Lake Thun

Interlaken

Golden Pass Line

Swiss Lakes and Mountains

(11612)

This short scenic rail journeys takes you from the French part of Switzerland to the resort town of Interlaken. En route enjoy the town which Charlie Chaplin called home, wine-tasting in Lavaux, shimmering lakes, an unforgettable journey to the top of Schilthorn to take in the spellbinding views from the iconic revolving restaurant made famous by the first James Bond film.

Switzerland

Rail

Rail Packages

Highlights

Enjoy the journey on the Golden Pass, an extraordinary train route, to Interlaken with a breathtaking scenery.

Experience a day of the mountains of the Jungfrau region with one of our 2 Freedom of Choice activites: Schynige Platte or Schilthorn.

Montreux, ideally nestled between the lake and the alps, is a land of contrasts. It’s a kind of miniature Switzerland where visitors and locals have been living together for three centuries.

Mountain excursion to Rochers‐de‐Naye, overlooking wonderful Lake Geneva near Montreux and Villeneuve, in the canton of Vaud.

Enjoy this 4-day package loaded with sweet alpine flair and lakeside dolce vita! Begin your quest in Vevey, one of the ‘Pearls of the Swiss Riviera’, with its lakeside location and breathtaking views of the Alpine panorama. You have the option to overnight here or make your way to Montreux, the place that has attracted may artists, writers and travellers in search of beauty, tranquillity and inspiration.

Take the Golden Pass Train from Montreux to Interlaken, which lies between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and take in the view of the three mighty mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The Golden Pass Line is one of the most picturesque in Switzerland showcasing the ever changing scenery which truly reflects Switzerland’s diversity.

Included

1 night in Montreux in a 4* Hotel

2 nights in Interlaken in a 4* Hotel

Daily Breakfast

Rail ticket in 2nd class for rail travel per itinerary

Seat reservation on the Golden Pass

Excursion to Rochers-de-Naye

Freedom of Choice Days

50% discount on additional local rail tickets

50% discount on some mountain excursions

Interlaken Card for free travel on local buses

Riviera Card for free local public transport and various discounts

Freedom of Choice Days

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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Optional Extras

Upgrade to 1st Class Rail

Upgrade your ticket to 1st Class on the Golden Pass Line.

* Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or contact us for details.

Freedom of Choice

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day, as follows:

One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 3

Expand the itinerary below for more details.

Please note, if more than one room is selected during the booking process, our team will contact you afterwards to discuss options.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Vevey / Montreux

Arrival from the border or airport to Montreux or Vevey.

Afternoon at leisure in the famous lakeside resort with its flower filled promenade.

If arrival time allows enjoy a half-day mountain excursion to Rochers-de-Naye. Montreux's local mountain stands at 2,042m above sea level and offers spectacular views over Lake Geneva and the Alps, a species rich Alpine garden with beautiful examples of Alpine flora and a Marmot's Paradise where you can observe these shy creatures.

Overnight stay in Vevey/Montreux in a 4* Hotel.

Riviera of Montreux

Day 2

Vevey / Montreux → Interlaken

Breakfast at your hotel.

If you had a late arrival yesterday enjoy the half day mountain excursion to Rochers-de-Naye before continuing your journey on the Golden Pass to Interlaken.

Otherwise enjoy the lakeside of Montreux/Vevey before joining the Golden Pass.

Overnight stay in Interlaken in a 4* Hotel.

Breakfast

Interlaken | Credit Ivo Scholz

Day 3

Interlaken

Breakfast at your hotel.

Overnight stay in Interlaken in a 4* Hotel.

Breakfast

Freedom of Choice Options

Schilthorn - Piz Gloria:
The 2,970-metre Schilthorn offers the finest views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau! The 360-degree panoramic vista extends over some 200 mountain peaks, and the 32-minute trip to the top by aerial cableway is in itself a popular attraction. You can enjoy a meal in the world’s first mountain top revolving restaurant, follow in the footsteps of James Bond, stroll through the traffic-free resort of Mürren or a visit to the Trümmelbach Falls (small supplement payable locally) in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The roundtrip ticket from Interlaken by train, bus, cable car allows for sightseeing stops along the way. New attractions include ‘007 - Walk of Fame’ and “BOND WORLD 007” on Schilthorn and the “Skyline Walk” platform and “THRILL WALK” cliff pathway at Birg.

Schynige Platte :
The cogwheel railway takes you back to the days of the Belle Époque. The historic Schynige Platte Railway runs over the Breitlauenen Alp to the Schynige Platte. An impressively and varied natural landscape unfolds on the journey, including forests, Alpine pastures and views of the Bernese Oberland. A beautiful Alpine Garden with different trails and the new mountain restaurant awaits you with fantastic views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The journey on the historic cog railway takes just under 1 hour from Wilderswil. In the summer time Alphorn players give a daily performance from 11am onwards on the top.

Schynige Platte | Credit: Rob Lewis

Day 4

Interlaken

Breakfast at your hotel.

Today your journey ends.

Optional, why not extend into the neighboring country of Italy. Take the train towards Domodossola at the border between Switzerland and Italy. If time allows stop here for a short break to discover this UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue on the beautiful Centovalli Valley railway through Italy to the pictureseque Italian lakeside town of Stresa. Onward journey to your final destination in Italy.

Speak to our team for more information.

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Swiss Lakes and Mountains

Switzerland (11612)

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Important notes

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation. Itinerary bookable in reverse.

Blackout dates may apply during festive season.

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Do Freedom of Choice options cost extra?

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
The price of the package remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

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