Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

G rand S wiss P anorama

DAY 1 Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards to Interlaken and our hotel for two nights, the Hotel Metropole, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we travel by rail from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen, a picturesque village in the Swiss Alps where we take a cable car to the summit of Schilthorn – the ‘James Bond’ mountain. We have free time to visit the revolving Piz Gloria Restaurant, Bond World, 007 Walk of Fame, and the Piz Gloria View embedded in a beautiful mountain environment with views of more than 200 Alpine peaks. Afterwards, we return to Interlaken and our hotel to enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 3 This morning, our luggage will be transferred to Montreux as we journey to Jungfraujoch offering amazing views over the Eiger and Mönch and we enjoy free time to explore the fascinating Ice Palace and take lunch before retracing our steps to Interlaken. ★ Discover breathtaking views at Jungfraujoch ★ Journey on the panoramic GoldenPass Express ★ Explore the medieval Chillon Castle ★ Experience relaxing cruises on Lake Geneva and Lake Lucerne ★ Ride the fantastic Rochers-de-Naye Cogwheel Railway ★ Discover the historic Gornergrat Railway for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn ★ Journey on the scenic Gotthard Panorama Express ★ Experience the Rigi Railway, Europe’s first mountain railway Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 9 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals and 1 lunch ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Admire magnificent scenery from the world famous Swiss Glacier Express ★ Experience the equally spectacular Bernina Express journey ★ Visit the famous Schilthorn summit – James Bond 007 Mountain

Experience some of the world’s greatest railway journeys and spectacular scenery on this grand tour of Switzerland. Journey on the Bernina Express, the Glacier Express, the GoldenPass, the Gotthard Panorama Express, and so much more plus fantastic lake cruises, historic railways, and magnificent mountain summits. Don’t miss this unforgettable Swiss adventure!

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Bernina Express

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DAY 5 Today, our luggage will be transferred separately as we travel by rail to Zermatt, a charming town at the foot of the Matterhorn. On arrival, we board the historic Gornergrat Railway , a cogwheel train that takes us 3,100m for picturesque landscapes and a breathtaking view of the Matterhorn. Afterwards, we continue to the BEAUSiTE Hotel for our overnight stay where we check in and enjoy an evening at leisure. (B) DAY 6 This morning, our luggage will be transferred separately as we board the famous Glacier Express , a truly scenic railway journey that we will enjoy in style with a 3-course lunch served to our seats. Marvel at the breathtaking and varied panoramic views outside your window as we traverse through tunnels and over bridges including the magnificent Landwasser Viaduct

This afternoon, we return to Interlaken to board the panoramic GoldenPass Express to Montreux, a luxurious train that will take us through spectacular mountain views. On arrival in Montreux , we transfer to our hotel for the next two nights, the Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, where we check in and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 4 After breakfast, we journey by rail to Veytaux-Chillon for a self-guided tour of the medieval Chillon Castle , perched dramatically at the water’s edge against a stunning mountain backdrop. After visiting the castle, we will embark on a relaxing cruise across Lake Geneva before travelling on the fantastic Rochers de-Naye Cogwheel Railway taking us to an altitude of 2,000m for unique views over Lake Geneva before we retrace our steps to Montreux for an evening at leisure. (B)

Rigi Railway

Zermatt

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