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Zermatt – St. Moritz Chur 2 Andermatt Disentis Brig St. Moritz The entire journey takes around 8 hours and crosses 291 bridges, Visp 1 passes through 91 tunnels and climbs over the 2033 m high Zermatt Oberalp pass – this is truly one of the world`s most spectacular rail journeys. HIGHLIGHTS 1 Zermatt – the most famous mountain village in the world ITINERARY 2 Glacier Express – the longest panoramic Day 1: Arrival Switzerland The Matterhorn. Zermatt, which is a car-free route in Switzerland Individual transfer by train to Zermatt. Short zone has preserved its original character and INCLUDED SERVICES walk to the hotel and check in. Zermatt lies at offers nearly unlimited possibilities for excur- %% 1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – the foot of the Matterhorn. The town’s tourist sions. Overnight in Zermatt. Zermatt – St. Moritz – border/airport including development is closely linked to what is most Day 2: Glacier Express up to 50% reductions on selected transport probably the world’s most famous mountain, services (mountain railways, trains, buses and Today, board the world famous Glacier boats) Express for a thrilling ride through some of %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax the most dramatic scenery in Switzerland. in Zermatt You will ind out everything you need to know %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax about this particular route through the Alps in St. Moritz via headphones and accompanying guide- %% 1 x Seat reservation on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz book – making sure you don’t miss a single %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) highlight. Overnight in St. Moritz. GOOD TO KNOW Day 3: Departure st Individual return journey. %— * Free 1 class upgrade for April, May and June for all markets, excep India (only valid in June) and Thailand (only valid May and June) %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 134 %— Lunch on Glacier Express CHF 54 %— Excursion to Gornergrat (non-guided) CHF 67

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St. Moritz – Tirano (IT) – Lugano

1 St. Moritz 2 The Bernina Express, which was classed as a UNESCO World Tirano Heritage site in 2008, runs through the ancient landscape of 3 Switzerland’s beautiful region of Grisons. Making short work of the Lugano 55 tunnels, 196 bridges, viaducts and steep inclines the Bernina HIGHLIGHTS 1 St. Moritz – birthplace of the Alpine Express is not to be missed. winter tourism 2 Bernina Express – a journey through ITINERARY fascinating landscapes 3 Lugano – full of Mediterranean lair and Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 2: Bernina Express southern joie de vivre Individual travel to the Alpine metropolis of Board the narrow-gauge Bernina Express at INCLUDED SERVICES St. Moritz, where numerous luxury hotels, spas St. Moritz station and enjoy one of the most nd and upscale shops can be found. Overnight impressive scenic rail journeys Switzerland %% 1 x Rail ticket 2 class: border/airport – St. Moritz – Tirano (IT) – Lugano – border/airport in St. Moritz. has to offer. Climbing over the spectacular including up to 50% reductions on selected Bernina pass to more than 2253 m, you pass transport services (mountain railways, trains, snow-covered mountain peaks and glaciers buses and boats) then descend towards Poschiavo and Brusio %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax and inally reach Tirano in Italy, which is the in St. Moritz end of the Bernina line. Change to the Bernina %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax in Lugano Express Bus, which will take you onwards to %% 1 x Seat reservation on the Bernina Express Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. train from St. Moritz to Tirano Day 3: Departure %% 1 x Seat reservation on the Bernina Express bus from Tirano to Lugano Individual return journey. %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5)

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St. Moritz – Zermatt Chur 2 Andermatt 1 Disentis Brig St. Moritz Visp On the Glacier and Bernina Express you will travel across Tirano 3 impressive viaducts, through winding and helical tunnels on Zermatt a journey offering views of mountain lakes, steep cliffs and pristine forests. HIGHLIGHTS 1 St. Moritz – birthplace of the Alpine winter tourism ITINERARY 2 Bernina Express – a journey through Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 2: Glacier Express fascinating landscapes 3 Individual travel to Zermatt. Zermatt lies at the The Glacier Express goes over the Oberalp Zermatt – spectacular views of the Matterhorn foot of the Matterhorn and is a car-free resort. pass (2033 m) and along the deep valley of Overnight in Zermatt. the Rhône. Overnight in St. Moritz. INCLUDED SERVICES Day 3: Bernina Express %% 1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – St. Moritz –Tirano (IT) – Lugano – border/airport The Bernina Express is a UNESCO World including up to 50% reductions on selected Heritage Site. After travelling over spiral via- transport services (mountain railways, trains, ducts you reach Tirano. Change to the Bernina buses and boats) Express Bus, which will take you onwards to %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. in St. Moritz %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax Day 4: Departure in Lugano Lugano offers all the advantages of a world- %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax class city, combined with the cachet of a small in Zermatt town. Individual return journey. %% 1 x Seat reservation Bernina/Glacier Express %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5)

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GOLDENPASS LINE

1 Lucerne – Interlaken – Montreux Lucerne 2 3

4 Interlaken Combine three of the most attractive regions in Switzerland in Montreux one exciting rail holiday. On the GoldenPass Line from Central Switzerland via the Bernese Oberland to the Lake Geneva region. Two languages, three worlds, six lakes, one line: that’s HIGHLIGHTS the GoldenPass Line. 1 Lucerne – a city to explore 2 GoldenPass Line – a once in a lifetime train journey ITINERARY 3 Interlaken – gateway to Bernese Oberland 4 Montreux – with a must see of Chillon Castle Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 2: GoldenPass Line Individual travel to Lucerne. Depending on The trip starts in the German-speaking region INCLUDED SERVICES your arrival time take the opportunity to of Lucerne. The journey takes you over the %% 1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – discover the Old Town on your own. Over- Brünig pass into the Bernese Oberland. Lucerne – Interlaken – Montreux – border/ night in Lucerne. Passing Lake Brienz, Interlaken, Lake Thun airport including up to 50% reductions on selected transport services (mountain rail- and Zweisimmen, you will reach the world- ways, trains, buses and boats) renowned holiday resort of Gstaad. Your jour- %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax ney takes you through the wild and roman- in Lucerne tic Pays d’Enhaut with the scenic villages of %% 1 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax Château d’Oex and Montbovon, and through in Montreux a tunnel, before a panoramic view of Lake %% 1 x Seat reservation on the GoldenPass Line Geneva and Montreux opens in front of you. %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Short walk from the railway station to your GOOD TO KNOW hotel. Overnight in Montreux. %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 54 Day 3: Departure PRICE AND SEASON Individual return journey. A: 03.04. – 30.04.18 B: 01.05. – 31.10.18

P. P. in CHF FIT.03 Season Room A DBL B DBL 3-star hotel from 400 469 4-star hotel from 484 525 Season Room A SGL B SGL 3-star hotel from 498 552 4-star hotel from 595 668 Season Room A TRP B TRP 3-star hotel from 361 424 4-star hotel from 437 462

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PANORAMIC ROUND TRIP

Montreux – Interlaken – St. Moritz Chur Interlaken 3 4 1 2 St. Moritz Andermatt Montreux Tirano Learn French in Montreux and Italian in Tirano, climb with the Brig Jungfrau Railway to the top of the Jungfraujoch and stroll through the world-famous holiday destination of St. Moritz. HIGHLIGHTS ITINERARY 1 Montreux – with a must see of Chillon Castle 2 GoldenPass Line – a once in a lifetime Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 4+5: Bernese Oberland, Interlaken train journey Individual travel to Montreux. Overnight in and Jungfraujoch 3 Interlaken – gateway to Bernese Oberland Montreux. Visit Jungfraujoch with some breath-taking 4 Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe views of the Aletsch glacier, which at 22 km is Day 2: Montreux the longest in the Alps and a UNESCO World INCLUDED SERVICES Have a great leisure day in Montreux and Heritage Site. Overnight in Interlaken. %% 1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – visit Château de Chillon or Rochers-de-Naye. Montreux – Interlaken/Jungfraujoch – Overnight in Montreux. Day 6: Glacier Express St. Moritz – Tirano (IT) – St. Moritz – border/ Today, board the Glacier Express in Brig for airport including up to 50% reductions on Day 3: GoldenPass Line a thrilling ride to St. Moritz. Overnight in selected transport services (mountain rail- Board the GoldenPass train in Montreux and ways, trains, buses and boats) St. Moritz. enjoy the amazing scenery. Overnight in %% 2 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax Interlaken. Day 7: Bernina Express in Montreux %% Today, take the Bernina Express over the 3 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax in Interlaken Bernina pass to Tirano (Italy), where you have %% 2 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax a short time to visit the cathedral before going in St. Moritz back to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz. %% 1 x Seat reservation on the GoldenPass Line, Glacier and Bernina Express Day 8: Departure %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Individual return journey. GOOD TO KNOW %— *Free 1st class upgrade for April, May and June for all markets, excep India (only valid in June) and Thailand (only valid May and June) %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 140 PRICE AND SEASON A: 01.04. – 30.04.18 B: 01.05. – 16.10.18

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BEST OF SWITZERLAND

Lucerne – Interlaken – Top of Europe/Jungfraujoch 1 Lucerne Pilatus 2 Titlis Interlaken 3 Jungfraujoch Spend two nights in the charming town of Lucerne followed by two nights in Interlaken with trips to the summits of Mount Pilatus (2133 m) and/or Mount Titlis (3238 m) and the Jungfraujoch (3454 m). HIGHLIGHTS 1 Mount Pilatus – with magniicent views over Lake Lucerne ITINERARY 2 Mount Titlis – an adventurous ride in Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 2: Lucerne – Mount Titlis, Pilatus or the rotating cable car 3 Individual travel to Lucerne. Depending on Stanserhorn (optional) Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe your arrival time, take the opportunity to Choose between a visit to Mount Titlis, the INCLUDED SERVICES discover the Old Town on your own. Over- highest glacier in Central Switzerland, Mount %% 1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – night in Lucerne. Pilatus or the Stanserhorn. Overnight in Lucerne – Interlaken – border/airport including Lucerne. up to 50% reductions on selected transport services (mountain railways, trains, buses and Day 3: Interlaken boats) Entertaining journey on board the Zentral- %% 2 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax bahn or a regional train via the Brünig Pass in Lucerne to Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken. %% 2 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax in Interlaken Day 4: Excursion Jungfraujoch %% 1 x Excursion Jungfraujoch (non-guided) The Jungfrau Railway leads to the highest %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) train station in Europe and offers unbelieva- ble views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch GOOD TO KNOW and Jungfrau and the 22 km long Aletsch %— * Free 1st class upgrade for April, May and Glacier. Overnight in Interlaken. June for all markets, excep India (only valid in June) and Thailand (only valid May and June) Day 5: Departure %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 75 Individual return journey. %— Excursion Mount Titlis CHF 73, Mount Pilatus or Stanserhorn CHF 44 (non-guided)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SWITZERLAND

1 Lucerne – St. Moritz – Zermatt – Interlaken 2 Lucerne

Chur Interlaken 3 4 Andermatt St. Moritz On this journey you discover historic Lucerne, glamorous Brig 6 5 St. Moritz, charming Zermatt and the gateway to the Eiger, Mönch Zermatt and Jungfrau – Interlaken. HIGHLIGHTS ITINERARY 1 Lucerne – a city to explore 2 Mount Pilatus Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 3: Lucerne – St. Moritz – with magniicent views over Lake Lucerne Individual travel to Lucerne. Overnight in Board the train which will take you to the 3 Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe Lucerne. world famous holiday resort of St. Moritz. 4 Glacier Express – the slowest fast train in the Overnight in St. Moritz. Day 2: Lucerne and Mount Pilatus world 5 Zermatt – a picturesque mountain village Cruise across the lake to Alpnachstad and Day 4: Glacier Express 6 Matterhorn – the king of the mountains change to the steepest cogwheel train in Today, take the Glacier Express to Zermatt. the world up to Mount Pilatus. Overnight in Overnight in Zermatt. INCLUDED SERVICES

Lucerne. nd Day 5: Zermatt, Gornergrat and %% 1 x Rail ticket 2 class: border/airport – Matterhorn Lucerne – St. Moritz – Zermatt – Interlaken – border/airport including up to 50% During the ride to the summit of Gorner- reductions on selected transport services grat, take time to marvel at the magniicent (mountain railways, trains, buses and boats) Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. %% 7 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax in Lucerne, Zermatt, Interlaken and St. Moritz Day 6 Interlaken %% 1 x Excursion to Mount Pilatus, Gornergrat Continue to the Bernese Oberland, to Inter- and Jungfraujoch (non-guided) laken. Overnight in Interlaken. %% 1 x Seat reservation on the Glacier Express %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Day 7 Interlaken / Jungfraujoch Train ride to Jungfraujoch with views of the GOOD TO KNOW Aletsch glacier. Overnight in Interlaken. %— * Free 1st class upgrade for April, May and June for all markets, excep India (only valid in Day 8: Departure June) and Thailand (only valid May and June) Individual return journey. %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 184

PRICE AND SEASON A: 03.04. – 30.04.18 B: 01.05. – 18.10.18

P. P. in CHF FIT.08 Season Room A DBL B DBL 3-star hotel from 1365 1542 4-star hotel from 1635 1858 Season Room A SGL B SGL 3-star hotel from 1560 1785 4-star hotel from 1918 2184 Season Room A TRP B TRP 3-star hotel from 1309 1471 4-star hotel from 1508 1694

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SWITZERLAND’S PEAKS Zurich 1 Zurich – Lucerne – Interlaken – Montreux – Geneva Lucerne 2 Interlaken Engelberg Mt. Titlis Lausanne 3 Jungfraujoch Combine three of the most attractive regions in one exciting Montreux Geneva railway holiday. You will be fascinated by the different cultures in the German, French and Italianspeaking parts of Switzerland. HIGHLIGHTS ITINERARY 1 Lucerne – a city to explore 2 Mount Titlis Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 4: Bernese Oberland and Interlaken – an adventurous ride in the rotating cable car Individual travel to Zurich. Overnight in Continue over the Brünig pass on to Inter- 3 Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe Zurich. laken and check in at the hotel. Overnight in Interlaken. INCLUDED SERVICES Day 2: Zurich %% 1x Rail ticket 2nd class: Zürich Airport – In the morning enjoy a 2 hour city tour, where Day 5: Jungfraujoch Lucerne – Interlaken – Montreux – Geneva you will get to know the highlights of this Excursion to the Jungfraujoch, which is the Airport including up to 50% reductions on vibrant city. Overnight in Zurich. highest train station in Europe at 3454 m. selected transport services (mountain rail- Overnight in Interlaken. ways, trains, buses and boats) Day 3: Lucerne and Mount Titlis %% 7 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax in Train ride to Lucerne and check in at the Day 6: Interlaken – Montreux Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux and hotel. Afterwards excursion to Mount Titlis at The train takes you from Interlaken to the Geneva 3020 m. Overnight in Lucerne. world-renowned holiday resort of Gstaad, and %% 1 x Excursion to Mount Titlis, Jungfraujoch then on to Montreux. Overnight in Montreux. and Rochers-de-Naye (non-guided) %% 1 x Seat reservation at the GoldenPass Line Day 7: Montreux – Geneva %% 1 x City tour (2.5 h) in Zurich Montreux’s local mountain Rochers-de-Naye %% 1 x Geneva Card at 2042 m offers spectacular views over Lake %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Geneva and the Alps. Overnight in Geneva. GOOD TO KNOW Day 8: Departure %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 78 Individual return journey. PRICE AND SEASON A: 01.04. – 30.04.18 B: 01.05. – 31.10.18

P. P. in CHF FI.103 Season Room A DBL B DBL 3-star hotel from 1322 1464 4-star hotel from 1676 1835 Season Room A SGL B SGL 3-star hotel from 1706 1847 4-star hotel from 2197 2390 Season Room A TRP B TRP 3-star hotel from 1174 1282 4-star hotel from 1482 1586

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FAMOUS MOUNTAIN PEAKS

Interlaken – Zermatt

1 Interlaken 2 Jungfraujoch Breathe in the fresh mountain air while witnessing Switzerland’s 3 4 most famous mountain peaks. On this tour you will spend two Zermatt Gornergrat nights in Interlaken, the heart of the Bernese Oberland, followed by two nights in the charming village of Zermatt. HIGHLIGHTS 1 Interlaken – gateway to Bernese Oberland 2 Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe ITINERARY 3 Zermatt – a picturesque mountain village Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 2: Interlaken and Jungfraujoch 4 Gornergrat – unforgettable view of the Upon arrival, take the train to Interlaken. Excursion Matterhorn Overnight in Interlaken. Today, enjoy a trip to the Jungfraujoch. The INCLUDED SERVICES Jungfrau Railway leads to the highest train %% 1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport – station in Europe and offers unbelievable Interlaken – Zermatt – border/airport including views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch up to 50% reductions on selected transport and Jungfrau and the 22 km long Aletsch services (mountain railways, trains, buses and glacier. Overnight in Interlaken. boats) %% 2 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax Day 3: Zermatt in Interlaken Leave Interlaken behind and travel to Zermatt. %% 2 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax Overnight in Zermatt. in Zermatt %% 1 x Excursion Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat Day 4: Zermatt and Gornergrat Matter- (non-guided) horn Excursion %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) During the ride to the summit of Gorner- GOOD TO KNOW grat, take time to marvel at the magniicent Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 112 Day 5: Departure PRICE AND SEASON Individual return journey. A: 01.04. – 30.04.18 B: 01.05. – 31.10.18

P. P. in CHF FIT.06 Season Room A DBL B DBL 3-star hotel from 840 935 4-star hotel from 959 1099 Season Room A SGL B SGL 3-star hotel from 957 1090 4-star hotel from 1099 1275 Season Room A TRP B TRP 3-star hotel from 834 909 4-star hotel from 894 1021

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DELUXE SWITZERLAND

St. Moritz – Zermatt – Berne Berne Chur Interlaken

St. Moritz Enjoy a luxury tour of Switzerland’s most stunning destinations – Sils-Maria

St. Moritz and Zermatt. While staying in some of Switzerland’s Zermatt inest hotels, witness the most spectacular scenery this country has to offer. Indulge in hearty breakfasts, 5-course gourmet dinners in HIGHLIGHTS Zermatt, horse-drawn carriage rides, lake cruises and blissful Spa Boat cruise 1st class train journey and 5-star hotels experiences, plus much more. Horse-drawn carriage ride Spa and Culinary hotel vouchers Private Tours and Transfers ITINERARY INCLUDED SERVICES Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 5: Cruise on lake Thun st 1st class rail transfer from airport/border to Your driver will transfer you to Zermatt station %% 1 x Rail ticket 1 class: border/air port – Sils-Maria – Zermatt – Bern – border/airport St. Moritz where you will be transferred to the where they will arrange a Luggage transfer to including up to 50% reductions on selected grand Hotel Waldhaus in Sils-Maria. Enjoy a Bern station. Sit back and relax on a 1st class transport services (mountain railways, trains, welcome drink followed by a 5-course dinner rail journey to Interlaken West where you join buses and boats) at the hotel. Overnight in Sils-Maria. a cruise across Lake Thun. A quick train ride %% 2 x Night stay with half board and city tax in will bring you to the charming Swiss capital 5-star Hotel Waldhaus, Sils-Maria Day 2: Day at leisure in Sils-Maria of Bern. The concierge will await you there, %% 2 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax in Hop on a horse-carriage ride into the Val Fex 5-star Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Zermatt pick up your luggage and transfer you to the and take advantage of the hotel’s spa facili- %% 2 x night stay with breakfast and city tax in hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy at your ties. A 5-course dinner at the hotel awaits you 5-star hotel in Bern leisure. Overnight in Bern. in the evening. Overnight in Sils-Maria. %% 3 x Transfer hotel to station et vice versa Day 6: Private tour of Berne %% 1 x Horse-drawn carriage ride Day 3: Glacier Express to Zermatt %% 1 x Seat reservation on the Glacier Express After a hearty breakfast, your local guide will After breakfast, meet with your driver who will with 3-course lunch take you on a fascinating 2-hour private tour take you to St. Moritz train station. There, you %% 1 x Excursion Gornergrat (non-guided) through Berne’s medieval Old Town which will board the famous Glacier Express. Enjoy a %% 1 x Culinary Pass worth CHF 100 per person is steeped in history and charm. Dinner is at 3-course meal while taking in the breath-tak- for 1 dinner in Zermatt your leisure. Overnight in Bern. %% 1 x Spa Voucher worth CHF 50 per person ing sights. After being taken to your hotel, in Grand Hotel Zermatterhof Day 7: Departure be greeted with a welcome drink on arrival %% 1 x Luggage Transport Zermatt to Bern st at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Overnight Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your 1 class %% 1 x Boat Cruise Lake Thun with 2-course lunch in Zermatt. rail connection to airport/border for individual %% 1 x Private guided tour of Bern departure home. Day 4: Day at leisure in Zermatt GOOD TO KNOW Enjoy a stroll through Zermatt before tak- %— We can customize this package upon your ing the Gornergrat Railway to an altitude of requirements. We recommend to try this tour 3089 m above sea level, with a breath-taking with our Tesla offer (see page 32). mountain panorama overlooking 29 peaks over 4000 m high. Take some time in Zer- PRICE AND SEASON matt or relax in the hotel spa. Overnight in A: 14.06. – 15.09.18

Zermatt. P. P. in CHF FIT.54 Season Room A DBL A SGL 5-star hotel from 3350 4495

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UNESCO WATCH TOUR

Olten 4 Geneva – Berne – Lucerne – Montreux 3 Berne Lucerne Mt. Rigi Sarnen Fribourg Interlaken Lausanne 5 1 Zweisimmen 2 Montreux This journey is the perfect combination if you want to learn more Geneva about the process of watchmaking while experiencing some of the most vibrant cities in Switzerland. HIGHLIGHTS ITINERARY 1 GoldenPass Line – an unforgettable rail journey through Switzerland Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 4: Watch Tour 2 Geneva – one of Europe`s most beautiful Individual travel to Geneva. Overnight in Private tour at Chronoswiss, where you will cities Geneva. visit the Artist’s work-shop, the Guilloché and 3 Berne – a UNESCO World Heritage Site the enamelling studio. Overnight in Lucerne. 4 Day 2: Geneva – Berne Mount Rigi – the Queen of the mountains 5 Montreux – the French Riviera of Switzerland Visit to the Patek watch museum. Afterwards Day 5: Excursion Mount Rigi train ride to Berne. Overnight in Berne. From Lucerne, take a scenic boat ride to INCLUDED SERVICES

Vitznau and from there board Europe’s old- nd Day 3: Excursion Berne %% 1 x Swiss Travel Pass 8 days 2 class est mountain train to the top of Mt. Rigi. You Discover the Swiss capital and UNESCO %% 7 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax can choose to travel back either by boat or in Geneva, Berne, Lucerne and Montreux World Heritage Site. Overnight in Berne. by train. Overnight in Lucerne. %% 1 x Entrance Patek museum (non-guided) %% 1 x Unesco city tour in Berne/Berne’s Clock Day 6: GoldenPass Line Tower (public guided) The GoldenPass Line will take you over the %% 1 x City tour in Lucerne (public guided) magniicent Brünig mountain and pass along %% 1 x Imperial Tour Chronoswiss in Lucerne Lake Geneva. Overnight in Montreux. (private guided) %% 1 x Excursion Mount Rigi (non-guided) Day 7: Montreux and Excursion %% 1 x Seat reservation on the GoldenPass Line Castle Chillon %% 1 x Visit Castle Chillon (non-guided) Visit the famous Chillon Castle. Train ride from %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Montreux to Geneva. Overnight in Geneva. GOOD TO KNOW Day 8: Depature %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 240 Individual return journey. PRICE AND SEASON A: 01.04. – 31.10.18

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4 2 SWITZERLAND’S TRADITIONS Basel Baden 1 Zurich Olten Biel 3 Zurich – Lucerne – Berne – Montreux – Basel Neuchâtel Lucerne Berne Mt. Stanserhorn Fribourg Lausanne 5 This combination truly covers everything that you want to see on Montreux a irst visit to Switzerland. You will be fascinated by the different cultures in the German-and French-speaking parts of Switzerland. HIGHLIGHTS ITINERARY 1 Zurich – Switzerland’s largest city that offers something for everyone Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 3: Lucerne and Stanserhorn 2 Famous Swiss Cheese Tasting Individual travel to Zurich. Overnight in Riding to the top of the 1900-meter Mount 3 Berne – the Unesco World Heritage Site Zurich. Stanserhorn with the wind in your hair, the 4 Basel – one city, three countries and lots of blue sky above you and a fantastic 360° pan- Day 2: Zurich and Excursion madness during carnival season orama. The so-called “CabriO” cable car is 5 Montreux – with its well-known Montreux Cheese Factory the world’s irst cable car with a rooless upper Jazz Festival Excursion to a cheese factory with cheese deck. Overnight in Lucerne. tasting. Overnight in Zurich. INCLUDED SERVICES Day 4: Berne %% 1 x Swiss Travel Pass 8 days 2nd class Train ride from Lucerne to Berne and public %% 2 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax guided city tour through Bern’s Old Town. in Zurich Overnight in Berne. %% 1 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax in Lucerne Day 5: Montreux %% 1 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax After breakfast take the train to Montreux and in Berne visit Chillon Castle. Overnight in Montreux. %% 1 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax in Montreux Day 6: Basel %% 1 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city tax Enjoy the afternoon in the old town of Basel in Basel and at the Rhine river. Overnight in Basel. %% 1 x Entry Appenzeller Cheese Factory including Cheese Tasting (1 h guided tour) Day 7: Departure %% 1 x Excursion Stanserhorn (non-guided) Individual return journey. %% 1 x Unesco City Tour (1.5 h) in Berne (public guided in English) %% 1 x Excursion to Chillon Castle (private guided castle tour in English) %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5)

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THE CHOCOLATE AND CHEESE SIDE Baden Zurich Olten

Lucerne Zurich – Interlaken/Jungfraujoch – Emmental – Lucerne Berne Emmental 2 1 Sarnen 1 3 Gruyère Interlaken Grindelwald This journey is perfect if you would like to taste the most delicious Swiss specialities, cheese and chocolate.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 4: Interlaken and Jungfraujoch 1 Lake Thun and Lake Brienz – crystal clear Individual travel to Zurich. Overnight in The Jungfraujoch offers unbelievable views of water set amid the spectacular mountain Zurich. the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jung- scenery of the Bernese Oberland frau, and of the Aletsch glacier. Overnight in 2 Maison Cailler – explore and taste the history Day 2: Berne – Interlaken of Swiss chocolate making Interlaken. Today, discover the old town of Berne, which 3 Grindelwald – the famous mountain village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue Day 5: Interlaken and Chocolate and at the foot of the Eiger north face to Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken. Cheese Factory INCLUDED SERVICES Today you have two different options; either Day 3: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz %% 1 x Rental car cat. C (VW Golf) for 8 days you visit Maison Cailler and Gruyère or the Situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, pick-up/drop-off at the airport Emmentaler Show dairy and the Kambly Ex- Interlaken offers an amazing diversity of %% 5 x overnight stay including breakfast and city perience. Overnight in Interlaken. sport and outdoor activities. Overnight in tax in Interlaken %% 2 x overnight stay including breakfast and city Interlaken. Day 6: Grindelwald tax in Zurich Travel by car to Grindelwald and continue %% 1 x Excursion to Jungfraujoch (non-guided) by cable car to First mountain. Overnight in %% 1 x Excursion to First mountain incl. First Flyer Interlaken. (non-guided) %% 1 x Excursion to Maison Cailler and Gruyere Day 7: Lucerne or Emmentaler Show dairy and Kambly Expe- Continue to Lucerne, the gateway to central rience (non-guided) Switzerland with impressive mountain pano- %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) rama. Time for souvenir shopping. Overnight in Zurich. GOOD TO KNOW %— Experience this tour with our Tesla e-vehicle Day 8: Departure (see page 32) Individual return journey. %— Other rental car options possible on request

PRICE AND SEASON A: 01.04. – 30.04.18 B: 01.05. – 31.10.18

P. P. in CHF FIT.127 Season Room A DBL B DBL 3-star hotel from 1582 1765 4-star hotel from 1852 2146 Season Room A SGL B SGL 3-star hotel from 2264 2485 4-star hotel from 2713 3007 Season Room A TRP B TRP 3-star hotel from 1369 1484 4-star hotel from 1563 1759

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SWITZERLAND RAIL ADVENTURE

1 Lucerne – Lugano – St. Moritz – Zermatt Lucerne Chur

Andermatt 3 2 St. Moritz Brig Discover the diverse regions and cultures of Switzerland on this Tirano 4 8-day tour. During the tour you will travel on the three most Zermatt Lugano famous express trains in Switzerland. HIGHLIGHTS ITINERARY 1 Lucerne – famous for the Chapel Bridge 2 Glacier Express – the mythical train journey Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 3: Lugano 3 St. Moritz – birthplace of the Alpine winter Individual travel to Lucerne by train. Over- Enjoy the day at leisure in Lugano. Overnight tourism night in Lucerne. in Lugano. 4 Lugano – the city is a pure bliss for sun seekers Day 2: Lucerne – Lugano Day 4: Bernina Express Board the nostalgic paddle steamer and Departure by the Bernina Express bus to INCLUDED SERVICES cruise to Flüelen on Lake Lucerne. Change in Tirano (Italy). Change here to the Bernina %% 1 x Rail ticket 2nd class border/airport – Flüelen to your 1st class panoramic carriage Express train to St. Moritz. Overnight in Lucerne – Lugano – St. Moritz – Zermatt – which takes you to Lugano. Overnight in St. Moritz. border/airport including up to 50% reductions Lugano. on selected transport services (mountain Day 5: St. Moritz railways, trains, buses and boats) Leisure day in St. Moritz. Overnight in %% 1 x overnight stay with breakfast in Lucerne St. Moritz. %% 2 x overnight stays with breakfast in Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt Day 6: Glacier Express %% 1 x Seat reservation on the Glacier Express, Today take the world famous Glacier Express Bernina Express 2nd class and Gotthard Pano- st from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Overnight in rama Express 1 class Zermatt. %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Day 7: Zermatt GOOD TO KNOW Discover Zermatt on your free day. Overnight %— * Free 1st class upgrade for April, May and June for all markets, excep India (only valid in in Zermatt. June) and Thailand (only valid May and June) Day 8: Departure %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 149 Individual return journey. %— Excursion to Gornergrat (non-guided) CHF 67 PRICE AND SEASON A: 03.04. – 15.06.18, 01.10. – 16.10.18 B: 16.06. – 30.09.18

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TICINO OUTDOOR “BACK TO NATURE”

Locarno – Ascona

Locarno is a small, charming town situated on the delta of the Ascona Locarno River Maggia and is full of Mediterranean lair with a uniquely Italian feel. Our 4-day “Back To Nature” package is a perfect way to experience some of the many outdoor activities that the Ticino HIGHLIGHTS region has to offer. Typical Ticino Grotto dinner Stand-up paddling Full-day hike above Locarno ITINERARY INCLUDED SERVICES Day 1: Arrival Switzerland and cafés, where you can stop for a well- %% 3 x Night stay in Locarno including breakfast Arrive in Locarno and check into your centrally earned break and enjoy lunch in one of the and city tax located 3-star hotel for 3 nights. Dinner this local restaurants. Have an afternoon at leisure %% 1 x Ticino Ticket evening is at the Grotto America where you with full use of the bicycles before then head- %% 1 x Ticinese Grotto dinner will enjoy a typically Ticinese dining experi- ing to your early evening activity base, the %% 1 x 1-day bicycle hire ence in spectacular but rustic surroundings. nearby Lido di Ascona, where you can try the %% 1 x Stand-up paddle session activity of “Stand-up Paddling”. %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Day 2: Locarno – Ascona This morning, enjoy a gentle cycling tour Day 3: Locarno and Surroundings GOOD TO KNOW around Locarno and neighbouring Ascona, Today, enjoy your inal full day in Locarno %— This itinerary can also be tailored for groups. with its charming piazza lined with restaurants with a cable car and chairlift ride to Cimetta PRICE AND SEASON (1670 m). Once on top, why not take advan- tage of the many hiking paths. A: 01.06. – 30.09.18 Day 4: Departure P. P. in CHF FI.158 Your morning is free to explore other parts of Season Room A DBL A SGL the region with your included Ticino Ticket. 3-star hotel from 487 522 Connecting travel arrangements to and from 4-star hotel from 557 866 Locarno can be tailored to suit your exact needs.

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TICINO GASTRONOMY EXPLORER

Lugano

Ticino is the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and famous for Ascona Locarno its mild and Mediterranean climate, perfect for relaxing summer Lugano holiday with sunshine and blue sky. Lugano is full of Mediterranean lair and southern joie de vivre and our 3-day gastronomy package HIGHLIGHTS “Cruise and Cook” tour – including Risotto is a perfect way to experience some of the culinary delights of this making workshop fascinating part of the country. Lugano Food and Wine tour INCLUDED SERVICES ITINERARY %% 2 x Night stay in Lugano including breakfast and city tax Day 1: Arrival Switzerland enjoy a short 30-minute introduction to the %% 1 x Ticino Ticket Lunchtime arrival in Lugano, checking-in to city before crossing Lake Lugano by boat. %% 1 x Lunch a centrally located 3-star hotel for 2 nights. Upon arrival at the local restaurant, enjoy %% 1 x “Cruise and Cook” excursion Your included Ticino Ticket allows free public an aperitif before taking part in our fabulous %% 1 x Private Guide transportation in the entire Canton of Ticino, Risotto Workshop Experience. %% 1 x Food and Wine Tour of Lugano allowing your ample free time in the afternoon Day 2: Locarno – Ascona %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) to explore Lugano and the surroundings. Later Today we take your Ticinese gastronomic ex- in the afternoon (15:00) you will meet your GOOD TO KNOW perience a step further, with our Lugano food local guide in front of the Cultural Centre and %— This itinerary can also be tailored for groups. and wine tour. Enjoy a guided tour around the historical city of Lugano, making several stops PRICE AND SEASON en route to sample several regional special- A: 01.04. – 31.10.18 ities, washed down with a Ticinese Merlot. P. P. in CHF FI.159 Day 3: Locarno and Surroundings Season Room A DBL A SGL Your morning is free to explore other parts of 3-star hotel from 990 1141 the region with your included Ticino Ticket. 4-star hotel from 1127 1341 Connecting travel arrangements to and from Lugano can be tailored to suit your exact needs.

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GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – ROAD TRIP

Zurich – St. Gallen – Davos – Lugano – Zermatt – Montreux – Gstaad – Lucerne

This road trip leads you through 1600 kilometres of the country’s Day 5: Lugano – Zermatt (ca. 215 km) most beautiful regions. You will travel through four linguistic re- Leaving Lugano for Zermatt, one visit that’s a must is Monte Brè. On your way lies Ascona. gions, over ive Alpine passes, to twelve UNESCO World Heritage The city is famous for its mild climate, its Old Sites and two Biosphere Reserves and along 22 lakes. Town and a lake promenade which is dot- ted with street cafés. Continue your journey and arrive in the region Valais. Here lies the ITINERARY Aletsch Glacier – the biggest glacier in the Alps. Continue moving down to Täsch which Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 3: St. Gallen – Davos (ca. 160 km) is your last stop by car before you continue Individual travel to Zurich. Zurich is the On your way to Davos you will pass the village by train on to Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt. “ metropolis of experiences” and offers a of Appenzell. The Appenzell region is known unique mixture of attractions. Overnight in for rural customs and traditions. Continue Day 6: Zermatt – Montreux (ca. 150 km) Zurich. your drive and have a stopover at Heidi’s A morning trip up the exhilarating open-air Village in Maienfeld. Overnight in Davos. Gornergrat railway is not to be missed, for Day 2: Zurich – St. Gallen (ca. 150 km) unrivalled views over the 4000 m peaks sur- After breakfast drive to St.Gallen with a Day 4: Davos – Lugano (ca. 290 km) rounding Zermatt. After making your way stopover at the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest On your way to Lugano in the south of Swit- back down to Täsch to collect your car, your waterfall. Overnight in St. Gallen. zerland you have several opportunities to ex- route begins with a stunning drive up through perience the Grand Tour attractions. Relax for the Valais, heading through Sierre, Sion, Mar- example on a train ride on the most beautiful tigny and Aigle. After this you will drive along Alpine train, the Bernina Express. Overnight the shores of Lake Geneva to Montreux. Visit in Lugano. the Chillon Castle. Overnight in Montreux.

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Some highligts on the tour: Creux du Van, Benedictine monastery in Einsiedeln and Gotthard pass

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E-GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND

Zurich – St. Gallen – St. Moritz – Lugano – Zermatt – Lausanne – Interlaken – Lucerne

It crosses ive Alpine passes, runs alongside 22 lakes and takes Day 4: St. Moritz – Lugano (ca. 267 km) in 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites, combining the cultural and On your way to Lugano in the south of Swit- zerland you have several possibilities to expe- scenic highlights of Switzerland – and from April 2017 it also stands rience the Grand Tour attractions. Relax on a for eco-friendly touring: the E-Grand Tour. train ride on the most beautiful Alpine train, the Bernina Express. If you prefer to be active do the hike on Mount Muottas Muragl near Pontresina. Continue to Lugano. Overnight in An extensive network of around 300 charging Day 2: Zürich – Appenzell – St. Gallen Lugano, Hotel Dante (or similar). stations electriies the whole route from April (ca. 105 km) 2017, guaranteeing a comfortable and clean After breakfast drive to St. Gallen with a stop- Day 5: Lugano – Zermatt (ca. 215 km) driving experience over more than 1600 km. over at the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest water- Leaving Lugano to Zermatt. On your way and Incidentally, the Grand Tour of Switzerland is fall and stopover in Appenzell. The Appenzell just a footstep away lies Ascona. The city is the world’s irst oficial road trip route that is region is known for rural customs and tradi- famous for its mild climate, its Old Town and fully accessible to electric vehicles. This offer tions such as the ceremonial descent of the a lake promenade. Further north and also on is certiied with the myclimate label “carbon cattle in autumn and cultural events such as your way you can visit beautiful Bellinzona.

neutral journey”: We offset all CO2 emissions folk music and rustic dances, as well as hiking Heading north to cross the famous St. Got- of your E-Grand Tour of Switzerland journey, tours in the Alpstein region. St. Gallen, the thard Pass and Furka Pass and continue into including overnight stays and ride, by sup- compact metropolis of eastern Switzerland the region Valais. Continue to Täsch, last stop porting myclimate’s high quality climate pro- between Lake Con stance and Appenzeller- for your car before you continue by train on tection projects. land has a charming, trafic-free old town. to Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt, Romantik Overnight in St. Gallen, Hotel Einstein (or Hotel Julen (or similar). ITINERARY similar). Day 6: Zermatt – Lausanne (ca. 180 km) Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 3: St. Gallen – St. Moritz (ca. 185 km) A morning trip up the exhilarating open air After arrival at Zurich airport, individual trans- Continue your drive and have a stopover at Gornergrat railway is not to be missed. Con- portation to Hotel Opera for car pick-up. As “Heidi`s Village” in Maienfeld. The town in- tinue your journey with a stunning drive up a “metropolis of experiences” by the water, spired the poetess Johanna Spyri to write her through the Valais. The river and forests ac- with a magniicent view of the snowcapped novel Heidi. In the Heidi village, the story of company you as you enter French speaking Alps on the horizon, Zürich offers a unique this cheerful, nature-loving little orphan girl Switzerland. After travelling through Martigny, mixture of attractions – over 50 museums and comes to life at the original locales of the more than 100 art galleries, international fash- story. Continue your journey to St. Moritz. ion labels and Zurich designs, and the most Overnight in St. Moritz, Kempinski Grand lamboyant and lively nightlife in Switzerland. Hotel des Bains (or similar). Overnight in Zürich, Hotel Opera (or similar).

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HIGHLIGHTS GOOD TO KNOW 45 attraction highlights along the route %— With your e-car you safe more than CHF 350 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of gas cost. your inal leg takes you up through Aigle and 22 Lakes %— The Grand Tour attractions in the day to day along the shores of Lake Geneva to Montreux. 4 Language regions itinerary are a selection, in total there are 44 attractions to explore. Continue to Lausanne, the second-largest 5 Alpine passes city on Lake Geneva. Overnight in Lausanne, 2 Biopshere Reserves PRICE AND SEASON Hotel Lausanne Palace & Spa (or similar). 1600 km full of captivating landscapes A: 01.04. – 31.10.18 Day 7: Lausanne – Gruyère – Freiburg – INCLUDED SERVICES P. P. in CHF FI.153 Interlaken (ca. 156 km) %% 8 x overnight stays with breakfast in Zürich, Season Room A DBL Continue your drive to Freiburg, which is nes- Bad Ragaz, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt, 4-star and 5-star hotel from 2594 tled on a rock promontory and surrounded on Lausanne, Interlaken, Lucerne (1 night per three sides by the Saane River. On your way destination) %% you will pass the Greyerzer (Gruyère) region, Tesla Model S for 8 days %% Parking at hotels included (except in which is home to the world-famous Gruyère Zermatt/Täsch – public parking) cheese. Continue your drive to Interlaken. %% Taxi service Täsch – Zermatt – Täsch From Interlaken you can experience the ma- %% Grand Tour of Switzerland Road Map jestic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits. from Hallwag Overnight in Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel %% Grand Tour of Switzerland Travel Guide Beau Rivage (or similar). %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Day 8: Interlaken – Bern – Lucerne (ca. 167 km) We recommend to do a lake cruise on the tur- quoise Lake Brienz or neighbouring Lake Thun that are situated in the spectacular mountain setting of the Bernese Oberland. Continue to Bern. The old town of Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and thanks to its 6 kilo- metres of arcades boasts one of the longest weather-sheltered shopping promenades in Europe. Continue to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne, Continental Park (or similar). Day 9: Departure Lucerne – Zürich (ca. 140 km) Lucerne is the gateway to central Switzerland at Lake Lucerne and it is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. One of the highlights along the Grand Tour lies in Lucerne – the Chapel Bridge. The covered, wooden pedestrian walkway on the Chapel Bridge was built in the 14th century. Return to Zurich for car drop-off at Hotel Opera. Indi- vidual transportation to Zurich airport (private transfer can be arranged at extra cost).

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NEW ONLY CHF 150.– net rate per day *

CLIMATE PROTECTION PROJECTS ELECTRIFYING – This offer is certiied with the myclimate label

“ carbon neutral journey”: We offset all CO2 emis- THE E-GRAND TOUR sions of your e-Grand Tour of Switzerland journey, including overnight stays & ride, by supporting * Book min. 3 nights in any hotel and get the Tesla myclimate’s high quality climate protection projects. experience for only CHF 150 per day. This of- fer includes the Model S (Model X on request), 300 km/day and CDW insurance. Pick-up and drop-off is in Zurich city.

An extensive network of around 300 charging stations electriies the whole road trip from April 2017 guaranteeing a comfortable and clean driving experience over more than 1600 km. Incidentally, the Grand Tour of Switzerland is the world’s irst oficial road trip that is fully accessible to electric vehicles. #STCgoesTesla

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32 33 THE TRAIN TOUR from CHF 1365.– 8 days /7 nights April, May and June Free 1st class upgrade*

GRAND TRAIN TOUR OF SWITZERLAND

Zurich – Interlaken – Montreux – Zermatt – St. Moritz – Lugano – Lucerne

Explore the cultural differences within the country and its 4 lan- Day 3: Interlaken – Montreux (Jungfrau joch and GoldenPass guages, all the while taking in some spectacular countryside and Line Interlaken – Montreux) staying in beautiful Swiss towns. It’s a great opportunity to visit the Excursion to the Jungfraujoch, which is the very best of Switzerland on some of the most exciting scenic trains highest railway station in Europe at 3454 m. Enjoy some breath-taking views of the Aletsch in Europe. Glacier at 22 km it is the longest glacier in the Alps and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the early evening your journey on the Gold- ITINERARY Day 2: Zurich – Interlaken enPass Line continues. Along the shores of Day 1: Arrival Switzerland (GoldenPass Line Lucerne – Interlaken) Lake Thun you will reach the Simmen valley Individual travel to Zurich. As a lakeside “me- Train ride to Lucerne. When boarding the with Zweisimmen and Gstaad. Your journey tropolis of experiences”, with a magniicent Luzern–Interlaken Express, you are about to takes you through the wild and romantic Pays view of the snow-capped Alps on the horizon, go on an unforgettable journey right into the d’Enhaut with the scenic villages of Château Zurich offers a unique mixture of attractions. heart of Switzerland. This 2 hour ride will take d’Oex and Montbovon, and through a tunnel, Overnight in Zurich. you along the shores of crystal-clear lakes, before a panoramic view of Lake Geneva and past romantic waterfalls and over the mag- Montreux opens in front of you. Overnight in niicent Brünig mountain pass. After a short Montreux. journey you arrive in Interlaken. The city lies Day 4: Montreux – Zermatt in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain, Journey from Montreux to Zermatt. For the between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The va- rest of the day you can admire the famous cation destination is overlooked over by the Matterhorn from Zermatt village or take the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and opportunity to do a non-guided excursion to Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken. the Gornergrat. Overnight in Zermatt. Day 5: Zermatt – St. Moritz In the morning, take the world-famous Glacier Express for a ride in the panorama carriage to St. Moritz. The train takes you on over the Oberalp pass (2033 m) and through the im- pressive Rhine gorge. Overnight in St. Moritz.

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St. Gallen Zurich

Lucerne

Chur

Interlaken

Andermatt Montreux St. Moritz Lugano

Tirano Brig Bellinzona Sion

Martigny Zermatt Lugano

HIGHLIGHTS GOOD TO KNOW 44 attraction highlights along the route %— * Free 1st class upgrade for April, May and 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites June for all markets, excep India (only valid Day 6: St. Moritz – Lugano 22 Lakes in June) and Thailand (only valid May and June) (Bernina Express) 4 Language regions %— Upgrade 1st class rail CHF 196 Board the Bernina Express at St. Moritz sta- 2 Biopshere Reserves %— tion and enjoy one of the most impressive Excursion Gornergrat (non-guided) CHF 67 INCLUDED SERVICES %— Excursion Pilatus (non-guided) CHF 78 scenic rail journeys Switzerland has to offer. %— %% 7 x Overnight stay with breakfast and city Excursion Voralpen-Express (non-guided) Climbing over the spectacular Bernina pass CHF 63 to more than 2253 m, you pass snow-covered tax in Zurich, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne %— Day 7: Gotthard Panorama Express operates mountain peaks and glaciers then descend %% 1 x Grand Train Tour Ticket including from 21.04. – 14.10.18 from Tuesdays to towards Poschiavo and Brusio. After travelling 8 transfers in 2nd class including up to 50% Sundays over spiral viaducts and through winding tun- reductions on selected transport services PRICE AND SEASON nels, you reach Tirano in Italy, which is the end (mountain railways, trains, buses and boats) of the Bernina line. Change to the Bernina %% 1 x Seat reservation for GoldenPass Line, A: 03.04. – 30.04.18, 01.10. – 17.10.18 nd B: 01.05. – 30.09.18 Express Bus which will take you onwards to Glacier & Bernina Express in 2 class and Gotthard Panorama Express s in 1st class Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. P. P. in CHF FI.128 %% 1 x Excursion to Jungfraujoch (non-guided) Season Room A DBL B DBL Day 7: Lugano – Lucerne %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) 3-star hotel from 1475 1616 (Gotthard Panorama Express) %% 1 x myTravel Stamp Booklet 4-star hotel from 1770 1937 With the Gotthard Panorama Express you will %% 1 x Certiicate Grand Train Tour of Switzerland 5-star hotel from 2723 2878 travel from the Mediterranean south to the Season Room A SGL B SGL traditional heart of Switzerland. The journey 3-star hotel from 1759 2140 takes you along the spectacular Gotthard 4-star hotel from 2151 2374 route – an unforgettable trip through an im- 5-star hotel from 3826 4139 pressive countryside. You will travel by 1st class Season Room A TRP B TRP panorama carriage from Lugano to Flüelen. 3-star hotel from 1365 1505 Passengers will be accompanied in the pan- orama railcar by a travel guide. Passengers 4-star hotel from 1625 1746 will also be entertained with special effects 5-star hotel from 2581 2726 and additional information on the region such as its sights, mythology and mystique. From Flüelen you will have a boat ride over lake Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne. Day 8: Departure Lucerne Individual return journey.

Some highligts on the tour: Cathedral and old town in Fribourg, the village of Grimentz and the “Löwendrogerie” in Appenzell

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SWISS FAIRY TALE

Zurich – Rhine Falls – Lucerne – Interlaken – Gruyère – Lausanne – Geneva

Explore Switzerland’s top spots on a 8-day tour starting in Zurich Day 4: Region Interlaken/Bern – and ending in Geneva. Travel in a small group (max. 16 people) Jungfraujoch – Region Interlaken/Bern Today, enjoy a free day at leisure or join one and enjoy the comfort of being personally guided and chauf- of our optional excursions: feured in a minibus all along your journey. You will be staying in – Visit Top of Europe and enjoy lunch on 4-star hotels at popular Swiss destinations. Enjoy all of this at an Jungfraujoch – Visit the Reichenbach Falls, followed by a unbeatable price. scenic boat ride on Lake Brienz – Visit Basel

ITINERARY Overnight in the region of Bernese Oberland. Day 1: Arrival Switzerland Day 3: Zurich – Lucerne – Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. In the Region Interlaken/Bern Day 5: Region Interlaken/Bern – afternoon enjoy a 2 hour city tour through Zu- Transfer to Lucerne. Sightseeing tour of the Gruyère – Region Montreux rich with our guide. Overnight stay in Zurich. city (2 h). Free time – use the Swiss Coupon Leaving your hotel for a scenic drive from Pass vouchers for lunch or shopping. In the Thun to Bern. Enjoy a 2 hour city tour. After Day 2: Zurich – Stein am Rhein – afternoon transfer by mini-bus to Interlaken. lunch, be transfered to the picturesque vil- Rhine Falls/Liechtenstein (optional Overnight in the region of Bernese Oberland. lage of Gruyère – home of the famous Swiss excursions) Gruyère cheese. Walk through the village In the morning, excursion to Stein am Rhein and visit the Gruyère castle (entrance fee and the Rhine Falls. In the afternoon choose payable on spot). Additional excursion between exploring Zurich on your own or our to the chocolate factory “Maison Callier” optional excursion to Liechtenstein. Over- in Broc (see extra costs “Optional excur- night stay in Zurich. sions”). Late afternoon transfer to Mon- treux. Overnight in the region of Montreux.

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1 Zurich

4 Lucerne Berne

5 6 Interlaken 8 Lausanne Gruyères 7 Jungfraujoch

Montreux 9 Geneva

HIGHLIGHTS GOOD TO KNOW 1 Zurich – a city full of diversity with many %— Guaranteed weekly Saturday departures shopping options %— Hotel name and location will be advised at Day 6: Region Montreux 2 Rhine Falls – the largest waterfall in Europe the time of booking (4-star hotel category is Join our optional excursion to France (8 h). 3 Stein am Rhein – with its beautiful old town guaranteed) 4 Lucerne – famous for the Chapel Bridge %— Hassle-free luggage transportation – Annecy & Yvoire only summer 5 Interlaken – the gateway to the Bernese %— Optional guided excursions – Annecy & Chamonix only winter Oberland in Summer and Winter (ne rates/non-commissionable): – Lavey-Les-Bains in the evening 6 Gruyères – the culinary destination for – Excursion to Liechtenstein CHF 150 cheese lovers! – Excursion Jungfraujoch including lunch Overnight stay in Montreux/Region. 7 Montreux – a charming city on Lake Geneva CHF 220 Day 7: Region Montreux – 8 Lausanne – a real unspoilt jewel to discover – Excursion Reichenbach Falls and Lake Brienz CHF 150 Lausanne – Geneva 9 Geneva – a multicultural city, home to many – Excursion to Basel CHF 150 After breakfast, visit the Chillon Castle in multinational organisations – Excursion Chocolate factory in Broc Montreux (entrance tickets included), before INCLUDED SERVICES CHF 30 driving along the majestic Swiss Riviera and %% 7 x Night stay with breakfast and city tax – Excursion Annecy and Yvoire CHF 150 passing by the Lavaux vineyards – a well- in 4-star hotels PRICE AND SEASON known UNESCO world heritage site. In the %% Transportation according to itinerary with afternoon, continue to Geneva where you luxury minibus (Mercedes Viano/ Mercedes A: 31.03. – 03.11.18 will enjoy a 2 hour city tour. Overnight stay Sprinter) M: Main Group from min. 2 persons up to in Geneva. %% Airport transfer on arrival and departure day max. 16 persons in Zurich/Geneva P: Private Group 2 – 7 pax Day 8: Departure %% English speaking guide (Russian speaking P. P. in CHF FI.145 tour available on request for the same price) Individual airport transfer to Geneva Airport. Season Group A M A P %% City tours, excursions and entrance fees according to the program Double room 1390 1999 %% 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass (see page 5) Single room surcharge 490 490 Triple room reduction 113* 113*

* Also valid for children. Reduction is applicable only to the 3rd person. First two persons pay the full price.

Included service: Transportation with luxury minibus (Mercedes Viano/ Mercedes Sprinter)

Prices and availability are subject to change at the time of booking. All prices are gross rates and commissionable for tour operators. +41 (0)43 210 55 94 [email protected] stc.ch 3737 Please request your tour operator commission with us. SWISS TRAVEL SYSTEM

E-TICKET SWISS TRAVEL PASS

Valid for 3, 4, 8 or 15 Adult Youth* We offer you a simple and direct consecutive days 2nd class 1st class 2nd class 1st class B2B booking process for e-tickets. 3 days 225 358 192 305 Order Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Transfer 4 days 270 429 231 366 Ticket, Swiss Half-Fare Card and the Swiss 8 days 398 631 340 538 Family Card online for your customers 15 days 485 765 416 654 directly in your dedicated B2B online STS shop and receive the e-ticket as PDF by e-mail. SWISS TRAVEL PASS FLEX

Beneit from a simple booking and payment Valid for 3, 4, 8 or 15 Adult Youth* process and earn attractive commissions. freely selectable days in one month 2nd class 1st class 2nd class 1st class 3 days in one month 259 412 221 351 4 days in one month 310 493 265 421 Note: All Swiss Travel System tickets are 8 days in one month 445 706 380 602 only available for people that live outside of 15 days in one month 532 840 456 718 Switzerland.

Included: Unlimited travel with rail, bus and boat, including premium panorama trains, plus public transport in more than 90 towns and cities. Bonus: 50% discount on most mountain railways and free entry at more than 500 museums. * Valid for youth travelers under the age of 26 (15% discount).

SWISS TRANSFER TICKET

2nd class 1nd class Valid one month 154 247

Included: Return travel with rail, bus and boat from a Swiss border station or airport to your destination. The outward and return journey must both follow the direct route.

SWISS HALF-FARE CARD

Valid one month 120

Included: Up to 50% discount on travel with rail, bus and boat, as well as most mountain railways and public transport in more than 90 towns and cities.

SWISS FAMILY CARD – CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE!

Valid one month free

Included: Children under 16 years travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent holding a valid Swiss Travel System ticket.

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