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Premium GoldenPass: Switzerland’s Lakes & Peaks

Premium GoldenPass: Switzerland’s Lakes & Peaks, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Ideal for travelers wishing to connect snow-capped peaks, iconic lakes and panoramic trains, this elegant vacation explores Switzerland in style, including from Prestige Class on the GoldenPass Express

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lucerne

    Arriving in the medieval city of Lucerne

    Arrive at Zürich airport and take the First Class Swiss Travel Pass train to Lucerne (about an hour). Check in and explore the lakeside city at leisure before a welcome dinner with the Tour Manager and group.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Lucerne

    Alpine beauty from the Stanserhorn

    Local rail to Stans, then the Stanserhorn Railway and CabriO aerial cableway to the summit with a park ranger guide. Lunch at the revolving restaurant, then a guided city tour of Lucerne's Altstadt.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  3. Day 3overnight: Lucerne

    Discovering the legends and scenery of Lake Lucerne

    Cruise Lake Lucerne aboard the historic paddle steamer Gallia, with a five-course lunch and wine pairings, passing Rütli Meadow and Tellskapelle. Afternoon at leisure in Lucerne.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4railovernight: Interlaken

    Into the Swiss Alps aboard the Luzern-Interlaken Express

    First Class rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken via Meiringen and Lake Brienz. Evening excursion by funicular to Harder Kulm for a sunset dinner overlooking the Bernese Oberland.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5railovernight: Interlaken

    A guided discovery of the "Top of Europe"

    Rail to Grindelwald then the Jungfrau Express to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, with a guide covering the line's history. Visit the Sphinx viewing platform, Ice Palace and exclusive Ice Bar.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6railovernight: Montreux

    A Prestige Class journey on the GoldenPass Express

    Exclusive use of the Prestige Class carriage (18 swiveling seats) on the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux via Lake Thun and Lake Geneva, with aperitif and wine served at the seat. Transfer to the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7overnight: Montreux

    Discovering the chocolate, cheese and wine of the Swiss Riviera

    Private chocolate-making workshop at Maison du Callier, then coach to Gruyère for a cheese demonstration and fondue lunch, followed by a guided tour of Château de Chillon with a wine tasting. Farewell dinner in Montreux.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  8. Day 8

    Traveling home

    Check out after breakfast and travel independently to Geneva or Zürich airport using the Swiss Travel Pass.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • First Class rail travel
  • All rail, boat and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between all hotels
  • Max group size of 18
  • First Class Swiss Travel Pass, offering unlimited travel by train, boat, bus and tram with no additional cost
  • 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

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