b'DiscoveriesDelve into the stunning Swiss Alps by rail and experience Highlights of the two of the worlds most famous rail journeys through8 DAYS from 1,899ppincredible mountain landscapes from scenic bases. 1,699 ppGlacier Express YOUR ITINERARYFROM 1STRASBOURGDay 1. London to the historic Alsace city of Strasbourg BaselMeeting at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris. In the French capital, we change trains and continue to Strasbourg for an overnight stay.ChurSWITZERLAND 3Day 2. An alpine arrival in charming ChurThere is free time to uncover the sights of Strasbourg this morning. ItsTO PARISSt Moritzimpressive main square or beautiful La Petite France are only a short strollTsch 3 Poschiavofrom our hotel. This afternoon, we travel by rail alongside the Rhine to BaselBrigand switch trains to reach Chur. As Switzerlands oldest town, Chur is full ofZermatthistory and our hotel is perfectly located to explore. Day 3. At leisure in Chur, Switzerlands oldest townA relaxed breakfast leads into a free day today, and there are many excellentWHATS INCLUDED:destinations to explore. Backed by mountains and with an Old Town boasting many colourful buildings, Chur is a great town to stroll around. With your 7 nights in 3 or 4-Star hotel complimentary Swiss Travel Card providing 50% discounts on rail, boat andaccommodation (dependingmost mountain railway journeys, the scenic Arosa Line is a favoured choice.on departure date) Eurostar StandardDay 4. Breathtaking views of the Alps on the Bernina ExpressStandard Class rail travelA journey on the Bernina Express is a highlight of any holiday to the Swiss Alps All rail and coach travel throughout and we embark on this memorable trip today. Leaving Chur, this route spirals south through the Engadine Valley as it has done for more than a century.your tourWith amazing scenery and eye-catching engineering, this UNESCO WorldExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Heritage site includes a stop to view the Pal Glacier at Alp Grm beforefrom start to finishdescending to the Italian-speaking town of Poschiavo for free time to explore. Breakfast each day, 5 dinnersDay 5. Experiencing the incredible Glacier Express Group luggage transfers between After breakfast, we board the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig. Known ashotels from Chur to Brigthe slowest express train in the world with an average speed of 24mph, itSwiss Travel Card for 50% traverses the Rhine Gorge, offering panoramic views of the Swiss Granddiscounted fares for rail, boat and UnbelievableCanyon. We marvel at snow-dusted peaks and picturesque Swiss villages asmost mountain railway journeysscenery andwe ascend to Andermatt, then pass through the nine-mile Furka Base Tunnel,All guided tours and excursionsemerging near Brig. From here, we travel the short distance to Tsch via a sensational trains. stunning route that climbs up the beautiful Matter Valley. Tour Code: GYJ| per person based onPeter, 2024 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers Day 6. Exploring Zermatt in the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn from 150.A 10-minute train journey along the dramatic Matter Valley takes us past rugged, snow-capped mountains enroute to beautiful Zermatt after breakfast2025 Departures: this morning. Accessible only by train or on foot, Zermatt offers tranquilityMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEPGLACIER EXPRESS while retaining the buzz of an alpine resort. In your free time, you can stroll along picturesque Hinterdorfstrasse with its historic wooden chalets, enjoy CHUR ST MORITZ ZERMATT a gentle horse-drawn carriage ride around the town, or take the Gornergrat Mountain Railway for spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Everyday Traveller RatedDay 7. Free day to uncover Tsch or further afield 1 2 3 4Today is a free day to discover our surrounding scenery at leisure. At the heart of the Matter Valley, Tsch is circled by some of Switzerlands most beautiful landscapes. Alternatively, use your complimentary Swiss Travel Card to travelSecure your place nowto Brig and discover its pretty Old Town and the Baroque Stockalper Palace. with a 475pp depositDay 8. Homeward bound For more information on Leaving beautiful Tsch, we board the train to Lausanne, via Brig. Continuing to Paris, we catch the Eurostar back to London where your holiday concludes. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/GYJ40Call 01904 527168 to speak to our team SWITZERLAND 41'