b'ClassicCharming towns, delightful hotels and breathtaking alpineviews are calling on this idyllic Swiss holiday, featuring two 9 DAYS from 2,699ppof Europes greatest rail journeys. 2,499 ppYOUR ITINERARY1 FROM STRASBOURGDay 1. To Strasbourg for an Alsace stopover BaselYour tour begins at London St Pancras where we board Eurostar in Plus class to Paris. We continue to Strasbourg for an overnight stay in this picturesqueChurAlsatian city with its Gothic cathedral and pretty canal area, La Petite France.SWITZERLAND 3ThunDay 2. An alpine arrival in historic Chur TO PARIS Spiez St MoritzAfter a free morning in Strasbourg, we travel by First Class rail to Basel,Brig 4 PoschiavoSwitzerland. Continuing by rail, we witness the scenery quickly increasing inGenevabeauty and altitude, reaching Chur where we check in to our popular hotel. ZermattDay 3. Across the Alps on the Bernina ExpressWe journey across the Alps in the panoramic carriages of the Bernina Express today. This wonderful route takes us into the Engadine Valley, across theWHATS INCLUDED:Landwasser Viaduct and along the Albula Line. At the summit, we pass the Lago Bianco before crossing the Bernina Pass. We pause to view the Pal 8 nights 4-Star hotel Glacier, then wind down to the Italian-speaking town of Poschiavo. There isaccommodation time to wander the pastel-hued streets before returning to Chur, via St Moritz.Eurostar Plus First & Standard Class rail travelDay 4. Exploring on a free day in Chur, Switzerlands oldest townAll rail, cruise and coach travel A free day offers a chance to explore. You could visit Churs Old Town, itsthroughout your tour800-year-old cathedral and Bishops Palace. For impressive views, you could take the cable car up Brambresch mountain. Alternatively, you can use yourExpertise of a UK Tour ManagerSwiss Travel Card to explore further afield. The lakeside town of Arosa as wellfrom start to finishas the resorts of Davos and Klosters are all easy to reach by rail.Eurostar light mealsBreakfast each day,Day 5. Breathtaking scenery on the incredible Glacier Express 1 lunch, 6 dinnersToday we experience one of Europes most iconic train journeys, theGroup luggage transfers between celebrated Glacier Express. Known as the slowest express train in the worldhotels from Chur to Brigour train dips by the Rhine Gorge, as our panoramic carriages offer amazing views of the Swiss Grand Canyon. We then climb to Andermatt, following theSwiss Travel Card for 50% discounted Rhne to the town of Brig where we check in to our hotel. fares on free days for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeysDay 6. Views of the mighty Matterhorn from Zermatt All guided tours and excursionsThis morning we venture into the Matter Valley and to the car-free resort of Zermatt in the shadow of the Matterhorn. On a helipad tour, our pilot tells us about rescue operations before a free afternoon to explore. You could takeTour Code: GEJ| per person based onthe Gornergrat Mountain Railway up to the Alps second-largest glacier.2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 250.Day 7. A free day to uncover Brig, or further afieldA day at leisure provides the opportunity to see more of Brig and its2025 Departures: surroundings. The historic centre hosts the 17th-century Stockalper PalaceAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTwith stone towers and gilded onion domes. Using your Swiss Travel Card for 50% discounts on rail travel, you could visit the Swiss Riviera or Bern, with its UNESCO-listed medieval town. Everyday Traveller RatedDay 8. A private aperitif at Spiez Castle and Lake Thun cruise 1 2 3 4Set in beautifully maintained grounds beside the crystal-clear waters of Lake Thun is Spiez Castle. We travel here today for a tour and a private aperitif onSecure your place nowthe terrace. Leaving Spiez, we cruise along Lake Thun before returning to Brig.with a 550pp depositDay 9. Homeward bound For more information on This morning, we board the train to Paris via Geneva. In the French capital, we join the Eurostar to London with breathtaking memories of Switzerland. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/GEJSWITZERLAND 15'