Take a trip to remember through one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. The beauty of the Alps can be appreciated all year round, whether in spring when wild flowers abound or during autumn as the trees change colour against the the snow-capped peaks.
On this five-day, no-fly tour of the Swiss Alps, you'll stay in a four-star hotel in Interlaken, visit Lucerne and Bern, and cruise across picturesque Lakes Thun and Lucerne. You'll also travel on the Glacier Express for the day, enjoying a three-course lunch while you ascend into the mountains, travelling through the dramatic Oberalp Pass.
Journey from London to Paris by Eurostar, followed by an onward connection to join the high-speed train to Basel and onward train to Interlaken, Switzerland. Check in to the Hotel Metropole for a relaxing evening.
Today you'll take the Interlaken Express to Lucerne, where colourful pitched roof buildings perch on the edge of a blue lake, framed by a magnificent mountain range. After some free time to explore you'll take a cruise on the lake to Vitznau, after which you'll take a train to Rigi Kulm, where you can enjoy the view and have lunch.
Afterwards, you'll take the train to Rigi Kaltbad and enjoy a cable car ride to Weggis for panoramic views. You'll take the boat back to Lucerne and then the train back to Interlaken.
This morning you'll travel by rail to Chur and join the Glacier Express for a memorable journey along the broad valley before climbing through pasture and woodland. Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch on board as the train spirals its way towards the Oberalp Pass, the highest point of the route at 2,033 metres, before descending to the Rhône valley and stopping at Brig. You'll then continue by rail, returning to Interlaken in the early evening.
The capital of Switzerland, Bern, is your destination this morning. This charming city is perfectly preserved, with many fountains, facades, narrow streets and ancient towers. Traffic is kept out of the old town, so it's a delight to explore with the added beauty of the Aare river and surrounding mountains. In the afternoon you can enjoy dramatic scenery with a cruise on Lake Thun, whose deep blue waters are framed by quaint villages and historic castles, right up to the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Depart this morning, retracing your route to Paris where your Eurostar connection returns us to London.
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* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement applies. Deposit required. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd and Fred.\Holidays.
* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement applies. Deposit required. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd and Fred.\Holidays.
