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Tops of Switzerland (for international guests)
Self-guided 5-day Swiss rail tour: Jungfraujoch, Lucerne, Mount Pilatus
5 daysfrom $1,084
80% rail
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Jungfrau Express Five-Star All-Inclusive
Using one of Europe’s oldest mountain resorts as a luxurious base, enjoy the epic mountain adventures that only the Swiss Alps can bring on this five-star escorted expedition.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Interlaken
Arrival in Switzerland
Your luxurious Swiss vacation begins as you land at Zürich Airport and transfer independently by First Class rail to Interlaken (ticket included). After checking in at this Belle Époque hotel, meet the Tour Manager and take your seat in L'Ambiance restaurant for a three-course dinner this evening, with all drinks included from 7-9pm, as they are each evening of our stay.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Interlaken
Panoramic views from Grindelwald First
After breakfast, we travel by First Class rail up to Grindelwald, then board a cable car to the summit of Grindelwald First mountain for views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. A picnic lunch is provided by our hotel before returning by cable car and rail to Interlaken for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Interlaken
A free day to explore mountains and more
A free day using the Swiss Half Fare Card for 50% discounted fares on rail, boat and most mountain railway journeys, with options including Thun via Spiez Castle, or Harder Kulm funicular above Interlaken. Note: on some departures, Day 3 and Day 4 will be swapped.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Interlaken
A trip to the 'Top of Europe' on the Jungfrau Railway
A journey to Jungfraujoch, a UNESCO-listed site and Europe's highest train station, on the Jungfrau Express, travelling the final section by cogwheel train through a tunnel cut through the Eiger. At Jungfraujoch we visit the Sphinx viewing platform and the Ice Palace, carved inside the Aletsch Glacier, with an exclusive Ice Bar tour including a drink. Note: on some departures, Day 3 and Day 4 will be swapped.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5railovernight: Interlaken
Schynige Platte Railway and the Alpine Botanical Garden
A rail journey to Wilderswil, then an open-coach cog railway through alpine meadows up to Schynige Platte. Free time to explore the Alpine Botanical Garden, home to around 800 species of alpine flora including edelweiss, before returning by rail to Interlaken for dinner. Note: on departures before June 10th, an alternative excursion to the Schilthorn is enjoyed instead.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6railovernight: Interlaken
Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway and lake cruise
A steam-hauled ascent from Brienz of the Brienzer Rothorn Mountain above Lake Brienz, with free time at the summit. The afternoon ends with a scenic cruise back to Interlaken across Lake Brienz. Note: on departures before June 3rd, the mountain railway goes to the mid-station at Planalp only.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7rail
Homeward bound
After breakfast, your Swiss vacation concludes with a First Class train journey to Zürich Airport, from where you can make your way home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 6 nights' 5-Star hotel accommodation
- First Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast and dinner each day, 5 picnic lunches
- Swiss Half Fare Card, permitting 50% discounted fares on free days for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeys
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
