Itinerary - 4 Night Holiday By Rail

Day 1 - Strasbourg

Travel to Paris by Eurostar. Enjoy a couple of hours free time in Paris and then hop straight on the high speed TGV Est train to Strasbourg (journey time 2 hours 20 minutes).

Railbookers Recommends to ask for a price to upgrade your rail travel to 1st class for larger seats and a more comfortable journey.

Check in at the Mercure Strasbourg Quartier Saint Jean which is right by the station for your overnight stay.

Spend the rest of the day discovering the sights and sounds of Strasbourg. Famous for housing a number of European institutions, this city is filled with plenty of exciting sightseeing opportunities and of course gourmet delicacies. Visit the Notre Dame cathedral, the 17th century Palais des Rohan and Petite France, home to Strasbourg's prettiest and most photogenic streets and buildings.

Day 2 - Strasbourg to Chur

After breakfast take the TGV Lyria train onwards to Zurich before connecting on to the Swiss Railways Intercity Train to Chur.

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The ABC Chur is a contemporary boutique hotel close to the main railway station, in the centre of town.

The "oldest city in Switzerland", Chur, is situated in a deep valley formed by the Rhine, has a rich and powerful history and was founded by the Romans in 15BC.

Day 3 - Bernina Express

After an early breakfast, depart from Chur on the Bernina Express to Tirano via St Moritz. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from the panoramic carriages. Ride over spectacular viaducts, through sheer rock gorges and switch-back tunnels, alongside mountain streams and glaciers.

Be sure not to miss the impressive Landwasser Viaduct, which will appear on your right just before St Moritz.

The train climbs up the 2253 metre high Bernina Pass and the entire trip is narrated. Food is available to buy on the train. This whole area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The line finishes in the Italian border town of Tirano and after time for a bite to eat you board the train back to Chur to spend your second night at the ABC Hotel.

Day 4 - Chur to Lucerne

Leave Chur in the morning and travel via Thalwil to picturesque Lucerne.

Check into the Waldstatterhof Hotel, situated right opposite the station and where you will stay overnight.

After checking in to the hotel you have time to spend the afternoon in charming Lucerne. You can explore the old town's classical Swiss architecture, including the stunning Baroque Jesuit church and the medieval Chapel Bridge. Or just enjoy the waterfront by hiring a bike or wandering along the elegant promenade.

Day 5 - Lucerne to London

After a morning in Lucerne, take the train to Basel before connecting on to the high speed TGV Lyria train to Paris and then home on the Eurostar.

Railbookers Recommends extending your holiday by adding an extra night in Lucerne or stopping off for a night or two in the elegant city of Basel, situated on the River Rhine. Ask your sales consultant to amend your quote.