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A CHRISTMAS YOU’LL
NEVER FORGET
YOUR HOLIDAY
INCLUDES
• Eurostar from London to Paris and
Lille to London
• Connecting rail journeys to Interlaken
• Five nights’ half board accommodation
in Interlaken
• A local tradition - Swiss Christmas Eve
dinner and the dressing of the
Christmas tree
• A special Christmas Day dinner
• Services of our experienced Tour
Manager
YOUR RAIL JOURNEYS
• Journey on the Glacier Express from
Chur to Brig
• Take a Cogwheel rail trip to the top
of Mount Rigi
TOURS & EXPERIENCES
• Visit to the Swiss capital of Bern
• Cruise on the beautiful Lake Thun and
Lake Lucerne
• Enjoy a horse and carriage ride in
Interlaken
• Visit the compact city of Lucerne
Glacier Express
Christmas Magic
Spend this Christmas in the heart of the Swiss Alps and enjoy a world full of festive magic as
we step aboard the legendary Glacier Express for one of the most exhilarating rail journeys
in the world.
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 and
Lake Thun Cruise
Today we visit the beautiful capital of
Switzerland, Bern. Must-see sights include the
ornate clock tower, the gothic cathedral which
rises above the old town and the rose garden,
where you can enjoy panoramic views. Next,
we take the train to Thun for a cruise on Lake
Thun. 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 before returning to our hotel to
enjoy a special Christmas dinner.
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. 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.
Lucerne
Day 5: Lucerne and Mount Rigi
We join the GoldenPass Line to visit the
picturesque city of Lucerne. 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 travel by rail to
Lille, where we meet Eurostar for the return to
London.
Glacier Express
6DAYS
DATES & PRICES
Tour code: REGXX06
23 December 2021 ........................................... £1595
Single room supplement ............................£300
All prices shown are per person
Insurance & deposits – call for details
PROVISIONAL TRAIN TIMES
Outward journey
Departs London 08.31
Arrives Interlaken 20.28
Return journey
Departs Interlaken 09.00
Arrives London 20.39
YOUR HOTEL
FROM
£1595
Hotel Carlton Europe, Interlaken
This three star superior hotel is located on the
famous high street, the Höheweg, which is an
ideal position close to the railway station and
within easy walking distance of the town. All
the en suite bedrooms are uniquely furnished
and include radio, TV, telephone, hairdryer and
complimentary tea and coffee facilities. Three
restaurants are on site and you can relax in the
bar and lounge area.
Hotel Carlton Europe
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