Tour - Golden Pass holidays

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.

Special Booking Offer: Book on Golden Pass Tour and receive the Rocheur de Naye excursion for FREE during your stay in Montreux (applies to all new bookings made before 31st May).
Take a memorable journey on the rack railway up from Montreux to the 2000m high summit of the “Rochers de Naye” for a spectacular view of Lake Geneva and the French and Swiss Alps.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Lake Lucerne
Transfer from Zurich airport to Lucerne (approx 1 hr). Check in to the Hotel Krone in Lucerne's pretty old town 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 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
Depart by train from historic Lucerne and cross the Brünig Pass with views from the Panoramic train of lakes and mountains and on to Interlaken. Check in to the traditional Hotel Royal St. George 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
Depart by train to Montreux. 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 in to the fabulous four star superior Hotel Eden Palace au Lac in Montreux 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
Approximate transfer 1hr 20mins by train to Geneva airport.

Holiday Options
10 night tour
3 nights in Lucerne – Hotel Krone
4 nights in Interlaken – Hotel Royal St. George
3 nights in Montreux – Hotel Eden Palace au Lac

11 night tour
4 nights in Lucerne – Hotel Krone
3 nights in Interlaken – Hotel Royal St. George
4 nights in Montreux – Hotel Eden Palace au Lac

Price Includes
• Departures Sat or Wed
• 10 or 11 night tour
• Outbound scheduled flights to Zurich, inbound from Geneva
• FREE 1st Class Swiss Card giving 1st class rail travel for all journeys included on the tour
• Half board accommodation in 3-4 T hotels
• All bedrooms with private bath or shower & WC
• Fly Rail luggage vouchers
• Services of Rep in Lucerne & Interlaken

The Savings
• A 1st Class Swiss Transfer Card is included for all guests on the Golden Pass Tour • Save £70pp off your holiday when you purchase a Swiss Pass, Swiss Saver or Youth Pass which includes the Swiss Museum Pass (FREE entry to most museums in Switzerland)