switzerland by rail packages 2013-14

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Tops of SwitzerlandInterlaken – Jungfraujoch – Lucerne – Pilatus

from CHF 750.–

Valid from 1st April 2013 to 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Interlaken.

2nd day:Excursion from Interlaken up to the Jung-fraujoch – Top of Europe. From Interlaken Ost the train takes you via Grindelwald or Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall.The Jungfrau Railway takes you up to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe.

Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

3rd day:Rail trip by Brünig Express from Interlaken to Lucerne (panoramic seats in 1st class only). Overnight in Lucerne.

4th day:Lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to the Pilatus Kulm 2132 m/7000 ft by the steepest cog-wheel railway in the world (from May to November, during winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further with a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus). Time at leisure. Overnight in Lucerne.

5th day:Return to Swiss border or airport or con-tinue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

n Swiss Card Tops of Switzerland (5 transfers) incl. excursions Jung-fraujoch and Pilatus in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n 2 nights in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

LucerneChur

St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig

Zürich (If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Montreux

Lugano

Spiez Interlaken

Zermatt

Prices per person in CHF Family room package rate for 4 persons3-star 4-star 4/5-star* Youth Hostel

2 adults + 2 childrenup to 5.99 yrs.

Youth Hostel2 adults + 2 children

6 – 15.99 yrs.

double room 750 930 990 992 1096

additional night Interlaken 100 145 175 174 232

additional night Lucerne 105 150 150 138 184

single room 910 1070 1130 – –

additional night Interlaken 140 180 210 – –

additional night Lucerne 145 185 185 – –

Supplements per person:CHF 80.– upgrading to 1st class rail *Mix 4/5-star = 5-star-hotel Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage in Interlaken and 4-star-hotel in Lucerne

Our price includes Tour Programme – 5 days/4nights

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Top of Europe and Swiss Palm TreesInterlaken/Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Lugano/Extended version incl. Wilhelm Tell Express – Lucerne

Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Interlaken or Grindelwald by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. It is your choice bet-ween Interlaken or Grindelwald upon your book ing. Overnight in Interlaken or Grin-delwald.

2nd day:Excursion up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The train takes you up to Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Further by Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Bre-athtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.

3rd day:Travel through the wonderful Bernese Oberland and the Lötschberg to Brig and further through the Centovalli in Italy to Lugano or Locarno or you can travel via Lucerne through the Gotthard region to Lugano or Locarno. Again it is your choice upon booking if you would like to stay in either Lugano or Locarno. Over-night in Lugano or Locarno.

4th day:Day at leisure. Several attractive excursi-on opportunities are waiting for you. Your Swiss Card entitles you to 50% off rail travel and you might take advantage of the 20% entry reduction voucher for Swissminiatur in Melide. Overnight in Lugano or Locarno.

5th day:Return to Swiss border or airport or conti-nue your stay in Switzerland with the

n Swiss Card Top of Europe and Swiss Palm Trees (4 or 5 transfers) incl. excursion Jungfraujoch in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n 2 nights in either Interlaken or Grin-delwald, room, bath or shower/ WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in Lugano or Locarno, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March – end of October 2013

n Extended version: Seat reservation for Wilhelm Tell Express incl. meal vou-cher on board the boat and a souvenir plus 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


Prices per person in CHF

Standard 3-star-hotel

Standard4-star-hotel

Extended 3-star-hotel

incl. 1st class rail

Extended 4-star-hotel

incl. 1st class rail

double room 758 978 1041 1306

additional night Interlaken/Grindelwald 100 145 100 145

additional night Lucerne – – 105 150

additional night Lugano/Locarno 105 170 105 170

single room 898 1168 1221 1531

additional night Interlaken/Grindelwald 140 180 140 180

additional night Lucerne – – 145 185

additional night Lugano/Locarno 135 230 135 230

Supplements per person:CHF 90.– upgrading to 1st class rail for standard versionCHF 40.– upgrading to premium seat reservation Wilhelm Tell Express (see page 23)

from CHF 758.–

Our price includes

Tour Programme – 5 days/4 nights or 6 days/5 nights

extended version: board the Wilhelm Tell Express train from Bellinzona to Flüe-len and further by paddle steamer (some-times by motor boat) to Lucerne. You will receive a meal voucher worth CHF 19 redeemable on board and get a souve-nir at the end of the journey. Overnight in Lucerne.

6th day:Retourn to Swiss border or airport or con-tinue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

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Peaks of the worldInterlaken/Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – – Zermatt – Gornergrat

from CHF 828.–

Valid from 1st April to 21st December 2013and 5th January to 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Interlaken or Grindelwald by train in 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.

2nd day:Excursion up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway takes you to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe.

Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.

3rd day:Travel through the wonderful Berne-se Oberland to the Valais. Either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötsch-berger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zer-matt (www.bls.ch/loetschberger). Zer-matt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is a world without cars. Electric-cars and hor-se-drawn sleighs are the only transport allowed. It’s the perfect Alpine resort for rest and relaxation. Overnight in Zermatt.

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St. Moritz

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Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig


Montreux

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Grindelwald

Prices per person in CHF3-star-hotel

1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star-hotel8.4.–21.12.13

4-star-hotel1.–8.4.13

5.1.–1.4.14

4-star-hotel8.4.–21.12.13

double room 918 828 1078 978

additional night INT/GRI 100 100 145 145

additional night Zermatt 150 105 185 135

single room 1028 938 1198 1088

additional night INT/GRI 140 140 180 180


Supplements per person:CHF 85.– upgrading to 1st class rail

n Swiss Card Peaks of the world (5 trans-fers) incl. excursions Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n 2 nights in either Interlaken or Grindel-wald, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in Zermatt, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast


4th day:Today you go on an excursion by cog-wheel railway up to the Gornergrat where you will have a superb panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and other snow-capped peaks rising to above 4000 m/13’000 ft. Overnight in Zermatt.


Tour Programme – 5 days/4 nights

Our price includes

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n Swiss Card Swiss Premium Tour (7 transfers) incl. Jungfraujoch + Gornergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation Glacier Express n 2 nights in Lucerne, Interlaken and

Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25 –50% of the regular fares

LucerneChur

St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig


Montreux

Lugano

Spiez Interlaken

Zermatt

Valid from 1st April – 28th October, 14th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed muse-ums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Day at leisure. We recommend an excur-sion to following mountain tops: Mount Pilatus – the golden round trip or Mount Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis – Titlis Rotair, Ice Flyer Chairlift, Gla-cier Park & Cave. See optional excursion rates on page 29. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day:Rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Inter-laken situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz. Overnight in Interlaken.

4th day:Excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway takes you up to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m / 11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

5th day:Rail journey through the wonderful Berne-se Oberland to the Valais, either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötsch-berger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg line to Brig and continue your journey to Zermatt, the famous resort at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

6th day:The popular Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. On the Gornergrat viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zermatt.

7th day:Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.


Prices per person in CHF3-star-

hotel1.–8.4.13

5.1.–1.4.14

3-starhotel

8.4.–9.5.13 14.–21.12.13

3-starhotel

9.5.–28.10.13

4-star-hotel

1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

4-starhotel

8.4.–9.5.13 14.–21.12.13

4-starhotel

9.5.–28.10.13

double room 1360 1226 1251 1709 1512 1537

single room 1572 1436 1461 1929 1714 1739

Supplements per person:CHF 120. – for 1st class rail, CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Expressfor additional nights in Lucerne/Interlaken see page 3 Tops of Switzerlandfor additional nights in Zermatt/St. Moritz see page 7 Glacier Express

from CHF 1226.–


Our price includes

Swiss Premium TourLucerne – Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – – Zermatt – Gornergrat – Glacier Express – St. Moritz

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from CHF 510.–

Valid from 1st April to 21st October, 14th to 21st December 2013 and 5th January to 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in St. Moritz by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in St. Moritz.

2nd day:Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 71⁄2 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tun-nels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant moun-tain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows,

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St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig


Montreux

Lugano

Spiez Interlaken

Zermatt

Disentis

Prices per person in CHF3-star

1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star8.4.–9.5.13

14.–21.12.13

3-star9.5.–28.10.13

4-star1.–8.4.13

5.1.–1.4.14

4-star8.4.–9.5.13

14.–21.12.13

4-star9.5.–28.10.13

4-star- PREMIUM 1)

29.5.–22.9.13

5-star 2)

21.6.–5.7.1318.8.–9.9.13

5-star 2)

5.7.–18.8.13

double room 599 510 535 733 586 611 732 963 1053

additional night St. Moritz 166 122 122 265 168 168 229 335 385

additional night Zermatt 150 105 105 185 135 135 195 320 360

single room 636 545 570 788 628 653 – 1003 1123

additional night St. Moritz 188 142 142 295 190 190 – 395 465

additional night Zermatt 165 120 120 210 155 155 – 300 350

Supplements per person:CHF 113.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express1) 4-star-PREMIUM = Steffani in St. Moritz (deluxe room) Parkhotel Beau Site in Zermatt (superior room with Matterhorn view)2) Deluxe lake view room at the Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz and superior double or triple room with Matterhorn view at Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt (single = standard room without Matterhorn view)

rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture. Optional lunch – if required, please indicate on the booking request. Overnight in Zermatt.

3rd day:Return to Swiss border or airport or con-tinue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

n Swiss Card Glacier Express (3 trans-fers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation Glacier Expressn 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn 1 night in Zermatt, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn Any additional tickets for optional

excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Glacier ExpressSt. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt

Our price includes Tour Programme – 3 days/2 nights

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n Swiss Card Classical Switzerland (4 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation Glacier Express, Bernina Express (train + coach)

n Excursion to Gornergratn 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn 2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn 1 night in Lugano, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn Voucher 20% reduction for entry to

Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March until end of October


Valid from 8th May – 24th October 2013 1st day:Arrival in Zermatt by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Enjoy Zer-matt, the famous car-free Alpine resort at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

2nd day:From Zermatt, the popular Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cog-wheel railway, takes you up to the Gor-nergrat 9.339 km away. The train crosses impressive bridges, galleries and tunnels. On the Gornergrat viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zermatt.

3rd day:Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world.

A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.

4th day:Day at leisure in St. Moritz. Chic, elegant and exclusive with a cosmopolitan ambi-ance, it is located at 1,856 metres above sea level in the middle of the Upper En-gadin lake landscape. The dry, sparkling “champagne climate” is legendary and the celebrated St. Moritz sun shines for an average of 322 days a year. Overnight in St. Moritz.

5th day:Today you travel with the Bernina Ex-press of the Rhaetian Railway along the UNESCO World Heritage route. Enjoy an Alpine switchback ride, taking you from a land of towering glaciers to one of swa-ying palms. Overnight in Lugano.


from CHF 965.–


Our price includes

Classical SwitzerlandZermatt – Gornergrat – Glacier Express – St. Moritz – Bernina Express – Lugano

Prices per person in CHF3-star 4-star

double room 965 1170

additional night in Zermatt 105 135

additional night in St. Moritz 122 168

additional night in Lugano 105 170

single room 1065 1330

additional night in Zermatt 120 155

additional night in St. Moritz 142 190


Supplements per person:CHF 120.– upgrading to 1st class railCHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express

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Disentis

Chur

St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva

Brig


Montreux

Lugano

Spiez

Interlaken

Zermatt Tirano

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Best of SwitzerlandLucerne – Wilhelm Tell Express – Lugano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz – Glacier Express - Zermatt - Gornergrat - Montreux - GoldenPassLine - Interlaken – Jungfraujoch - Zürich

from CHF 1911.–

5th day:Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt

6th day:Today the Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. On the viewing platform you are surroun-ded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zermatt.

7th day:Rail journey to Montreux on the shore of Lake Geneva in the French part of Swit-zerland. Overnight in Montreux.

8th day:The GoldenPassLine train takes you through mountain villages to the Bernese Oberland. Overnight in Interlaken.

9th day:The journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, at 3454 metres Europe’s highest altitude railway station, is a highlight of your visit to Switzerland. It offers visitors

Valid from 7th May – 27th October 2013 1st day:Arrival in Lucerne - the heart of Switzer-land – by train 1st class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Day at leisure in Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day: The Wilhelm Tell Express (historic paddle steamer or motor boat) takes you from Lucerne to Flüelen. On board you recei-ve a CHF 19 worth meal voucher redee-mable on board the boat. Continue your journey by train 1st class to Bellinzona and further to Lugano with its Mediterra-nean flair. Overnight in Lugano.

4th day:The Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Rail-way takes you along the UNESCO World Heritage route. Enjoy an Alpine switch-back ride, taking you from a land of swa-ying palms to one of towering glaciers. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Prices per person in CHF

3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel



Supplements per person:CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express

a high-Alpine wonderworld of ice, snow and rock, which can be marvelled at from vantage terraces, the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. Overnight in Interlaken.

10th day:Take the train to the lakeside discovery metropolis Zürich and enjoy some time at leisure. Overnight in Zürich.


n Swiss Card Best of Switzerland (8 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation Wilhelm Tell Express incl. meal voucher CHF 19, Bernina Ex-press (train + coach), Glacier Express, GoldenPassLine Montreux-Interlaken

n Excursion to Gornergrat + Jungfraujochn 2 nights each in Lucerne, Zermatt +

Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 1 night each in Lugano, St. Moritz, Montreux, Zürich, room, bath or sho-wer/WC, breakfast

n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide


Tour Programme – 11 days / 10 nights

Our price includes

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Swiss Mountain PeaksInterlaken – Schilthorn – Engelberg – Titlis – Zurich

Valid from 1st – 22nd April, 27th April – 10th November and 7th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. In the after-noon excursion to Schilthorn / Piz Gloria (3000m/10’000ft.) with its unique revolving panorama restaurant and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight in Interlaken.

2nd day:Today you continue your trip to the moun-tain monastry village Engelberg, the village at the foot of Mount Titlis. Overnight in Engelberg.

Lucerne Engelberg

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St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig


Montreux

Lugano

Spiez Interlaken

Zermatt

3rd day:Excursion to the glacier paradise of Mount Titlis at 3020 m/10‘000 ft. Ascending in the world’s first revolving gondola ROTAIR and take the opportunity to ride the spectacular Ice Flyer chairlift and see the ice grotto in the Titlis Glacier Park. Transfer by rail to Zü-rich with a shopping and sightseeing stop in Lucerne. Overnight in Zürich.

4th day:Departure to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

from CHF 517.–

n Swiss Card Swiss Mountain Peaks (4 transfers) incl. excursions Schilthorn and Titlis with Ice Flyer chairlift in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport (Schilthorn excursion either on day 1 or 2 and Titlis excursion either on day 2 or 3 of this itinerary)

n 1 night in Interlaken, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 1 night in Engelberg, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 1 night in Zürich, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n Any additional tickets for excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coached and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares


from CHF 640.–


1.–22.4.13 27.4.–10.11.13

8.–21.12.13

3-star-hotel5.1.–1.4.14


27.4.–10.11.13 8.–21.12.13

4-star-hotel5.1.–1.4.14

double room 640 665 785 805

additional night Interlaken 100 100 145 145

additional night Engelberg 95 120 140 160

additional night Zürich 127 127 182 328

single room 743 768 1036 1096


additional night Engelberg 95 120 210 270

additional night Zürich 190 190 182 328


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Mountain RailwaysLucerne – Titlis – Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – – Zermatt – Gornergrat

from CHF 1102.–

4th day:The beautiful Bernese Oberland! First from Interlaken Ost via Grindelwald or Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway via the Eiger Glacier to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11,333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Second overnight in Interlaken.

5th day:Travel either via the Lötschberg base tun-nel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zermatt (www.bls.ch/lo-etschberger). Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is the perfect Alpine resort. On arrival you might take the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to Rothorn paradise to enjoy the best view of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

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St. Moritz

Berne

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Montreux

Lugano

Spiez

Interlaken

Zermatt

Valid from 1st April – 4th November, 16th November – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Enjoy a ride in the first revolving gondo-la to Mount Titlis at 3020 m/10’000 ft. In Lucerne you board the LSE-train to En-gelberg. There a small gondola takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand. Finally the revolving gondola takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, you visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day: Rail journey from Lucerne to Interlaken over the Brünig Pass via the wood-car-ving village of Brienz. Overnight in Inter-laken.


1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star-hotel8.4.–4.11.13

16.11.–21.12.13


5.1.–1.4.14

4-star-hotel8.4.–4.11.13

16.11.–21.12.13

double room 1192 1102 1442 1342

single room 1382 1292 1632 1522

Supplements per person:CHF 92.– upgrading to 1st class railfor additional nights in Lucerne/Interlaken see page 20 Golden Pass Tourfor additional nights in Zermatt see page 7 Glacier Express

6th day:Board the cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat, with views of the majestic Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and other spec-tacular summits. Overnight in Zermatt.


n Swiss Card Mountain Railways (4 transfers) 2nd class from Swiss bor-der or airport

n Excursions to Mount Titlis incl. Ice Flyer chairlift, Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat

n 2 nights in Lucerne, room with bath/shower and WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in Interlaken, room with bath/shower and WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in Zermatt, room with bath/shower and WC, breakfast



Our price includes

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Top of Europe + TitlisInterlaken – Jungfraujoch – Lucerne – Titlis

from CHF 790.–

n Swiss Card Top of Europe + Titlis (5 transfers) incl. excursions to Jung-fraujoch and Titlis in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport


n 2 night in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


4th day:Excursion to Mount Titlis – at 3020 m / 10’000 ft. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monestry village Engel berg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cablecar takes you up to Mount Tit-lis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne.


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St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig


Montreux

Lugano

Spiez Interlaken

Zermatt

Valid from 1st April – 4th November and 16th November 2013 – 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Interlaken.

2nd day:Excursion from Interlaken up to the Jung-fraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railways, takes you via Kleine Scheidegg, on foot of the famous Eiger Nordwall, to the Jungfraujoch – 3454m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Brea-thtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Don’t miss the Snow Fun Park and the Ice Palace. Over-night in Interlaken.

3rd day:Rail trip by Brünig Express from Interlaken to Lucerne (panoramic seats in 1st class only). Overnight in Lucerne.


Prices per person in CHF3-star 4-star 4/5-star*

double room 790 970 1030

additional night Interlaken 100 145 175

additional night Lucerne 105 150 150

single room 950 1110 1170




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3 White PeaksLucerne – Titlis – Interlaken – Glacier 3000 – Jungfraujoch

Valid from 1st April – 7th October, 25th October – 4th November, 16th November 2013 – 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed muse-ums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Rail trip to Engelberg, going to the top in the world's first revolving gondola called Rotair is like being an eagle, exploring the landscape of the glacier world. Titlis Ro-tair offers various attractions like riding the Ice Flyer chairlift over glacier crevasses, having fun while snow tubing at the Titlis Glacier Park, enjoying the stunning view while walking on the glacier path gazing at the glacier cave. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day:Rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Inter-laken situated at the foot the famous trio

n Swiss Card 3 White Peaks (6 trans-fers) incl. Titlis incl. Ice Flyer, Glacier 3000, Jungfraujoch in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport




of peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken.

4th day:Excursion to Glacier 3000 – The View of the Alps: Board the train to Zweisimmen and change to the MOB train to the noble city of Gstaad. Take the postal bus to Col du Pillon (Glacier 3000) where you board the panoramic cable car which takes you to the eternal snow at 3000 metres in just 15 minutes. From the mountain top station you have access to all the glacier adventures. Experience the countryside either on optional add ons on spot such as a dog sled ride, a tour with the snow bus, a spectacular hike along a well-mar-ked train or enjoy stunning views of the most famous alpine peaks – Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. To increase your adrenaline level, you may take a ride on the Alpine Coaster, the world’s highest bobsleigh track. Overnight in Interlaken.

5th day:The journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, at 3454 metres Europe’s highest altitude railway station, is a highlight of

every visit to Switzerland. It offers visitors a high-Alpine wonderworld of ice, snow and rock, which can be marvelled at from vantage terraces, the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. The Jungfrau Railway takes you through the rock of the Eiger and Mönch and from two intermediate stations you can enjoy stunning views to the Eiger Wall and the Sea of Ice. Over-night in Interlaken.


Lucerne Chur

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Gstaad


Montreux

Glacier 3000

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Zermatt

Zweisimmen Engelberg

from CHF 970.–


Our price includes

Prices per person in CHF3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 4/5-star-hotel*




single room 1170 1370 1460



Supplements per person:CHF 85.– for 1st class rail *Mix 4/5-star = 5-star-hotel Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage in Interlaken and 4-star-hotel in Lucerne

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Royal views: «James-Bond-Mountain» + Matterhorn glacier paradiseInterlaken – Schilthorn – – Zermatt – Matterhorn glacier paradise

Valid from 11th May – 14th October, 15th November – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day:Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Interlaken.

2nd day:Excursion to the «James-Bond-Moun-tain» (film location). First the train takes you from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen where you board the bus to Stechelberg. From there several cable cars take you up to Schilthorn Piz Gloria – at 2970 m/9’744 ft. A spectacular 360° panorama view awaits you – some 200 snow-capped peaks, ranging from the Bernese Alps to Mont Blanc in France and Germany‘s Black Forest. An additional highlight is the world‘s first revolving mountain restaurant at an altitude of nearly 3000 m. Overnight in Interlaken.

n Swiss Card Royal views (5 transfers) incl. Schilthorn + Matterhorn glacier pa-radise incl. entry to the glacier palace in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n 2 nights in Interlaken, room, bath or sho-wer/WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or sho-wer/WC, breakfast

n Any additional tickets for optional excursi-ons to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

3rd day:Travel either via the Lötschberg base tun-nel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zermatt (www.bls.ch/lo-etschberger). Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is the perfect Alpine resort. On arrival you might take the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to Rothorn paradise to enjoy the best view of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

4th day:Excursion to the Matterhorn glacier para-dise – Europe’s highest mountain lift with the most fascinating and highest glacier palace in the world – at 3883 m/12’740 ft. Experience the mystical world below the

perpetual ice with its ice sculptures and exhibition about glaciers, geology and the wine in Zermatt. Round off this excursion with a visit to the highest viewing platform in Europe at the Matterhorn glacier para-dise. Overnight in Zermatt.

5th day:Return to Swiss border or airport or conti-nue your stay at your own request.

from CHF 837.–


Our price includes

Lucerne Engelberg

Chur

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Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig


Montreux

Lugano

Spiez Interlaken

Zermatt


5.1.–1.4.143-star-hotel11.5.–14.10.1315.11.–21.12.13

4-star-hotel5.1.–1.4.14

4-star-hotel11.5.–14.10.13

15.11.–21.12.13

double room 870 780 1030 930



single room 980 890 1150 1040




from CHF 780.–

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Kambly Train and Lötschberger Lucerne – Kambly train Entlebuch/Emmental – – Brig – Montreux – GoldenPassLine – Interlaken

Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Day at leisure. We recommend an moun-tain excursion in the lake Lucerne region. See optional excursion rates on page 28. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day:Use the RegioExpress Kambly train via Wolhusen-Langnau to Bern – Switzerland’s capital. The RegioExpress will take you through Switzerland’s first UNESCO biosphere reserve, a fascina-ting marshland where a diverse world of flora and fauna abounds. In the Em-mental, the train stops in Trubschachen directly in front of the Kambly Experience where you can discover the secrets of fine Swiss pastries. For further informa-tion visit www.bls.ch/luzern-bern. From Berne your journey continues through the

wonderful Bernese Oberland to the Valais by the Lötschberger – the new air condi-tioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line. You will pass the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley. For further in-formation visit www.bls.ch/loetschberger. Overnight in Brig.

4th day:Today the train takes you along the Rhone torrent through the wide Rhone Valley in the Swiss Alps to Montreux on the Riviera of Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux.

5th day:Scenic rail journey passing alpine forests, crystal clear mountain streams and pic-turesque mountain villages. Take the GoldenPass Panoramic MOB train from Montreux to Zweisimmen and further by GoldenPass Panoramic BLS train to Inter-laken. Overnight in Interlaken.

6th day:Full day at leisure. We recommend an excursion in the Jungfrau region. See op-tional excursion rates on page 28. Over-night in Interlaken.


from CHF 861.–

n Swiss Card Kambly Train & Lötschber-ger (5 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation GoldenPass Panora-mic trains Montreux - Interlaken


n 1 night in Brig, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 1 night in Montreux, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfas


n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares

Our price includes


Prices per person in CHF3-star 4-star*


additional night in Lucerne/Brig 105/90 150/90

additional night in Montreux/Interlaken 122/100 170/145


additional night in Lucerne/Brig 145/115 185/115

additional night in Montreux/Interlaken 171/140 245/180

Supplements per person:CHF 80.– upgrading to 1st class rail * 3-star-hotel in Brig

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Best views in SwitzerlandLucerne – Mt. Rigi «Queen of the Mountains» – Interlaken – Schilthorn «the James Bond mountain»

Valid from 1st – 21st April, 26th April – 10th November, 6th December 2013 – 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or the airport. After check-in into your hotel in Lucerne you will take the pu-blic train to Arth-Goldau. From the station of Mt. Rigi-Railways you go further on with the cogwheel train up to Rigi Kulm (1.800 m/6.000ft). Mt. Rigi enjoys an international reputation as an unforgettable excursion and holiday paradise in the heart of Swit-zerland. From the summit you can have a breath-taking 360° panoramic view of the Alps. The mountain boasts more than 100 kilometres of hiking paths and footpaths. In winter time, Mt. Rigi is an enticing goal for great recreational and sporting activities in the snow such as skiing, tobogganing and winter hikes. There are numerous restau-rants with sun terraces, as well as roman-tic picnic- and barbecue spots. In the late afternoon you descend from Mt. Rigi by cogwheel train to Rigi Kaltbad and further by aerial cable-car to Weggis (not opera-

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Montreux

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Spiez InterlakenSchilthorn

Zermatt

ting 1.–12.4. + 4.–15.11.) or continue by cogwheel train to Vitznau from where you board the boat and enjoy a cruise back to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Board the train to Interlaken over the Brü-nig Pass. After check-in into your hotel in Interlaken you start your excursion to Schilthorn – Piz Gloria «the James Bond mountain». First you take the train from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen and then a short bus trip takes you to Stechelberg from where you take the aerial cable car (via Mürren and Birg) to the top of Schilt-horn – Piz Gloria at 2970 m/10000 ft. Enjoy the beautiful view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (UNESCO World Heritage) and on more than 200 other summits, innumerable glaciers and lakes from the big terrace. Or experience a breathtaking 360° panorama from the revolving restau-rant Piz Gloria. While enjoying a drink or a delicious meal your view extends from the Titlis, along Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to Mont Blanc and to the Black Forest. Don’t miss to follow the tracks of James Bond: New attractions in the Touristorama (thea-

tre) will inspire you. Enjoy the new pano-rama video show including extracts of the 007 Movie «On Her Majesty‘s Secret Ser-vice», which was filmed at the Schilthorn. Overnight in Interlaken.


n Swiss Card Best views in Switzerland (5 transfers) incl. Mt. Rigi and Schilt-horn in 2nd class from/to Swiss bor-der or airport (possibility to go on the Mt. Rigi excursion on day 1 or 2 and Schilt horn excursion on day 2 or 3)

n 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or sho-wer/WC, breakfast

n 1 night in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


Prices per person in CHF3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 4/5-star-hotel*




single room 567 749 779




from CHF 499.–


Our price includes

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Golden Pass TourLucerne – Interlaken – Montreux (plus optional Chocolate Train excursion)

Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014 1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Full day at leisure. We suggest an excur-sion by boat and cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus, one mountain...360° Switzerland. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day:From Lucerne over the Brünig Pass to In-terlaken by GoldenPass train Panoramic Brünig by Zentralbahn train. On your jour-ney you will pass 3 small lakes before re-aching Lake Brienz with its very distinctive colour due to its glacial waters. Overnight in Interlaken.

4th day:Full day at leisure. We suggest an excur-sion to the Jungfraujoch the highest train

n Swiss Card GoldenPassLine (4 trans-fers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport

n 1st class seat reservations for Golden-Pass Panoramic Brünig, BLS + MOB trains

n 2 nights in each Lucerne + Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 1 night in Montreux, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


Every Monday, Wednesday + Thursday May – Jun + Sep – Oct plus daily Jul + Aug A coffee and a croissant will be served on the Chocolate Train. You will visit the cheese factory in Gruyères, afterwards a bus takes you to the village centre for visiting its castle or you might enjoy a good lunch. The bus takes you back to the station where you board the Chocolate Train to Broc. The Nestlé/Cailler Chocolate factory awaits you and will show you a film about chocolate making, you will visit the factory followed by a chocolate tasting and an interesting factory sale. Late afternoon you will be back in Montreux. CHF 70.– per person plus book an additional night in Montreux or Geneva

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Montreux

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Zermatt

Zweisimmen

station in Europe (Top of Europe). Over-night in Interlaken.

5th day:Trip by train to Zweisimmen (by «Golden-Pass Panoramic BLS train»). Change to the GoldenPass Panoramic MOB train for the rest of the days memorable trip to Montreux. You find yourself among alpine forests, bubbling mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages. Overnight in Montreux.


Prices per person in CHF3-star-hotel1.4.–1.11.13

3-star-hotel1.11.13–1.4.14

4-star-hotel1.4.–1.11.13*

4-star-hotel1.11.13–1.4.14

double room 813 799 1037 1024

additional night Lucerne 105 105 150 150


additional night Montreux/Geneva 126/127 112/127 170/182 157/182

single room 1022 1008 1252 1226

additional night Lucerne 145 145 185 185


additional night Montreux/Geneva 175/190 161/190 245/328 219/328

*Supplement Montreux Jazz Festival 4.–20.7.13 CHF 109.–

from CHF 799.–

Our price includes

Add the Chocolate Train


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Scenic SwitzerlandLucerne – Pilatus – Glacier Express – Zermatt – Gornergrat

Valid from 1st April – 21st December 2013 + 5th January – 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Get the Ger-man touch in Lucerne – the hearth of Swit-zerland. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, en-dowed museums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne. Optional version: continue your journey to Pilatus Kulm (see 2nd day) and stay at the Hotel Pilatus-Kulm or Hotel Bellevue.

2nd day:Cruise on Lake Lucerne from Lucerne to Alpnachstad or take the Zentralbahn Rail-way. Whether you take the world's stee-pest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad (operating from May – November) or the panorama gondolas and aerial cableway from Kriens, the Pilatus offers a unique alpine experience! Choose if you want to

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Zermatt

stay at the summit of Mount Pilatus in Ho-tel Bellevue or in downtown Lucerne.

3rd day:Take the train to Göschenen and further to Andermatt where you board the world famous Glacier Express train to the Alpine Resort Zermatt at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. Opti-onal version: continue your journey to Gornergrat (see 4th day) and overnight at 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat – the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps.

4th day:The Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. On the viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Choose if you want an overnight at the 3100 Kulm-hotel Gornergrat or in Zermatt.


n Swiss Card Scenic Switzerland (5 trans fers) incl. Mount Pilatus and Gor-nergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss bor-der or airport

n 2 nights in Lucerne or Mount Pilatus, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in Zermatt or Gornergrat, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


Prices per person in CHF3-star- hotel*

1.4.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.13

4-star- hotel*

1.4.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.13

supplement pppn Pilatus-Kulm***+

incl. halfboard 1.4.–1.5.13 1.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.14

supplement pppn Pilatus-Kulm***+

incl. halfboard 1.5.–1.12.13

supplement pppn Bellevue***

incl. halfboard 1.4.–1.5.13 1.–21.12.13

supplement pppn Bellevue***


supplement pppn Kulmhotel***


supplement pppn Kulmhotel***

incl. halfboard 1.–22.4.13

15.6.–21.9.13 28.1.–1.4.14

double room 747 897 49 73 17 35 69 38

single room 857 1007 69 113 5 11 79 39

Supplements per person:* 3-star-hotel Zermatt 1.–8.4.13 + 5.1.–1.4.14: CHF 45.– pppn double/single room **4-star-hotel Zermatt 1.-8.4.13 + 5.1.–1.4.14: CHF 50.– pppn in a double / CHF 55 pppn in a single roomCHF 100.– upgrading to 1st class rail

from CHF 747.–

Tour Programme – 5 days / 4 nights

Our price includes

New

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Charming Swiss TourLucerne – Wilhelm Tell Express – Lugano

Valid from 1st April 2013– 1st April 2014

1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen (usually operated by paddle steamer, sometimes by motor boat). Multilingual commenta-ry on board the boat and you receive a meal voucher worth CHF 19 redeema-ble on board the boat. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in panora-ma coach or 1st class couch. Change train and continue your journey to Luga-no. Overnight in Lugano.


n Swiss Card Charming Swiss Tour (3 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation for Wilhelm Tell Express including meal voucher on board the boat and a souvenir


n 1 night in Lugano, room, bath or sho-wer/WC, breakfast

n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March until end of October 2013

n Any additional tickets for optional excursi-ons to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

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Premium Wilhelm Tell Express from 4th May – 20st October 2013

Against a supplement of CHF 40 you can enjoy following additional services:n Three-course set meal in the boat‘s 1st

class restaurantn Travel in the unique 1st class swivel-chair

coach «le salon liberté» over the historic Gotthard route (Flüelen-Locarno/Lugano or vice versa)

n Welcome drink on board the trainn Personal care from a multilingual train

staffn Multimedia presentation on board the

trainn A small gift during the journeyn An informative travel brochure in the

passenger’s preferred language

Prices per person in CHF3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel

double room 539 670

additional night in Lucerne 105 150


single room 597 834

additional night in Lucerne 145 185


from CHF 539.–


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Discover SwitzerlandLucerne – Interlaken – GoldenPassLine – Montreux – Zermatt – Gornergrat – Glacier Express – St. Moritz

from CHF 760.–

from CHF 1122.–

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St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne Zweisimmen

Geneva Brig

Visp

Zürich(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Montreux

Lugano

Spiez

Interlaken

Zermatt

n Swiss Card Discover Switzerland (7 transfers) incl. Gornergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation Glacier Expressn 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn 1 night in Interlaken, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn 1 night in Montreux, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or sho-

wer/WC, breakfastn 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or

shower/WC, breakfastn Any additional tickets for optional

excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares

4th day:Scenic rail journey passing alpine forests, crystal clear mountain streams and pic-turesque mountain villages. Take the GoldenPass Panoramic BLS train from Interlaken Ost to Zweisimmen and further by GoldenPass Panoramic MOB train to Montreux on the Riviera of Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux.

5th day:Rail journey to Zermatt, the famous car-free Alpine resort at the foot of the Matter-horn. Overnight in Zermatt.

6th day:From Zermatt, the popular Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cog-wheel railway, takes you up to the Gor-nergrat 9.9339 km away. The train crosses impressive bridges, galleries and tunnels. On the Gornergrat viewing plat-form you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zer-matt.

7th day:Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.


Valid from 1st April – 28th October, 9th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swissborder or any Swiss Airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Day at leisure. We recommend an excur-sion to following mountain tops: Mount Pilatus – the golden round trip or Mount Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis - Titlis Rotair, Ice Flyer Chairlift, Gla-cier Park & Cave. See optional excursion rates on page 28. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day:Rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Inter-laken situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the foot the famous trio of peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.Overnight in Interlaken.


1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star-hotel8.4.–9.5.13 9.–21.12.13

3-star-hotel9.5.–28.10.13


5.1.–1.4.14

4-star-hotel8.4.–9.5.13 9.–21.12.13

4-star-hotel9.5.–28.10.13

double room 1242 1122 1147 1591 1407 1432

single room 1463 1341 1366 1838 1649 1674

Supplements per person:CHF 125.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express


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Rail AdventureLucerne – Wilhelm Tell Express – Lugano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt

from CHF 1355.–

Valid from 8th May – 24th October 2013

1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or airport.

2nd day:Board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen (usually operated by paddle steamer, sometimes by motor boat). Multilingual commenta-ry on board the boat and you receive a meal voucher worth CHF 19 redeema-ble on board the boat. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in panora-ma coach or 1st class couch. Change train and continue your journey to Luga-no. Overnight in Lugano.

3rd day:Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the me-diterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lake-side promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano.

4th day:Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by

n Swiss Card Rail Adventure (5 trans-fers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation for Wilhelm Tell Ex-press, Bernina Express (coach and train) and Glacier Express

n Meal voucher worth CHF 19 on the Wilhelm Tell Express redeemable on board and a souvenir


n 2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or sho-wer/WC, breakfast

n 2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March – end of October 13


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train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the re-gions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz.

5th day:Day off for excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz.

6th day:Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 7½ hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tun-nels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant moun-tain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture. Overnight in Zermatt.

7th day:Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.

8th day:Return to Swiss border or airport or con-

Prices per person in CHF3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel



Supplements per person:CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express for additional nights in Lucerne and Lugano see page 23 Charming Swiss Tourfor additional nights in St. Moritz and Zermatt see page 7 Glacier Express


Our price includes

tinue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

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Grand Tour of SwitzerlandZürich/Geneva – Lucerne – St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt – Geneva/Zurich

from CHF 480.– from CHF 427.–

from CHF 1098.–


4th day:The journey continues by train to St. Mo-ritz which is one of the most famous ho-liday resorts in the world and its name is synonymous with quality and elegance. Find out all that St. Moritz is known for to-day, why its name is copyright protected, how it developed from its humble be-ginnings with pilgrims visiting its mineral sources until it became the modern cen-ter for sports competitions and extrava-ganza as we know it today. Overnight in St. Moritz.

5th day:Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the great train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 7½ hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Overnight in Zermatt.

6th day:Explore Zermatt at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. This Alpine resort is a world without cars. Electric-cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport allowed. Optional excursions see page 28. Overnight in Zermatt.

Valid 1st April – 28th October, 9th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day:Arrival in Zürich or Geneva by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Zürich or Geneva (your choice – pls indicate on the boo-king request).

2nd day:Take the train to Lucerne. You will find eve-rything here: a historical city, a lake, moun-tains, good shopping – a distinctive con-sonance of nature and work of man, which has been preserved and carefully develo-ped for centuries. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day:Time at leisure in Lucerne. Because of its central location right on Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains f.ex. the impressive Mount Pilatus, Mt. Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis at 3020 m/10’000 ft high, Lucerne is con-sidered to be the «Switzerland in Switzer-land». We recommend you to explore one of the mentioned mountains. See our opti-onal excursion rates on page 28. Overnight in Lucerne.

n Swiss Card Grand Tour of Switzerland (6 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n Seat reservation for Glacier Expressn 1 night in Zürich or Geneva (your

choice), room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


n 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast


n 1 night in Geneva or Zürich (your choice), room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fare

Prices per person in CHF3-star-1.–8.4.13

5.1.–1.4.14

3-star8.4.–9.5.13 9.–21.12.13

3-star9.5.–28.10.13

4-star-1.–8.4.13

5.1.–1.4.14

4-star8.4.–9.5.13 9.–21.12.13

4-star9.5.–28.10.13

double room 1232 1098 1123 1601 1404 1429

single room 1490 1354 1379 2043 1828 1853

Supplements per person:CHF 130.– upgrading to 1st class railCHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express

LucerneChur

St. Moritz

Berne

Basle

Lausanne

Geneva Brig


Montreux

Lugano

Spiez Interlaken

Zermatt

Disentis

7th day:The train takes you from Zermatt to either Geneva or Zürich. Both cities offer excel-lent shopping and a lot more. Overnight in Geneva or Zürich (your choice – pls indicate on the booking request).

8th day:Return to Swiss border or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

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Interlaken and JungfraujochTop of Europe

Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus,Mt. Rigi or Mt. Titlis

Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014 1st day:Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Interlaken.

2nd day:Excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. From Interlaken Ost the train takes you via Lauterbrunnen (change of trains) and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Ei-ger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. En-joy f. ex. breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

3rd day:Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Prices per person in CHF3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 5-star-hotel 5-star-hotel

Jungfraujoch view

double room 498 588 648 678

single room 578 658 718 –

Supplements per person:CHF 57.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 100.–/140.– add. night 3* in a double/single roomCHF 145.–/180.– add. night 4* in a double/single roomCHF 175.–/210.– add. night 5* in a double/single roomCHF 190.– add. night 5* Jungfraujoch view in a double room

n Swiss Card 2 transfers in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n 2 nights in Interlaken, incl. breakfastn excursion to the Jungfraujoch in 2nd class

Valid from 1st May – 31st October 2013 1st day:Arrival in Lucerne by train in 2nd class from the Swiss border or Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

2nd day:Enjoy a spectacular trip to Mount Pilatus (2132m/7000ft). From Lucerne you board the boat to Alpnachstad and then the steepest cogwheel train in the world takes you up to Mount Pilatus. On the way back you take the cable car/gondola down to Kriens and further by bus back to Lucerne (operating app. mid May – app. mid October). Or excursion to Mount Rigi – Queen of the mountains. Enjoy a boat cruise from Lucerne to Vitznau and then board the cogwheel up to Rigi Kulm at 1800 m/ 6000 ft. Mount Rigi is a traffic-free recreation resort and covers 90 km2 of scenic landscape. Specially marked viewing points provide superb panoramic views. Or excursion to Mount Titlis – at 3020 m/10’000 ft. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monestry village En-gelberg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cablecar takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spec-tacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne.

3rd day:Return to Swiss border or Swiss airport or continue your stay in Swit-zerland at your own request.

n Swiss Card (2 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

n 2 nights in Lucerne, incl. breakfastn Your choice: excursion ticket in 2nd class for Mt. Pilatus

Golden Round Trip or Mt. Rigi or for Mt. Titlis incl. Ice Flyer chairlift


Pilatus/Rigi/Titlis4-star-hotel

Pilatus/Rigi/Titlis

double room 448/453/478 538/543/568

single room 528/533/558 608/613/638

Supplements per person:CHF 56.– Pilatus: upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 60.– Rigi: upgrading to 1st class railCHF 61.– Titlis: upgrading to 1st class rail

Kapellbrücke Lucerne © Luzern Tourismus & AURA

from CHF 498.– from CHF 448.–

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Tour Programme – 3 days/2 nights Tour Programme – 3 days/2 nights

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