Wilhelm Tell Express
A tale of two Switzerland's - The stunning beauty of the lakes and high Alps with the Italian charm of the Ticino region.
Daily Lucerne to Locarno or Lugano and vice versa 1st May 2010 to 30th April 2011
New for Summer 2010 - Wilhelm Tell Express 'Premium'
During summer 2010 you can enjoy a unique new experience - the Wilhelm Tell Express 'Premium'.
The 'Premium' service is offered on the 11.12 departure from Lucerne or the 09.30/09.45 service from Lugano/Locarno. more details click here
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Your Wilhelm Tell Express journey starts in Lucerne as you board a nostalgic paddle steamer or a salon motor vessel and cruise to Flüelen on Lake Lucerne in about 2½ hours. While you enjoy your meal in the first class restaurant, you can watch the sleepy bays, picturesque villages and historic landmarks such as the Rütli and Tellsplatte silently glide by.
In Flüelen, only a few steps away from the pier, you board air-conditioned, first class panorama cars of the Swiss Federal Railways. The trip continues through the awesome Reuss Valley with its deep ravines and precipitous cliffs. The world-famous Gotthard line swiftly climbs from 470m to about 1,100m to finally enter the 15km long Gotthard Tunnel, Europe's most important north/south gateway. Countless spiral and horseshoe tunnels, galleries and bridges testify to the remarkable achievements of the men who built this masterpiece of civil engineering.
After the 10 minute tunnel passage, you'll arrive in the lovely Ticino region, where you travel through the Leventina Valley crossing breathtaking cantilevered bridges and passing charming villages on the way to Bellinzona. From here the next leg is to Locarno or Lugano - the choice is yours! more details click here
Suggested two centre holidays featuring the Wilhelm Tell Express
Additional nights, alternative UK airports and first class rail upgrade available
6 Days to Lugano and Lucerne - 1st class travel throughout Switzerland
Including return flights from London, 3 nights in Lugano with 2 nights in Lucerne, 3 or 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 1st class rail travel Zurich to Lugano, Lugano to Lucerne on the Wilhelm Tell Express, Lucerne to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £716 per person 3 star or from £785 per person 4 star.
Details on trips around Lugano and Lucerne
8 Days to Lucerne and Ascona - 1st class travel throughout Switzerland
Including return flights from London, 3 nights in Lucerne with 4 nights in Ascona, 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 1st class rail travel Zurich to Lucerne, Wilhelm Tell Express from Lucerne to Locarno (return taxi transfers from Locarno to Ascona) Locarno to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £998 per person 4 star.
Details on trips around Lucerne and Ascona
Fast Baggage –transfer your luggage between resorts
To help you enjoy your scenic rail journey between resorts, you can arrange 'Fast Baggage'. All you need to do is hand your luggage into the station before 9am and collect it at your destination on the same day any time after 6pm. There are a few stations where your luggage will not be available until the following morning.
The cost of this service is 20 Sfrs per item which is payable locally.
Full detail of the Wilhelm Tell Express journey
