2027 - Snow Coach Winter Magic
- Duration: 8 days
- Board Basis: Mixed Board
- Tour Ref: D2TCRU9512
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
8 days
Drinks with dinner included
PRICE HELD FOR 2027! Experience 'Winter Magic' in Austria and Switzerland - a true Winter Wonderland with snow-capped mountains, picture perfect villages and captivating panoramas. The highlight of this special tour is the spectacular journey along the route of the famous Glacier-Express*, between Andermatt and Chur in Switzerland. This ever popular holiday is where memories are made that will last a lifetime! Drinks (house wine / beer / soft drinks) at the Hotel Weisses Kreuz are included with dinner for all 5 nights in Austria providing excellent value for money.
* NB Tickets will be booked on the excellent Regional Express train which follows the exact same route of the Glacier Express Train
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Highlights
- Hotel for 5 nights with breakfast & dinner
- Selected soft drinks, wine & beer, tea / coffee at dinner
- Porterage and a welcome drink on arrival
- Overnight hotel for 2 nights with breakfast
- Entertainment at main hotel
- Return local bus to Feldkirch with local guide & entry to Schattenburg Castle
- 3 included excursions
- Along the route of the Glacier-Express by Regional Express Train Andermatt - Chur (2nd class) with local guide
- Sleigh Ride in Schoppernau with a Schnapps
- St Gallen & Heiden with local guide
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, travel to Dover for the short sea crossing to France. Then continue via the auto-routes of France to your overnight stop in Germany. BBDay 2 - Lots to see today as the journey takes you past the Rhine Falls in Switzerland en-route to your holiday base in Feldkirch for your 5-night stay with a welcome drink on arrival. DBB
Day 3 - 6 - At leisure in Feldkirch with three included excursions.
During your stay you might like to take a walk through the forest to the neighbouring town of Rankweil. Here you can find the well-fortified basilica sitting quietly above the town - it offers a beautiful view of the Rhine Valley in Vorarlberg and Switzerland. A local bus transfer is included one day to the nearby medieval town of Feldkirch with its narrow alleyways, pretty squares, smart shops and the imposing Schattenburg castle (entrance included). Get to know Feldkirch, the City of the Counts of Montfort, on a walking tour with a local English speaking guide
Included Excursions
Sleigh Ride in the Bregenzerwald & Feldkirch
Journey through the snowy, forested landscape of the Bregenzerwald for a romantic sleigh ride in Schoppernau followed by a warming local schnapps. Prost! Continue via beautiful Schwarzenberg over the Bödele pass back for magnificent views of Lake Constance. Head back to medieval Feldkirch with its narrow alleyways, pretty squares and the imposing Schattenburg castle.
Along the route of the Glacier-Express*
Travel into Switzerland today, past Lake Walen and Lake Lucerne, where the original first cantons of the Swiss Confederation are located. Drive via Altdorf, the home of William Tell, to Andermatt where together with a local guide, you board your train carriages (2nd class) for your trip along the route of the 'Glacier Express*'. This incredible journey (approx. 2½ hours), one of the most famous in the world, takes you over spectacular bridges, through mountain tunnels and via breaktaking Alpine scenery. The route reaches 2,033m above sea level at its highest point at the Oberalp Pass and the views along the Rhine Gorge are simply stunning. Your coach and driver will be waiting to pick you up from the railway station in Chur to take you back to the hotel.
* NB Tickets will be booked on the excellent Regional Express train which follows the exact same route of the Glacier Express Train
Scenic Swiss Explorer
Head across the border with a local guide to the compact Swiss city of St Gallen with its charming, traffic-free old town, striking burgher houses and its most famous landmark, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Abbey District. Here you will find the magnificent cathedral and Abbey Library with its incredibly beautiful Baroque Hall (entrance not included. Approx. CHF18. Cameras not allowed. Pre-booking may be required). Head into the historic canton of Appenzell to the hidden gem of Heiden, perched 400m above Lake Constance. Constructed in the classic Biedermeier style, Heiden was a popular resort for Victorians and is home to the Dunant Museum, dedicated to Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross (entrance not included approx. CHF10 pp. Opening times may vary).
Day 7 - Today bid farewell to Austria as you head north to the final overnight stop. BB
Day 8 - After breakfast, travel back through France to the port for your return to England
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Accommodation
Hotel Weisses Kreuz, Feldkirch
The 4*Hotel Weisses Kreuz, which has been family owned since 1852, assures you of a very warm welcome. It is conveniently located about a mile from the centre of Feldkirch and has a cosy bar and garden / terrace. The restaurant serves regional dishes and local beer. All rooms are tastefully furnished and feature all mod cons including TV and hairdryer. During your stay local wines, beers, soft drinks and tea/coffee will be included with your evening meal each evening. A kettle is available on request for a small charge.