FLY-RAIL
CENTOVALLI EXPRESS RAIL HOLIDAY
5 nights / 6 days From £ 1,450 per person
Above Lake Maggiore
ZURICH • LOCARNO • CENTOVALLI EXPRESS • BERN
The Centovalli Express is one of the most romantic rail journeys in Europe. From Locarno, take in views of rocky mountains, gushing waterfalls, rich vegetation, vineyards, clusters of chestnut trees, colourful glades and small historic villages.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY ONE Arrive in Zurich Fly into Zurich, arriving early afternoon, or journey from London by train, arriving in the late afternoon. If time permits, spend a few hours exploring the city.
DAY TWO Zurich to Locarno Say goodbye to Zurich and board a train south to Locarno in the province of Ticino. Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights, using the time to explore the Swiss side of Lake Maggiore and the romantic rolling plains of Ticino
DAYS THREE TO FOUR In Ascona / Locarno Locarno is known for having the warmest climate in Switzerland, which propagates a very Mediterranean feel, particularly amongst the palm trees and sand on the lake banks. Visit one of the many idyllic churches, the brooding Visconti Castle or explore the many attractions around the lake.
DAY FIVE Ascona / Locarno to Bern via the Centovalli Express Today, board the Centovalli Express to Domodossola; a journey that takes around two hours. Its combination of tunnels, turns, bridges, and panoramic views make it an interesting, scenic route, passing Lake Maggiore and the northern Italian valleys. In Domodossola, board another train to Bern where you will be staying.
DAY SIX Bern to Zurich and flight home Today head on to Zurich for your return flight to the UK. You may choose to travel home by train, in which case we would recommend spending an extra night in Zurich.
What’ s included
• Flights from UK to Zurich and back from Zurich OR rail travel London to
Switzerland and back via Paris( first class can be booked at a supplement)
• 4-day Swiss rail flex pass( first class can be booked at a supplement)
• 1 night’ s bed and breakfast in a Standard double room at the Romantik Hotel Europe, Zurich
• 3 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Standard double room at the Romantik
Hotel Castello Seeschloss, Ascona
• 1 night’ s B & B in a Standard double room at the Hotel Bern, Bern
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
What’ s not included
• Personal holiday insurance. This is essential and cover should be in place from when you book the holiday.
• Local tourist tax, usually between Swiss Francs 1 and 3 per person per night, and payable locally to the hotel
• Transfers from stations to hotels, unless offered by your hotel
PRICES
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room and including standard class rail travel From £ 1,750 Supplements
• Standard premier / first class £ 170 per person Holiday code CHBR02
10 To speak to our specialist rail holidays team telephone 01392 441250 or see www. expressionsholidays. co. uk