Bavarian Castles Winter Wonderland & the Glacier Express

Bavarian Castles Winter Wonderland & the Glacier Express

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Bavarian Castles Winter Wonderland & the Glacier Express

7 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Feldkirch, Füssen, Chur, Lech

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

abc

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Everyone

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Europe with the "Bavarian Castles Winter Wonderland & the Glacier Express" tour. This enchanting adventure begins with a comfortable coach departure from the UK, leading you through the picturesque landscapes of Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. Experience the magic of Bavaria with visits to the iconic Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles, and explore the charming town of Fussen. Delight in the breathtaking ride on the world-famous Glacier Express, traversing the dramatic Rhine Gorge and the majestic Oberalp Pass. Discover the alpine beauty of Lech and St. Anton, renowned for their stunning winter scenery. Your stay includes four nights at the 4-star Weisses Kreuz Hotel in Feldkirch, with additional overnight stops in Belgium. This tour promises a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable winter escape.

Highlights

  • Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles in Bavaria, Germany

  • Exploration of the charming town of Fussen, located on the edge of the Alps

  • Ride on the world-famous Glacier Express through the Swiss Grand Canyon and Oberalp Pass

  • Visit to the picturesque village of Lech in Austria

  • Free time in the winter resort town of St. Anton, surrounded by Alpine peaks

  • Journey through the medieval town of Feldkirch in Austria

  • Experience the historic city of Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Belgium

Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Location: Feldkirch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, settle back in your seat for the journey south into Austria. We continue into the Vorarlberg region of Austria, arriving in the medieval town of Feldkirch this evening, where we stay for the next four nights.

Day 3 : Hohenschwangau & Füssen

Location: Füssen

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join us today on our superb included excursion to Germany and to the Bavarian town of Füssen. En route, we pause at the village of Hohenschwangau, home to the spectacular Hohenschwangau Castle and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. King Maximilian, the father of King Ludwig II, acquired Hohenschwangau castle as a ruin in 1832. He rebuilt it according to the original plans and after completion, the castle was used as the summer and hunting residence of the Bavarian royal family. Neushwanstein Castle is the famous fairy tale castle built by Mad King Ludwig and is one of Germany’s most popular images. It was the inspiration behind Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty’s Palace and also seen in the film ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. There will be time at leisure in Hohenschwangau village where you can photograph Neuschwanstein Castle (weather permitting). You can choose to remain in Hohenschwangau and enjoy a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle (entrance at extra cost), or join our visit to nearby Füssen, a charming town located on the edge of the Alps and also the highest in Bavaria. There will be free time to explore before we collect anyone who stayed to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, then return to our hotel later this afternoon.

Day 4 : Swiss Glacier Express

Location: Chur

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We depart our hotel after breakfast on our included excursion and travel to Chur, the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden. With over 5,000 years of history, Chur rightfully claims to be the oldest city in Switzerland. Here we board the world famous Swiss Glacier Express. Beginning at the lowest point of the route, we will travel through the dramatic landscape of the Rhine gorge, often referred to as the 'Swiss Grand Canyon', from where the Rhine river has carved deep into the white rocks. We will then began to climb upwards to the spectacular Oberalp Pass, reaching a height of 2034 m before arriving in the charming ski resort of Andermatt. Please note: on some departures, this excursion will run in the opposite direction: we will travel by coach to Andermatt and enjoy a ride on the Swiss Glacier Express to Chur.

Day 5 : Lech & St. Anton

Location: Lech

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today's included excursion takes us firstly to the picturesque village of Lech, where you can join our optional horse and carriage ride. Lasting for approximately 30 minutes, sit back and relax as the expert horsemen lead you through the beautiful Alpine scenery. We then continue to the town of St. Anton, situated on the Arlberg massif and surrounded by Alpine peaks and wooded hills. St. Anton is famous as a winter resort on account of its outstanding natural scenery. There will be free time for you to explore all the town has to offer.

Day 6

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

We leave Austria and head north, arriving in Belgium this evening for an overnight stay.

Day 7

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Excursion to Hohenschwangau & Füssen

    Join the included excursion to Germany, visiting the Bavarian town of Fussen and the village of Hohenschwangau, home to the spectacular Hohenschwangau Castle and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

  • Glacier Express Journey

    Experience the included excursion on the world-famous Glacier Express, traveling through the dramatic landscape of the Rhine gorge and the Oberalp Pass.

  • Visit to Lech & St. Anton

    Enjoy the included excursion to the picturesque village of Lech and the town of St. Anton, known for its outstanding natural scenery.

What's Not Included

  • Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle

    Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle is not included and is available at an extra cost.

  • Optional Horse and Carriage Ride

    The optional horse and carriage ride in Lech is not included and is available at an extra cost.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights in the 4-star Weisses Kreuz Hotel in Feldkirch, with potential alternatives like the Central Lowen due to demand. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, with travel to Belgium for an overnight stay, and further journeys into Austria and Switzerland, including a ride on the Glacier Express.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights in the 4-star Weisses Kreuz Hotel in Feldkirch. Due to demand, other hotels such as the Central Löwen may be used. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

  • Is there an option to visit Neuschwanstein Castle during the tour?

    Yes, there is an option to visit Neuschwanstein Castle during the excursion to Hohenschwangau. Entrance to the castle is at an extra cost.

  • What is the Glacier Express experience like?

    The Glacier Express journey begins at the lowest point of the route, traveling through the dramatic landscape of the Rhine gorge, known as the 'Swiss Grand Canyon'. The train climbs to the Oberalp Pass, reaching a height of 2034 meters before arriving in the ski resort of Andermatt. On some departures, the journey may run in the opposite direction.

  • What activities are available in Lech and St. Anton?

    In Lech, you can join an optional horse and carriage ride through the beautiful Alpine scenery. In St. Anton, there is free time to explore the town, which is famous as a winter resort due to its outstanding natural scenery.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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