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SWITZERLAND 2018
SUMMER BROCHURE
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TABLE OF CONTENT
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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Low season: 03.04. - 15.06.2018 and 17.09. - 14.10.2018
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
Upgrade to 1st class on all train rides
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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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Low season: 01.04. - 30.04.2018
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
Upgrade to 1st class
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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