Idyllic Beauty of the Bernese Oberland 2026

Duration

8 Days

Departure Dates

16th May 2026, 10th October 2026

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£3,225 Per person

Discover the idyllic beauty of the Bernese Oberland on this signature tour journeying in First Class and staying in a luxurious hotel and spa resort. Enjoy nostalgic journeys over Switzerland's most scenic rail routes, marvel at magnificent mountain views, and cruise across crystal-clear waters plus a delightful wine tasting and free time to explore picturesque towns.

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8 days from £3,225

DEPARTS

Saturday 16 May 2026

Saturday 10 October 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Journey on the stunning GoldenPass Belle Epoque
Enjoy a leisurely steamboat cruise to Interlaken
Tour the dramatic Château Chillon
Indulge in a delightful wine tasting in Montreux
Marvel at iconic views at the summit of the Stockhorn
Ride the historic funicular to Nielsen Kulm – the Swiss Pyramid
Steam nostalgia on the wonderful Brienz Rothorn Railway
Discover the jewel of the Bernese Oberland at Lake Oeschinen
Enjoy free time in the picturesque towns of Interlaken, Thun, and Montreux
Stay in a luxurious hotel with fantastic spa facilities

Also included in your Tour Fare:

7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals
Local Transport Pass
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Eurostar Plus and First Class rail travel in Europe, where available

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards in First Class to Lenk and our hotel for seven nights, the luxurious Lenkerhof Spa Resort, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, 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. We have some time at leisure in Interlaken before returning to Lenk in time for our evening meal at the hotel.

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DAY 3

Today, we board the morning train to Zweisimmen to experience the GoldenPass Panoramic route aboard the nostalgic Belle Epoque carriages to Montreux. This two-hour journey affords us one picturesque view after another from lush meadows, traditional wooden chalets, and the tall peaks of the Alps to a fantastic view of Lake Geneva as we arrive at Montreux. Here, we enjoy free time to explore before transferring to Château Chillon, perched dramatically at the water's edge against a stunning mountain backdrop, where we enjoy a guided tour followed by a delightful wine tasting. On our return to Lenk, we enjoy our evening meal at the hotel.

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DAY 4

Today, we enjoy a full day at leisure to relax in the beautiful spa facilities of the hotel or explore the surrounding area further with our included Berner Oberland Transport Pass.

DAY 5

After breakfast this morning, we make our way to Erlenbach im Simmental to ride the cable car to the summit of the Stockhorn enjoying sensational views on our ascent and, at the summit, we will be greeted with bracing mountain air and iconic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Afterwards, we return by cable car to Erlenbach to continue our journey by train to Mülenen for a journey on the historic funicular to Niesen Kulm, affectionately known as the Swiss Pyramid, with wonderful views over the Lake Thun. We return by rail to Lenk in time for our evening meal at the hotel.

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DAY 6

This morning, we travel by rail to Brienz and join the wonderful Brienz Rothorn Railway, an historic steam cog railway that has climbed Rothorn Kulm (2,244m) since 1892 at incredible gradients; the thrilling ride through meadows and forests leads to spectacular mountain panoramas. Afterwards, we enjoy a leisurely cruise along Lake Brienz to Interlaken before returning by rail to Lenk for an evening at leisure.

DAY 7

Today, we board the morning train to Kandersteg where we enjoy some free time before embarking on a cable car journey to Lake Oeschinen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its crystal-clear, turquoise water and idyllic landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. This picturesque lake is a highlight of the Bernese Oberland, and we spend the day in this natural paradise before returning to our hotel for our final evening meal together.

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DAY 8

We bid farewell to Lenk and to Switzerland, returning in First Class to Paris, where we will join the Eurostar Plus service to London St Pancras.

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HOTELS

Lenkerhof Spa Resort, Lenk

A luxurious hotel in a magnificent setting, the Lenkerhof Spa Resort offers first-class service and award-winning cuisine in the stylish restaurants, a welcoming bar and lounge, and fantastic spa facilities including an outdoor pool with stunning views plus an indoor pool, sauna area, and fitness centre. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with bathrobe and slippers, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

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FARES

From London St Pancras International:
First Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Eurostar Plus	£3,225
Join & Leave at Lenk	£2,745
Single Traveller Supplement	£780
Deposit	£325

October Departure Supplement £110

7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals

Eurostar Plus and First Class rail travel to and from Switzerland

All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed

Local Transport Pass

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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Lenkerhof Spa Resort, Lenk

Brienz Rothorn Railway

Lake Oeschinen

Lake Thun ©Dreamstime

SBB Train, Basel to Lenk ©Shutterstock

Interlaken1 ©AdobeStock

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GoldenPass Belle Epoque ©Shutterstock

Lake Geneva ©AdobeStock

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Chateau Chillon, Wine Tasting ©Chateau de Chillon

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