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Glacier Express...………………………………………………………..4

Bernina Express ………..……………………………………………….6

On the tracks of the GoldenPass Line ……………………………...8

Panoramic Roundtrip ………………………………..………………...10

Best of Switzerland……………………………………………………..13

Switzerland Peaks ……………….……………………………………..16

Booking and Payment conditions …………....……………………..25

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From the Matterhorn to the Upper Enga-

dine, travel on the famous Glacier Express

– one of Switzerland’s best scenic train

rides across the Alps connecting two of the

most popular resorts – Zermatt and St.

Moritz. The entire journey takes around

7h30min and crosses 291 bridges, passes

through 91 tunnels and climbs over the

2033m high Oberalp Pass. There are, of

course, faster ways to travel but none as

beautiful as the journey by Glacier Express,

the panoramic train traveling right through

the Swiss Alps.

Glacier Express

Zermatt St Moritz

Make sure to sit at the window to enjoy

to have the best view

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Zermatt

Transfer by train from the border to Zermatt. Short walk to your hotel and check in. Zermatt lies at the foot of the Mat-terhorn, the world’s most famous mountain. Zermatt is a car-free zone, and has preserved its original character and offers nearly unlimited possibilities as far as excursions are concerned. Overnight in Zermatt. Day 2: Zermatt - St. Moritz with Glacier Express

Today, you take the world-famous Glacier Express for a thrilling ride in panoramic carriages to St. Moritz. Take in some of the most dramatic scenery Switzerland has to of-fer and enjoy the commented trip (via complimentary head-phones). After an exhilarating trip, you will arrive in St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz. Day 3: Departure

After breakfast, you can enjoy St. Moritz a little bit longer and visit some of the many shops in the mountain resort or participate in one of the traditional sports, such as hiking, climbing. In addition, St. Moritz, with a total of four golf courses, is a golfer’s paradise. Transfer by rail to the air-port back home.

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High season: 16.06. - 16.09.2018

For children from 0 - 2 years the seat reservation is not included,

extra charges apply.

Glacier Express Double Single Triple Sup.

Price per person Low High Low High Low High

3* hotel 543 571 569 619 531 567

4* hotel 637 664 654 729 605 653

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Lunch on Glacier Ex-press

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Included services

Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – Zer-matt – St. Moritz – border/airport

50% on most trains, buses, boats and mountain railways between first and last travel date

1 x overnight stay with breakfast in Zermatt 1 x overnight stay with breakfast in St.

Moritz Seat reservation on the Glacier Express

from Zermatt to St. Moritz Swiss Coupon Pass “2 for 1” Dine & Dis-

cover offers

Good to know

With the Swiss Coupon Pass, you benefit from 2 for 1 offers such as lunch or dinner in St. Moritz and Zermatt.

Glacier Express is one of the world’s most iconic railway journeys

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The Bernina Express runs through the an-

cient landscape of Switzerland‘s beautiful

Grisons region, crossing 55 tunnels, 196

bridges along the way. Special panoramic

cars will let you admire the eternal glaciers,

viaducts and palm trees from the comfort of

your seat. The final stretch of the Bernina

Express line has been classed as a

UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. To en-

joy a bit of the Southern charm, you change

in Tirano to the Bernina Express Bus to Ti-

cino. Through the vineyards to Veltlin and

along the banks of Lake Como, this lovely

journey ends in Lugano, Ticino’s largest

town.

Bernina Express

St. Moritz – Tirano – Lugano

Roll your own Dannemann cigar on the

Brissago island on Lake Lugano

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival St Moritz Transfer by train from the airport to St. Moritz. Short walk to your hotel, check in and leisure time. St. Moritz is often referred to as an Alpine metropolis. There are numerous luxury hotels, spas and upscale shops against the Alpine background of lakes and mountains. Overnight in St. Mo-ritz. Day 2: St. Moritz—Lugano Board the narrow-gauge Bernina Express at St. Moritz sta-tion and enjoy one of the most impressive scenic rail jour-neys Switzerland has to offer. Climbing over the specta-cular Bernina Pass to more than 2253m, you pass snow-covered mountain peaks and glaciers then descend towa-rds Poschiavo and Brusio. In Tirano, change to the Berni-na Express Bus which will take you to Ticino. Through the vineyards of Veltlin and along the banks of Lake Como, this lovely journey ends in Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. Day 3: Departure Have some leisure time in Lugano. Lugano is Switzer-land‘s third financial centre and a banking and business centre. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the ad-vantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town. Transfer by rail to the airport for your depar-ture back home.

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Low season: 03.04.- 15.06.2018 and 17.09.-28.10.2018

High season: 16.06. - 16.09.2018

For children from 0 - 2 years the seat reservation is not included,

extra charges apply.

Bernina Express Double Single Triple Sup.

Price per person Low High Low High Low High

3* hotel 478 492 540 584 461 481

4* hotel 597 610 672 727 538 561

Upgrade to 1st class on

all train rides

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Included services

Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport - St. Moritz – Tirano (IT) - Lugano – border/airport or most trains, buses, boats and mountain railways between first and last travel date

50% discount ticket for most trains, buses, boats and mountain railways

1 x overnight stay with breakfast in St. Moritz

1 x overnight stay with breakfast in Lugano Seat reservation on the Bernina Express

train from St. Moritz to Tirano Seat reservation on the Bernina Express

bus from Tirano to Lugano Swiss Coupon Pass “2 for 1” Dine & Discov-

er offers

Good to know

Use the Swiss Coupon Pass for a 2 for 1 upgrade on the Bernina Express and an en-trance to Swiss miniatur with lunch.

UNESCO World Heritage site 2008

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Combine three of the most attractive re-

gions in Switzerland in one exciting rail hol-

iday on the GoldenPass Line from Central

Switzerland via the Bernese Oberland to the

Lake Geneva region. The golden panorama

train winds through vineyards and gardens

in the Swiss Riviera on its ascent, then

black fir trees appear, fast-flowing streams,

cosy chalets in the valley and on the

slopes. Lake Thun soon comes into view en

route to Interlaken. You will then be intro-

duced to the beauty of Lake Brienz and the

Giessbach waterfalls near Brienz, before

moving on.

Travel to Vevey and create your own

chocolate at the Chocolaterie Poyet.

On the track of the Goldenpass line

Lucerne – Interlaken – Montreux Your Itinerary Day 1: Arrival Lucerne Transfer by train from airport to Lucerne. Short walk to y-our hotel. Take the opportunity to discover the Old Town on your own. Lucerne is enshrined in an impressive moun-tainous craddle. Thanks to its attractions, the beautiful la-keside setting, the town is a popular destination. Overnight in Lucerne. Day 2: Lucerne—Montreux After breakfast, the trains of the Zentralbahn are waiting for you for a small trip around the Swiss world. Starting in the German-speaking Lucerne region, the journey takes you over the Brünig pass along Lake Brienz to Interlaken. You then reach the Simmen valley and the world-renowned Gstaad. French language is now spoken. Further on, through the romantic Pays d’Enhaut continues the journey through a tunnel before the panoramic view of the Lake Geneva. Short walk from the railway station to your hotel and overnight in Montreux. Day 3: Departure After your breakfast, you may take some more time to ex-plore Montreux and its beautiful surroundings in a shel-tered Lake Geneva bay. Transfer by rail to the airport/back home.

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Low season: 03.04.- 30.04.2018

High season: 01.05. - 31.10.2018

For children from 0 - 2 years the seat reservation is not included,

extra charges apply.

Included services

Rail ticket 2nd class airport – Lucerne – In-terlaken - Montreux – airport

50% for most trains, buses, boats and mountain railways between first and last travel date

1x overnight stay with breakfast in Lucerne 1x overnight stay with breakfast in Montreux Seat reservation on the GoldenPass Line

from Lucerne to Interlaken Ost on Zentral-bahn and Interlaken Ost –Montreux on the GoldenPass Line

Swiss Coupon Pass 2 for 1 Dine & Discover offers

Good to know

The tour includes two panoramic railway

lines from Lake Lucerne towards the Alpine summits and then on to Lake Geneva or the other way around.

With the Swiss Coupon Pass benefit from a 2 for 1 meal on top of Rochers-de-Naye, and an entrance to Chateau Chillon

Entrance to Swiss miniature including lunch

Golden Pass line Double Single Triple Sup.

Price per person Low High Low High Low High

3* hotel 400 469 498 552 361 424

4* hotel 484 525 595 668 437 462

Upgrade to 1st class on 54

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Experience during this roundtrip the high-

lights of Switzerland. Travel on the impres-

sive trails of the well-known panoramic

trains Glacier and Bernina Express and en-

joy the “Swiss Riviera” with the Gold-

enPass Line. Learn French in Montreux

and Italian in Tirano, climb with the Jung-

frau Railway to the top of the Jungfraujoch

and stroll through the world-famous holiday

destination St. Moritz.

Enjoy the sunset from a paraglide over

Interlaken

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Montreux

Transfer to Montreux by rail. The town nestles in a shel-

tered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and

against breath-taking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Be-

cause of the exceptionally mild climate, Montreux is called

the capital of the “Swiss Riviera”. Plants associated with

the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm

trees grow here. Overnight in Montreux.

Day 2: Montreux

Visit the famous Chateau de Chillon, one of the best-

preserved medieval castles in Europe, take a cruise on

Lake Geneva or enjoy a mountain excursion to the Ro-

chers-de-Naye peak for fantastic views of the lake and the

surrounding French and Swiss Alps. Overnight in Mont-

reux.

Panoramic Roundtrip

Montreux – Interlaken – St. Moritz

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Day 6: Interlaken— St Moritz with Glacier Ex-

press

Depart Interlaken by train to Brig where you will join

the Glacier Express for a thrilling ride in the panora-

mic carriages to St. Moritz, taking in some of the

most dramatic scenery Switzerland has to offer with

commentary explaining the amazing engineering

feat in overcoming extreme altitude variations by

train. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Day 7: St Moritz—Tirano with Bernina Express

Today you will ride on the Bernina Express over the

Bernina Pass, past mighty glaciers and over the

highest point at 2253 m, down to the palm trees of

the mountain village of Tirano (Italy). You have

around two hours to visit the cathedral and experi-

ence some of the exceptional local cuisine on offer

before starting your return journey. Overnight in St.

Moritz.

Day 8: Departure

After your breakfast start your journey by train to

the airport back home.

Day 3: Montreux—Interlaken (with Goldenpass

Line)

Board the GoldenPass train from Montreux and re-

lax in the panoramic carriage as it sweeps through

the many vineyards and country estates on its way

to Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 4 &5: Interlaken– Excursion Jungfrau

The choice of day on which you take your excursion

to the Jungfraujoch is yours. Take the train from

Interlaken to the Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the

famous Eiger. Change trains to get on board of the

Jungfrau railway und ride via ‘Eiger Gletscher’ to

the Jungfraujoch – the highest railway station in

Europe at 3454 m with some breathtaking views of

the Aletsch glacier, which at 22 km is the longest in

the Alps and an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Overnight in Interlaken.

On the other day, have one of the optional activi-

ties. Have a great day discovering the surroundings

of Interlaken from the air on a paraglide or go for a

food and culture tour. Overnight in Interlaken.

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Low season: 01.04. - 30.04.2018

High season: 01.05. - 16.10.2018

For children from 0 - 2 years the seat reservation is not included,

extra charges apply.

Panoramic

Roundtrip

Double Single Triple Sup

Price per person Low High Low High Low High

3* hotel 1222 1414 1439 1645 1177 1620

4* hotel 1519 1715 1770 2114 1395 1547

Upgrade to 1st class

on all train rides

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Included services

Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – Mon-treux – Interlaken/Jungfraujoch – St. Moritz – Tirano (IT) – St. Moritz – border/airport

50% for most trains, buses, boats and mountain railways between first and last travel date

2 x overnight stays with breakfast in Mon-treux

3 x overnight stays with breakfast in Interla-ken

2 x overnight stays with breakfast in St. Moritz

Seat reservation at the GoldenPass Line, Glacier and Bernina Express

Excursion Jungfraujoch (non-guided) Swiss Coupon Pass “2 for 1” Dine & Discov-

er offers

Good to know The tour combines 3 diverse regions in Swit-

zerland - Lake Geneva, Central Switzerland and the mountain region of Grisons.

Use the Swiss Coupon Pass for a 2 for 1 Lunch Lake Cruise on Lake Brienz or Lake Thun, and for an upgrade on the Bernina Express.

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Explore the beauty of the Swiss mountains

with this ideal combination of Lucerne and

Interlaken. Spend two nights in the charm-

ing town of Lucerne followed by two nights

in Interlaken with trips to the summits of

Stanserhorn (1226m) and/or Mount Pila-

tus (2133m) and/or Mount Titlis (3238 m)

and the Jungfraujoch (3454m).

Best of Switzerland

Lucerne – Interlaken

Enjoy the 360° view from the “Rotair” re-

volving cable car.

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Lucerne

Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other desti-

nation in Switzerland to Lucerne. Short walk from the rail-

way station to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, take

the opportunity to discover the Old Town. Lucerne lies on

the river Reuss, at the end of Lake Lucerne, framed by

impressive mountains. The city has been a stronghold of

tourism since 1840, thanks to the well-preserved Old Town

with its Chapel Bridge and Water Tower. Overnight in Lu-

cerne.

Day 2: optional tours: Mt Titlis, Mt Pilatus, Stanserhorn

Titlis: Mount Titlis is the highest glacier excursion

destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradise in

Central Switzerland. Mount Titlis, and its glacier park are

accessible by the revolving “Rotair” cablecar. At an altitude

of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a

fabulous view of the central Alps.

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Day 4: Interlaken - Jungfrau excursion

The Jungfrau Railway, which leads through the

heart of the mountains and up to the highest train

station in Europe (3454 m), offers unbelievable

views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and

Jungfrau and of the longest river of ice in the Alps –

the Aletsch glacier at 22 km length. The latter is

situated nearly at 1400 meters of altitude and is

crossed by 7 kilometer long of tunnels. Overnight in

Interlaken.

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, time for souvenir shopping, before

you transfer by rail to the border/airport back home

or on to your next holiday destination.

Pilatus: The panoramic gondolas and aerial

cableway will take you to the summit of Mount Pila-

tus (7000 ft / 2132 m). From here, you will enjoy

unforgettable views over the surrounding mountains

and lakes. Time at leisure for lunch or short hike to

the summit of the mountain.

Stanserhorn: The latest masterpiece of Swiss

engineering is a unique open top aerial cable car

the “Cabrio”, which takes you up to Mt. Stanserhorn

view over ten lakes, 100 kilometers of the Alpine

mountain range and three countries await you on

top. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 3: Lucerne—Interlaken

Entertaining journey on board the Zentralbahn or a

regional train via the Brünigpass to Interlaken. The

town lies in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial

plain, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The

resort, which is presided over by the three mighty

mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is the start-

ing point for numerous activities. Overnight in Inter-

laken.

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High season: 01.05. - 31.10.2018

Best of Switzer-

land

Double Single Triple Sup

Price per person Low High Low High Low high

3* hotel 735 874 879 1032 695 807

4* hotel 881 1066 1132 1294 802 917

Upgrade to 1st class

on all train rides

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Opt. Pilatus or

Stanserhorn excursion

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Optional Titlis excur-

sion

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Included services

Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – Lu-cerne – Interlaken – border/airport

50% for most trains, buses, boats and mountain railways between first and last travel date

2 x overnight stays with breakfast in Lucerne 2 x overnight stays with breakfast in Interla-

ken Excursion Jungfraujoch (non-guided) Swiss Coupon Pass “2 for 1” Dine & Discov-

er offers

Good to know

Book the excursion to Mount Titlis, Mount

Pilatus or Stanserhorn at extra cost. Use the Swiss Coupon Pass for a 2 for 1

City Tour in Lucerne and Interlaken, and for lunch or dinner in both cities

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This combination truly covers everything

that you want to see on a first time vis-

it to Switzerland. Combine three of the

most attractive regions in one exciting

railway holiday. You will be fascinated

by the various cultures in the German,

French and Italian speaking part of Swit-

zerland. You’ll see the best of the Swiss

summer: the most beautiful cities and

their attractions and the scenic lakes

and mountains.

Switzerland Peaks

Zurich – Lucerne – Interlaken – Mont-

reux – Geneva

Compare the reflection of the mountains

in the different lakes. The changes in

light will amaze you!

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Zurich

After your arrival at Zurich airport, take the train to the city

and check in at the hotel. Depending on arrival time, take

the opportunity to discover the world famous shopping

street Bahnhofstrasse or stroll along the banks of Lake

Zurich. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 2: Zurich / City tour

In the morning, you will discover the Old Town, the Chagall

windows and ride with the cogwheel railway “Dolderbahn”

to a spectacular viewing point high above Zurich during the

guided tour. As a “metropolis of experiences” by the water,

with a magnificent view of the snow-capped alps on the

horizon, recreational activities range from a visit to the ri-

verside and lakeside bathing areas in the very heart of the

city, to a spectacular hike on the Uetliberg mountain. Over-

night in Zurich.

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Day 6: Interlaken—Montreux

The train takes you along the shores of Lake Thun,

on to the Simmen valley with Zweisimmen and the

world-renowned holiday resort of Gstaad, and then

on to Montreux. Overnight in Montreux.

Day 7: Montreux—Geneva / Excursion Rochers

de Naye

Montreux’s local mountain at 2042 m offers specta-

cular views over Lake Geneva and the alps. The

summit can be reached in one hour by cogwheel

railway. After return to Montreux train ride to Gene-

va. Overnight in Geneva.

Day 8: Departure

Before your departure, take the opportunity to do

some last minute shopping in Geneva and then

transfer by rail to the border/airport back home or

on to your next holiday destination.

Day 3: Zürich—Lucerne / TItlis Excursion

Train ride to Lucerne and check in at the hotel. Af-

terwards excursion to Mount Titlis at 3020 m. On

the way to the summit enjoy the ride on the world’s

first rotating gondola – ‘ROTAIR’. Overnight in

Lucerne

Day 4: Lucerne—Interlaken

Train ride over the Brünig Pass on to Interlaken and

check in at the hotel. Time to discover the village

and have a first glance at the 3 famous mountains

Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 5: Interlaken / Excursion Jungfraujoch

Excursion to the Jungfraujoch, which is the highest

train station in Europe at 3454 m. Enjoy impressive

views of snow-capped peaks and the Aletsch gla-

cier, which is the longest in Europe with 22 km

length. Overnight in Interlaken.

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Low season: 01.04. - 30.04.2018

High season: 01.05. - 31.10.2018

The hotel rates for Zurich and Geneva are based on weekend

rates, during midweek higher rates might apply.

Switzerland

Peaks

Double Single Triple Sup

Price per person Low High Low High Low high

3* hotel 1322 1464 1706 1847 1174 1282

4* hotel 1676 1835 2197 2390 1482 1586

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on all train rides

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Included services

Rail Ticket 2nd class: border/airport Zurich – Lucerne – Interlaken - Montreux – Geneva - border/airport

2 x overnight stays with breakfast in Zurich 1 x overnight stay with breakfast in Lucerne 2 x overnight stays with breakfast in Interla-

ken 1 x overnight stay with breakfast in Montreux 1 x overnight stay with breakfast in Geneva Excursion to Mount Titlis (non-guided) Excursion to Jungfraujoch (non-guided) Excursion to Rochers-de-Naye (non-guided) Seat reservation at the GoldenPass Line City tour (2,5h) in Zurich Geneva Card Swiss Coupon Pass “2 for 1” Dine & Discov-

er offers

Good to know

Use the Swiss Coupon Pass for a 2 for 1 lunch or dinner at the Eigergletscher restau-rant at Kleine Scheidegg and Rochers-de-Naye as well as for a Segway tour in Gene-va.

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