b'ClassicStay in some of Switzerlands most spectacular hotels as we journey on the countrys spellbinding mountain railways for a9 DAYS from 3,699ppmemorable holiday of incredible experiences. 3,499 ppYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. London to Basel, SwitzerlandYour stunning Swiss holiday begins at London St Pancras. Boarding theTO/FROM PARISEurostar, we travel to Paris and change trains to Basel. After checking in to Basel1 Lucerneour hotel, there is time to wander the streets and see the Gothic cathedral.1 TO STRASBOURG 2 ChurPilatus Kulm2 Brienz-Rothorn St MoritzDay 2. A lake cruise to our Giessbach hotel Giessbach 2Today starts with a rail journey to Interlaken followed by a boat cruise acrossBrigLake Brienz, into the heart of scenic Switzerland. As we disembark, theTiranoGiessbach funicular railway transports us to our hillside hotel overlooking the the cascading Giessbach waterfall. Day 3. The heritage railway up the Rothorn mountainFrom Brienz, we board the steam-hauled Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway.WHATS INCLUDED:This heritage line crosses mountain trails and alpine meadows with views 8 nights 4-Star hotel across Lake Brienz. Back in Brienz later, there is free time to explore.accommodationEurostar PlusDay 4. First Class to St Moritz on board the iconic Glacier ExpressFirst Class rail travelToday is a highlight of our holiday as we board the renowned Glacier Express All rail and coach travelin First Class to St Moritz. The slowest express train in the world crossesthroughout your tourmountain passes, picturesque villages and valleys, before dipping by theExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Rhine Gorge. We then join the UNESCO-listed Albula Line on its route over thefrom start to finishLandwasser Viaduct to our hotel in the mountain resort of St Moritz.Eurostar light mealsBreakfast each day,Day 5. The Bernina Express: Crossing the Alps in elegance 1 lunch, 7 dinnersToday brings another high point as we cross the Alps into Italy on the WorldGroup luggage transfers between Heritage Bernina Express. From First Class carriages, we travel into alpinehotels from Basel to Pilatus Kulmscenery, on a curving route up to Ospizio Bernina. At the summit, we passSwiss Travel Card for 50% Lago Bianco before reaching the Bernina Pass. Pausing at the Pal Glacier, wediscounted fares on free days reach the Italian town of Tirano which you are free to explore.for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeysDay 6. Lake views on the journey to our mountaintop hotel Daily return ticket on the Leaving St Moritz for Chur, we continue to LucerneSwitzerlands fourthPilatusbahn from Pilatus Kulm biggest city, draped across an inlet of Lake Lucerne. You are free to wanderhotel to Alpnachstadround the old town and see landmarks such as the 14th-century Kapellbrcke,All guided tours and excursionsEuropes oldest wooden bridge. Our next hotel, Pilatus Kulm, is reached by the steepest cogwheel railway in Europe, passing alpine meadows and rocky outcrops to a land above the clouds, with mountain views.Tour Code: MTS| per person based on2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers Day 7. Sunrise over the City of Lights from 430.If you wake in time, you could witness a sensational sunrise that illuminates2025 Departures: our mountainous surroundings. While today is spent exploring independently, you might not want to leave this stunning location. However, with your returnAPR, MAY, SEP, OCTticket on the Pilatusbahn, you could explore Lucerne or beyond.Comfortable Explorer RatedDay 8. From Lucerne to the Alsace city of StrasbourgThis morning, we travel by rail to Strasbourg where we spend the night.1 2 3 4Arriving mid-afternoon, there is time to look around and you could head toLa Petite France, one of Strasbourgs most popular attractions. Secure your place nowDay 9. Homeward bound with a 750pp depositWe leave Strasbourg on a morning train bound for Paris. In the French capital,For more information on we join the Eurostar to London and we can begin to recall the spectacular mountainous scenery that accompanied your fantastic Swiss holiday. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/MTSSWITZERLAND 23'