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The Best of Switzerland

   
Destination:
Lucerne, Switzerland
Duration:
9 Nights
Offer ends:
14 December 2024
Valid for travel:
Valid for departures up to October 2026

Details

Enjoy the very best Switzerland has to offer in this 10-day rail holiday, which starts as soon as you step off the plane. Take in some unbelievable mountain views in the heart of the Bernese Oberland and the Pennine Alps as well as the spectacular rotating cable car to Mount Titlis. Then experience the full majesty of three of the best train journeys in the World between the historic resort destinations of Montreux, Zermatt and St Moritz.

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Inclusions

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lucerne
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Montreux
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zermatt
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in St Moritz
  • Day trips to Jungfraujoch, Mount Titlis and Gornegrat
  • Reservations aboard the GoldenPass, Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains

+ Bonus Extras!

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  • BONUS $100 gift card per booking!

Itinerary

Welcome to Switzerland!  On arrival into Zurich airport take a train directly to Lucerne and begin exploring this spectacular lakeside historic town.  (Overnight Lucerne)

After breakfast embark on a remarkable day trip involving a short train journey, Gondola ride then a rotating cable car to the top of Mount Titlis, some 3,328m above sea level. Take a stroll or enjoy some lunch with some world beating views before returning to Lucerne where you could use your included Swiss Pass for a short lake cruise.  (Overnight Lucerne)

Take the train of your choosing through the breath-taking Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, then enjoy all it has to offer whilst looking up and admiring the Swiss Skyline of The Monch, The Eiger and The Jungfrau Mountains.  Here again you could take advantage of your included Swiss Pass for a short cruise on either lake Thun or Lake Brienz.  (Overnight Interlaken)

Today you get to witness one of mankind’s greatest feats of engineering, by travelling through the beautiful villages of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen to the peak of the Jungfrau mountain.  The final rail line cuts through the face of the Eiger Mountain from where you can peak down to the dizzying valley below, before having the opportunity to see the Great Aletsch Glacier: Europe’s largest glacier.  On a clear day its possible to see as far as France and Germany, and once you have filled your camera with some amazing photos + pockets with special souvenirs return down the mountain to Interlaken to enjoy your evening. (Overnight Interlaken)

This morning you take the scenic rail line to Zweisimmen where one of the famous MOB GoldenPass Panoramic trains will be waiting to wind its way through some of Switzerland’s most magnificent scenery to Montreux.  Here enjoy a lakeside stroll, or even use your Swiss Pass to see the beautiful Chillion Castle just 3mins away with trains departing every hour. (Overnight Montreux)

Depart Montreux at a time of your choosing to Zermatt.  The journey will involve a change of trains in Visp and weave its way through some of Switzerland’s highest peaks. (Overnight Zermatt)

Use your Swiss Pass to ride the Gornergrat Cog Railway, the steep 19th Century line which climbs 1486m in just 33mins.  Onboard you get some fantastic vistas of the iconic Matterhorn mountain, and at the top take a stroll through the Alpine nature reserve where you might even catch sight of a Marmot or wild mountain goat.  Perhaps enjoy some lunch at the restaurant before taking the cog railway back down to the car free village of Zermatt.  Tonight, maybe enjoy some fondue or raclette in one its many local bars and restaurants.  (Overnight Zermatt) 

Sit back and relax aboard the slowest Express train in the world.  There are few journeys that can match this for comfort and world class scenery, perhaps even speak to our Rail Experts about upgrading to The Excellence Class for a truly once in a lifetime experience! (Overnight St Moritz) 

Another World Class day lies ahead as this famous red train crosses snow-covered mountain peaks before heading down into beautiful palm tree lined valleys and crossing the border into Italy. Perhaps enjoy a traditional pizza in the small village of Tirano before heading back north on the same spectacular line.  The landscape takes on a different mood in the change of light, and you’ll marvel at highlights such as the Brusio and Landwasser viaducts from the comfort of your seat through the huge panoramic windows.  Enjoy your evening in glitzy St Moritz. (Overnight St Moritz)

Check out of your hotel and transfer to Zurich airport for your flight home.   If you wish to extend your holiday, please contact one of our Rail Experts who will be able to help.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. On sale until 14 Dec 24. Prices are per person in Australian dollars and are correct as at 18 October 24 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Prices displayed are ‘from’ pricing, includes all prepaid taxes and fees, except payment card fees which may be payable in addition, rates vary. Prices displayed are based on select departure dates as displayed. Alternative travel dates are subject to seasonal surcharges. Railbookers and Helloworld Travel terms and conditions apply, see in store for full details. 

 Save $600 AUD per couple on any 7–9-night rail holidays, $700 AUD per couple on any 10–14-night rail holidays, or $800 AUD per couple on any 15+ night rail holidays. Solo travellers can save $300 AUD per person on any 7–9-night rail holidays, $350 AUD per person on any 10–14-night rail holidays, or $400 AUD per person on any 15+ night rail holidays. These offers are only valid for bookings made between 28 November 2024, through 14 December 2024. This is a limited time offer and may end at any time. To count as a night, accommodation must be booked through a Railbookers Group brand. This sale is not combinable with other offers, please call for details. Discount applicable for adults only. All bookings must be made over the phone. Other exclusions and restrictions may apply. New reservations only. Call for more details, 1300 938 534

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$5,349* | per person twin share
Save $300* per person
Destination:
Lucerne, Switzerland
Duration:
9 Nights
Offer ends:
14 December 2024
Valid for travel:
Valid for departures up to October 2026