Four Seasons Brochure 2024-25

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9 DAYS

Switzerland and steam trains - a delightful combination as Railtrail Tours take you to the heart of this beautiful country to experience some amazing mountain rail journeys and glorious lake steamer cruises. Plus, for 2024, we have enhanced the tour by adding an outbound overnight in the beautiful city of Basel for a more leisurely travel experience.

DEPARTS Monday 23 September 2024

ACTIVITY LEVEL

HOTELS GAIA Hotel, Basel

Fares From £2939

This hotel is ideally located next to the train station and within walking distance of Basel’s attractions.The elegant bedrooms are equipped with TV, kettle and/or coffee machine, minibar with organic drinks, safe, and free Wi-Fi.The hotel serves an organic buffet breakfast in the listed historic hall. Bars and restaurants are located The Hotel Derby is a superior hotel situated right next to the rail station in the very centre of Grindelwald and offers a friendly atmosphere in stunning surroundings.The hotel is over 130 years old with comfortable furnishings and is close to the shops.The sauna invites you to unwind after a day out in the fresh mountain air.The rooms are bright and simply decorated with all facilities needed for a memorable holiday - a satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, minibar, safe, and tea/ coffee making facilities. within walking distance of the hotel. Hotel Derby, Grindelwald

★ Lake Thun cruise & funicular up Harder Kulm ★ Coffee & cake at the Panorama Restaurant at Harder Kulm ★ Bernese Oberland Pass – offering freedom of the region on your free day

★ Steam along the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz on the Brünig Steam Railway ★ Visit the Schilthorn summit – James Bond 007 mountain ★ Discover impressive glacier waterfalls at Trummelbach Falls

★ Ride the extended Furka Steam Railway – original route of the Glacier Express ★ The amazing Brienz Rothorn steam mountain railway ★ Return rail journey up the spectacular Schynige Platte

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ Explore the historic city of Basel ★ Shimmering blue lakes, past alpine meadows, up to heavenly skies, by steam train

Call 01538 382323 – to book with our friendly customer care team

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