Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

S wiss G lacier E xpress & T he B ernina

DAY 1 Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards to Basel and our base for this evening, the GAIA Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 This morning, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast before our private guided tour of Basel where we will visit the best sights of the city and can admire the contrasting modern and historic architecture of this beautiful city. The evening is free for you to dine at leisure in one of the many local restaurants. (B) DAY 3 After a relaxed morning, we travel by train to Neuchâtel where we have a little time to explore the medieval core of the town before our afternoon cruise on the magnificent Lake Neuchâtel aboard a beautifully restored paddle steamer dating back to 1912. Afterwards, we continue by train to Vevey and our hotel for the next three nights, The Astra, is conveniently located opposite the station, and we enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 10 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 6 evening meals and 1 lunch ★ Local Transport Pass ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Explore the historic city of Basel ★ Admire magnificent scenery from the world famous Swiss Glacier Express ★ Experience the equally spectacular Bernina Express journey ★ Take a paddle steamer cruise on Lake Neuchâtel ★ Discover the beautiful lakeside town of Vevey ★ Cruise across Lake Geneva to visit Château Chillon ★ Stroll along the picturesque lakeside in Montreux ★ Ride the historic funicular railway from Punt Muragl ★ Take in great views of the Upper Engadin Valley from the Muottas Muragl ★ Enjoy time to explore destinations independently with a free transport card

Experience two of the world’s great railway journeys on this fantastic tour to Switzerland – the Glacier Express and the Bernina! Journey across the magnificent Swiss Alps through breathtaking scenery, cruise aboard a beautifully restored paddle steamer, discover the dramatic Château Chillon, and ride the historic funicular to Muottas Muragl plus enjoy free time to explore Basel,Vevey, and Montreux.

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Bernina Express, Landwasser Viaduct

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DAY 4 After breakfast this morning, the day is ours to spend at leisure in Vevey and, using our included Riviera card, we can venture further into this lovely lakeside town. We can stroll along the promenade, visit fascinating museums, or discover historic buildings, the choice is ours. (B) DAY 5 This morning, we travel by train to Montreux and enjoy some free time in Lake Geneva’s most celebrated resort before transferring to Château Chillon, perched dramatically at the water’s edge against a stunning mountain backdrop. We include entrance to the castle to explore before continuing by boat cruise, sailing amidst magnificent landscapes to Lausanne. Afterwards, we return by train to Vevey in time for our evening meal together. (B,D)

DAY 6 One of the great railway journeys of the world awaits today! After breakfast, we travel by train through the mountains to Brig where we will join the iconic Glacier Express , a truly scenic railway journey that we will enjoy in style with a 2-course lunch served to our seats. Marvel at the breathtaking and varied panoramic views outside your window as the train follows the course of the River Rhône en route to the Oberalp Pass, the highest point on the line at over 6,000 feet, before continuing through the UNESCO World Heritage Albula Line, a masterpiece of railway engineering of tunnels, spirals, and viaducts. On arrival in St. Moritz , we will transfer to the Steffani Hotel*, our base for the next four nights, and dinner this evening will be at leisure. (B,L) *In December, the tour will continue from St. Moritz to Celerina and transfer to our hotel, the Chesa Rosatsch.

Glacier Express

Basel Munster Cathedral, Rhine River

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