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DAY 1 Destination London Meals included Dinner Accommodation N/A

On arrival in London, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, meet your Tour Escort and fellow guests over dinner at a traditional English pub.

DAY 2 Destination London  Paris  Stasbourg Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Depart St Pancras International railway station by Eurostar for Paris, then change trains and continue on your journey by First Class rail to the French city of Strasbourg. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 3 Destination Strasbourg  Baser  Chur Meals included Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Today you’ll travel to one of the largest cities in , Basel, then start the picturesque journey through the Swiss to Chur, Switzerland’s oldest town.

DAY 4 Destination Poschiavo  St Moritz  Poschiavo Meals included Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation N/A

INSIDER EXPERIENCE Join the historic narrow-gauge for a railway journey on the superb Bernina Line. The ascent takes you through the Albula Tunnel and over the stunning Bernina Pass, crossing by mighty glaciers, rushing mountain streams and flower-filled alpine meadows.

From Chur, you’ll journey on the Bernina Express. Enjoy wonderful views of the snow-capped peaks and turquoise glacial lakes as you travel to Poschiavo for time at leisure. Wander amid pastel-coloured houses as you explore this

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Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 2 TOUR ITINERARY picturesque town, part of the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Continue to St Moritz, where the afternoon is yours to discover the glamour of this elegant alpine resort town. From its shimmering aquamarine lake to its glitzy village, you’ll quickly see why St Moritz is popular with royals and celebrities alike. Return to Chur in time for dinner at your hotel this evening.

DAY 5 Destination Chur Meals included Breakfast Accommodation N/A

With the entire day at leisure, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Chur and its surrounding areas at your own pace. Perhaps wander through the cobbled streets of Chur’s charming Old Town, home to a variety of restaurants and shops. Another option would be to journey through the Graubünden region, home to towering peaks and breathtakingly wild landscapes.

DAY 6 Destination Chur  Glacier Express  Brig Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

INSIDER EXPERIENCE Take the famous Glacier Express narrow-gauge train to Brig, enjoying incredible views through the panoramic windows of your carriage along the way.

Bid farewell to Chur today and take the Glacier Express to Brig. Your journey takes you through the classic landscapes that have made Switzerland famous. Pass sloping meadows, sprawling vineyards and lush forests as your train crosses the impressive and into the Valley. A two-course lunch is served at your seat during the journey – the perfect accompaniment to your time on board the slowest express train in the world. The train climbs steeply over the and spirals down before arriving into Brig.

DAY 7 Destination Brig  Zermatt  Brig Meals included Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation N/A

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Today will be spent discovering the charming, car-free resort town of Zermatt. Board a train in Brig and head south along the River Rhône to Visp where the steep ascent to Zermatt begins. This pretty, eco-friendly town is home to timbered buildings and a beautiful English church. Enjoy time at leisure here, perhaps choosing to make the ascent up to the summit of the Gornergrat aboard the Gornergrat Mountain Railway. The train climbs to the 3,000-metre-high summit of the Gornergrat and offers spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Later, return to Brig for dinner at your hotel.

DAY 8 Destination Brig Meals included Breakfast Accommodation N/A

Explore Brig at your own pace today. You might like to explore the town’s historic old quarter, or use your Swiss Travel Pass to explore further afield.

DAY 9 Destination Brig  Spiez  Brig Meals included Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Travel to Spiez for a wine tasting at Spiez Castle overlooking Lake Thun. With the afternoon then yours at leisure, you may like to visit nearby Interlaken and take a cruise on Lake Brien, or venture into the mountains by cable car or mountain railway. Return to Brig for a Farewell Dinner.

DAY 10 Destination Brig  London Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation N/A

Today you will journey through to Paris, where you’ll connect with a Eurostar service and continue on to London.

DAY 11 Destination London Meals included Breakfast Accommodation N/A

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After breakfast this morning, be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Inclusions

WHATS INCLUDED 10 nights in premium accommodation Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides 20 meals - Enjoy 10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 7 Dinners Standard Premier Class on Eurostar with a light meal St Moritz Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Airport transfers and tipping Superior twin share accommodation Sightseeing and transportation as per the itinerary

Fine Print

HOW TO BOOK & PAYMENTS Deposit & Payments

Book now and secure your package with only a $200 deposit per person. Pay a 2nd instalment of $1158 per person within 28 days. You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure. Booking Process

Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password) Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure) Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking Your position on the tour will be confirmed within 48 hours of completing your order. If your place cannot be confirmed, a full refund of the deposit will occur

OPTIONAL TOURS None

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EXCLUSIONS Airfares Personal Expenses Travel Insurance Optional activities Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional

CABIN BEDDING AND UPGRADES None

HOTEL LIST London - Pullman London St Pancras Hotel Strasbourg - Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare Chur - Romantik Hotel Stern Brig - Hotel Ambassador

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Accommodation The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra $1,050 subject to availability.

Triple Share Not available.

Children Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Tour Documentation Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

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