b'ClassicStay in some of Switzerlands most spectacular hotels as we journey on the countrys spellbinding mountain railways for9 DAYS froma memorable holiday of incredible views. 3,595 ppYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-3. Overnight in Basel, cruise to Giessbach, Brienz-Rothorn Railway At London St Pancras we begin our memorable Swiss holiday. Boarding theTO/FROM PARIS BaselEurostar in Plus class, we enjoy a light meal at our seats on the way to Paris. In1 Lucernethe French capital we take the direct train to Basel and overnight in a popular1 TO STRASBOURG 2 ChurPilatus Kulmhotel. There is time to wander the picturesque streets and see the twin-spired2 Brienz-Rothorn St MoritzGothic cathedral before dinner. Day 2 starts with a rail journey to InterlakenGiessbach 2then a boat cruise across Lake Brienz, into the heart of scenic Switzerland. AsBrigwe disembark, the Giessbach funicular railway transports us to our stunningTiranohillside hotel, the Grandhotel Giessbach. This Belle poque hotel overlooks the sparkling lake with views of the cascading Giessbach waterfall. A steam-hauled heritage railway up the Rothorn mountain awaits on Day 3.From Brienz, we board the charming steam-hauled Brienz-Rothorn MountainWHATS INCLUDED:Railway. This heritage line crosses mountain trails and alpine meadows with views across Lake Brienz. After free time in Brienz we return to our hotel.8 nights 4-Star hotel accommodation Days 4-5. First Class to St Moritz on board the iconic Glacier ExpressEurostar Standard Premier/Today is a highlight of our holiday as we board the renowned Glacier ExpressEurostar Plusto St Moritz. The slowest express train in the world crosses mountain passes, First Class rail travelpicturesque villages and valleys, before it delves into the Rhine Gorge. Our All rail and coach travel throughout panoramic First Class carriages provide a front-row seat to the Swiss Grandyour tourCanyon as we are served a two-course lunch at our seats. We join theExpertise of a UK Tour Manager UNESCO-listed Albula Line on its dramatic route over the Landwasser Viaduct,from start to finishbefore arriving in the chic mountain resort of St Moritz and our stylish hotel. Eurostar light mealsDay 5 brings another high point as we cross the Alps into Italy on the WorldBreakfast each day, 1 lunch, Heritage Bernina Express. From First Class carriages, we travel into perfect7 dinnersalpine scenery, on a curving route up to Ospizio Bernina.At the summit, weSwiss Travel Card, permittingpass turquoise Lago Bianco before reaching the Bernina Pass. Pausing at the50% discounted fares on free days Pal Glacier, we reach the Italian town of Tirano which you are free to explore.for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeysDay 6-9. Lake Lucerne mountaintop hotel, Strasbourg, homeward bound Daily return ticket on the Leaving St Moritz for Chur on Day 6, we continue to Lucerne, SwitzerlandsPilatusbahn from Pilatus Kulm fourth biggest city, draped across an inlet of Lake Lucerne. You are free tohotel to Alpnachstadwander round the old town and see landmarks such as the 14th-centuryAll guided tours and excursionsKapellbrcke, Europes oldest wooden bridge. Our next hotel, Pilatus Kulm, is reached by the steepest cogwheel railway in Europe, passing alpine meadows and rocky outcrops to a land above the clouds, with mountain views. Due toTour Code: MTS| per person based onits position, the sunrises and sunsets here are stunning.2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 430.Day 7 is a chance to explore independently and a complimentary return ticket on the Pilatusbahn is included, so you could venture to Lucerne or beyond.2025 Departures: Your Swiss Travel Card allows a 50% discount on rail, boat and most mountainAPR, MAY, SEP, OCTrailways, so you could hop on a boat for a cruise across Lake Lucerne to Vitznau. The Rigi Mountain Railway, Europes first mountain railway, offers beautiful views across to Mount Pilatus. After a leisurely breakfast we travel by rail to the picturesque city of Strasbourg on Day 8 where we spend theMobility 1 2 3 4night. Arriving mid-afternoon, there is time to look around before dinner inRatinga local restaurant, and La Petite France is one of Strasbourgs most popular attractions. With a blend of German and French culture, StrasbourgsSecure your place nowarchitecture ranges from Gothic to modern and there is a sparkling verve towith a 750pp depositthe atmosphere. We head for Paris by First Class rail on Day 9, then travel in Eurostar Plus class, with a light meal at our seats, on our way back to the UK.Search greatrail.com/MTS25SWITZERLAND 49'