New Year in Switzerland & the Jungfrau Railway
New Year in Switzerland & the Jungfrau Railway
New Year in Switzerland & the Jungfrau Railway
7 Days Starting in Northern France and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: France, Switzerland, Lucerne, Jungfrau, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Meiringen, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ysj
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Enjoy a holiday packed full of festive cheer, as you welcome in a New Year. Spend New Year in Switzerland and witness stunning sights and amazing alpine scenery on this fully escorted coach holiday. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy time in lovely Lucerne, situated on the lake's shores, make sure you explore the Old Town and see the celebrated Chapel Bridge, before we head back to our hotel to prepare for an evening full of celebrations. After an exciting evening, wind down on New Year’s Day and join us as we journey through spectacular snowy scenery on the Jungfrau Region Railway before heading to the Alpine resort of Grindelwald. Before we return home, we visit the famous resort of Interlaken and then Meiringen where you can experience a magical optional horse and carriage ride, the perfect end to a perfect holiday!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 29
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Dec 30
Location: Switzerland
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Engel or 3-star Seehotel Riviera or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
To Switzerland for a four-night stay.
Day 3 : New Year's Eve Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Engel or 3-star Seehotel Riviera or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We spend the day in the lovely town of Lucerne, surrounded by breath-taking alpine scenery. Lucerne has long since charmed its visitors, on account of this beautiful setting and its many historic places of interest. Explore the delightful Old Town and take time to walk across the 14th century Chapel Bridge. See the Lion Monument created in memory of the heroic death of the Swiss Guard soldiers in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris and the Zytturm, which boasts the oldest public clock in Lucerne. Dating from 1535, the clock always strikes the hour one minute ahead of all the other clocks in the city. During the day an optional cruise on the lake will be available. The cruise is a round trip lasting for approximately 1 hour.
We return to our hotel later this afternoon to allow time to prepare for this evening’s special gala dinner to welcome in the New Year.
Day 4 : New Year's Day Jungfrau Region Railway & Grindelwald
Location: Jungfrau, Grindelwald
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Engel or 3-star Seehotel Riviera or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Happy New Year! Enjoy an unforgettable mountain experience as we enjoy a ride aboard the Jungfraubahnen, Switzerland’s most popular mountain railway system. We board the railway in the village of Lauterbrunnen and travel up through the spectacular scenery to the Kleine Scheidegg Mountain pass, at the foot of the notorious Eiger North Wall. From Kleine Scheidegg we take the train and descend to the picturesque mountain village of Grindelwald where you will have time at leisure to explore, and weather permitting, enjoy the magnificent views of the famous Eiger Mountain.
Day 5 : Jan 2 Interlaken & Meiringen
Location: Interlaken, Meiringen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Engel or 3-star Seehotel Riviera or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join us as we travel to the famous holiday resort of Interlaken on our excursion, surrounded by outstanding scenery, and impressively situated between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. There will be time for you to explore the town before we continue to the heart of the Hasliberg hiking region and the town of Meiringen. During the day you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional Horse and Carriage ride through the Alpine scenery. Relax and sit back as our expert horsemen lead you through this beautiful area providing excellent photograph opportunities.
Day 6 : Jan 3
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Switzerland behind and make our way north through the French countryside to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of Paris.
Day 7 : Jan 4
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
-
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.
-
Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
-
Fully Guided
-
International Travel
-
Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
-
Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Silver Service departures will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Engel or similar in the picturesque heart of Switzerland.
Luxuria departures will stay at the 3-star Seehotel Riviera in Gersau, or similar.
Overnight stays in northern France and the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
-
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
-
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
-
Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
-
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
-
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.
-
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
-
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
-
What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
-
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
-
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.
-
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
Save on this tour
Request your exclusive discount code now and unlock savings for your next adventure!
Send me one now.What are travellers saying about Tourhub
Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Why book with tourhub?
Safe & Secure
Your money is held in a dedicated client account until you travel.
100% Guaranteed Refunds if your trip is cancelled.
The safest way to make overseas, multi-currency payments.
Guaranteed Best Value
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
No cancellation or amendment fees from tourhub.
(Operator terms may apply)
Expert Knowledge
Reliable & unbiased advice from travel experts.
Direct contact with the tour operator via our messaging service.
Inspiration & advice from a community of 6000+ real travellers, influencers & content creators.
Trusted Service
Official partners & licensed agents of 1000+ tour operators worldwide.
Don't just take our word for it...
"Tourhub: Friendliness, Professionalism & Integrity I would happily give tourhub a 6* review if I could..."