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2012 Rates Prices are in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Destination: Lucerne » Mt. Rigi » Interlaken » James Bond Mountain

Experience the charming cities of Lucerne and Interlaken with this unique and exciting rail tour through the heart of Switzerland.


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  Mt. Rigi cogwheel train
 
       
 

Itinerary

Day 1 Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne by train in 1st class from Swiss border or airport. After checking-in to your hotel in Lucerne take the public train to Arth-Goldau. From the station of Mt. Rigi railways you go further on with the cogwheel train up to Mt. Rigi (1800m). From the summit you can have a breath-taking 360° degrees panoramic view of the Alps, looking out over 13 lakes and across all central Switzerland and as far as Germany and France. In the late afternoon you descend from
Mt. Rigi by cogwheel train to Rigi Kaltbad and further by aerial cable-car to Weggis^ (or continue by cogwheel train to Vitznau) from where you board the boat and enjoy a cruise back to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.


Day 2 Interlaken
After breakfast board the train to Interlaken over the Brünig Pass. After checking-in to your hotel in Interlaken start your excursion to Schilthorn – Piz Gloria “The James Bond Mountain”. First take the train from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen and then a short bus trip takes you to Stechelberg from where you take the aerial cable car (via Mürren and Brig) to the top of Schilthorn – Piz Gloria at 2970m. Enjoy the beautiful view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (UNESCO World Heritage) and view more than 200 other summits, glaciers and lakes from the big terrace. Alternatively experience a breathtaking 360° panorama from the restaurant Piz Gloria. While enjoying a drink or a delicious meal, your view extends from the Titlis, along Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to Mont Blanc and to the Black Forest. Don’t miss the chance to follow the tracks of James Bond: New attractions in the Touristorama (theatre) will inspire you. Enjoy the new panorama video show including extracts of the 007 Movie “On Her Majesty‘s Secret Service”, which was filmed at the Schilthorn.
Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

Day 3 Depart Switzerland
Return to Swiss border or airport or extend
your stay in Switzerland. (B)


 

Price includes:

  • Swiss Card Best Views in Switzerland with
    5 first-class rail transfers (from/to Swiss border or airport) including excursions to Mt. Rigi and the Schilthorn
  • 1 night Lucerne,
    1 night Interlaken
    in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily
  • Any additional discounts on other tickets based
    on Swiss Card
  • Service charges, taxes and VAT


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Best Views os Switzerland

Dates and Rates

Prices are starting from, per person.

Best Views In Switzerland
Prices from:
3 Star Hotel 4 Star Hotel 4/5 Star Hotel
Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single
1-22 Apr 12,
27 Apr - 11 Nov 12, 
8 Dec12 - 31 Mar13
695 776 816 978 865 1032
Seniors 60+ 681 761 800 958 847 1011
Additional nights
Lucerne 127 169 181 211 181 211
Interlaken 121 163 169 205 211 253
*MIX 4/5 Star = Lindner Hotel Beau Rivage 5 star hotel in Interlaken, and at a 4 star hotel in Lucerne
^Not operating 1-20 April and 5-16 Dec 12
 
 
 
 
 
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