Magical Switzerland and the Glacier Express

Magical Switzerland & The Glacier Express

12 days by coach from only £1149
9 days by air from only £1179

Europe's slowest 'express' train is definately one of the world's most spectacular rail journeys and a real highlight of this tour. Ride through the untouched Alpine countryside, over roaring mountain streams and past towering walls of rock.

Holiday highlights 
• Switzerland’s famous Glacier Express
• Davos, Europe's largest mountain resort
• Bustling Interlaken
• Old town of Berne

Optional excursions
• Jungfrau Railway
• Heidi Express to Tirano
• Montreux and the GoldenPass line

Holiday Itinerary by coach
Day 1 UK to Belgium - Across to Calais, then an overnigth stay in Belgium. (D)
Day 2 Belgium to Kehl Kork, Germany - Travelling through Belgium and Luxembourg into Germany for our overnight stay at the 3* Hotel Zum Hirsch. (B,D)
Day 3 Kehl Kork to Davos - We set off through the beautiful Black Forest for a stop at the famous Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen before continuing into the Swiss Alps to Davos for a three night stay at the 3* Hotel Europe Davos. (B,D)
Day 4 Klosters & Davos - We visit Klosters, the ski resort favoured by our own Royal Family. Free afternoon in Davos. (B,D)
Day 5 Tirano - Take the Heidi Express to Tirano on our optional excursion. Return by coach experiencing the stunning panoramic views of the Fluela pass. (B,D)
Day 6 Interlaken and the Glacier Express - A real highlight of this trip, today you will depart on the Glacier Express for a trip of a lifetime. This panoramic journey through the Swiss Alps is over 2,000 metres above sea level. We disembark in Andermatt and continue by coach to Interlaken in the heart of the Swiss Alps, where we will stay for five nights at the 3* Carlton Europe Hotel. (B,D)
Day 7 Interlaken - Free day in Interlaken to ship and explore the town. Interlaken has a charm of its own; dominated by the high Alps, with glorious views up to 3,500 metres and the three mountains of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau (B,D)
Day 8 Grindelwald - Experience dramatic scenery on our included excursion go Grindelwald.  An optional excursion can be joined on the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, the "Top of Europe". (B,D)
Day 9 Montreux - Take an optional excursion on the GoldenPass Railway to Montreux, then from Montreux return by coach via the perfectly preserved old castle village of Gruyere.  Free time in Gruyere to explore the village. (B,D)
Day 10 Berne - Today's included excursion takes us to the capital city of Berne via Emmental, with an opportunity to explore at your leisure or enjoy a guided tour around the charming old town. (B,D)
Day 11 Interlaken to Champagne Region - To Northern France for our overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 12 Northern France to UK - Calais, Dover, then home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Holiday Itinerary by air
Day 1 UK to Zurich - Fly to Zurich where you will be met and transferred to the 3* Hotel Europe Davos. (D)
Days 2 to 8 Touring -  As per coach itinerary days 4 to 10. 
Day 9 Zurich to UK - Transfer back to Zurich airport for the flight back to the UK. (B)

Flight departures:
Birmingham, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow, London City, Luton and Manchester,

Whats included by coach
• 11 nights half board 
• Touring itinerary as above

12 days by coach - ECCHAAB
Date	Price	Date	Price
Sun 20 May	1149	Sun 19 Aug	1219
Sun 24 Jun	1189	Sun 9 Sept	1209
Sun 22 Jul	1209	Sun 23 Sept	1179
Supplements (pp)
Single	259

Whats included by air
• 8 nights half board 
• Return flights & resort transfers
• Touring itinerary as above

9 days by air - AECHAAB
Date	Price	Date	Price
Tue 22 May	1179	Tue 21 Aug	1219
Tue 26 Jun	1209	Tue 11 Sept	1199
Tue 24 Jul	1209	Tue 25 Sept	1189
Supplements (pp)
Single	199