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° “aia Romantic You'll find that the magn ‘ns ee Alps willi and astound, the perfect accompaniment toa life changing luxury European river cruise. There’s something hauntingly beautiful about Europe’s snow- scattered mountains, whether you're venturing through picture-perfect Switzerland, or traversing wild and wonderful Austria. From the gigantic and jagged Matterhorn to the arresting landscapes that you'll witness first-hand while travelling on Switzerland’s world-famous Glacier Express, you'll find every aspect of your alpine adventure exhilarating. & 29 Day Cruise & Tour Days 01-14 Amsterdam > Basel Cruise along the length of the romantic Rhine and its lovely tributary the Moselle, journeying from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps. For details of your cruise (Journey code: AMBA) see pages 58-61. Day 15 Basel > Zurich Farewell your Scenic Space- Ship this morning and transfer ‘to Zurich where you will enjoy an overnight stay at the luxurious Hotel Schweizerhof*. Meals: B 15 Day Grand Alpine guests join today in Zurich. (Journey code @ Amsterdam > Vienna Day 16 Zurich > Bern Zurich is full of treasures, discover them first hand ona walking tour. Then, transfer to the Swiss capital Bern and the Hotel Bellevue Palace*. Meals: B.D Day 17 Bern > Lucerne > Bern Journey to charming Lucerne, and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town including the ornate Chapel Bridge, followed by acruise on Lucerne’s lake to the village of Vitznau. Join the oldest cog wheel train in Switzerland for a breathtaking ascent of Mount Rigi. Meals:B Day 18 Bern > Montreux © Enroute to Montreux stop at the charming village of Gruyéres, then be treated toa tasting of Swiss chocolate. On arrival check into the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace*. FLIGHT CENTRE 2 Enrich Tonight enjoy dinner accompanied by an introduction and performance of the traditional Alphorn by members of the prestigious Swiss Alphorn Academy. ‘Meals: B.D Day 19 Montreux > Zermatt Cruise on Lake Geneva to Chillon Castle, then travel to Tasch where you will board a cogwheel train to the village of Zermatt. Check into the Hotel Schweizerhof* for your two night stay. Meals: B Day 20 Zermatt Today ascend the Swiss Alps by rail to Gornergrat for magnificent views, including the Matterhorn. Meals: B Day 21 Zermatt > Stresa Cross the border and continue to the Italian city of Stresa. Upon arrival you will check in to the Regina Palace Hotel* where you'll enjoy beautiful rooms overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Maggiore. Meals: B.D E | ONLINE | CALL | APP Zermatt, Switzerland @ Magnificent Matterhorn The ultimate Swiss icon, thanks to its pyramid shape and free standing position, the Matterhorn is one of the world’s most impressive and recognisable mountains Day 22 Stresa > Lugano Cruise Lake Maggiore, the stunning lake that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Pause along the way to visit the splendid Isola Bella, ‘the beautiful island’. Explore its baroque palace and luscious gardens, before continuing to Lugano, and Villa Castagnola*. Meals: B Day 23 Lugano @ Although in Switzerland, the city offers a unique Italian flair with the culture and language influenced by its nearest neighbour. Freechoice: Take a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Bré for spectacular views across the Lake and the surrounding alps, or taste the flavours of Lugano during a walking tour. Meals:B Day 24 Lugano > St. Moritz Drive to Andermatt where you will board the Glacier Express for a spectacular rail journey through the stunning Swiss Alps. Your hotel this evening is the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski*. Meals: B.D