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Snow on the Alps

Snow on the Alps, a rail journey with Ffestiniog Travel

Journey on the world famous UNESCO Rhaetian Railway, Bernina and Glacier Express trains and experience breathtaking views of wintry mountain and alpine scenery.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Cologne

    To Cologne

    Depart on mid-morning Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onward to Cologne for an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Chur

    Onward to Chur

    By rail to Basle, from where our rail travel will be in First Class using the unlimited Swiss Travel Pass provided. We continue to Chur where we stay for 4 nights.

  3. Day 3overnight: Chur

    Explore from Chur

    Using your Swiss Travel Pass, explore Chur, capital of the Graubünden region, and the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railways network. An optional escorted excursion is on offer at no additional cost.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Chur

    Bernina Express

    The option of a full day escorted excursion from Chur to Tirano in First Class on the Bernina Express route, returning via St. Moritz for dinner on the train (included).

  5. Day 5overnight: Chur

    Leisure Time

    A second day at leisure with the offer of an optional escorted excursion at no additional cost, using your First Class Swiss Travel Pass to explore the Graubünden Canton.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Thun

    Glacier Express

    A ride up to the Oberalp Pass on the Glacier Express train, through the Furka Tunnel into the Rhône valley. Changing at Brig, we cross the Alps again and arrive at Lake Thun for a 3-night stay.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Thun

    Bernese Oberland

    Free day based in Thun to explore with your Swiss Travel Pass. An optional escorted excursion is on offer, including rail to Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, then cable car to Mürren for views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Thun

    Bernese Oberland

    Free day based in Thun to explore with your Swiss Travel Pass. An optional escorted excursion is on offer, including rail to Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, then cable car to Mürren for views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

  9. Day 9overnight: Cologne

    To Cologne

    We depart Thun after breakfast and travel via Basle to Cologne for an overnight stay.

  10. Day 10rail

    To London

    Taking the morning ICE service to Brussels, we make a connection with the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

Included

  • Standard Class travel to and from Switzerland
  • First Class Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited travel on trains, postbuses, lake steamers and many city buses and trams
  • Daily optional escorted excursions
  • Evening meal in dining car
  • Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Local taxes/fees
  • Services of a tour leader from London and throughout the tour

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