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Rail Adventure
Lucerne – William Tell Express – Lugano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt
7 Nights / 8 Days

Itinerary

Tour Programme

1st Day	Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from the Swiss border or airport.

2nd Day	Board the historic William Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen. A meal is served on board in the first class restaurant. From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in panorama cars 1st class. Change trains and continue your joruney to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano.

3rd Day	Time at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the mediterranean atmosphere in the southern part of Switzerland. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight in Lugano.

4th Day	Departure by the famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across the regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine. Overnight in St. Moritz.

5th Day	Day off for excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz.

6th Day	Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the great train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 71/2 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 metres in altitude. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuriesold culture. (Optional lunch - if required, please indicate on the booking request). Overnight in Zermatt.

7th Day	Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.

8th Day	Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Valid from 25^th May to 15^th October 2008

Prices per person in CHF
	3-Star-Hotel	4-Star-Hotel
Double Room	1256	1449
Additional night in Lucerne/Lugano	100	130
Additional night St. Moritz	108	132
Additional night Zermatt	99	129
Single Room	1378	1624
Additional night in Lucerne/Lugano	130	160
Additional night St. Moritz	115	155
Additional night Zermatt	109	145

Supplements per person:

CHF 42.– Lunch In Seat Of The Glacier Express

Hotels Used:


Lucerne:	3star: Waldstätterhof, Zum Weissen Kreuz, Des Alpes, NH Hotel 4star: Flora, Cascada, Radission SAS
Lugano:	3star: International au Lac, Contintenal Park, Albatro, Federale 4star: Lugano Dante Center, Holiday Inn Lugano Centre
St. Moritz:	3star: Löffler Garni, Soldanella, Hauser, Laudinella 4star: Bären, Monopol Grischuna, Steffani, Crystal
Zermatt:	3star: Sarazena, Bristol, Excelsior, Butterfly 4star: Style Hotel Biner, Simi, Schlosshotel Tenne, La Ginabelle, Pollux, Alpen Resort, Parkhotel Beau Site, Allalin

Our Price Includes:

Swiss Card Rail Adventure (5 transfers) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or airport.

Seat reservation for William Tell Express, Bernina Express (coach and train) and Glacier Express Premium.

Lunch on board of the William Tell Express.

1 night in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/ WC, breakfast.

2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or shower/ WC, breakfast.

2 nights in St. Moritz, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast.

2 nights in Zermatt, room, bath or shower/ WC, breakfast.

Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swiss Miniatur in Melide.

Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal- coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% of
the regular fares.