Spend a few days in historic Lucerne before taking the panoramic train across the Brünig Pass to Interlaken. Take in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Interlaken, and perhaps a visit up the Jungfraujoch, the land of eternal snow, before the spectacular train journey on to Montreux. Between Zweisimmen and Montreux you can enjoy the 'Golden Pass Classic' train with its vintage Pullman carriages. This spectacular journey and the combination of Swiss towns on this tour will make for a very memorable holiday.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Lake Lucerne
Fly to Geneva. Rail transfer from Geneva airport to Lucerne (approx 3 hrs). Check into Hotel Seeburg for 3 or 4 nights.
Lucerne: is a city rich in culture, take a tour of the old town, visit the world famous Chapel Bridge or take advantage of your Swiss Card discount and take a ride on either the oldest or the steepest cog railway in Europe up to the top of Mount Rigi or Pilatus respectively.
Day 4 or 5: Travel to Interlaken
From Lucerne rail transfer to Interlaken (approx 2 hrs). Cross the Brünig Pass with views from the Panoramic train of lakes and mountains. Check into Hotel Carlton Europe for 3 or 4 nights.
Interlaken: Between the lakes of Brienz and Thun, Interlaken has much to offer with flower-decked streets, attractive cafés and shops, views of the Jungfrau and a bustling town centre. Lake cruises leave from the ports at either side of Interlaken to visit the picturesque city of Thun, the dramatic castle at Spiez, and the peaceful, wood carving town of Brienz.
Day 7 or 8: Travel to Montreux
Rail transfer from Interlaken to Montreux (approx 2 hrs 20 mins). The Golden Pass Line takes you towards pretty Gstaad, the favourite playground for the rich and famous. Then the train makes an electrifying descent towards Montreux passing through vineyards and country estates to finally arrive at shimmering Lake Geneva. Check into Hotel René Capt for 3 or 4 nights.
Montreux: On the sunny side of Lake Geneva surrounded by vineyard clad hills and snow-capped peaks Montreux is a cosmopolitan town renowned for its jazz festival, lakeside promenade, shops, cafés and the famous Chillon Castle.
Day 11 or 12: Travel to Geneva Airport
Rail transfer to Geneva airport for your return flight (approx 1hr 20mins).
Please note: There is no rep on arrival at the airport but you will receive a pre-departure call from your rep to answer any questions. A full itinerary will be sent with your tickets and a rep will be on-hand in the resorts of Lucerne and Interlaken (not Montreux or on train journeys). It is necessary to change trains on some of the rail transfers between resorts.
What's Included
- Departures Sat or Wed
- 10 or 11 night tour
- Return flights from the UK to Geneva
- Room with bath or shower in 4 or 4.C hotels
- Half Board
- 1st class rail transfers within Switzerland (some change of trains required)
- Swiss half-price travel card
- Services of a rep in Lucerne and Interlaken (no rep on trains or in Montreux)
Hotel facilities
10 night tour
3 nights in Lucerne – Hotel Seeburg
4 nights in Interlaken – Hotel Carlton Europe
3 nights in Montreux – Hotel René Capt
4 nights in Lucerne – Hotel Seeburg
3 nights in Interlaken – Hotel Carlton Europe
4 nights in Montreux – Hotel René Capt