Best of Jungfrau – Top of Europe 2027

Duration

8 Days

Departure Dates

12th June 2027

Prices from

£2,999 Per person

Discover the best of Jungfrau with this delightful combination of Switzerland, steam trains, and magnificent mountain views. Journey to the Top of Europe at Jungfraujoch, steam nostalgia on the unique "Sausage Train", ride charming cogwheel railways, and enjoy glorious lake cruises plus a wonderful sunset dinner and free time to explore picturesque towns.

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8 DAYS FROM £2,999

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DEPARTS

Saturday 12 June 2027

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Explore famous views and trails at Männlichen
Discover breathtaking views at Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe
Journey on the historic Brienz Rothorn Railway
Experience the unique "Steam Sausage Train"
Journey on the charming cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte
Ride the state-of-the-art Eiger Express
Enjoy a leisurely steamboat cruise to Interlaken
Catch the funicular up the Harder Kulm for magnificent views
Indulge in a delightful sunset dinner with panoramic views at Harder Kulm
Explore spectacular Alpine scenery with your Jungfrau Travel Pass

Also included in your Tour Fare:

7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Local Transport Pass
Services of experienced Tour Manager

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards to Grindelwald and our hotel for seven nights, the Hotel Eiger, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

Today, we take the train to Wengen for a scenic cable car journey to Männlichen where we will enjoy free time to soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, explore famous trails, or relax in the panoramic restaurant. Afterwards, we will descend on the gondola to Grindelwald in time for our evening meal together at the hotel.

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DAY 3

After a leisurely breakfast, we enjoy a free day of Alpine discovery, exploring at your own pace with the included Jungfrau Travel Pass offering unlimited travel through one of Switzerland's most spectacular mountain regions. Explore charming villages, breathtaking viewpoints, and unforgettable Alpine scenery before we reconvene at the hotel for our evening meal together.

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DAY 4

This morning, we embark on a scenic rail journey to Jungfraujoch - the 'Top of Europe' - arriving at Europe's highest railway station at an impressive altitude of 3,454m. Here, we experience magnificent panoramas of the majestic Swiss Alps and the jagged peak of Europe's longest glacier, and we can explore the enchanting Ice Palace or indulge in one of the restaurants. Afterwards, we descend aboard the state-of-the-art Eiger Express returning to Grindelwald in time for our evening meal together.

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DAY 5

After breakfast, we journey by rail to Interlaken for a scenic cruise across the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Brienz to the picturesque town of Brienz for our steam journey on the Brienz Rothorn Railway, an historic steam cog railway that has climbed Rothorn Kulm (2,244m) since 1892 at incredible gradients. We experience a unique journey on the 'Steam Sausage Train' riding behind an historic locomotive with sausages cooking in the boiler. During our stopover at Planalp, the driver and fireman will serve us the freshly prepared sausages before continuing up the mountain to Kulm for spectacular views. The remainder of our day is at leisure before returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.

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DAY 6

After breakfast this morning, we board the charming cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte through impressive forests and alpine pastures, with fantastic views of Lakes Thun and Brienz. This heritage railway, established in 1893, offers a nostalgic experience of a bygone era and we are treated to beautiful views of the triple peaks: the Mönch, Eiger, and Jungfrau. We also have time to explore the distinctive botanical alpine garden before retracing our steps to Grindelwald for our evening meal together.

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DAY 7

Today, we join the morning train to Thun, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, where we enjoy time to explore the city, visit the historic Thun Castle, stroll through the charming old town, or take a boat trip across the deep, blue waters of Lake Thun. This afternoon, we enjoy a leisurely steamboat cruise to Interlaken West with wonderful views showcasing the stunning contrast between the blue waters, vibrant green meadows, and white snow-capped mountains. This evening, we take the funicular up to the Harder Kulm whose peak boasts magnificent views of lakes and mountains, and we enjoy a delightful sunset dinner in the Panorama Restaurant.

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DAY 8

We bid farewell to Grindelwald and to Switzerland, returning by rail to Paris, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

Hotel Eiger, Grindelwald

Ideally located in the heart of the village Grindelwald, the charming Hotel Eiger offers an authentic mountain ambience in the restaurant, a relaxing lounge, and fantastic leisure facilities including a spa, sauna, whirlpool, and fitness centre. The traditional bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

From London St Pancras International:
Standard Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Eurostar Standard	£3,349
Upgrade to Eurostar Plus	£150
First Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Eurostar Plus	£3,599
Join & Leave at Grindelwald	£2,999
Single Traveller Supplement	£130
Deposit	£300

7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

Eurostar and rail travel to and from Switzerland in the class of your choice

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Local Transport Pass

Services of experienced Tour Manager

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Hotel Eiger, Grindelwald

Mannlichen Summit ©Shutterstock

Mannlichen Gondola ©Maennlichen.ch

Jungfrau Railway ©Shutterstock

Aletsch Glacier ©Shutterstock

Lake Brienz ©AdobeStock

Brienz Rothorn ©Shutterstock

Brienz Rothorn ©AdobeStock

Schynige Platte Railway ©AdobeStock

Schynige Platte ©Leigh Norris

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