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94 12 Days | Six Countries Day 1. Arrive London Arrive in London, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure to visit London's landmarks. Stay: London, Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel. Day 2. London, Cologne Depart St Pancras International by Eurostar for Brussels then change trains and continue on your journey by First Class rail to the German city of Cologne. Stay: Cologne, Maritim Hotel. BLD Day 3. St Moritz Today you'll travel to Zürich, then start the picturesque ascent through the Swiss Alps to glamorous St Moritz, nestled in the Upper Engadine Valley. This elegant and exclusive resort town is continuously frequented by royalty. On arrival, take a short stroll to your hotel, which overlooks a shimmering lake. Three Nights: St Moritz, Hotel Schweizerhof. BD Day 4. First Class Rail aboard the Bernina Express, Tirano From St Moritz you'll join the historic narrow-gauge Bernina Express for a railway journey on the superb Bernina Line, passing mighty glaciers, rushing mountain streams and flower-filled alpine meadows. The railway line has been awarded World Heritage status thanks to the incredible civil engineering required to create it, as well as the breathtaking scenery surrounding it. The ascent takes you through the Albula Tunnel and over the stunning Bernina Pass. Enjoy wonderful views of the snow- capped peaks and turquoise glacial lakes as we travel to Tirano in Italy. You'll have some free time in Tirano before returning to St Moritz. BD Day 5. St Moritz With time at leisure today, you'll have the opportunity to explore St Moritz by cable car. Or, you may wish to ascend the mighty Diavolezza, which offers stunning views over the surrounding peaks. Alternatively, explore the mountains further afield with discounted fares using your St Moritz Travel Pass. B Day 6. First Class Rail aboard the Glacier Express, Zermatt Take the famous Glacier Express narrow-gauge train along the iconic route from St Moritz to Zermatt, enjoying incredible views through the panoramic windows of your carriage. Your journey takes you through the classic landscapes that have made Switzerland famous. On leaving St Moritz, descend towards the valley floor, emerging from a rock tunnel to cross the impressive Landwasser Viaduct and travel into the Upper Rhine Valley. A two-course lunch is served at your seat during the journey – the perfect accompaniment to your time on board the slowest express train in the world. The train climbs steeply over the Oberalp Pass, the peak of the route, and spirals downwards, before crossing the spectacular gorge at Brig. Arrive in Zermatt and head to your lovely hotel, GLACIER EXPRESS & ST MORITZ London Return England n Belgium n Germany Switzerland n Italy n France 94 YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ 11 nights in premium accommodation ✓ Services of a professional Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager and expert local guides ✓ 21 meals – 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D) ✓ Standard Premier Class on Eurostar (includes a light meal) ✓ First Class rail travel as indicated, including on the iconic Glacier Express ✓ St Moritz Travel Pass and First Class Swiss Travel Pass ✓ Airport transfers and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Take the historic Bernina Express railway from St Moritz to Tirano in Italy Travel on the famous Glacier Express from St Moritz to Zermatt Ride the Gornergrat Mountain Railway Cruise to the island of Isola Pescatore on Lake Maggiore