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Scenic Switzerland from Zurich

Zurich ➡ St Moritz ➡ Zermatt ➡ Montreux ➡ Lucerne ➡ Zurich

Your journey begins and ends in Zurich

Day trip to Mount Pilatus

ZURICH

KEY Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Lucerne

MOUNT PILATUS

Day trip to Jungfraujoch

3 LUCERNE

SWITZERLAND

CHUR

JUNGFRAUJOCH ST. MORITZ

2

MONTREUX

1 VISP

2 ZERMATT BRIG

GORNERGRAT

Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt

Day trip to Gornergrat

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Nights stay Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

TIRANO

ITALY

Bernina Express DAY 1 - ZURICH TO ST. MORITZ

From Zurich, making use of your 8-day Swiss Pass for the scenic rail journey to historic St. Moritz. Take a relaxing stroll around the lake and enjoy the chic town itself, the first real alpine holiday destination for the international jet set. DAY 2 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP

Embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines south into Italy. The Bernina Express is a spectacular journey from the snowcapped heights of the Alps and The Bernina Pass itself, down into the lush Poschiavo Valley. DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO ZERMATT

Today, enjoy the full splendor of one of Switzerland’s most famous journeys, the Glacier Express. Cruise over the impressive Landwasser Viaduct, a marvel of Swiss engineering from a bygone era, and wind through numerous high passes and past many small Swiss lakes and villages before pulling into Zermatt.

9 DAYS

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Travel to St Moritz from Zurich (or from any starting point in Switzerland) • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 8-day standard class Swiss Pass • Standard class seat reservations on the Bernina

Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass trains • Day trip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway from Zermatt • Day trip to the top of Mount Pilatus from Lucerne • Daytrip to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel St. Moritz Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt Montreux - Villa Toscane Lucerne - Romantic Wilden Mann

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP

Today, take an exciting ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway and from the top,enjoy the views of the iconic Matterhorn as well as the surrounding peaks and glaciers all around you. DAY 5 - MONTREUX

Travel to Montreux at a time of your choosing with your Swiss Pass and enjoy wonderful views on the way. DAY 6 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE - MONTREUX TO LUCERNE

Take the short hop to Montreux, from where you will board the Golden Pass train to Lucerne via Zweisimmen. The Golden Pass isn’t a direct service. This journey promises scenic thrills with dramatic rises and dips and stunning mountain, valley and lake vistas. DAY 7 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP

Enjoy a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. At the top, experience the historic Pilatus Kulm Hotel and restaurant. DAY 8 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP

Travel to Interlaken this morning and board the historic line to Europe’s highest railway station, at 11,332 feet above sea level. Enjoy spectacular views on the way up and at the top of Jungfrau Mountain, experience an ice sculpture gallery, a glacier walk, and the world’s highest chocolate shop. DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ZURICH

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