b'ClassicDiscover Switzerland and Frances stunning alpine towns including Chamonix, Montreux and Zermatt,7 DAYS fromand journey on the iconic Mont Blanc Express. 1,895 ppYOUR ITINERARY LAUSANNESWITZERLANDDays 1-2. To beautiful Champry, a day to explore MontreuxMeeting at London St Pancras we board the Eurostar to Paris, travelling in Eurostar Plus class. In Paris we continue by rail to Geneva, where we join theROCHERS DE NAYESwiss rail network to journey along the glistening shores of Lake Geneva,6 ChampryTO/FROM Aigle 6passing the famous resorts of the Swiss Riviera. In the Rhne Valley townLONDONof Aigle, we continue by rail up to the mountain resort of Champry. OurVIA PARIS FRANCEhome in Switzerland is a charming four-star hotel with beautiful alpine viewsGenevaacross to the seven peaks of the Dents du Midi. Tonight, and each evening of our holiday, we enjoy a three-course dinner at the hotel. On Day 2 youreZermattfree to get to know Champry at your own pace. One of Switzerlands oldestChamonixmountain resorts, the town features traditional chalets with carved balconies and pitched roofs. There are many charming shops and restaurants in which to relax and soak up the views. You could set out on a walking trail, orWHATS INCLUDED:may prefer to take the iconic red-and-white cable car to Croix-de-Culet for panoramic views. A regular train service links the station outside our hotel 6 nights 4-Star hotel with Champrys centre and the town of Aigle, which boasts a stunningaccommodation medieval chateau set amid a backdrop of beautiful Alps.Eurostar Standard Premier/Days 3-4. The Mont Blanc Express, Chocolate Train, Maison du Gruyre Eurostar PlusA highlight of our trip awaits on Day 3 as we travel by train to France. After Standard Class rail travel journeying down the valley to Martigny, we board the Mont Blanc Express All rail and coach travel throughout for a stunning ride through the Chamonix Valley to Chamonix. Youre free toyour tourexplore this classic alpine resort with glorious mountain panoramas, the jewelExpertise of a UK Tour Manager in the crown of which is Mont Blanc. Travelling in the vintage carriages of the Montenvers rack railway, you could climb even higher to the Mer de Glacefrom start to finishGlacier and enter the ice cave, an amazing sight! In Chamonix itself, are manyBreakfast each day, 6 dinnersbeautiful churches, shops and restaurants. You may be tempted to tuck into aSwiss Travel Card, permitting 50% crpe with a caf au lait, before returning to Champry for dinner. discounted fares on free days Hopping aboard a train on Day 4, we travel to stylish Montreux, on thefor rail, boat and most mountain northern shore of Lake Geneva. Here, we board the delightful Chocolaterailway journeysTrain for an excursion into the world of two of Switzerlands most reveredAll guided tours and excursionsproducts: chocolate and cheese. In our Belle poque Pullman carriages, we pass hillside vineyards, with wonderful views as we enjoy coffee and chocolate croissants. From Montbovon, a coach transfer takes us to Gruyres. This medieval Swiss town is synonymous with cheese. On a visit to the Maison duTour Code: GLL| per person based onGruyre, we discover how the world-famous cheese is produced, before free2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers time to explore the town. Later, we continue to nearby Broc to visit the Caillerfrom 350.chocolate factory and indulge in a delicious tasting.2025 Departures: Days 5-7. Day at leisure, the tranquil resort of Zermatt, homeward bound APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, SEP, OCTYou are free to explore using your included Swiss Travel Card on Day 5. One option is by rail to Lake Geneva, to visit the fairytale Chteau de Chillon. The ancient town of Martigny is another option. Set among a fertile valley and vineyards, Martigny is known for its great food, its Roman and Celtic history,Mobilityand a living museum where visitors can meet Saint Bernard dogs, devotedRating 1 2 3 4to rescuing people in the mountains. On Day 6 we take a scenic rail journey along the Rhne, deep into the scenic Matter Valley to beautiful Zermatt. Youre at leisure to look around this idyllic, car-free town beneath the mighty Matterhorn. You could head to the Matterhorn Museum, or take a journeySecure your place nowon the vintage Gornergrat Mountain Railway, for wonderful views of thewith a 450pp depositMatterhorn. On Day 7 we we say farewell to Switzerland, travelling by rail to Paris, where we board the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.Search greatrail.com/GLL25SWITZERLAND 47'