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Snowy mountain view
CHRISTMAS ITINERARY
Day 1: London – Interlaken
We journey from London to Paris by Eurostar
and join the high-speed trains to Strasbourg
where we change for Interlaken. Our hotel is
within walking distance from the station where
we check in and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 2: Christmas Eve in Bern
& Lake Thun Cruise
Today we visit the beautiful capital of
Switzerland, which enchants visitors with its high
quality lifestyle and unique atmosphere. Mustsee
sights include the ornate clock tower, the
gothic cathedral which rises above the old town,
the rose garden where you can enjoy panoramic
views, and the numerous fountains scattered
around the city. Next, we take the train to Thun
for a cruise on Lake Thun. This is a wonderful
way to enjoy the winter scenery as we make our
way back to Interlaken for a traditional Swiss
Christmas Eve dinner, followed by dressing the
Christmas tree and mulled wine.
Day 3: Christmas Day in Interlaken
Merry Christmas! Horse-drawn carriages are a
special feature of Interlaken, so we have included
a ride along the famous Höhematte to the old
town centre, where we take in the most popular
sights. We return to our hotel around midday
and enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch, before
spending the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 4: Boxing Day on the Glacier Express
Enjoy a world of winter mountain scenery as we
travel from Chur to Brig aboard the legendary
Glacier Express. This amazing railway journey
takes us through the alpine heart of Switzerland,
passing through tunnels and across bridges.
You will want to keep your camera at the ready
throughout our journey to capture this stunning
winter landscape of frosty mountain forests and
glittering alpine meadows blanketed in freshly
fallen snow. This is the perfect way to spend
Boxing Day.
Day 5: Lucerne & Mount Rigi
We join the GoldenPass Line to visit the
picturesque city of Lucerne. The Chapel Bridge
with the water tower is the landmark of Lucerne
and the most photographed monument in
Switzerland. After a couple of hours to enjoy the
sights, we take a boat trip on Lake Lucerne and
then join the cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi,
which offers breathtaking views across the Alps
with Lake Lucerne below.
Day 6: Interlaken – London
We check out of our hotel and retrace our route
to the Eurostar and return to London.
NEW YEAR ITINERARY
NEW
Our New Year itinerary includes similar
excursions, just in a slightly different order.
Days 1 & 2: As per the Christmas itinerary.
Day 3: We visit Lucerne and take the
cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi.
Day 4 New Year’s Eve: We enjoy our
trip on the Glacier Express followed by
a delicious seven course gala dinner at
our hotel, rounded off with a glass of
champagne at midnight.
Day 5 New Year’s Day: Today is spent in
Interlaken. Enjoy an open air concert and a
fireworks display instead of the horse and
carriage ride.
Day 6: As per the Christmas itinerary.
YOU R HOLIDAY
INCLUDES
• Eurostar from London to Paris
• Connecting rail journeys to Interlaken
• Five nights’ bed and breakfast in
Interlaken (Christmas group)
• Five nights’ half board
accommodation in Interlaken
(New Year group)
• Welcome drink at the hotel
• Traditional Swiss Christmas Eve
dinner and dressing of the Christmas
tree (Christmas itinerary only)
• Traditional Christmas Day lunch or a
New Year’s Eve gala dinner
• New Year’s Day concert and fireworks
in Interlaken (New Year itinerary only)
• Services of our experienced
Tour Manager
Plus the following excursions:
• Enjoy the Swiss capital of Bern
• Cruise on Lake Thun and Lake Lucerne
• Horse and carriage ride in Interlaken
(Christmas itinerary only)
• Free time in Interlaken
• Journey on the Glacier Express from
Chur to Brig
• Step aboard the GoldenPass Line and
travel to Lucerne
• Join the Cogwheel railway trip up
Mount Rigi
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Optional extra available*:
• Meal package – lunch on
the Glacier Express and four
evening meals at the hotel ...............£185
6DAYS
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DATES & PRICES
Tour code: REGXX06
23 December 2018 ................................................£1179
Single room supplement from .......................£225
Tour code: REGNY06
28 December 2018 ...............................................£1395
Single room supplement from .......................£235
All prices shown are per person
Insurance & deposits – see page 65
PROVISIONAL TRAIN TIMES
Outward journey
Departs London 09.17
Arrives Interlaken 20.28
Return journey
Departs Interlaken 08.00
Arrives London 18.06
YOUR HOTEL
Hotel Carlton Europe, Interlaken
See page 49 for details.
*Christmas departure only
FROM
£1179
FESTIVE BREAKS
To book call us on 01858 438479 or visit us at www.arenarailholidays.co.uk
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