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Highlights Swiss Rail Adventure Sandra Dyson (Civil Service Sports Club) Stay in historic city of Lucerne located by the Lake Lucerne Enjoy excursion to the Mount Rigi, the Queen of the mountains

1 Highlights Swiss Rail Adventure Sandra Dyson (Civil Service Sports Club) Stay in historic city of Lucerne located by the Lake Lucerne Enjoy excursion to the Mount Rigi, the Queen of the mountains Experience the world famous resort of Interlaken, staying at the superb Carlton- Europe Hotel Schilthorn, the James Bond Mountain and home to the unique Piz Gloria revolving restaurant The Alpine resort of Mürren, a car free mountain village Travel from Interlaken to Montreux via Bernese Oberland, enjoying breathtaking views of magnificent mountains and lakes. Glacier 3000 with its unique Peak Walk by Tissot, the only suspension bridge between two peaks in the world. Itinerary 14 June Travel to Switzerland transfer to Lucerne Flight from London Gatwick to Zurich. Transfer to your hotel in Lucerne by train. Your luggage will be transferred separately for your convenience. Alternatively: 0755/1117 Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris-Gare du Nord Transfer to Paris-Est 1255/14:41 TGV from Paris-Est to Strasbourg 15:21/16:39 Strasbourg to Basel SBB 17:04/18:05 Train from Basel SBB to Luzern 16/03/ G Swiss Rail Adventure 1

2 Your hotel is located right next to the station, so the group can walk upon arrival in Lucerne and have a complimentary welcome drink whilst they get their room keys and their luggage is delivered to their rooms by the porters. Free time to explore the area on foot. Dinner and overnight at the hotel Flora, Lucerne 15 June Mount Rigi Queen of Mountains Walk to the pier for your cruise to Vitznau. 10:12/11:09 Cruise from Lucerne Bahnhofquai to Vitznau 11:15/11:45 Cogwheel train to Rigi-Kulm 16/03/2018 Page 2

Enjoy the views from the top of the mountain or simply relax having lunch at one of the restaurants 14:00/14:13 Cogwheel train to Kaltbad 14:20/14:30 Cable car to Weggis, a beautiful village by Lake

3 Enjoy the views from the top of the mountain or simply relax having lunch at one of the restaurants 14:00/14:13 Cogwheel train to Kaltbad 14:20/14:30 Cable car to Weggis, a beautiful village by Lake Lucerne Time to explore the village 16:05/16:47 Cruise to Lucerne Bahnhofquai Evening walk (1-1.5 hours) with a local guide Dinner will be served at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel Flora, Lucerne 16 June Travel to Interlaken Today we will take train from Lucerne to Interlaken. Your luggage will be transferred separately for your convenience. 11:06/12:55 Interlaken Express train from Luzern to Interlaken Ost via the Brünig Pass. 16/03/2018 Page 3

to Lauterbrunnen 1035/1047 PostBus to Stechelberg 1055/1127 Cable car to Schilthorn Time at

4 Free time upon arrival to explore the area on your own. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel Carlton Europe, Interlaken 17 June Schilthorn 1003/1021 Train to Lauterbrunnen 1035/1047 PostBus to Stechelberg 1055/1127 Cable car to Schilthorn Time at leisure and lunch at Piz Gloria revolving restaurant (under own arrangement) 16/03/2018 Page 4

5 1333/1350 Cable car to Muerren Time at leisure in Muerren 1636/1657 Train and cable car to Lauterbrunnen Dinner will be served at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel Carlton Europe, Interlaken 18 June Free day in Interlaken Day at leisure Dinner will be served at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel Carlton Europe, Interlaken 19 June Travel to Montreux via Golden Pass Check out and walk to the railway station to begin your transfer to Montreux. Your luggage will be transferred for your convenience. 16/03/2018 Page 5

On arrival you will have some free time to explore this beautiful city.

6 We will travel on Golden Pass line via Bernese Oberland, one of Switzerland s most diverse regions, with amazing vies of majestic mountains, sparkling lakes and unspoilt nature. On arrival you will have some free time to explore this beautiful city. Dinner and overnight at hotel Eden Palace, Montreux 20 June Glacier 3000 After breakfast walk to the train station and take a train to Gstaad. 09:44/11:03 Train Montreux to Gstaad 16/03/2018 Page 6

Time to enjoy a short visit of the typical Swiss village of Gstaad 11:37/12:10 Bus from Gstaad, Bahnhof to Col-du-Pillon, stop for Glacier 3000.

Mont-Blanc. Visit of the unique Peak Walk by Tissot, which is the only suspension bridge between two peaks in the world.

7 Time to enjoy a short visit of the typical Swiss village of Gstaad 11:37/12:10 Bus from Gstaad, Bahnhof to Col-du-Pillon, stop for Glacier :20/12:35 Cable car to Glacier 3000 At the Glacier 3000 you will enjoy a breath-taking view of 24 summits over 4000m, including Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont-Blanc. Visit of the unique Peak Walk by Tissot, which is the only suspension bridge between two peaks in the world. Lunch at leisure at the self-service restaurant or Botta restaurant. 15:00/15:41 Descent by cable car and bus to Gstaad 16:53/18:13 Board the train to Montreux. Dinner and overnight at hotel Eden Palace, Montreux 16/03/2018 Page 7

8 21 June Travel home Check out and transfer to the airport by train. Your luggage will be transferred separately for your convenience. Alternatively 08:47/09:20 Train from Montreux to Basel SBB via Lausanne and Bern 13:21/14:39 Train from Basel SBB to Strasbourg 14:47/16:35 TGV Strasbourg to Paris Est 18:13/19:39 Paris-Gare du Nord to London St Pancras End of the tour 16/03/2018 Page 8

9 Services & Inclusions Accommodation 2 nights at the Hotel Flora in Lucerne in standard room including porterage 3 nights at the Hotel Carlton Europe in Interlaken in standard room including porterage 2 nights at the hotel Eden Palace in Montreux in standard room including porterage Meals Breakfast daily Dinner daily Transport Excursions Rail travel within Switzerland as specified in 2 nd class Golden Pass train from Interlaken to Montreux in 2 nd class Seat reservations throughout (where possible) Luggage transfer (1 piece per person) from Zurich Airport to Lucerne, Lucerne to Interlaken, Interlaken to Montreux and from Montreux to Geneva Airport For the 2 nd itinerary option there will be luggage transfer arranged from Lucerne to Interlaken and Interlaken to Montreux only. Miscellaneous Mount Rigi and Weggis trip by boat, rail and cable car Walking city tour of Lucerne with a local English speaking guide Schilthorn James Bond mountain and car free village of Muerren Glacier 3000 and a visit to typical Swiss village of Gstaad Comprehensive travel documentation Not included: Meals not mentioned No drinks included with any meals unless otherwise specified Personal expenses Entrance fees unless stated Travel insurance 16/03/2018 Page 9

10 Pricing Travel Dates No. of passengers Rooms breakdown Accommodation Room type Price per person in twin room Single room supplement 14 th to 21 st of June 2019 (8 days and 7 nights) 30 adults (including TM) 13 twins, 4 singles Hotel Flora Luzern 4* Hotel Carlton Europe Interlaken 3* Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac 4* Standard 1st option - Package including flights from London GBP 1, per person (25-29 pax) GBP 1, per person (20-24 pax) GBP 1, per person (15-19 pax) 2nd option Package with land arrangements in Switzerland only (you might wish to add International rail tickets on top of these rates) GBP 1, per person (25-29 pax) GBP 1, per person (20-24 pax) GBP 1, per person (15-19 pax) GBP per person/stay International rail offer: ROUTE: London-Paris-Strasbourg-Basel This means travelling by Eurostar + French TGV + French regional train and makes for an easier change in Paris; Gare du Nord to Gare de l Est, which is within walking distance. Tickets are valid for the exact booked services only on the London to Strasbourg and return routes and include seat reservations. Tickets for Strasbourg to Basel and return are open, valid for travel on the date and time printed on the ticket plus later services (but not earlier!). These trains do not carry seat reservations as they are regional services only. STANDARD CLASS London to Strasbourg RTN Estimated group fares (min 10 pax) From pp Adult (aged 26+) Strasbourg to Basel SBB RTN From pp Adult (aged 12+) 16/03/2018 Page 10

11 Conditions / remarks: Price per person in CHF. Prices, timetables and conditions subject to modification and review in 2018 once the actual 2019 prices/timetables are confirmed. Group menus are based on set menus (no choice). No drinks or coffee/tea after meals are included with meals. Dietary requirements can normally be catered for if advised in advance. If you would prefer other meal arrangements, please give us details in order that we can prepare an alternative quotation. A minimum number of 15 participants apply. Tour manager travels free of charge for a minimum of 20 paying participants. Cancellation conditions: o No charge for cancellations before 10 weeks prior to arrival o 50% charge for all passengers cancelled between days prior to arrival o 75% charge for all passengers cancelled between day prior to arrival (maximum 1 room / 2 passengers; if more, 100% cancellation charges apply) o 100% charge for all passengers cancelled 14 days or less prior to arrival 16/03/2018 Page 11

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