not open to members of the public and we enjoy an exclusive tour with a glass of wine, beer or glacial water at the Ice Bar.

We return to the hotel for a three-course dinner this evening.

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

We take a short rail journey after breakfast to the picturesque village of Wilderswil. From here, we travel along an open-coach cog railway through pretty alpine meadows on our way up to Schynige Platte, soaking up sensational views of Jungfrau Mountain. Enjoying this wonderfully nostalgic journey from beautifully restored 19th-century carriages, the vintage train hugs the picturesque contours of the mountain as we cross many bridges and burrow through endless tunnels. The higher the train climbs, the more breathtaking the views.

At the summit, we have free time to explore the Alpine Botanical Garden and find a scenic spot to enjoy our picnic lunch. An explosion of colour, this delightful garden has around 800 different species of alpine flora, including blueberries, local azaleas and roses. Look out for the legendary edelweiss flower, a beloved symbol of the Swiss Alps, as it blossoms in its natural habitat.

Returning down the mountain on the quaint railway, we continue by rail to Interlaken for dinner at our hotel this evening.

Please note: on departures before 10th June, we will enjoy an alternative mountain excursion to the Schilthorn.

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

This morning, we head to Brienz, the starting point for a steam-hauled ascent of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain above the glorious turquoise Lake Brienz.

The cog railway journey to the top of the mountain is magical, as we admire wonderful views of the Emmental Alps. Free time at the summit allows you to explore and bask in the panoramic views at your leisure, whether it's taking a stroll or visiting the summit restaurant for a bite to eat. Our afternoon ends with a wonderful scenic cruise back to Interlaken, sailing serenely across the crystal-clear lake on a traditional lake boat. With the Alps rising all around us and pretty villages dotting the green shores, our cruise is as beautiful as the ascent.

Back at our five-star hotel this evening, we enjoy another three-course dinner with drinks.

Please note: On departures before 3rd June, the mountain railway goes to the mid-station at Planalp only, where there is free time.

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

From our hotel in lakeside Interlaken, we have encountered the north face of the Eiger, journeyed up Grindelwald First by cable car and ascended to the 'Top of Europe' on the spectacular route of the Jungfrau Express. The region's heritage railways revealed astonishing views from the top of Brienzer-Rothorn and the Schynige Platte Alpine Botanical Garden, and we enjoyed a serene cruise along turquoise Lake Brienz, encircled by Swiss mountain scenery.

After breakfast, we leave our stunning hotel and begin our First Class journey home, travelling first to Basel, passing the gleaming shores of Lake Thun as we travel. From Basel, we continue by high-speed rail to Paris, where we join the Eurostar. Enjoying a light meal at our Plus class seats, your Swiss holiday concludes at London St Pancras.

• Breakfast
• Eurostar Light Meal