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Aletsch Glacier and revolving gondola

Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Lucerne
Travel by rail from any Swiss border or airport rail station to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne. Optional excursion to *Mt Pilatus, if time permits.

Day 2 Lucerne - Engelberg - Mt Titlis
After breakfast, travel by rail to Engelberg, where you will board a gondola to Trubsee. Change gondolas and continue on to Stand. At Stand you will board the revolving gondola to Mt Titlis (3020m). The views are fantastic!. Overnight in Lucerne with bed and breakfast.

Day 3 Lucerne - Brienz
Today, travel via the Brunig Railway to Brienz, famous for its wood-carvings. In the afternoon, travel by the partly steam-driven Rothorn Railway to Brienzer Rothorn, where you can choose to take a short walk which will reward you with spectacular views of the lake. Return to Brienz. Overnight with bed and breakfast.

Day 4 Brienz - Interlaken
Today, travel by postal bus to the Swiss Open-Air Museum in Ballenberg, for an insight into the history of Switzerland. Later in the day return to your hotel to collect your luggage and travel by rail to Interlaken Ost. Overnight in Interlaken with bed and breakfast.

Day 5 Interlaken - Jungfraujoch
Travel to Lauterbrunnen. Change trains and continue to the Kleine Scheidegg via Wengen. Here you will be confronted with the famous North Wall of the Eiger. Continue on the Jungfrau Railway to the top of the Jungfraujoch (3454m) where views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps, await. Overnight in Interlaken with bed and breakfast.

Day 6 Interlaken - Brig - Zermatt
After breakfast, travel by rail to Zermatt via Spiez and Brig. The scenery on today's journey will enthrall you, so don't forget to get off in Zermatt! Overnight in Zermatt with bed and breakfast.

Day 7 Zermatt - Gornergrat
A day in Zermatt including a trip to the Gornergrat on the Gornergrat Bahn. The spectacular summits of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and many others are there to enjoy. Overnight in Zermatt with bed and breakfast.

Day 8 Zermatt - Swiss Border
After breakfast, transfer from Zermatt by rail to any Swiss border or airport. Alternatively, you can choose to extend your Swiss stay.

Mountain Railways - 8 Days/ 7 Nights Twin Single
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07 Jun - 17 Oct 10 1769 1991
Additional Nights    
  Lucerne /Interlaken 120 162
  Zermatt 122 134
  Brienz 114 138
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07 Jun - 17 Oct 10 2038 2182
Additional Nights    
  Lucerne /Interlaken 162 197
  Zermatt 156 173
  Brienz 157 171
Prices are per person in Australian Dollars.

Mt Pilatus Optional Excursion* 1st Class 2ndClass
Mount Pilatus: Golden Round Trip
Incl. boat, cogwheel train, gondolas plus bus
Operation dates: Mid May - Mid Nov 08
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Prices are per person in Australian Dollars.

Price includes:
  • Swiss Card wih 5 first-class rail transfers:
    - Swiss border or Zurich/Geneva airport/rail station to Lucerne;
    - Lucerne to Brienz; Brienz to Interlaken;
    - Interlaken to Zermatt;
    - Zermatt to Swiss border or airport
  • Excursions to Mt Titlis, Brienzer Rothorn, Jungfraujoch and the Gornergrat
  • Return Postal Bus Ticket and Entry Ticket to the Open Air Museum at Ballenberg
  • Accommodation in your choice of 3 or 4 star hotels, in room with private facilities and breakfast daily
  • Service charges and taxes


 
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