Mountain Railways
TOUR PROGRAMME -8 DAYS/7 NIGHT
(Titlis - Brienzer Rothorn - Jungraujoch - Schynige Platte - Gornergrat)
Valid from 5th June to 15th October 2009
1st day: Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.
2nd day: Lucerne
Enjoy a ride in the first revolving gondola to Mount Titlis. 3020m/10'000ft. 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. Overnight in Lucerne.
 3rd day: Interlaken
A two-train trip from Lucerne to Interlaken. First with the Brünig Railway to the wood-carving village of Brienz. Then by Rothorn Railway (partly steam-driven) up to the Brienzer Rothorn, with its excellent hiking trails and superb views over the lake. Afternoon descent, and transfer by train or ship from Brienz to Interlaken Ost for overnight stay.
4th day: Interlaken
The beautiful Bernese Oberland! First from Interlaken Ost via Lauterbrunnen (change trains) and 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 3454m/11,333ft the highest railway station in Europe. Views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Second overnight in Interlaken.
5th day: Interlaken
This is Schynige Platte day. First from Interlaken Ost to the neighbouring village of Wilderswil. Then by cogwheel railway up to the Schynige Platte, with its unique Alpine Garden and views of the towering trio of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger. Third overnight in Interlaken.
6th day: Zermatt
We take the train from Interlaken Ost, changing in both Spiez and Brig before reaching the car-free Alpine resort Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt. .
7th day: Zermatt
By cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat, with views of the majestic Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and other spectacular summits. Overnight in Zermatt.
8th day: Zermatt - departure
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
PRICES PER PERSON
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3-star-hotel |
4-star-hotel |
| Double room |
CHF 1112 |
CHF 1323 |
| Single room |
CHF.1265 |
CHF.1485 |
Supplements per person
CHF 123.– upgrading to 1st class
Note: Above prices are exclusive of SFr. 25 as Airport Deposit Fee.
OUR PRICE INCLUDES
Swiss card mountain railways (4 transfers) 2nd class from Swiss Border or airport.
Excursion to Mount Titlis incl. Ice Flyer Chairlift, Brienzer Rothorn, Jungfraujoch, Schynige Platte and Gornergrat.
2 Nights in Lucerne, room with bath/shower and WC, Breakfast.
3 Nights in Interlaken, room with bath/shower and WC, Breakfast.
2 nights in Zermatt, room with bath/shower and WC, Breakfast.
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.
Note: Above prices are exclusive of SFr. 25 as Airport Deposit Fee.
Any amendments to change of travel date, change of hotel category or name change will be subject to an amendment fee of SFr. 65.
Hotels to be used in :
| Lucerne |
3star: |
Waldstätterhof, Krone, Drei Könige, Alpina, Magic Hotel (breakfast at htl Krone about 80 m away), Zum Weissen Kreuz, Des Alpes, NH Hotel |
| 4star: |
Flora, Cascada, Art Deco Hotel Montana, Monopol, Radission SAS |
| Interlaken |
3star: |
Chalet Oberland, Splendid, Weisses Kreuz, City, Chalet Swiss, Carlton-Europe Hotel, Beau Site, Bernerhof |
| 4star: |
Du Lac, Interlaken, Royal St. Georges, Metropole, Du Nord |
| Zermatt |
3star: |
Sarazena, Bristol, Excelsior, Butterfly |
| 4star: |
Style Hotel Biner, Simi, Schlosshotel Tenne, La Ginabelle, Pollux, Alpen Resort, Parkhotel Beau Site, Allalin |
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