Switzerland By Rail Packages 2013-14 by Kunaal Nanik

Tops of Switzerland Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – Lucerne – Pilatus

from CHF 750.– Our price includes

Tour Programme – 5 days/4nights

n Swiss Card Tops of Switzerland (5 transfers) incl. excursions Jungfraujoch and Pilatus in 2nd class from/ to Swiss border or airport n 2 nights in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Valid from 1st April 2013 to 1st April 2014

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Lucerne Interlaken

Spiez Montreux

Zermatt

2nd day: Excursion from Interlaken up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. From Interlaken Ost the train takes you via Grindelwald or Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. The Jungfrau Railway takes you up to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe.

Chur

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva

1st day: Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Interlaken.

Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

3rd day: Rail trip by Brünig Express from Interlaken to Lucerne (panoramic seats in 1st class only). Overnight in Lucerne. 4th day: Lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to the Pilatus Kulm 2132 m/7000 ft by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from May to November, during winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further with a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus). Time at leisure. Overnight in Lucerne. 5th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Lugano

Prices per person in CHF

Family room package rate for 4 persons 3-star

4-star

4/5-star*

Youth Hostel 2 adults + 2 children up to 5.99 yrs.

Youth Hostel 2 adults + 2 children 6 – 15.99 yrs. 1096

double room

750

930

990

992

additional night Interlaken

100

145

175

174

232

additional night Lucerne

105

150

138

184

single room

910

1070

1130

–

additional night Interlaken

140

180

210

–

additional night Lucerne

145

185

–

Supplements per person: CHF 80.– upgrading to 1st class rail *Mix 4/5-star = 5-star-hotel Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage in Interlaken and 4-star-hotel in Lucerne

Top of Europe and Swiss Palm Trees Interlaken/Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Lugano/Extended version incl. Wilhelm Tell Express – Lucerne

from CHF 758.– Tour Programme – 5 days/4 nights or 6 days/5 nights Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Interlaken or Grindelwald by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. It is your choice between Interlaken or Grindelwald upon your booking. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald. 2nd day: Excursion up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The train takes you up to Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Further by Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.

3rd day: Travel through the wonderful Bernese Oberland and the Lötschberg to Brig and further through the Centovalli in Italy to Lugano or Locarno or you can travel via Lucerne through the Gotthard region to Lugano or Locarno. Again it is your choice upon booking if you would like to stay in either Lugano or Locarno. Overnight in Lugano or Locarno. 4th day: Day at leisure. Several attractive excursion opportunities are waiting for you. Your Swiss Card entitles you to 50% off rail travel and you might take advantage of the 20% entry reduction voucher for Swissminiatur in Melide. Overnight in Lugano or Locarno. 5th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland with the

Prices per person in CHF Standard 3-starhotel

Extended 3-starhotel incl. 1st class rail

Extended 4-starhotel incl. 1st class rail 1306

double room

758

978

1041

additional night Interlaken/Grindelwald

100

145

100

145

–

105

150

additional night Lucerne additional night Lugano/Locarno

105

170

105

170

single room

898

1168

1221

1531

additional night Interlaken/Grindelwald

140

180

140

180

–

145

185

135

230

135

230

additional night Lucerne additional night Lugano/Locarno

Standard 4-starhotel

Supplements per person: CHF 90.– upgrading to 1st class rail for standard version CHF 40.– upgrading to premium seat reservation Wilhelm Tell Express (see page 23)

extended version: board the Wilhelm Tell Express train from Bellinzona to Flüelen and further by paddle steamer (sometimes by motor boat) to Lucerne. You will receive a meal voucher worth CHF 19 redeemable on board and get a souvenir at the end of the journey. Overnight in Lucerne. 6th day: Retourn to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Top of Europe and Swiss Palm Trees (4 or 5 transfers) incl. excursion Jungfraujoch in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n 2 nights in either Interlaken or Grindelwald, room, bath or shower/ WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Lugano or Locarno, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March – end of October 2013 n Extended version: Seat reservation for Wilhelm Tell Express incl. meal voucher on board the boat and a souvenir plus 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Peaks of the world Interlaken/Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch –

– Zermatt – Gornergrat

from CHF 828.– Tour Programme – 5 days/4 nights

1st day: Arrival in Interlaken or Grindelwald by train in 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald. 2nd day: Excursion up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway takes you to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.

3rd day: Travel through the wonderful Bernese Oberland to the Valais. Either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zermatt (www.bls.ch/loetschberger). Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is a world without cars. Electric-cars and horse-drawn sleighs are the only transport allowed. It’s the perfect Alpine resort for rest and relaxation. Overnight in Zermatt.

Prices per person in CHF

double room

3-star-hotel 1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star-hotel 8.4.–21.12.13

4-star-hotel 1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

4-star-hotel 8.4.–21.12.13

918

828

1078

978

additional night INT/GRI

100

145

additional night Zermatt

150

105

185

135

single room

1028

938

1198

1088

additional night INT/GRI

140

180

additional night Zermatt

165

120

210

155

Supplements per person: CHF 85.– upgrading to 1st class rail

4th day: Today you go on an excursion by cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat where you will have a superb panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and other snow-capped peaks rising to above 4000 m/13’000 ft. Overnight in Zermatt. 5th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Peaks of the world (5 transfers) incl. excursions Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n 2 nights in either Interlaken or Grindelwald, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Zermatt, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Interlaken

Valid from 1st April to 21st December 2013 and 5th January to 1st April 2014

Spiez

Lucerne Grindelwald

Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur

Lugano

Swiss Premium Tour Lucerne – Interlaken – Jungfraujoch –

– Zermatt – Gornergrat – Glacier Express – St. Moritz

from CHF 1226.– Tour Programme – 8 days/7 nights Valid from 1st April – 28th October, 14th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed museums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Day at leisure. We recommend an excursion to following mountain tops: Mount Pilatus – the golden round trip or Mount Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis – Titlis Rotair, Ice Flyer Chairlift, Glacier Park & Cave. See optional excursion rates on page 29. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: Rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz. Overnight in Interlaken.

4th day: Excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway takes you up to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m / 11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken. 5th day: Rail journey through the wonderful Bernese Oberland to the Valais, either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg line to Brig and continue your journey to Zermatt, the famous resort at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. 6th day: The popular Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. On the Gornergrat viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zermatt.

Prices per person in CHF

7th day: Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz. 8th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Swiss Premium Tour (7 transfers) incl. Jungfraujoch + Gornergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation Glacier Express n 2 nights in Lucerne, Interlaken and Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

3-star3-star 3-star 4-star4-star 4-star hotel hotel hotel hotel hotel hotel 1.–8.4.13 8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 1.–8.4.13 8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 5.1.–1.4.14 14.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.14 14.–21.12.13

double room

1360

1226

1251

1709

1512

1537

single room

1572

1436

1461

1929

1714

1739

Supplements per person: CHF 120.– for 1st class rail, CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express for additional nights in Lucerne/Interlaken see page 3 Tops of Switzerland for additional nights in Zermatt/St. Moritz see page 7 Glacier Express

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Spiez

Lucerne Interlaken

Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur

Lugano

Glacier Express St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt

from CHF 510.– Our price includes

Tour Programme – 3 days/2 nights

n Swiss Card Glacier Express (3 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation Glacier Express n 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Valid from 1st April to 21st October, 14th to 21st December 2013 and 5th January to 1st April 2014

rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuriesold culture. Optional lunch – if required, please indicate on the booking request. Overnight in Zermatt.

1st day: Arrival in St. Moritz by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in St. Moritz.

3rd day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Spiez

Lucerne Interlaken Disentis

Chur

Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Lugano

2nd day: Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 71⁄2 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows,

Prices per person in CHF 3-star 1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star 3-star 8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 14.–21.12.13

4-star 1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

4-star4-star 4-star 5-star 2) 8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 PREMIUM 1) 21.6.–5.7.13 29.5.–22.9.13 18.8.–9.9.13 14.–21.12.13

5-star 2) 5.7.–18.8.13

double room

599

510

535

733

586

611

732

963

1053

additional night St. Moritz

166

122

265

168

229

335

385

additional night Zermatt

150

105

185

135

195

320

360

single room

636

545

570

788

628

653

–

1003

1123

additional night St. Moritz

188

142

295

190

–

395

465

additional night Zermatt

165

120

210

155

–

300

350

Supplements per person: CHF 113.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express 1) 4-star-PREMIUM = Steffani in St. Moritz (deluxe room) Parkhotel Beau Site in Zermatt (superior room with Matterhorn view) 2) Deluxe lake view room at the Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz and superior double or triple room with Matterhorn view at Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt (single = standard room without Matterhorn view)

New

Classical Switzerland Zermatt – Gornergrat – Glacier Express – St. Moritz – Bernina Express – Lugano

from CHF 965.–

Tour Programme – 6 days/5 nights Valid from 8th May – 24th October 2013 1st day: Arrival in Zermatt by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Enjoy Zermatt, the famous car-free Alpine resort at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. 2nd day: From Zermatt, the popular Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. The train crosses impressive bridges, galleries and tunnels. On the Gornergrat viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zermatt. 3rd day: Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world.

A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.

6th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

4th day: Day at leisure in St. Moritz. Chic, elegant and exclusive with a cosmopolitan ambiance, it is located at 1,856 metres above sea level in the middle of the Upper Engadin lake landscape. The dry, sparkling “champagne climate” is legendary and the celebrated St. Moritz sun shines for an average of 322 days a year. Overnight in St. Moritz.

Our price includes

5th day: Today you travel with the Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Railway along the UNESCO World Heritage route. Enjoy an Alpine switchback ride, taking you from a land of towering glaciers to one of swaying palms. Overnight in Lugano.

Prices per person in CHF 3-star

4-star

double room

965

1170

additional night in Zermatt

105

135

additional night in St. Moritz

122

168

additional night in Lugano

105

170

single room

1065

1330

additional night in Zermatt

120

155

additional night in St. Moritz

142

190

additional night in Lugano

135

230

Supplements per person: CHF 120.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express

n Swiss Card Classical Switzerland (4 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation Glacier Express, Bernina Express (train + coach) n Excursion to Gornergrat n 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Lugano, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March until end of October n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lucerne Lausanne

Chur

Spiez Montreux

Interlaken Brig

Disentis St. Moritz

Geneva Zermatt

Lugano

Tirano

New

Best of Switzerland

Lucerne – Wilhelm Tell Express – Lugano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz – Glacier Express - Zermatt - Gornergrat - Montreux - GoldenPassLine - Interlaken – Jungfraujoch - Zürich

from CHF 1911.– Tour Programme – 11 days / 10 nights Valid from 7th May – 27th October 2013 1st day: Arrival in Lucerne - the heart of Switzerland – by train 1st class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Day at leisure in Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: The Wilhelm Tell Express (historic paddle steamer or motor boat) takes you from Lucerne to Flüelen. On board you receive a CHF 19 worth meal voucher redeemable on board the boat. Continue your journey by train 1st class to Bellinzona and further to Lugano with its Mediterranean flair. Overnight in Lugano. 4th day: The Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Railway takes you along the UNESCO World Heritage route. Enjoy an Alpine switchback ride, taking you from a land of swaying palms to one of towering glaciers. Overnight in St. Moritz.

5th day: Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt 6th day: Today the Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. On the viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zermatt. 7th day: Rail journey to Montreux on the shore of Lake Geneva in the French part of Switzerland. Overnight in Montreux. 8th day: The GoldenPassLine train takes you through mountain villages to the Bernese Oberland. Overnight in Interlaken. 9th day: The journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, at 3454 metres Europe’s highest altitude railway station, is a highlight of your visit to Switzerland. It offers visitors

Prices per person in CHF 3-star-hotel

4-star-hotel

double room

1911

2361

single room

2263

2844

Supplements per person: CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express

a high-Alpine wonderworld of ice, snow and rock, which can be marvelled at from vantage terraces, the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. Overnight in Interlaken. 10th day: Take the train to the lakeside discovery metropolis Zürich and enjoy some time at leisure. Overnight in Zürich. 11th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Best of Switzerland (8 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation Wilhelm Tell Express incl. meal voucher CHF 19, Bernina Express (train + coach), Glacier Express, GoldenPassLine Montreux-Interlaken n Excursion to Gornergrat + Jungfraujoch n 2 nights each in Lucerne, Zermatt + Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night each in Lugano, St. Moritz, Montreux, Zürich, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares 9

Swiss Mountain Peaks Interlaken – Schilthorn – Engelberg – Titlis – Zurich

from CHF 640.–

from CHF 517.–

Our price includes

Tour Programme – 4 days/3 nights

n Swiss Card Swiss Mountain Peaks (4 transfers) incl. excursions Schilthorn and Titlis with Ice Flyer chairlift in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport (Schilthorn excursion either on day 1 or 2 and Titlis excursion either on day 2 or 3 of this itinerary) n 1 night in Interlaken, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Engelberg, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Zürich, room with bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coached and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Valid from 1st – 22nd April, 27th April – 10th November and 7th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. In the afternoon excursion to Schilthorn / Piz Gloria (3000m/10’000ft.) with its unique revolving panorama restaurant and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight in Interlaken.

3rd day: Excursion to the glacier paradise of Mount Titlis at 3020 m/10‘000 ft. Ascending in the world’s first revolving gondola ROTAIR and take the opportunity to ride the spectacular Ice Flyer chairlift and see the ice grotto in the Titlis Glacier Park. Transfer by rail to Zürich with a shopping and sightseeing stop in Lucerne. Overnight in Zürich. 4th day: Departure to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

2nd day: Today you continue your trip to the mountain monastry village Engelberg, the village at the foot of Mount Titlis. Overnight in Engelberg.

Prices per person in CHF 3-star-hotel 3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 1.–22.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14 1.–22.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14 27.4.–10.11.13 27.4.–10.11.13 8.–21.12.13 8.–21.12.13

double room

640

665

785

805

additional night Interlaken

100

145

additional night Engelberg

120

140

160

additional night Zürich

127

182

328

single room

743

768

1036

1096

additional night Interlaken

140

180

additional night Engelberg

120

210

270

additional night Zürich

190

182

328

Supplements per person: CHF 60.– upgrading to 1st class rail

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Spiez

Lucerne Engelberg Interlaken

Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur

Lugano

Mountain Railways Lucerne – Titlis – Interlaken – Jungfraujoch –

– Zermatt – Gornergrat

from CHF 1102.– Tour Programme – 7 days/6 nights Valid from 1st April – 4th November, 16th November – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Enjoy a ride in the first revolving gondola to Mount Titlis at 3020 m/10’000 ft. In Lucerne you board the LSE-train to Engelberg. There a small gondola takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand. Finally the revolving gondola takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, you visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: Rail journey from Lucerne to Interlaken over the Brünig Pass via the wood-carving village of Brienz. Overnight in Interlaken.

4th day: The beautiful Bernese Oberland! First from Interlaken Ost via Grindelwald or Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway via the Eiger Glacier to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11,333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Second overnight in Interlaken. 5th day: Travel either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zermatt (www.bls.ch/loetschberger). Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is the perfect Alpine resort. On arrival you might take the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to Rothorn paradise to enjoy the best view of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

6th day: Board the cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat, with views of the majestic Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and other spectacular summits. Overnight in Zermatt. 7th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Mountain Railways (4 transfers) 2nd class from Swiss border or airport n Excursions to Mount Titlis incl. Ice Flyer chairlift, Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat n 2 nights in Lucerne, room with bath/ shower and WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Interlaken, room with bath/ shower and WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Zermatt, room with bath/ shower and WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Prices per person in CHF 3-star-hotel 1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star-hotel 8.4.–4.11.13 16.11.–21.12.13

4-star-hotel 1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14

4-star-hotel 8.4.–4.11.13 16.11.–21.12.13

double room

1192

1102

1442

1342

single room

1382

1292

1632

1522

Supplements per person: CHF 92.– upgrading to 1st class rail for additional nights in Lucerne/Interlaken see page 20 Golden Pass Tour for additional nights in Zermatt see page 7 Glacier Express

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Spiez Lausanne

Montreux

Lucerne

Interlaken

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur Disentis

Lugano

Top of Europe + Titlis Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – Lucerne – Titlis

from CHF 790.– Our price includes

Tour Programme – 5 days/4 nights

n Swiss Card Top of Europe + Titlis (5 transfers) incl. excursions to Jungfraujoch and Titlis in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 night in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Valid from 1st April – 4th November and 16th November 2013 – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Interlaken. 2nd day: Excursion from Interlaken up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railways, takes you via Kleine Scheidegg, on foot of the famous Eiger Nordwall, to the Jungfraujoch – 3454m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Don’t miss the Snow Fun Park and the Ice Palace. Overnight in Interlaken.

4th day: Excursion to Mount Titlis – at 3020 m / 10’000 ft. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monestry village Engelberg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cablecar takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne. 5th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

3rd day: Rail trip by Brünig Express from Interlaken to Lucerne (panoramic seats in 1st class only). Overnight in Lucerne. Prices per person in CHF 3-star

4-star

4/5-star*

double room

790

970

1030

additional night Interlaken

100

145

175

additional night Lucerne

105

150

single room

950

1110

1170

additional night Interlaken

140

180

210

additional night Lucerne

145

185

Supplements per person: CHF 80.– upgrading to 1st class rail *Mix 4/5-star = 5-star-hotel Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage in Interlaken and 4-star-hotel in Lucerne

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Spiez

Lucerne Engelberg

Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur

Interlaken

Lugano

3 White Peaks Lucerne – Titlis – Interlaken – Glacier 3000 – Jungfraujoch

from CHF 970.–

Tour Programme – 6 days/5 nights Valid from 1st April – 7th October, 25th October – 4th November, 16th November 2013 – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed museums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Rail trip to Engelberg, going to the top in the world's first revolving gondola called Rotair is like being an eagle, exploring the landscape of the glacier world. Titlis Rotair offers various attractions like riding the Ice Flyer chairlift over glacier crevasses, having fun while snow tubing at the Titlis Glacier Park, enjoying the stunning view while walking on the glacier path gazing at the glacier cave. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: Rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken situated at the foot the famous trio

of peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken. 4th day: Excursion to Glacier 3000 – The View of the Alps: Board the train to Zweisimmen and change to the MOB train to the noble city of Gstaad. Take the postal bus to Col du Pillon (Glacier 3000) where you board the panoramic cable car which takes you to the eternal snow at 3000 metres in just 15 minutes. From the mountain top station you have access to all the glacier adventures. Experience the countryside either on optional add ons on spot such as a dog sled ride, a tour with the snow bus, a spectacular hike along a well-marked train or enjoy stunning views of the most famous alpine peaks – Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. To increase your adrenaline level, you may take a ride on the Alpine Coaster, the world’s highest bobsleigh track. Overnight in Interlaken. 5th day: The journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, at 3454 metres Europe’s highest altitude railway station, is a highlight of

Prices per person in CHF 3-star-hotel

4-star-hotel

4/5-star-hotel*

double room

970

1195

1285

additional night Lucerne

105

150

additional night Interlaken

100

145

175

single room

1170

1370

1460

additional night Lucerne

145

185

additional night Interlaken

140

180

210

Supplements per person: CHF 85.– for 1st class rail *Mix 4/5-star = 5-star-hotel Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage in Interlaken and 4-star-hotel in Lucerne

every visit to Switzerland. It offers visitors a high-Alpine wonderworld of ice, snow and rock, which can be marvelled at from vantage terraces, the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. The Jungfrau Railway takes you through the rock of the Eiger and Mönch and from two intermediate stations you can enjoy stunning views to the Eiger Wall and the Sea of Ice. Overnight in Interlaken. 6th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card 3 White Peaks (6 transfers) incl. Titlis incl. Ice Flyer, Glacier 3000, Jungfraujoch in 2nd class from/ to Swiss border or airport n 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 3 nights in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Spiez Lausanne

Zweisimmen

Montreux Geneva

Lucerne Engelberg Interlaken

Chur

Gstaad St. Moritz

Brig

Glacier 3000 Zermatt

Lugano

Royal views: «James-Bond-Mountain» + Matterhorn glacier paradise Interlaken – Schilthorn –

– Zermatt – Matterhorn glacier paradise

from CHF 780.–

from CHF 837.– Tour Programme – 5 days/4 nights Valid from 11th May – 14th October, 15th November – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Interlaken. 2nd day: Excursion to the «James-Bond-Mountain» (film location). First the train takes you from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen where you board the bus to Stechelberg. From there several cable cars take you up to Schilthorn Piz Gloria – at 2970 m/9’744 ft. A spectacular 360° panorama view awaits you – some 200 snow-capped peaks, ranging from the Bernese Alps to Mont Blanc in France and Germany‘s Black Forest. An additional highlight is the world‘s first revolving mountain restaurant at an altitude of nearly 3000 m. Overnight in Interlaken.

3rd day: Travel either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zermatt (www.bls.ch/loetschberger). Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is the perfect Alpine resort. On arrival you might take the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to Rothorn paradise to enjoy the best view of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. 4th day: Excursion to the Matterhorn glacier paradise – Europe’s highest mountain lift with the most fascinating and highest glacier palace in the world – at 3883 m/12’740 ft. Experience the mystical world below the

perpetual ice with its ice sculptures and exhibition about glaciers, geology and the wine in Zermatt. Round off this excursion with a visit to the highest viewing platform in Europe at the Matterhorn glacier paradise. Overnight in Zermatt. 5th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Royal views (5 transfers) incl. Schilthorn + Matterhorn glacier paradise incl. entry to the glacier palace in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n 2 nights in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25– 50% of the regular fares

Prices per person in CHF

3-star-hotel 5.1.–1.4.14

3-star-hotel 11.5.–14.10.13 15.11.–21.12.13

4-star-hotel 5.1.–1.4.14

4-star-hotel 11.5.–14.10.13 15.11.–21.12.13

double room

870

780

1030

930

additional night Interlaken

100

145

additional night Zermatt

150

105

185

135

single room

980

890

1150

1040

additional night Interlaken

140

180

additional night Zermatt

165

120

210

155

Supplements per person: CHF 90.– upgrading to 1st class rail

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Spiez

Lucerne Engelberg

Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur

Interlaken

Lugano

Kambly Train and Lötschberger Lucerne – Kambly train Entlebuch/Emmental –

– Brig – Montreux – GoldenPassLine – Interlaken

from CHF 861.–

Tour Programme – 7 days/6 nights Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Day at leisure. We recommend an mountain excursion in the lake Lucerne region. See optional excursion rates on page 28. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: Use the RegioExpress Kambly train via Wolhusen-Langnau to Bern – Switzerland’s capital. The RegioExpress will take you through Switzerland’s first UNESCO biosphere reserve, a fascinating marshland where a diverse world of flora and fauna abounds. In the Emmental, the train stops in Trubschachen directly in front of the Kambly Experience where you can discover the secrets of fine Swiss pastries. For further information visit www.bls.ch/luzern-bern. From Berne your journey continues through the

wonderful Bernese Oberland to the Valais by the Lötschberger – the new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line. You will pass the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley. For further information visit www.bls.ch/loetschberger. Overnight in Brig.

6th day: Full day at leisure. We recommend an excursion in the Jungfrau region. See optional excursion rates on page 28. Overnight in Interlaken.

4th day: Today the train takes you along the Rhone torrent through the wide Rhone Valley in the Swiss Alps to Montreux on the Riviera of Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux.

Our price includes

5th day: Scenic rail journey passing alpine forests, crystal clear mountain streams and picturesque mountain villages. Take the GoldenPass Panoramic MOB train from Montreux to Zweisimmen and further by GoldenPass Panoramic BLS train to Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken.

Prices per person in CHF 3-star

4-star*

861

1089

additional night in Lucerne/Brig

105/90

150/90

additional night in Montreux/Interlaken

122/100

170/145

double room

single room

1095

1329

additional night in Lucerne/Brig

145/115

185/115

additional night in Montreux/Interlaken

171/140

245/180

Supplements per person: CHF 80.– upgrading to 1st class rail * 3-star-hotel in Brig

7th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

n Swiss Card Kambly Train & Lötschberger (5 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation GoldenPass Panoramic trains Montreux - Interlaken n 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Brig, room, bath or shower/ WC, breakfast n 1 night in Montreux, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfas n 2 nights in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lucerne

Spiez

Lausanne

Chur

Interlaken Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Lugano

Best views in Switzerland Lucerne – Mt. Rigi «Queen of the Mountains» – Interlaken – Schilthorn «the James Bond mountain»

from CHF 499.–

Tour Programme – 3 days/2 nights Valid from 1st – 21st April, 26th April – 10th November, 6th December 2013 – 1st April 2014

ting 1.–12.4. + 4.–15.11.) or continue by cogwheel train to Vitznau from where you board the boat and enjoy a cruise back to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or the airport. After check-in into your hotel in Lucerne you will take the public train to Arth-Goldau. From the station of Mt. Rigi-Railways you go further on with the cogwheel train up to Rigi Kulm (1.800 m/6.000ft). Mt. Rigi enjoys an international reputation as an unforgettable excursion and holiday paradise in the heart of Switzerland. From the summit you can have a breath-taking 360° panoramic view of the Alps. The mountain boasts more than 100 kilometres of hiking paths and footpaths. In winter time, Mt. Rigi is an enticing goal for great recreational and sporting activities in the snow such as skiing, tobogganing and winter hikes. There are numerous restaurants with sun terraces, as well as romantic picnic- and barbecue spots. In the late afternoon you descend from Mt. Rigi by cogwheel train to Rigi Kaltbad and further by aerial cable-car to Weggis (not opera-

2nd day: Board the train to Interlaken over the Brünig Pass. After check-in into your hotel in Interlaken you start your excursion to Schilthorn – Piz Gloria «the James Bond mountain». First you take the train from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen and then a short bus trip takes you to Stechelberg from where you take the aerial cable car (via Mürren and Birg) to the top of Schilthorn – Piz Gloria at 2970 m/10000 ft. Enjoy the beautiful view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (UNESCO World Heritage) and on more than 200 other summits, innumerable glaciers and lakes from the big terrace. Or experience a breathtaking 360° panorama from the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria. While enjoying a drink or a delicious meal your view extends from the Titlis, along Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to Mont Blanc and to the Black Forest. Don’t miss to follow the tracks of James Bond: New attractions in the Touristorama (thea-

tre) will inspire you. Enjoy the new panorama video show including extracts of the 007 Movie «On Her Majesty‘s Secret Service», which was filmed at the Schilthorn. Overnight in Interlaken. 3rd day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Best views in Switzerland (5 transfers) incl. Mt. Rigi and Schilthorn in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport (possibility to go on the Mt. Rigi excursion on day 1 or 2 and Schilthorn excursion on day 2 or 3) n 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Prices per person in CHF 3-star-hotel

4-star-hotel

4/5-star-hotel*

double room

499

610

640

additional night Lucerne

105

150

additional night Interlaken

100

145

175

single room

567

749

779

additional night Lucerne

145

185

additional night Interlaken

140

180

210

Supplements per person: CHF 65.– upgrading to 1st class rail *Mix 4/5-star = 5-star-hotel Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage in Interlaken and 4-star-hotel in Lucerne

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne Montreux

Spiez Schilthorn

Rigi Lucerne Engelberg Interlaken

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur

Lugano

Golden Pass Tour Lucerne – Interlaken – Montreux (plus optional Chocolate Train excursion)

from CHF 799.– Tour Programme – 6 days/5 nights

Our price includes

Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014

station in Europe (Top of Europe). Overnight in Interlaken.

1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

5th day: Trip by train to Zweisimmen (by «GoldenPass Panoramic BLS train»). Change to the GoldenPass Panoramic MOB train for the rest of the days memorable trip to Montreux. You find yourself among alpine forests, bubbling mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages. Overnight in Montreux.

2nd day: Full day at leisure. We suggest an excursion by boat and cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus, one mountain...360° Switzerland. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: From Lucerne over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken by GoldenPass train Panoramic Brünig by Zentralbahn train. On your journey you will pass 3 small lakes before reaching Lake Brienz with its very distinctive colour due to its glacial waters. Overnight in Interlaken. 4th day: Full day at leisure. We suggest an excursion to the Jungfraujoch the highest train

6th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Spiez Lucerne Interlaken

Chur

Zweisimmen Montreux Brig

Geneva

Zermatt

St. Moritz Lugano

Prices per person in CHF 3-star-hotel 1.4.–1.11.13

3-star-hotel 1.11.13–1.4.14

4-star-hotel 1.4.–1.11.13*

4-star-hotel 1.11.13–1.4.14

double room

813

799

1037

1024

additional night Lucerne

105

150

additional night Interlaken

100

145

126/127

112/127

170/182

157/182

single room

1022

1008

1252

1226

additional night Lucerne

145

185

additional night Interlaken

140

180

175/190

161/190

245/328

219/328

additional night Montreux/Geneva

*Supplement Montreux Jazz Festival 4.–20.7.13 CHF 109.–

Add the Chocolate Train Every Monday, Wednesday + Thursday May – Jun + Sep – Oct plus daily Jul + Aug

Basle

Lausanne

n Swiss Card GoldenPassLine (4 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport n 1st class seat reservations for GoldenPass Panoramic Brünig, BLS + MOB trains n 2 nights in each Lucerne + Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Montreux, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

A coffee and a croissant will be served on the Chocolate Train. You will visit the cheese factory in Gruyères, afterwards a bus takes you to the village centre for visiting its castle or you might enjoy a good lunch. The bus takes you back to the station where you board the Chocolate Train to Broc. The Nestlé/Cailler Chocolate factory awaits you and will show you a film about chocolate making, you will visit the factory followed by a chocolate tasting and an interesting factory sale. Late afternoon you will be back in Montreux. CHF 70.– per person plus book an additional night in Montreux or Geneva

New

Scenic Switzerland Lucerne – Pilatus – Glacier Express – Zermatt – Gornergrat

from CHF 747.–

Tour Programme – 5 days / 4 nights Valid from 1st April – 21st December 2013 + 5th January – 1st April 2014

stay at the summit of Mount Pilatus in Hotel Bellevue or in downtown Lucerne.

1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. Get the German touch in Lucerne – the hearth of Switzerland. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed museums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne. Optional version: continue your journey to Pilatus Kulm (see 2nd day) and stay at the Hotel Pilatus-Kulm or Hotel Bellevue. 2nd day: Cruise on Lake Lucerne from Lucerne to Alpnachstad or take the Zentralbahn Railway. Whether you take the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad (operating from May – November) or the panorama gondolas and aerial cableway from Kriens, the Pilatus offers a unique alpine experience! Choose if you want to

3rd day: Take the train to Göschenen and further to Andermatt where you board the world famous Glacier Express train to the Alpine Resort Zermatt at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. Optional version: continue your journey to Gornergrat (see 4th day) and overnight at 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat – the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps. 4th day: The Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. On the viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Choose if you want an overnight at the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat or in Zermatt.

Our price includes n Swiss Card Scenic Switzerland (5 transfers) incl. Mount Pilatus and Gornergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n 2 nights in Lucerne or Mount Pilatus, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Zermatt or Gornergrat, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares

Basle Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Spiez Lausanne Zweisimmen

5th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Montreux

Lucerne

Chur

Interlaken

Visp St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Lugano

Prices per person in CHF 3-starhotel* 1.4.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.13

4-starhotel* 1.4.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.13

supplement pppn supplement pppn supplement pppn supplement pppn supplement pppn supplement pppn Kulmhotel*** Kulmhotel*** Pilatus-Kulm***+ Pilatus-Kulm***+ Bellevue*** Bellevue*** incl. halfboard incl. halfboard incl. halfboard incl. halfboard incl. halfboard incl. halfboard 1.–22.4.13 1.5.–1.12.13 1.5.–1.12.13 1.4.–1.5.13 1.4.–1.5.13 1.5.–1.12.13 15.6.–21.9.13 1.–21.12.13 1.–21.12.13 28.1.–1.4.14 5.1.–1.4.14

double room

747

897

single room

857

1007

113

Supplements per person: * 3-star-hotel Zermatt 1.–8.4.13 + 5.1.–1.4.14: CHF 45.– pppn double/single room **4-star-hotel Zermatt 1.-8.4.13 + 5.1.–1.4.14: CHF 50.– pppn in a double / CHF 55 pppn in a single room CHF 100.– upgrading to 1st class rail

Charming Swiss Tour Lucerne – Wilhelm Tell Express – Lugano

from CHF 539.–

Our price includes

Tour Programme – 3 days/2 nights

n Swiss Card Charming Swiss Tour (3 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation for Wilhelm Tell Express including meal voucher on board the boat and a souvenir n 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Lugano, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March until end of October 2013 n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25– 50% of the regular fares

Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen (usually operated by paddle steamer, sometimes by motor boat). Multilingual commentary on board the boat and you receive a meal voucher worth CHF 19 redeemable on board the boat. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in panorama coach or 1st class couch. Change train and continue your journey to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano.

Premium Wilhelm Tell Express from 4th May – 20st October 2013 Against a supplement of CHF 40 you can enjoy following additional services: n Three-course set meal in the boat‘s 1st class restaurant n Travel in the unique 1st class swivel-chair coach «le salon liberté» over the historic Gotthard route (Flüelen-Locarno/Lugano or vice versa) n Welcome drink on board the train n Personal care from a multilingual train staff n Multimedia presentation on board the train n A small gift during the journey n An informative travel brochure in the passenger’s preferred language

3rd day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Prices per person in CHF double room

Basle

3-star-hotel

4-star-hotel

539

670

additional night in Lucerne

105

150

additional night in Lugano

105

170

single room

597

834

additional night in Lucerne

145

185

additional night in Lugano

135

230

Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Spiez Lausanne Montreux

Lucerne

Chur

Interlaken Zweisimmen St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Lugano

Discover Switzerland Lucerne – Interlaken – GoldenPassLine – Montreux – Zermatt – Gornergrat – Glacier Express – St. Moritz

from CHF 760.–

from CHF 1122.– Our price includes

Tour Programme – 8 days/7 nights

n Swiss Card Discover Switzerland (7 transfers) incl. Gornergrat in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation Glacier Express n 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Interlaken, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Montreux, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares

Valid from 1st April – 28th October, 9th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014

Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Spiez

Montreux

Visp

Chur

Lucerne Interlaken St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

2nd day: Day at leisure. We recommend an excursion to following mountain tops: Mount Pilatus – the golden round trip or Mount Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis - Titlis Rotair, Ice Flyer Chairlift, Glacier Park & Cave. See optional excursion rates on page 28. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: Rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the foot the famous trio of peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.Overnight in Interlaken.

Basle

Lausanne Zweisimmen

1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swissborder or any Swiss Airport. Overnight in Lucerne.

Lugano

Prices per person in CHF 3-star-hotel 3-star-hotel 3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 1.–8.4.13 8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 1.–8.4.13 8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 5.1.–1.4.14 9.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.14 9.–21.12.13

double room

1242

1122

1147

1591

1407

1432

single room

1463

1341

1366

1838

1649

1674

Supplements per person: CHF 125.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express

4th day: Scenic rail journey passing alpine forests, crystal clear mountain streams and picturesque mountain villages. Take the GoldenPass Panoramic BLS train from Interlaken Ost to Zweisimmen and further by GoldenPass Panoramic MOB train to Montreux on the Riviera of Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux. 5th day: Rail journey to Zermatt, the famous carfree Alpine resort at the foot of the Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. 6th day: From Zermatt, the popular Gornergrat Bahn, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, takes you up to the Gornergrat 9.9339 km away. The train crosses impressive bridges, galleries and tunnels. On the Gornergrat viewing platform you are surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above 4000 m. Overnight in Zermatt. 7th day: Board the Glacier Express and enjoy one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. A 7½ hour rail journey takes you across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2033 m to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz. 8th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Rail Adventure Lucerne – Wilhelm Tell Express – Lugano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt

from CHF 1355.–

Tour Programme – 8 days/7 nights Valid from 8th May – 24th October 2013 1st day: Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or airport. 2nd day: Board the historic Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen (usually operated by paddle steamer, sometimes by motor boat). Multilingual commentary on board the boat and you receive a meal voucher worth CHF 19 redeemable on board the boat. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in panorama coach or 1st class couch. Change train and continue your journey to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. 3rd day: Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the mediterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano. 4th day: Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by

train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz. 5th day: Day off for excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz. 6th day: Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 7½ hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuriesold culture. Overnight in Zermatt. 7th day: Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt. 8th day: Return to Swiss border or airport or con-

tinue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Rail Adventure (5 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation for Wilhelm Tell Express, Bernina Express (coach and train) and Glacier Express n Meal voucher worth CHF 19 on the Wilhelm Tell Express redeemable on board and a souvenir n 1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide, open daily app. mid March – end of October 13 n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fares Basle

Prices per person in CHF

Zürich

3-star-hotel

4-star-hotel

double room

1355

1691

single room

1513

2015

Supplements per person: CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express for additional nights in Lucerne and Lugano see page 23 Charming Swiss Tour for additional nights in St. Moritz and Zermatt see page 7 Glacier Express

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lucerne Lausanne

Chur

Spiez Montreux

Interlaken Brig

Disentis St. Moritz

Geneva Zermatt

Lugano

Tirano

Grand Tour of Switzerland Zürich/Geneva – Lucerne – St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt – Geneva/Zurich

from CHF 480.–

from CHF 427.–

from CHF 1098.– Tour Programme – 8 days/7 nights Valid 1st April – 28th October, 9th – 21st December 2013 and 5th January – 1st April 2014 1st day: Arrival in Zürich or Geneva by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Zürich or Geneva (your choice – pls indicate on the booking request). 2nd day: Take the train to Lucerne. You will find everything here: a historical city, a lake, mountains, good shopping – a distinctive consonance of nature and work of man, which has been preserved and carefully developed for centuries. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: Time at leisure in Lucerne. Because of its central location right on Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains f.ex. the impressive Mount Pilatus, Mt. Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis at 3020 m/10’000 ft high, Lucerne is considered to be the «Switzerland in Switzerland». We recommend you to explore one of the mentioned mountains. See our optional excursion rates on page 28. Overnight in Lucerne.

4th day: The journey continues by train to St. Moritz which is one of the most famous holiday resorts in the world and its name is synonymous with quality and elegance. Find out all that St. Moritz is known for today, why its name is copyright protected, how it developed from its humble beginnings with pilgrims visiting its mineral sources until it became the modern center for sports competitions and extravaganza as we know it today. Overnight in St. Moritz. 5th day: Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the great train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 7½ hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Overnight in Zermatt. 6th day: Explore Zermatt at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. This Alpine resort is a world without cars. Electric-cars and horsedrawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport allowed. Optional excursions see page 28. Overnight in Zermatt.

7th day: The train takes you from Zermatt to either Geneva or Zürich. Both cities offer excellent shopping and a lot more. Overnight in Geneva or Zürich (your choice – pls indicate on the booking request). 8th day: Return to Swiss border or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes n Swiss Card Grand Tour of Switzerland (6 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport n Seat reservation for Glacier Express n 1 night in Zürich or Geneva (your choice), room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n 1 night in Geneva or Zürich (your choice), room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast n Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of the regular fare

Prices per person in CHF 3-star1.–8.4.13 5.1.–1.4.14 double room single room

1232 1490

3-star 3-star 4-star8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 1.–8.4.13 9.–21.12.13 5.1.–1.4.14 1098 1354

Supplements per person: CHF 130.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 43.– lunch on board the Glacier Express

1123 1379

1601 2043

Basle

4-star 4-star 8.4.–9.5.13 9.5.–28.10.13 9.–21.12.13 1404 1828

1429 1853

Zürich

(If arr/dep ZRH APT)

Berne Lausanne

Spiez

Lucerne Interlaken Disentis

Montreux

St. Moritz

Brig

Geneva Zermatt

Chur

Lugano

Interlaken and Jungfraujoch Top of Europe

Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Rigi or Mt. Titlis

from CHF 498.–

from CHF 448.–

Kapellbrücke Lucerne

Tour Programme – 3 days/2 nights

Valid from 1st April 2013 – 1st April 2014

Valid from 1st May – 31st October 2013

1st day: 1st day: Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or Arrival in Lucerne by train in 2nd class from the Swiss border or Swiss airport. Overnight in Interlaken. airport. Overnight in Lucerne. 2nd day: Excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. From Interlaken Ost the train takes you via Lauterbrunnen (change of trains) and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11’333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Enjoy f. ex. breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

2nd day: Enjoy a spectacular trip to Mount Pilatus (2132m/7000ft). From Lucerne you board the boat to Alpnachstad and then the steepest cogwheel train in the world takes you up to Mount Pilatus. On the way back you take the cable car/gondola down to Kriens and further by bus back to Lucerne (operating app. mid May – app. mid October). Or excursion to Mount Rigi – Queen of the mountains. Enjoy a boat cruise from Lucerne to Vitznau and then board the cogwheel up to Rigi Kulm at 1800 m/ 6000 ft. Mount Rigi is a traffic-free recreation resort and covers 90 km2 3rd day: of scenic landscape. Specially marked viewing points provide superb Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in panoramic views. Or excursion to Mount Titlis – at 3020 m/10’000 ft. Switzerland at your own request. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monestry village Engelberg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cablecar takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne. 3rd day: Return to Swiss border or Swiss airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. Our price includes

Our price includes

n Swiss Card 2 transfers in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or n Swiss Card (2 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport airport n 2 nights in Lucerne, incl. breakfast n 2 nights in Interlaken, incl. breakfast n Your choice: excursion ticket in 2nd class for Mt. Pilatus n excursion to the Jungfraujoch in 2nd class Golden Round Trip or Mt. Rigi or for Mt. Titlis incl. Ice Flyer Prices per person in CHF chairlift 3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel 5-star-hotel 5-star-hotel Prices per person in CHF Jungfraujoch view double room

498

588

648

678

single room

578

658

718

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Supplements per person: CHF 57.– upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 100.–/140.– add. night 3* in a double/single room CHF 145.–/180.– add. night 4* in a double/single room CHF 175.–/210.– add. night 5* in a double/single room CHF 190.– add. night 5* Jungfraujoch view in a double room

3-star-hotel 4-star-hotel Pilatus/Rigi/Titlis Pilatus/Rigi/Titlis double room

448/453/478

538/543/568

single room

528/533/558

608/613/638

Supplements per person: CHF 56.– Pilatus: upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 60.– Rigi: upgrading to 1st class rail CHF 61.– Titlis: upgrading to 1st class rail