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95 Day 10. First Class Rail, Colmar After breakfast, travel via Visp to Basel, Switzerland. Here, join the onward service to Colmar, where you will spend the night. Stay: Colmar, Grand Hotel Bristol. BD Day 11. Eurostar, London Journey to Paris. Here, connect with a Eurostar service and continue on to London. Stay: London, Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel. BL Day 12. Depart London After breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B Switzerland Germany Italy Belgium France Domodossola Brussels Gornergrat Stresa (Lake Maggiore) Visp Colmar Cologne Tirano St Moritz Zürich Basel Paris Zermatt Glacier Express Bernina Express Gornergrat Mountain Railway England London Coach Rail Stay (no. of nights) 2 1 1 4 3 overlooked by the towering Matterhorn. The Matterhorn is completely unique; so magnetic that its mammoth size and geometric splendour make it almost impossible to tear your gaze away. Four Nights: Zermatt, Parkhotel Beau Site. BLD Day 7. Zermatt, Gornergrat Mountain Railway Make your ascent aboard the Gornergrat Mountain Railway today. Opened in 1898, it is the highest open-air cogwheel railway in Europe. The train climbs to the 3,000-metre-high summit of the Gornergrat and offers spectacular views of the Matterhorn. On a clear day here, you are able to count 29 snowy peaks. After spending some time at the summit to enjoy the views over the Gornergletscher, the second largest glacier in the Alps, descend and enjoy a guided tour of Zermatt. This pretty, eco- friendly town is a car-free zone, with timbered buildings and a beautiful English church. BD Day 8. Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Isola Pescatore Board a train to Domodossola in Italy this morning, where you'll take a coach to Stresa, set on the shore of Lake Maggiore. On arrival, cruise across the lake to the charming island of Isola Pescatore, a rustic fishing village boasting fantastic restaurants, boutique shops and tiny taverns. What this island lacks in size, it makes up for in character and you're sure to be impressed by sights such as the church of San Vittore, the island's own national monument. Later, return to Zermatt for dinner this evening. BD Day 9. Zermatt Explore Zermatt at your own pace today. Perhaps enjoy a walk along one of the many marked trails or climb the Kleine Matterhorn. Another option is to use your First Class Swiss Travel Pass to explore further afield. The card allows discounted fares on most trains, buses and lake steamers. Among the most popular options available to you is a journey through the 'hundred valleys' on the Centovalli Railway. This narrow-gauge line winds over high bridges, burrows through tunnels and passes sleepy villages to the town of Locarno, located on the shore of glistening Lake Maggiore. This evening, be sure to head to one of Zermatt's gorgeous restaurants to sample the city's divine local fare. The town is widely known for its delectable Swiss fondue made from Gruyere cheese. B Glacier Express & St Moritz 1. Ride the famous Glacier Express through Switzerland 95 1 Tour Notes Total Porterage Departure 2017 Dates & Prices 12 Days – London Return (RJTGZJ12) SAVE $1,000 per couple* See page 24 for details travelmarvel.com.au/RJTGZJ12 Prices include transfers and tipping. Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. Porterage is not included unless indicated. Days 1 and 12 are not escorted by a Tour Manager. Please see pages 114-115 for full terms & conditions. On indicated departures, we provide total porterage to further enhance the pleasure of your rail journey. This means your luggage will be transported from place to place and waiting for you at each destination. Tour Code: RJTGZJ12P (A$) Per Person Twin Share Solo Traveller May 30. $6,995 $8,345 June 13 . $7,295 $8,645 Sept. 5 . $7,295 $8,645 Sept. 12. $7,095 $8,445