b'DiscoveriesEnjoy the best rail journeys in Switzerland, including the Glacier ExpressGlacier Express and Bernina Express, from a perfectly8 DAYS from 2,099pplocated hotel nestled amid the stunning Swiss Alps. 1,899 ppAll Inclusive YOUR ITINERARY1 FROM Days 1-2. Strasbourg and a scenic journey to Switzerland 1 TO BASEL STRASBOURGGathering at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris. Transferring to the high-speed TGV, we continue to Strasbourg and check in to our hotelBern Churnear the station. On Day 2, you have a free morning to Strasbourgs historicSWITZERLANDcentre before we journey by rail to Switzerland. Arriving in the early evening,ArosaTiefencastel5we check in for a five-night stay in the small village of Tiefencastel, which5occupies a unique location on the route of the Glacier and Bernina Express.St MoritzBrigDay 3. Alpine scenery, upmarket resorts or gentle walks on a free day TiranoToday is a free day to explore our new surroundings at leisure. Tiefencastel is a small village but due to its location there is plenty to discover, including the wood carvings inside the 14th-century Church of St Stefan and many nearby woodland walks. With your Swiss Travel Card providing a 50% discount on railWHATS INCLUDED:fares in the area, you could explore further afield.7 nights 3-Star hotel Day 4. A journey on the historic Albula Line to stylish St Moritz accommodation After breakfast, we travel on the Albula Line to the famous resort of St Moritz. Eurostar StandardThis historic route snakes across deep ravines and scenic viaducts, past Standard Class rail travelimpressive mountain peaks and evergreen forests before arriving in St Moritz. All rail and coach travel throughout Set amidst the mountains and lakes of the Engadine Valley and renowned foryour tourits grand hotels, cafs and shops, free time in St Moritz lends itself to manyExpertise of a UK Tour Manager possibilities for you to discover at your own pace.from start to finishDay 5. Crossing the Alps to Italy on the Bernina Express Breakfast and dinner each day,Travelling across the Alps to Italy on the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express is a5 picnic luncheshighlight of the holiday today. One of rails best-kept secrets, this spectacularBeer, wine and soft drinks each day route clings to mountainsides and passes dramatic waterfalls before climbingwith dinner in Tiefencastelup to Lago Bianco and the summit at Ospizio Bernina. From panoramicGroup luggage transfers between carriages, we can marvel at the ethereal Pal Glacier before twisting roundhotels from Tiefencastel to BaselWonderfulthe incredible spiral viaduct at Brusio. When we reach the Italian town ofSwiss Travel Card for 50% trains showcasedTirano, there is free time to explore at leisure before we return.discounted fares for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeysthe beauty ofDay 6. Historic Chur and the Arosa Line All guided tours and excursionsSwitzerland. We board the train to Chur this morning, continuing on the Arosa Line for a journey to the lakeside resort of Arosa. The train winds its way through Ian, 2024 unspoilt valleys and across the historic Langwieser Viaduct before arrivingTour Code: TFS| per person based onbeside Obersee Lake. After free time here, we continue to Chur where you2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers have time to explore Switzerlands oldest town. Backed by mountains, thefrom 180.cobblestone centre has quietly impressed visitors for many years with its GLACIER EXPRESS colourful buildings and pretty squares.2025 Departures: STRASBOURG BERNINA EXPRESS ST MORITZ Day 7. The incredible Glacier Express and on to Basel APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTThe Glacier Express is an epic way to conclude our time in the Swiss Alps today. The slowest express train in the world heads west from Chur at an anEveryday Traveller Ratedaverage speed of 24mph, before delving into the Rhine Gorge, dubbed the Swiss Grand Canyon. The spectacular route snakes over the Oberalp Pass,1 2 3 4beside glacial lakes and through the nine-mile-long Furka Base Tunnel before arriving in Brig. Here, we change trains to head to Basel, where we check intoSecure your place nowour hotel for the final evening of the holiday.with a 400pp depositDay 8. Homeward bound For more information on After breakfast, we begin our journey home by rail via Paris. We arrive in London by early evening and your holiday comes to an end.dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/TFS42 Email our team at grj@greatrail.com SWITZERLAND 43'