Fred. Holidays - Swiss Lakes & Mountains

Lakes Geneva, Lucerne & The Bernese Oberland

Discover the nature, culture, gastronomy and history of Lake Lucerne from the spacious decks of a beautiful paddle steamer, with a free excursion included on selected tours inside!

& CHEESE Swiss Chocolate

Stay in Montreux on the “Swiss Riviera” for six nights, and explore the highlights of the region. Indulge in tasty treats, from savoury local cheeses, to sweet Swiss chocolate, and take a walk in the sky between two mountain peaks where the snow and the views will give you chills!

What’s included:

• Rail from London to Montreux

• 6 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation including breakfast in Montreux

• Montreux Riviera Card (provided locally by hotel)

• Excursion on the Chocolate Train and visit to cheese and chocolate making with entrance to Maison Callier

Daily departures available year-round

6 nights from £1,499 pp

Itinerary:

Day 1. UK to Montreux

Day 2. Chateau Chillon

Day 3. Chocolate Train > Maison Cailler > Gruyères

Day 4. Glacier 3000 via Gstaad

Day 5. Free Time

Day 6. Lausanne & Olympic Museum

Day 7. Return to UK

• Entry to Chillon Castle, followed by Wine Tasting and planchette vigneronne (platter) at Domaine Croix Duplex in the Lavaux and cruise on Lake Geneva

• Excursion to Glacier 3000 via Gstaad

• Visit to Lausanne with included entry to Olympic Museum

• Rail from Montreux back to London

• Swiss Half Fare Card for half price additional travel during your free time in Switzerland

Enhance your experience:

• Upgrade to first class rail from £320 per person

• Fly start/return options available

Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room departing London St Pancras on 7th October 2023. Standard class rail. Chocolate & Cheese trains run on selected dates only.

Jungfrau Railway

& THE BERNESE OBERLAND

Free Paddlesteamer Excursion (quote PADDLE1) No Single Supplement as Standard

Centred right in the heart of the spectacular Bernese Oberland, deep in the Swiss Alps, this exceptional 8-day holiday showcases the highlights of this breath-taking region, featuring a trip up the majestic Jungfrau and a steam train excursion on the Brienz Rothorn Bahn, along with evening meals, packed lunches for your excursion programme and a welcome bottle of wine. We’re even including a free paddle steamer excursion for all 2023/24 and departures!

Dates Available On Request

7 nights from £1,999 pp

Itinerary:

Day 1. Fly from the UK to Zurich

Day 2. Schynige Platte Railway

Day 3. Brienz Rothern Bahn

Day 4. Jungfraujoch

Day 6. Interlaken

Day 8. Lucerne Paddle Steamer

Day 7. Schilthorn

Day 8. Fly back to the UK

Price is based on two adults sharing a room departing London Heathrow on 7th October 2023. Other dates available on request June-October. Single room without supplement will be true single. This tour visits high altitude. We may alter the running order for operational reasons and subject to local weather forecast, please ask for details. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply.

*First Class rail upgrade in Switzerland, this covers rail between airport and Lauterbrunnen in both directions, journeys between Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken, Interlaken-Lucerne and any other mainline routes within the Bernese Oberland network you may choose to do in your free time. Local railways do not have first class options.

What’s included:

• Return flights from the UK

• 7 nights’ 3-star accommodation including evening meals (including one fondue dinner), packed lunch, welcome wine, aperitif and James Bond Brunch.

• Meet and greet on arrival in Wengen

• 8-day Bernese Oberland Pass in Standard Class for travel as detailed in the itinerary to and from Wengen to Schilthorn, Jungfraujoch, Luzern, Harder Kulm funicular railway, Brienz Rothorn steam train excursion, Lake Brienz cruise

Enhance your experience:

• Rail departures from the UK are possible for a no-fly option, ask for details.

• Upgrade rail to First Class* from £220pp

• Upgrade Flights to Business Class

• Regional flights are available on request

Swiss Lakes & Mountains

FEATURING GOLDENPASS & JUNGFRAUJOCH

What’s included:

• Return flights from/to the UK

• 7 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation including breakfast

• Rail excursion to Mount Rigi

• Journey on the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch

• Journey on the NEW GoldenPass Express Train

• Standard Class rail travel for the duration of your trip

• Swiss Half Fare Card for half price additional public transport during your free time in Switzerland

• Lucerne City Ticket and Montreux Riviera Card (provided locally by hotels

Enhance your experience:

• Rail departures from the UK are possible for a no-fly option - from £100pp (standard class)

• Regional flights are available

Daily departures available year-round 9 nights from £1,499 pp

Itinerary:

Day 1. Fly from the UK to Zurich Day 2. Lake Lucerne Day 3. GoldenPass > Interlaken Day 4-5. Jungfraujoch Day 6-7. Lake Geneva - Montreux Day 8. Geneva - London

Travel through Switzerland from Lake Lucerne westwards, to the country’s largest lake, Lake Geneva. Take a ride on the oldest rack railway in Europe up Mount Rigi, head to the Top of Europe on the Jungfrau Railway, and delight in the vintage carriages from a time gone by on the beautiful Golden Pass route.

Price is based on two adults sharing a room departing London Heathrow on 1st November 2023 - other dates are available on request. This tour visits high altitude. *Free upgrade to First Class rail within Switzerland excludes some regional services where First Class is not possible. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply.