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Alpine Winter Spectacular featuring the Swiss Glacier Express - 8 days from £469* Includes early booking special offer

Enjoy picturesque scenery and a ride on the dramatic Swiss Glacier Express train.

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

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
    • Innsbruck;
    • Lucerne

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:
    • Bregenz and Lindau

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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