Suggested Itinerary for The Stunning Bernese Oberland

Day 1 - Travel via short sea crossing to your first half board overnight stay in the Reims / Metz area.

Day 2 - Continue through France arriving early evening at your hotel in the centre of Adelboden.

Day 3 - Adelboden
Today is at leisure to relax in the resort. There are plenty of paths to follow or you can simply relax and admire the views from the hotel. Why not take a gondola ride to other pretty nearby areas and when you return, the leisure facilities available at the hotel will help you unwind into your holiday.

Day 4 - Interlaken and Lake Thun
First stop today is the exclusive and popular destination of Interlaken, where its elegant boulevard invites you to walk along and browse the shops and cafes. We’ve included a boat trip from Interlaken to Thun where you can truly appreciate the landscape of this lush region. Lunch is included on board and the rest of the afternoon is spent exploring the lakeside town of Thun.

Day 5 - Bern
This morning enjoy a half-day excursion to Bern, the charming capital city of Switzerland. Walk through the quiet cobbled streets that cross through the old town, crammed with medieval sandstone buildings. Green hills overlook the pretty sight and the fast flowing River Aare curves through the centre of the city. There are plenty of shopping opportunities to buy souvenirs and gifts.

Day 6 - Grindelwald
This charming alpine village lies at the foot of the Eiger Mountain and wherever you are in the village, green mountains with snowy peaks seem to lean over you. There are shops, restaurants, bars and many easy walks into the countryside. There is also a cable car station from where you can glide above some of the most beautiful pastures, finishing high in the mountains where you will find a restaurant in which to find some refreshment as you look back over the astounding views. This is real Heidi country! Just outside the village it is also possible to take the train to the Jungfraujoch (see page 129)

Day 7 - After breakfast leave Adelboden winding your way back through the mountains, arriving this evening in the Reims area for your half board overnight stay.

Day 8 - Continue home via your short sea crossing at Calais.