Your Holiday Itinerary
8-Day Break
- Day 1 – Local departure then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay.
- Day 2 – Continue south to Feldkirch, Austria, for a 3-night stay. B,D
- Day 3 – Innsbruck (included). During our full-day excursion to the capital of the Tyrol you can explore the old town and admire the Hofburg Palace, St. James’ Cathedral and the famous Golden Roof building, which is a testimony to Innsbruck’s former prominence under the Habsburgs of the 15th century. Nowadays Innsbruck’s fame revolves around its importance as a winter sports destination and on our visit to the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics you can admire the courage of the jumpers. It’s even more frightening than it looks on T.V.! B,D
- Day 4 – Bregenz and Lindau (optional, included on Silver Service). At the crossroads of Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria, Bregenz’s Roman roots date back to before the 7th century. The peninsula of Lindau, on Lake Constance, is a former free Imperial city and a water-lover’s paradise. Its most striking landmark is the marina entrance, with its beautiful white lighthouse on the south and a lion statue on the north. B,D
- Day 5 – The Swiss Glacier Express (optional). You can travel between Austria and Switzerland by coach or you can choose to take an exhilarating ride on the Glacier Express from Chur to Andermatt. This rail ride will take you through unforgettable scenery as it climbs to the summit of the Oberalp Massif. Enjoy breathtaking views through quaint mountain towns, seeing the Rhine River as a mountain stream. The optional train ride must be purchased at the time of booking in order to guarantee your seat reservation. Price £40 per person. B,D
- Day 6 – Lucerne (included); Brienz and Interlaken (optional). Morning visit to Lucerne, one of Leger’s most popular destinations. The town features medieval squares, frescoed houses, churches and chapels. In the afternoon join our optional excursion to Brienz and Interlaken. An afternoon scenic drive over the Brunig Pass takes us to 1000-year-old Brienz, a Bernese Oberland resort on the banks of Lake Brienz, where the local church dates back to the 12th century. We then travel around the lake shores to the ski resort of Interlaken. B,D
- Day 7 – To the outskirts of Paris for an overnight stay. B
- Day 8 – To Calais and return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner
Silver Service
You can travel in armchair comfort for only a little extra. Add a touch of luxury to your holiday - choose to upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel with added benefits.
Executive Coach
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expertly-trained coach crews, who are on hand to assist and escort you along the way!
Flight Option
This tour allows you to fly to your destination, allowing you plenty of time to relax and see the sights!
Cruising Tour
This tour consists of an inclusive cruising element, by either river or sea!
Notes
Glacier Express
Take an unforgettable ride on the world-famous Swiss Glacier Express in the air-conditioned panorama coaches. Now almost 80 years old, the Swiss Glacier Express offers an excellent way to travel through the Swiss countryside and a truly memorable experience.
The optional train ride must be purchased at the time of booking in order to guarantee your seat reservation. Price £40 per person
Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras:
- optional excursions;
- single room supplement £129;
- travel insurance from £39.95.
Early Booking Special Offer!
£20 off 2011 departures when you book before 31 May 2010. Call and quote ref: EB511 or enter on the payment page as your discount code.
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Tour Includes
- Free local joining points
- Travel by executive coach
- 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- 5 evening meals
- 2 included excursions
Silver Service
Upgrade to Silver Service and enjoy these extras
- Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
- Deluxe, reclining seats
- Extra legroom
- Comfortable rear lounge
- Porterage in all hotels
- Smaller, more personal group
- Extra included excursions:
Single Room Saver
If you're travelling alone, look out for holidays with the 'Single Room Saver' symbol - on these tours there's no single room supplements! We offer a maximum of four free single rooms per departure (subject to availability), so book early and save money!
Door to Door
On tours marked with the 'Travel Door-to-Door' symbol, on holidays of 12 days duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point! Provided you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points, from only £49.99 per car, we’ll pick you up from your home and return you back.
Flying Start
On selected popular tours, choose a flying start (fly out and join coach for return
journey), flying return (travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways!
Plus we'll arrange your flights and transfers between your hotel and the European airport.
Tour Dates
Alpine Winter Spectacular (8 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 8ASWV/1
23 January 2011 - £525.00
20 February 2011 - £575.00
06 March 2011 - £569.00
Alpine Winter Spectacular (8 Days)
Tour Ref: 8ASW/1
20 March 2011 - £489.00
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