Switzerland by Rail

Arrive before 1.30pm, where we'll meet you on arrival. An afternoon orientation discovery is on the cards, followed by a welcome reception. Stay: Zurich Marriott Hotel

You will be well looked after throughout your journey with our special baggage transfer service, which means we'll take care of the heavy lifting as your bags are chauffeured from one hotel to the next. Journey to Lucerne and set out on a walking exploration of the city. You'll then continue to your hotel in Engelberg, perched high in the mountains at the foot of Mt Titlis. Stay Two Nights: Kempinski Palace Engelberg (B/D)

This morning board a cable car and ascend to Mt Titlis, located 3,020 metres above sea level. Visit the glacier cave, a walkway that descends ten metres below the surface of the only glacier in the region. You can then take in the breathtaking views on Europe's highest suspension bridge.

Later, enjoy free time to relax at your hotel and enjoy the charming village of Engelberg. (B)

• Visit Tenuta Castello di Morcote, a farm and wine estate located on a promontory entirely surrounded by Lake Lugano. View the estate's terraced vineyards, olive groves and Morcote Castle, which was built in the 15th century. You'll then enjoy a wine tasting experience.

Soak up the pleasant year-round climate in this holiday resort town. Cruise the peaceful waters of Lake Lugano, then it's time to ascend the peak of Monte Bre, which rewards you with sensational views over Lugano. The evening has been kept free for you to explore at your own pace. (B)

Cross the border into Italy's Tirano by coach, where you'll join your first-class rail journey aboard the Bernina Express. Take in the panoramic views as you travel to St Moritz. Stay: St Moritz, Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains or similar (B/D)

Another day brings another incredible rail adventure. Board the Glacier Express to experience a journey from the Bernina Range to the Matterhorn. During the ride, you'll cross more than 200 bridges and countless tunnels as you traverse the Alps in style, before arriving in Zermatt. Stay Two Nights: Zermatt, Hotel Monte Rosa (B/L/D)

• Later, you'll meet a local mountaineer, who will share with you their stories of their conquests and what life is like living in the mountains.

Farewell Zermatt as you board your train bound for Spiez.

Upon arrival in to Spiez, you will board a lake cruise and travel along the picturesque alpine Lake Thun to Interlaken. From Interlaken you will travel by train to the quintessential Swiss resort village of Grindelwald. Here you will stay in a traditional hotel with rooms offering stunning views over Eiger mountain. Stay Two Nights: Grindelwald, Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof (B)

Your rail journey today is an epic one, as you travel to the top of Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. There's nowhere better to feel like you're on top of the world. (B/D)

Travel to Interlaken where you will board your scenic glass-dome first-class journey aboard the GoldenPass. First the train runs along the river Aare, then proceed past lush green valley farmland of the Simmen Valley, before climbing to the line's highest point at 1,279 metres above sea level into the heartland of the Berner Oberland. Arrive in Montreux with time to relax before dinner. Stay: Montreux, Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic in a guaranteed Lake View Room (B/D)

Set out on a brief orientation tour of Montreux then travel to Geneva.

Later tonight, come together for a farewell dinner. Stay: Geneva, Hotel President Wilson (B/D)

Be transferred to the airport. (B)