Switzerland: Golden Pass Express and UNESCO highlights

A multi-centre holiday lets you combine multiple destinations and exciting activities to create your ideal trip. Enjoy everything from panoramic walks, cultural tours and outdoor adventures to relaxing days and tasty local cuisine.

Experience a little bit of everything Swiss in Montreux and visit the UNESCO Lavaux Terraces

Montreux is well placed for exploring the Lake Geneva region - perhaps take a morning stroll along the flower-lined promenade and stop at one of the many lakeside cafés for lunch. Visit to the historic Château de Chillon castle or head high up to the Rochers de Naye for spectacular views and interesting walking trails.

Explore the UNESCO Lavaux vineyard terraces or take an optional trip on the Chocolate Train to La Maison du Gruyère, see the production of this famous Swiss cheese before continuing to Cailler’s chocolate world . Alternatively, visit Charlie Chaplin’s World in Vevey dedicated to Chaplin's on-screen work - Montreux is a hub of music, culture and great food, making it the perfect first stop for a Swiss holiday.

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Get active in the adventure capital of Europe - Interlaken

Interlaken is the gateway to the Jungfrau region, and sets you up for many options of adventure, walking and sightseeing as you’re surrounded by stunning blue lakes and the impressive snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Oberland. A ‘must do’ trip is to see Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO-World Heritage Site via railway from Kleine Scheidegg to the highest railway station in Europe - Jungfraujoch at 3,454-metres. 

Perhaps take a full day trip to Trümmelbach Falls - Europe's largest subterranean waterfalls but watch out for the spray or hike from Grindelwald to Bussalp for spectacular views of the Jungfrau Mountain range. Visit Wengen for views over the Lauterbrunnen valley, and perhaps take the open-top cablecar up to Männlichen.

You can cruise on Lakes Thun and Brienz, enjoy the view over both the lakes from the Harder Kulm viewing platform (this is a great spot for sunset), visit the alpine garden at the Schynige Platte or explore the Brienzer Rothorn. For the adventurous, Interlaken ticks all the boxes, from canyon swings to paraglides, there's something here for everyone. You can also try your hand at chocolate making at the Funky Chocolate Club and take home a delicious souvenir.

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Please note: This is an independent rail holiday and you are free to choose your own itinerary in each destination. The above contains recommendations which are provided for information only and are not included in the price of your holiday. An Destination Expert will be on hand locally either in resort or by telephone and will provide advice and offer optional excursions and walking passes.

Please note: Places are limited and cannot be guaranteed. Special diets, including vegetarian, cannot be catered for.

The itineraries may be subject to change. Where this becomes necessary, and where practicable, we will take the steps as outlined in clause 5 of our terms and conditions.

Your holiday excludes:

• • Upgrade to 1st class on all four of your rail transfers within Switzerland at extra cost (this is pre-bookable and the price will be given at the time of booking)
  • Any suggestions of things to do made in the itinerary – these are provided for information only
  • Luggage transport – luggage is taken with you on the train transfers
  • Any extras, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses