Itinerary - 5 Night Holiday By Air

London to Lausanne - Day 1-2

Fly with British Airways from London to Geneva, then take the train from Geneva to Lausanne (approximately 50 minutes). Arrive at your hotel the Alpha Palmiers.

The Alpha Palmiers Hotel is a modern hotel set around an internal courtyard and a Thai restaurant, French restaurant and a bar. The hotel is well located in a quiet area between the railway station and the main shopping district of the city.

The Golden Pass Line - Day 2

Day 2, travel from Lausanne to Montreux to board the Golden Pass panoramic train which offers views of the Lakes region, and plunges through a tunnel into the mountains, heading to the resorts of Châteaux d’Oex and Gstaad.

The Golden Pass Line then snakes through the Simme Valley, birthplace of the famous Swiss Simmental cow breed before reaching Speiz, travelling around Lake Thun and arriving into Interlaken Ost station.

Interlaken - Day 2-4

Arrive in Interlaken for 2 nights at the Hotel du Nord.

The Hotel du Nord Hotel in Interlaken is a traditional hotel with 46 bedrooms. The hotel is entirely non-smoking. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar and the oldest wine cellar in Interlaken! The hotel is a short walk from the centre of Interlaken and the train station.

Jungfrau Excursion - Day 3

Day 3, travel to Europe's highest altitude railway station on the Jungfrau mountain (3454 metres). This is a unique trip which takes you to Kleine Scheidegg before climbing to the station at Eigergletscher, well known for its mountain restaurant and polar dog kennels.

After spectacular sightseeing through large observation windows hewn from solid Alpine rock, you arrive at the Jungfraujoch, where you have incredible views (on a clear day) to the Vosges Mountains in France and the Black Forest in Germany. The Great Aletsch Glacier, at 22 km the longest ice-stream in the Alps, begins on the Jungfrau Mountain. Travel back from the Jungfrau for your second night at the Du Nord Hotel in Interlaken.

Glacier Express to Chur - Day 4

Depart Interlaken after breakfast and travel to Brig over the spectacular Lötschberg mountain via Kandersteg to arrive in Brig where Glacier Express departs.

Once in Brig you connect with the world famous Glacier Express and take a panoramic trip through the Swiss Alps from Brig to Chur. The journey takes approximately 5 hours and is probably the slowest express train in the world! Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and valleys.

Chur - Day 4

On arrival in Chur check in to the ABC Chur Hotel.

The ABC Chur is a contemporary boutique hotel close to the main railway station, in the centre of Chur.

The "oldest city in Switzerland", Chur, situated in a deep valley formed by the Rhine has a rich and powerful history and was founded by the Romans in 15BC. Visit Chur for a wealth of shops, stunning architecture and beautiful surroundings.

Bernina Express - Day 5

Cross the Alps from North to South as the Bernina Express offers breath-taking vistas from the panoramic cars. Ride over spectacular viaducts, through sheer rock gorges and switch-back tunnels, alongside mountain streams and glaciers.

The train climbs up the 2253 metre high Bernina Pass and the entire trip is narrated. Food is available to buy on the train. This whole area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Once back in Chur return to the ABC Hotel for your second night.

Railbookers recommends stopping at the pretty town of Poschiavo (set on Lake Poschiavo) for lunch.

Chur to London - Day 6

Take the train from Chur to Zurich where you fly with British Airways to London.