Springtime in Switzerland

A superb rail holiday based in famous Interlaken and Chur amidst the fresh springtime flora and fauna. Imagine crystal-clear skies, blue lakes and spectacular alpine flower covered mountains viewed from your panoramic train seat. This magnificent all rail holiday includes lunch at the summit of Mount Rigi with breathtaking views of the Alps.

DAY 1 London to Paris by Eurostar, with a champagne breakfast at your First Class seat, then by First class TGV express to Switzerland with a welcoming meal upon arrival at our centrally located hotel. (B,D) DAY 2 A free day in idyllic Interlaken; ride the scenic mountain railways, or cruise to pretty alpine villages – at no additional cost. If it’s a clear day, perhaps take the Jungfrau Mountain Railway to the ‘Top of Europe’ at a discounted rate, using your Swiss Rail pass. This and the next evening are left free to dine at leisure in idyllic Interlaken. (B) DAY 3 By train to Lake Lucerne and the Rigi Mountain railway including a 3 course fondue lunch with wine at the summit whilst admiring the magnificent mountain scenery with Lake Lucerne far below. (B,L) DAY 4 A magnificent rail excursion into the high Alps to the world famous ski resort of Zermatt, dwarfed by the mighty Matterhorn. Relax in this car-free town as horse carriages jingle along the streets of shops and traditional chalets. We return to Interlaken for a farewell evening meal at our hotel. (B,D) DAY 5 With luggage transported ahead separately, we take our panoramic train over the Lötschberg Pass and board the world-famous Glacier Express. Our destination is the ski resort of Chur and a welcoming evening meal at the Hotel Chur. (B,D) DAY 6 A free day in Chur or take another spectacular journey with your Swiss Rail pass to the alpine health resort of Arosa, wonderfully situated atop a beautiful valley. We leave this evening free to dine at leisure in Chur (B) DAY 7 A breathtaking wonderland conclusion to a magnificent holiday as we journey aboard the Bernina Express into Italy, traversing lofty viaducts and spiralling curves with incredible vistas from our panoramic carriage. (B,D) DAY 8 We head homeward to Basel then First Class TGV to Paris and London. A champagne evening meal aboard Eurostar concludes this sensational holiday. (B,D) Hotel Interlaken, Interlaken A traditional hotel, where a fusion of old and new creates a very relaxing atmosphere. Bedrooms with en suite private bath / shower & WC, hairdryer, telephone, cable TV and wired internet. The restaurant is complemented by a pleasant lounge & bar. Hotel Chur, Chur At the entrance to the Old Town, the hotel features en suite rooms with bath and shower, mini-bar and TV. Restaurant and bar, plus leisure facilities include sauna, turkish bath and solarium.