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
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Fully Guided
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Everyone
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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
Itinerary
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle
Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle is not included and is available at an extra cost.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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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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