Four Countries Christmas and the Swiss Glacier Express
Four Countries Christmas and the Swiss Glacier Express
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Four Countries Christmas and the Swiss Glacier Express
7 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Dornbirn, Füssen, Hohenschwangau, Bavaria, Chur, Andermatt
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Tour code:
s-xcs
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Make your Christmas dreams come true with visits to Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein on this magical tour! Get into the festive spirit on Christmas Eve as we explore the fairy tale castles of Bavaria, including the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Create memories to treasure on Christmas Day with a ride on the remarkable Swiss Glacier Express, before spending time in Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz. Why not round your holiday off in true style and join our optional excursion to the beautiful alpine towns of St. Anton and Lech?
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 22: Arrive in Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotel
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Dec 23: Continue to Austria
Location: Dornbirn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-Star Vienna House Martinspark
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue to Austria for a four-night stay.
Day 3 : Christmas Eve Füssen and Hohenschwangau
Location: Füssen, Hohenschwangau, Bavaria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-Star Vienna House Martinspark
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today our superb included excursion takes us to Bavaria and the lovely town of Füssen, situated at the southern end of the Romantic Road. You will have time at leisure to discover the medieval centre of this charming town located above the River Lech.
We then continue to the village of Hohenschwangau. Here you will have the opportunity to photograph Neuschwanstein, the fairy tale castle of Mad King Ludwig, (weather permitting). This romantic castle, upon which Walt Disney based Sleeping Beauty’s Palace, is one of Germany’s most popular images.
Please note that Christmas Eve in Austria and Germany is a traditional religious festival and in many areas is still celebrated as such. This may mean that facilities in towns, villages, and hotels may close early.
Day 4 : Christmas Day Swiss Glacier Express and Vaduz
Location: Dornbirn, Chur, Andermatt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-Star Vienna House Martinspark
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Merry Christmas! Celebrate with an unforgettable ride on the famous Swiss Glacier Express. We board the train in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland, and travel through the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps to the charming ski resort of Andermatt.
Late this afternoon we return to the hotel for a Christmas evening turkey dinner.(Please note that the train journey may operate in reverse, from Andermatt to Chur).
Day 5 : Boxing Day St. Anton and Lech
Location: Dornbirn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-Star Vienna House Martinspark
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure today, or why not join our optional excursion to the beautiful alpine towns of St. Anton and Lech?
Situated on the Arlberg and surrounded by alpine peaks and wooded hills, St. Anton is famous for its outstanding natural scenery. Home to approximately 2500 inhabitants, the town has a charming atmosphere where crisp, clean mountain air is always guaranteed. Take a stroll down the pedestrian precinct and relax in one of the cafés or restaurants.
Day 6 : Dec 27: Head to Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Austria and head north to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Dec 28: Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
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 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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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
Accommodation
You will stay for four night at the 4-Star Vienna House Martinspark in Dornbirn.Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 8 years or above
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Cancellation Policy
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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.
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