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From £2,699
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: May 2024 - Sept 2025
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From £2,699
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: May 2024 - Sept 2025

Tour Overview

Travel through Switzerland’s untouched landscapes and stunning scenery on historic railways, discovering elegant towns, romantic castles and delicious cuisine. Embark the Bernina Express for a return journey that takes you on the 100-year-old Bernina Line to Tirano in Italy, passing through 55 tunnels and crossing 196 bridges, as well as the Brusio viaduct. You’ll also journey on the world’s slowest express train, the Glacier Express, which takes you to the heart of the Alps, and includes a lunch on-board. Your holiday continues to Schilthorn, known as ‘007 Mountain’. Finally, travel on the iconic Golden Pass Train, enjoy a cruise on Lake Thun and a visit to romantic Spitz castle on the way.
  • Classic Touring
  • Scenic Train
  • All Breakfasts
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Your Holiday Includes

  • Return flights from London
  • 7 nights in 4-star hotels
  • 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners and a welcome drink
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Travel on the Bernina Express to Tirano
  • Enjoy a journey on the Glacier Express
  • Visit Trümmelbach Falls and Mürren
  • Lake Thun cruise and Spiez Castle
  • Take the Golden Pass train
  • Lausanne free public transport card
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Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Zurich

Today you will fly to Zurich, and then we'll transfer you to your hotel in Davos.

Meals included: D
Next day

Day 2 Bernina Express

Your day begins with a short journey from Davos to Filisur, where you will board the Bernina Express for an inspiring journey on the famous Bernina Line – a UNESCO-listed railway that's more than 100 years old. It is a thrilling route that passes through no fewer than 55 tunnels and crosses 196 bridges, as well as the famous circular viaduct of Brusio. The train will make its way across the border to Tirano in Italy, where there will be some free time before your return journey. Dinner will be served at the hotel this evening. Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 3 Glacier Express

Today you will take a panoramic journey on the world's slowest express train, the Glacier Express. Lunch will be served as you wind your way through the spectacular, ever-changing scenery to Brig. You will then journey to your next base, the traditional resort of Interlaken. Meals included: B,L
Next day

Day 4 Interlaken - at leisure

You can get to know Interlaken better today. Or perhaps you'll come on an exciting optional trip. This takes you to Jungfraujoch – the 'Top of Europe' – for views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits. You'll take the Jungfrau Railway, which travels through a mountain tunnel and takes the steep climb to Jungfraujoch. Located at 3,454 metres above sea level, this is the highest railway station in Europe. What you'll see during two stops and from viewing platforms is an incredible world of rock, ice and snow on all sides.

Meals included: B
Next day

Day 5 Trümmelbach Falls & Schilthorn

Your day is filled with exciting journeys, and the first takes you to explore the Trümmelbach Falls. You will then take the cable car to Birg to admire stunning vistas. Then it's on to Schilthorn, known as the '007 Mountain'. On its 2,970-metre summit sits a revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria, which featured in the 1969 James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'. Why not enjoy a martini here, shaken not stirred, of course, while you take in 360-degree views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.

Your next cable car ride takes you to Mürren, a picturesque cliff-top village offering amazing views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Its well-prepared footpaths and the fact that it is car-free make it a delight to explore on foot, we will then head back to the hotel for dinner.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 6 Lake Thun - Lausanne

The day start with a cruise on Lake Thun to Spiez where we'll visit the romantic Spiez Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop on the lake's shores. Next you'll board the iconic Golden Pass Train. You'll travel in complete comfort as you take in some of Switzerland's most beautiful scenery from your carriage. The elegant town of Lausanne is your final destination. Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 7 Lausanne - at Leisure

Today you are free to explore at your leisure. Your holiday includes a Lausanne Transport Card, giving you free access to public transport as well as discounted entry to a number of attractions.

Alternatively, you may wish to join your Holiday Director for an optional excursion to Glacier 3000. Where there are breath-taking views of 24 summits, including the Matterhorn and Mont-Blanc. Visit the unique Peak Walk by Tissot, the only suspension bridge between two peaks in the world.

At the hotel this evening, enjoy a farewell drink and dinner.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 8 Geneva - UK

Today we'll transfer to Geneva airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals included: B
Additional Information

Additional Information



  1. Favourite Moment

    Experience an unforgettable journey onboard the Golden Pass panoramic train through Switzerland’s stunning landscape.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Grischa DAS Hotel Davos

Grischa DAS Hotel Davos is located in the centre of Davos Platz. Hotel amenities include five restaurants and a sun terrace. Guest rooms feature private facilities, TV, Wi-Fi, safe and hairdryer.

Grischa DAS Hotel Davos is located in the centre of Davos Platz. Hotel amenities include five restaurants and a sun terrace. Guest rooms feature private facilities, TV, Wi-Fi, safe and hairdryer.
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Hotel Carlton Europe

Carlton Europe Hotel enjoys a central location on the Höheweg promenade. Facilities include free WiFi access and outdoor swimming pool. Traditional Swiss dishes from the Bernese Oberland, including fondue and raclette, can be enjoyed in the restaurant Chalet Beizli.

Carlton Europe Hotel enjoys a central location on the Höheweg promenade. Facilities include free WiFi access and outdoor swimming pool. Traditional Swiss dishes from the Bernese Oberland, including fondue and raclette, can be enjoyed in the restaurant Chalet Beizli.
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Best Western Plus Hotel Mirabeau

The Mirabeau Hotel can be found only a 5-minute walk from the city centre of Lausanne. Free Wi-Fi and wired internet access is available in all rooms. The tastefully furnished rooms feature cable TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with hairdryer.

The Mirabeau Hotel can be found only a 5-minute walk from the city centre of Lausanne. Free Wi-Fi and wired internet access is available in all rooms. The tastefully furnished rooms feature cable TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with hairdryer.

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Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour

Switzerland - Lausanne - Glacier 3000

Switzerland - Lausanne - Glacier 3000

Glacier 3000 offers breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps, including famous peaks of Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. You will start your adventures by taking a train to Aigle and onwards to Les Diablerets, an idyllic mountain village in the heart of Swiss Alps with a view onto the impressive glacier panorama. During your visit you will have an opportunity to walk the unique Peak Walk by Tissot, the only suspension bridge between two peaks in the world.
We would recommend taking a warm jacket as weather in the mountains can change very quickly.

Please note this excursion needs to be pre-booked in advance.
Glacier 3000 offers breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps, including famous peaks of Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. You will start your adventures by taking a train to Aigl...

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Switzerland - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

Switzerland - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

View the majestic Eiger, Munch and Jungfrau summits, together with the longest glacial flow. You will board the Jungfrau Railway, the famous narrow- gauge line completed in 1912 and celebrated as a major feat of engineering. The cogwheel railway takes you from Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe at 3,454 metres is Europe’s highest altitude railway station. Marvel at this incredible world of rock, ice and snow during stops in the tunnel from viewing platforms the Eigerwand (Eiger Wall) and Eismeer (Sea of Ice).

Full Day – Moderate Walking – Breathtaking Scenery
View the majestic Eiger, Munch and Jungfrau summits, together with the longest glacial flow. You will board the Jungfrau Railway, the famous narrow- gauge line completed in 1912 an...

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