Day 1 – Arrival at Camping Alpenblick (S16)
Meet your Tour Hosts and fellow members on site and then enjoy a welcome drink followed by a BBQ dinner.
Day 2 – Train ride on the Brienz Rothorn Bahnhof
Take an exciting journey on this 125-year old steam train up through woodlands and mountainous terrain to stunning views at the top. At the top of the railway, enjoy lunch at the restaurant while you admire the panoramic view of over 100 mountain peaks from the terrace.
Day 3 – Free day
There really is so much to do. Why not visit the Ballenburg open-air museum for a truly authentic taste of rural Switzerland? Learn about its culture and history and enjoy some of the many handcraft demonstrations they do throughout the day.
Day 4 – Guided tour of the Schynige Platte Alpine Garden
Discover some local flora and fauna at this high-altitude garden where you can admire over 650 species of native plants as well as take in some breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountain peaks. Then, spend the afternoon exploring this wonderful region at your leisure.
Day 5 - Free day
Today is free to do as you choose. One option available to you is to make the most of your Regional Pass and take the train to the lakeside city of Lucerne for the day.
Day 6 – Day trip to Gruyères
Enjoy this coach excursion to Gruyères, where you will embark on a guided tour of the town and its 13th-century castle which has been home to a long succession of Counts of Gruyère! In the afternoon, you will have a guided visit of the Maison du Gruyère factory where this famous cheese is produced. You will then get the chance to taste some of this wonderful cheese with an aperitif to finish off the day.
Day 7 – Free day
Using your Regional Pass, you might like to take the train to Lauterbrunnen and hike up to the Trümmelbach Falls –another awe-inspiring spectacle of nature. Or maybe visit the fascinating St Beatus caves - explore this 1km network of caves with its lakes and waterfalls, stalagmites and stalactites.
Day 8 – Train excursion to Bern
With your Regional Pass take the train to Bern, the de facto capital of Switzerland. Take a guided walking tour of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and then in the afternoon, explore this medieval city’s many shopping promenades, its fountains, parks and cathedral at your own pace.
Day 9 - Free day and farewell dinner
In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to finish the tour.
Day 10 – Depart the campsite by 10am
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