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Glacier Express Winter Magic
6 Days Starting and ending in London, UK
Visiting: Interlaken, Lucerne, Glacier Express, Bern
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Tour code:
reglxm
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
We carve a spectacular route through the heart of the Swiss Alps on this winter wonderland tour, including a journey onboard the Glacier Express.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 London St. Pancras International — Interlaken
Location: Interlaken
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carlton Europe
We journey from London to Paris by Eurostar, followed by our connection to join the high-speed train to Basel and onward train to Interlaken, Switzerland. We check in at our hotel for a relaxing evening.
Day 2 Lucerne via GoldenPass Line — Mount Rigi
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carlton Europe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we travel by train along a section of the GoldenPass Line to Lucerne, where colourful pitched roof buildings perch on the edge of a blue lake, framed by a magnificent mountain range. After some free time, we take the train to nearby Arth Goldau and then join the cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi for breathtaking panoramic views across the Alps and of Lake Lucerne below. We return to Interlaken by train and enjoy a relaxing evening at the hotel.
Day 3 Free Day
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carlton Europe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day at leisure exploring Interlaken.
The charming resort of Interlaken is located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is surrounded by the beautiful peaks of the Jungfrau, the Eiger and the Mönch mountains. When the skies are clear, the view of the valley is stunning, offering a wonderful view of the stunning Bernese Oberland.
Our hotel is centrally located, so why not take a leisurely stroll through the charming historic streets or you can explore the many mountain railways and cable cars in the surrounding area.
Day 4 Glacier Express
Location: Glacier Express
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carlton Europe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning we travel by rail to Chur and join the Glacier Express for a memorable journey along the broad valley before we climb through pasture and woodland. We enjoy a delicious three course lunch on board as the train then spirals its way towards the Oberalp Pass, the highest point of the route at 2033 metres, before descending to the Rhône valley and stopping at Brig. We continue by rail, returning to Interlaken in the early evening.
Day 5 Bern – Lake Thun Cruise
Location: Bern
Meals Included: Breakfast
The capital of Switzerland, Bern, is our destination this morning. This charming city is perfectly preserved, with many fountains, facades, narrow streets and ancient towers. Traffic is kept out of the old town, so it’s a delight to explore with the added beauty of the Aare River and surrounding mountains. In the afternoon you can enjoy dramatic scenery with a cruise on Lake Thun, whose deep blue waters are framed by quaint villages and historic castles, right up to the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Day 6 Interlaken - London
Location: Interlaken
Meals Included: Breakfast
We depart in the morning, retracing our route to Paris where our Eurostar connection returns us to London St. Pancras International.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
What's Not Included
Insurance
Accommodation
You will stay for 5 nights at the Hotel Carlton Europe in Interlaken.ÂCheck out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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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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Cancellation Policy
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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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