Fall Foliage Rail Tour
Switzerland's Fall Foliage
Switzerland's meadows retain their many shades of green during the fall foliage season, while her centuries old forests come alive with yellows, russets and oranges.
Switzerland's Alpine resort village of Interlaken, is our home base for the first 5 nights of this exciting Swiss Alps tour. Join me each day as we travel by train through this pristine country of lakes and mountains in the Heart of Europe. This tour lets you enjoy the fun of being with a group, or being independent for a few hours or the whole day. YOU decide each and every day!
Oberhoven Castle
Bernese Oberland Highlights
A few of the highlights of this tour include time spent in the Bernese Oberland ~ Jungfrau region, the capitol of Bern, Zermatt and the famous Matterhorn, Mürren and an optional trip by tram up to the Schilthorn, as seen in the James Bond movie, In Her Majesty's Secret Service; picture post card scenery in places like Lauterbrunnen, Grindlewald, Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg, where The Eiger Sanction was filmed.
We travel to Lauterbrunnen, the Waterfall Valley, to start off a day full of post-card perfect scenery! We visit Murren, the Schilthorn, travel by private rail to Kleine Scheidegg, where The Eiger Sanction was filmed. What a treat in store for us as we have lunch on the stone patio, with real kraut n wieners and rossti, or order from the menu. Wonderful desserts with to-die-for Vanilla Sauce!!One day we travel up the Brienz Rothorn, for a thrill of a lifetime!!
Gruyeres and the Valais Region
Our day to Zermatt is chock full of beautiful alpine scenery and we even pass a mountain rock slide. Lunch today is a real treat while in this car-free village. On the way home, we have a picnic on board our train!!One adventure takes us to the Montreux region, and the Swiss Riviera, where we begin our journey through vineyards and villas, to Gruyeres, for our cheese factory tour and included tour inside the Chateux de Gruyeres, lunch at a very special restaurant built in the 15th Century and unforgettable scenery aboard a special Panoramic car.
Lucerne
Lucerne
Our last 2 nights are at the historic Hotel Des Alpes in Lucerne, aptly named for its magnificent views of the Alps. Free time to explore this romantic Old World city's history, churches, museums, and theatres, as well as Old Town's traffic free shopping area.
Her cobble-stone streets are full of excitement and adventures around each corner. Take home some Swiss chocolates, Swiss knives and watches, or spend the day exploring villages around Lake Lucerne's countryside by train or boat.
Wake up Saturday morning, as the local street market vendors line the banks of the river right outside our hotel, selling veggies, cheeses, flowers and more.
Zurich and Basel
Zurich is only a one hour train ride away. Explore Zurich's quaint Old Town area situated to the left of the River Limmat, or the fashionable Banhofstrassee, one of the world's most famous shopping promenades. Or visit Basel, where part of the train station is in France, visit the famous Munster, and see the burial crypts of knights of old.
Make this year's vacation, the journey of a lifetime!
BOOK EARLY FOR A BALCONY ROOM FACING THE ALPS!
- 8-day Unlimited Swiss Rail Pass (2nd Class)
- covers almost 14,000 miles of railroads, lake steamers, funiculars, postal bus routes
- 1st class Swiss Pass upgrade available for $120 PP -- highly recommended
- Cozy Chalet Hotel in Interlaken for 5 nights
- Welcome Dinner our first night, Breakfast buffet each morning
- spectacular Alpine views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
- Balcony rooms on first reserved basis, private facilities, hair dryer, TV, clock, cozy down bedding
- lounge/gathering room with fireplace, telephone room, self-service launderette, TV/Reading room
- luggage service to hotel from train station and your room
- The Arcobaleno Restaurant, a favorite restaurant of the locals of Interlaken
- Private Tour to an Organic Dairy Farm with Wine/Cheese (weather and cows permitting)
- See the villas and vineyards along Lake Geneva as we head toward Montreux
- Gruyeres Cheese Factory tour, ride on the Petite Train to/from Gruyeres, guided tour of village
- inside visit to the Chateux d'Gruyeres Castle with time to explore the gardens
- Chocolate Factory tour with tasting, time to buy chocolates at factory prices(subject to change)
- Seat reservations aboard our panoramic rail car, with a glass, bullet-nose caboose
- Spectacular scenery as evening shadows fall along the Golden Pass Route, passing Gstaad and Zweissemen
- Seat Reservations aboard the private rail journey to Kleine Scheidegg, where The Eiger Sanction with Clint Eastwood was filmed.
- enjoy kraut n wieners, and scrumptious apfel desserts with warm vanilla sauce
- Historic Hotel Des Alpes in Lucerne for 2 nights with daily breakfast
- included visit to the world-famous Lion Monument
- a day and a half free time in Lucerne, time for river boats, museums, shopping
- luggage service to the hotel from rail station and to/from your room
- located on the River Ruess, next to Lake Lucerne, and the traffic free pedestrian area
- on the edge of the picturesque Old Town's cobble stoned streets shopping area
- private bathrooms with shower, hair dryer in bathroom
- telephones, SAT-TV, in room mini bar and safe, room service
- terrace restaurant next to the River Ruess, indoor restaurant and lounge
- Saturday morning Vendors Market along the river outside your hotel,selling veggies, cheese and flowers etc
- Join me for Lunch at the world famous Old Swiss House for a meal to remember for a lifetime!(optional)
You are about to embark upon an incredible journey!!
FALL TOURS ALWAYS SELL OUT--BOOK SOON!!
Oct.11-19, 2008 -- FILLING FAST!!
$1399.00 PP*(per person) Double room, plus Air
Single Supplement $250
Currency Exchange Increase $60
(if dollar goes back up, this amount will decrease closer to tour date)
Plus Optional Rail UpGrade $125 We will be happy to book your airfare,
call or email for prices from your city