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Oe een ge eee etd enya un eu Cun ck ghee secant act across countless bridges and viaducts. A sure highlight is when you ascend over 1,800 metres at the Oberalp Pass, using cogwheels to conquer the steepest points. Lunch is served in the rail cars during your journey. Arrive in St Moritz and check in to your centrally located hotel, Enjoy superb views over the lake from the front of the hotel. Two Nights: St Moritz, Hotel Schweizerhof. BLD Day 5. Tirano Connecting Italy and Switzerland with one of the highest railway lines in the Alps, the Bernina Express is a must on any rail-lover's list. Join the odyssey today, carving through the snow-capped scenery and lush hillsides to Tirano in northern Italy, travelling at an altitude of over 2,000 metres and enjoying views of turquoise glacial lakes speckled below. Once in Tirano, it's time to explore at leisure. There's a peaceful old quarter towards the east of the town, which you might like to head to for a rest after the excitement of the rail adventure. Later in the afternoon, it's time to head back to Switzerland. BD Day 6. Lucerne Because Switzerland is so well known for its superb rail network, you're in for another treat today. Travelling to Lucerne, join the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. Aboard the Mt Pilatus Railway, with a gradient that reaches up to 48%, there are many moments on this journey reminiscent of a roller coaster rather than a rail track. Spend half an hour ascending almost two kilometres from Alpnachstad to Pilatus-Kulm, located just outside the city of Lucerne, where your hotel awaits. Settle in upon arrival and prepare for a full day of exciting sightseeing tomorrow. Two Nights: Lucerne, Hotel Pilatus-Kulm. BD Day 7. Lucerne You may wish to return to Lucerne after breakfast at your hotel this morning and set off on some independent sightseeing Lucerne’s most famous site is the Chapel Bridge which divides the Old and New towns. Built in the 14th century, this wooden bridge once served as protection against outside attacks on the city. Today, a series of paintings from the 17th century hang on the walls inside and tell the tale of Lucerne’s history. There are also plenty of churches to visit, and wandering along the cobbled stone streets is an equally enticing option. After you've explored the town, head back to the hotel for a Farewell Dinner. BD Day 8. Depart Zurich Your journey ends this morning with a group transfer to the airport in Zurich for your onward flight Zurich Switzerland atthe eaten Wy iti Interlakenz Brienz-Rothorn "ay cera wenn Railway “n, nana “, St Moritz %, Brienz ), ny Bernina % 5 Express % Italy Tirano nui Rail === Coach @ stay (no. of nights) 2023 Dates and Prices _ Per person twin share Jun. 6, 13. Jul. 4; Aug. 1, 8; Sep. 5, Standard Price From $5,995 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3. 5,395, $5,995, Itinerary and hotels may oe subject to change. Please see pages 74-75 for full terms and conditior For a detailed day-by-day itinerary, up-to-date prices, savings and departure dates, scan this QR code with your phone or device. -OR- Search SGRMTS8P on travelmarvel.com.au Take in the views aboard the Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway Great Rail Journeys 2023 29 Es A rd 2 RE ea Ee q 2 = By = cs
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