Swiss Mountain Steam

DAY 1

Relax as we take you by high speed trains from the bustle of early morning London to Interlaken, then by local train to idyllic Wengen and a welcome evening meal at our hotel.

DAY 2

A day of steam in wonderful mountain scenery on the Brienz Rothorn Railway, Switzerland's oldest steam cog railway. It has climbed Rothorn Kulm (2244m) since 1892 at incredible gradients; the thrilling ride leads to spectacular mountain panoramas. We then leisurely cruise along Lake Brienz.

DAY 3

Joining a train to Thun, we set sail on Lake Thun towards Interlaken. On arrival we catch the funicular up the Harder Kulm, whose peak boasts magnificent views of lakes and mountains, and a lovely Panorama Restaurant, where we enjoy a welcome coffee and cake.

DAY 4

Travelling high into the spectacular mountains to Oberwald, where we take a vintage train on the Furka Steam Cog Railway* along the original 'Glacier Express' route - crossing viaducts, through tunnels and past alpine meadows full of flowers. Marvel at the Rhone glacier viewed between snow-covered mountain peaks en route to the line's terminus at Realp. Returning to Wengen by train via the Glacier Express route.

DAY 5

A day at leisure allows you to relax in Wengen or maybe use your Bernese Oberland Pass to explore the public transport system of this beautiful region. Most railways are covered in the pass, including the lines to Lucerne and Bern, Switzerland's handsome capital city. Or maybe visit Gstaad on the Golden Pass Line, or use your pass to gain a discount on the Jungfrau Railway to the top of Europe.

DAY 6

Another highlight awaits today, as we head for Wilderswil, where we join our train up to Schynige Platte through alpine pastures, with great views of the Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau.

DAY 7

One of the most amazing rail journeys in Switzerland as we travel by train and cable car to the summit of the 'James Bond' mountain - the Schilthorn. Here we have lunch in Piz Gloria, the revolving restaurant, from where 200 mountain tops can be viewed including the Eiger and the Jungfrau.

DAY 8

We return by high speed trains to London.

*Please note a short section of this famous steam train journey may be undertaken by diesel train.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, LR=Light Refreshments, D=Dinner