Golden Swiss Trip incl. Golden Pass Express and Chocolate Train

Day 1 Zurich - Lucerne
Arrival Zurich Airport and transfer by train to Lucerne.
Overnight: Lucerne)

Day 2 Lucerne
Full day at leisure in Lucerne. Time to explore the historic section of Lucerne with the Chapel Bridge, Spreuer Bridge, guild houses. Optional excursions to Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi or Mount Titlis in Engelberg are available. Overnight: Lucerne

Day 3 Lucerne - Interlaken
Board the GoldenPass Panoramic Brunig Train for Interlaken. The panoramic car allows viewing the weather beaten Swiss Chalets and cow pastures along the way over the Brunig Pass to Lake Brienz and onto Interlaken. Overnight: Interlaken

Day 4 Jungfraujoch
Today includes the trip to Top of Europe, the Jungfraujoch at a height of 11’333 feet the highest railway station in Europe. which features an observatory, weather station and three restaurants. Overnight: Interlaken

Day 5 Grindelwald
A train excursion includes the mountain village of Grindelwald which its chalets sporting window boxes full of blooming genaniums. A gondola ride to “First Station” at 7’113 ft. guarantees spectacular vistas over this glacial landscape. Overnight: Interlaken

Day 6 Interlaken - Montreux
Morning departure by Golden Pass Panormic carriages from Interlaken to Zweisimmen and Montreux. Pass thru the verdant Zweisimmen Valley with its dairy farms and characteristic brown-white cows. Enjoy the grandiose views of Lake Geneva and the terraced vineyards just before reaching Montreux. Overnight: Montreux

Day 7 Montreux
A sweet day is ahead ! Board the nostalgic Belle Epoque carriages of the “Chocolate Train” for Gruyeres. There is ample time visiting the cheese factory and medieval fortified town of Gruyere with its museum. Continue by “Chocolate Train” to Broc for a visit of the Nestle/Cailler chocolate factory including an informative visit of the production and subsequent chocolate tasting. After the visit return to Montreux. Overnight: Montreux

Day 8 Montreux - you choose your destination Today’s train ticket maybe used to any destination within Switzerland, Swiss Airport or border point or continue your travels.

Land package includes:

• 7 nights sharing a twin-bedded room with bath
• 7 Buffet style breakfasts
• Swiss Card for 7 days travel in 1st class
• Excursions to Jungfraujoch, Grindewald First
  and Chocolate Train
• Seat reservations wherever possible
• Service and all taxes
• Travel documentation incl. Maps and Travel Tips

Not included:
- Local transfers (e.g. taxi from train station to hotel, etc.)
- All meals not mentioned above
- Local excursions

Off season train service: Certain trains are not operating in the off-season.
and a customized routing for the chosen travel dates will be provided.

Due to the volatility of the U.S. Dollarvs. the Swiss Franc, Rail Source Europe reserves the right to adjust the price at time of final payment.

All bookings are subject to availability

If you prefer extending your stay, please consult your travel agent or call Rail Source Europe .