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Interlaken-Heart of the Bernese Oberland/Lake Lucerne
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SWITZERLAND - Resort Stay Interlaken  Heart of the Bernese Oberland 8 days from Revel in the grandeur of the marvellous scenery of the Bernese Oberland, from rugged mountain passes and glaciers to lush rolling pastures, picturesque towns and charming villages. YOUR RESORT Delightful Interlaken is set between the picturesque lakes of Brienz and Thun in the shadow of the famous Jungfrau mountain peak. INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Bern - A full day tour to the quaint capital of Switzerland. The city has some of the finest medieval architecture in Europe and a magnificent cathedral. We also visit the shores of beautiful Lake Thun. Three Passes Tour - A full day scenic tour through the spectacular three passes of Grimsel, Furka and Susten  a landscape of jagged peaks, winding roads and majestic glaciers (operates subject to weather). CHOICE OF OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS Schynige Platte - From Wilderswil, the cog railway winds its way up to the mountain station of Schynige Platte. Marvel at the splendid views of the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains or you can visit the Alpine Garden. Top of Europe - Take an incredible rail journey to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at over 11,000ft. The views from the summit, high above the Great Aletsch Glacier, are truly stunning. Lucerne - A full day excursion to the delightful lakeside town of Lucerne. You will see the Chapel Bridge, the famous Lion of Lucerne and enjoy a cruise on the lake. INTERLAKEN £679 HALF BOARD Highlights Include Bern Three Passes Tour Optional Excursions Schynige Platte Jungfraujoch Lucerne YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Carlton - Europe, a complex of two hotels with a shared lobby located just a short walk from the centre of Interlaken. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar and lift. All bedrooms are comfortably appointed with private facilities, TV, radio and telephone. 2008 Dates, Prices & Flight Information Holiday ref: FSI Heathrow British Airways Depart 0940 hrs Return arr. 1415 hrs Fly from Heathrow HOTEL CARLTON  EUROPE Whats Included Return scheduled flights to Zurich Transfers between airport and hotel Services of an air-conditioned executive coach Seven nights half board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Excursions as follows: - Bern - Three Passes Tour All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges May 25 June 1 July 6 £679 £699 £699 Aug 24 Sept 14 £719 £679 Deposit £100 per person Single room £99 For insurance information, please see page 95. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities ALSO FLY FROM... Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see page 5 for details. TRANSFERS MAKE YOUR OWN WAY Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 2 hours. Save £150. Please see page 5 for further details. To book click here SWITZERLAND - Resort Stay To view dates & prices click here Dramatic, towering mountains and serene lakes  this is Switzerland at its most beautiful. This holiday is an enchanting break amid some of Europes most stunning scenery. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue into northern France for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 - Continue south-east, crossing into Switzerland at Basel. On arrival in Lucerne transfer to your hotel for a four night stay. DAYS 3 TO 5 - Free to relax and enjoy our programme of optional excursions. Lake Lucerne 7 days from £349 HALF BOARD IN RESORT Optional Excursions Trains & Boats of Lake Lucerne Glacier Express Bernese Oberland LAKE LUCERNE Trains & Boats of Lake Lucerne - A superb afternoon tour of Lucerne. We include a cruise on the lake and a trip on the rack railway to the summit of Mount Rigi. Glacier Express - We board the train at Andermatt and head along one of the most scenic stretches of the railway, crossing the 6,660 ft high Oberalp Pass. The Glacier Express excursion must be pre-booked. If you require tickets, please indicate when booking and the cost of £44 per person (£22 per child aged 3-16) will be added to your invoice. Bernese Oberland - An exciting tour of the Bernese Oberland beneath the famous Jungfrau and Eiger peaks. We take you to the awesome Trummelbach Falls, then ride the mountain railway from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen, a lovely traffic-free village high on a mountain plateau. Complete the day with a visit to pretty Grindelwald, known as the Glacier Village, with a fabulous mountain panorama. DAY 6 - Time to leave Lucerne and head back to northern France for our final night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 7 - Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Central, located within a few minutes walk of Lucernes old town centre and the lakeside promenade. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lift. Bedrooms feature private facilities, hairdryer, TV and telephone. Whats Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry Four nights half board accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager 2008 Dates & Prices Holiday ref: HSLU Areas A, E & F May 18 £349 June 15 £389 Aug 31 £389 Sept 28 £369 Areas B, C & D May 25 £359 Aug 24 £389 Deposit £50 per person Single room £130 For insurance information, please see page 95. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 89 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above GRINDELWALD 36 To book click here To view dates & prices click here