b'Day 1 - Arrive in Zrich town of Gstaad. From here, enjoy romanticDay 8 - Bernina ExpressArrive in Zrich and settle into your hotel. scenes of the Pays dEnhaut Highlands and theBoard the narrow-gauge Bernina Express and Your day is free to discover the world-famousvillages of Chateau dOex and Montbovon. Theenjoy one of the most impressive scenic rail shopping mile, Bahnhofstrasse, or stroll alongroute concludes with panoramic views of Lakejourneys in Switzerland. Travel over the Brusio the bank of Lake Zrich. Overnight Zrich. Geneva and Montreux. Overnight Montreux*. (B) Circular Viaduct and through 55 winding tunnels *During the Montreux Jazz Festival, accommodations are inbefore reaching Tirano, Italy. Change to the Day 2 - GoldenPass Panoramic Train Lausanne. Bernina Express Bus, which takes you onwards Today, board the GoldenPass Panoramic for aDay 5 - Train to Zermatt to Ticino. The journey ends in Lugano, Southern trip to medieval Lucerne. The train takes youEnjoy breakfast at your hotel and then travel toSwitzerlands largest town. Overnight Lugano. (B)over the Brunig Pass into the Bernese OberlandZermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Zermatt and winds along Lake Brienz. After a shorthas preserved its original character and its Day 9 - Excursion to Monte Bre or journey, you arrive in Grindelwald or Wengen. car-free tradition. Your time is at leisure toBoat Ride to GandriaThe Eiger village of Grindelwald is surroundedtake in the local shops and restaurants with aToday you have a chance to journey up by a commanding mountainscape featuringmagnificent backdrop. Overnight Zermatt. (B) to Monte Bre, the sunniest mountain Eiger north face and the Wetterhorn. WengeninSwitzerland, or take a boat ride to theis a car-free holiday resort area that lies at theDay 6 - Optional Excursion topicturesque town of Gandria. On the excursion foot of the Jungfrau, 400 meters above theGornergrat to Monte Bre, ride a cable car to the summit, Lauterbrunnen Valley. Overnight Grindelwald Today, you have the opportunity to take aand admire the magnificent Alpine foothills and or Wengen*. (B) non-guided excursion to the Gornergrat. RideLake Lugano. Gandria is a traffic-free fishing *April, May & October departures overnight in Grindelwald.Europes highest open-air cogwheel train to thevillage at the base of Monte Bre, famous forJune - September departures overnight in Wengen.summit and enjoy views of the surroundingits romantic atmosphere and gorgeous views. Day 3 - Excursion to Jungfraujoch mountains, including impressive views of theOpting out of these excursions gives you a day Matterhorn. Overnight Zermatt. (B) at leisure in Lugano. Overnight Lugano. (B)Take the train to the mountain pass of Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the famous Eiger. Day 7 - Glacier Express Day 10 - Gotthard Panorama ExpressHere, board the Jungfrau Railway bound for theIn the morning, board the Glacier ExpressTravel by first class panorama carriage from Jungfraujoch - the highest railway station infor a thrilling ride in the panoramic carriage Lugano to Flelen by way of Bellinzona, via Europe. Take in the breathtaking views of thesurrounded by Switzerlands most dramatic amazing spiral loops. The train journey takes largest glacier in the Alps, Aletsch Glacier, whichscenery. Along the deep Rhone Valley, theyou from the Mediterranean south into the is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnighttrain travels over the Oberalp Pass andheart of Switzerland via the Gotthard Tunnel, Grindelwald or Wengen. (B) through the impressive Rhine Gorge. After anbuilt in 1882. In Flelen, board a historic paddle Day 4 - Train to Montreux exhilarating trip through the Alps, arrive insteamer for a relaxing cruise across Lake Chur. Switzerlands oldest city charms with itsLucerne. Overnight Lucerne. (B)Your journey is aboard the GoldenPass fine mountain setting, twisting alleys, historic Panoramic, winding along the shore of Lakebuildings and Mediterranean-style atmosphere.Day 11 - Return HomeThun and through the Simmen Valley towardOvernight Chur.* (B, L) Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before using the quaint village of Zweisimmen and the resortyour Swiss Rail Pass to travel back to Zurich city * Excellence Class passengers overnight in St. Moritz. center or airport for your onward journey. (B)For Vacations By Rails complete collection of vacations, visit www.vacationsbyrail.com or call 877-253-9891 105'