Glacier Express Christmas Magic By Rail
- Duration: 6 days
- Board Basis: Mixed Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEGET6XGM-1
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Rail
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
6-Day Itinerary
Dec 23
Make your own way to London St. Pancras International where you will meet your friendly Tour Manager and board the Eurostar to Paris. We then join the high-speed train to Basel and onward train to Interlaken, Switzerland. We check in at our hotel for a relaxing evening.
Meals - Dinner
Christmas Eve - Bern & Lake Thun Cruise
Today we travel by train to Bern, the beautiful capital of Switzerland, which enchants visitors with its high-quality lifestyle and unique atmosphere. Must-see sights include an ornate clock tower, the Gothic cathedral rising above the old town, panoramic views at the rose garden, and numerous fountains scattered around the city.
Next, we take the train to Thun for a tranquil cruise on Lake Thun. Enjoy the winter scenery as we return to Interlaken by train. You are welcome to help dress the hotel’s Christmas tree and enjoy mulled wine and biscuits before we enjoy a traditional Swiss Christmas Eve dinner with wine included.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Christmas Day - Horse and Carriage Ride & 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. Take in the most popular sights before returning to our hotel to enjoy a special Christmas dinner this evening with wine included.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Boxing Day - Glacier Express
Enjoy a world of winter mountain scenery as we travel by train to Chur and board the legendary Glacier Express to Brig. 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.
We travel by train back to Interlaken, where we enjoy dinner this evening.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 27 - Lucerne, Lake Lucerne Cruise, Cogwheel Railway & Mount Rigi
We take the Interlaken Express train to the picturesque city of Lucerne today, including a visit to the Chapel Bridge with the Water Tower – 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.
We travel by train back to Interlaken and enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 28
We depart in the morning, retracing our route to Paris for our return journey by Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International. After arriving in London, you will make your own way home.
Meals - Breakfast