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Glacier Express Christmas Magic

Join us this holiday season on the journey of a lifetime as we glide through the heart of the snowy Swiss Alps on the world’s slowest express train, the Glacier Express. Lose yourself in the magical festivities and enjoy a Christmas like no other, taking in the wintery scenery aboard a Lake Thun cruise and the breathtaking views of the Alps on Europe’s first-ever cogwheel railway to the top of Mount Rigi. The popular sites are popular for a reason – they’re stunningly beautiful, and are truly worth the visit. Whilst spending the holiday season in this wonderful land, enjoy traditional Swiss dishes, including their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. We have plenty of time to enjoy the local celebrations along with several additional excursions, complementing our Glacier Express journey. Relax in the beautiful resort of Interlaken, with a special horse-drawn carriage trip along the famous Höhematte, on this incredible festive tour you’ll never forget!

Tour Includes

  • Eurostar from London to Paris and Lille to London
  • 5 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Traditional Swiss Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners
  • Connecting rail journeys
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

6 days from £2,095pp

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We journey from London St. Pancras International to Paris by Eurostar and join connecting trains to Interlaken. Our hotel is within walking distance from the station where we check in and enjoy a relaxing evening.

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Today we travel by train to Bern, the beautiful capital of Switzerland, which enchants visitors with its high-quality lifestyle and unique atmosphere. Must-see sights include: an ornate clock tower, the Gothic cathedral rising above the old town, panoramic views at the rose garden, and numerous fountains scattered around the city. Next, we take the train to Thun for a cruise on Lake Thun. Enjoy the winter scenery when we return to Interlaken by train for a traditional Swiss Christmas Eve dinner, followed by mulled wine and dressing the Christmas tree.

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Bern

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Lake Thun Cruise Bern

Merry Christmas! Horse-drawn carriages are a special feature of Interlaken, so we have included a ride along the famous Höhematte to the old town centre. Take in the most popular sights before returning to our hotel to enjoy a special Christmas dinner.

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Interlaken

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Interlaken

Enjoy a world of winter mountain scenery as we travel by train to Chur and board the legendary Glacier Express to Brig. This amazing railway journey takes us through the alpine heart of Switzerland, passing through tunnels and across bridges. You will want to keep your camera at the ready throughout our journey to capture this stunning winter landscape of frosty mountain forests and glittering alpine meadows blanketed in freshly fallen snow. This is the perfect way to spend Boxing Day. We travel by train back to Interlaken where we enjoy dinner this evening.

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Swiss Glacier Express

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Glacier Express

We join the GoldenPass Line to the picturesque city of Lucerne today, including a visit to the Chapel Bridge with the water tower – the landmark of Lucerne and the most photographed monument in Switzerland. After a couple of hours to enjoy the sights, we take a boat trip on Lake Lucerne and then join the cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi, which offers breathtaking views across the Alps with Lake Lucerne below. We travel by train back to Interlaken and enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

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Lucerne

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Lucerne Mount Rigi

We depart in the morning, retracing our route to Paris by train where our Eurostar connection returns us to London St. Pancras International.

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Accommodation

You will stay for five nights at the Carlton Europe Hotel.

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When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays makes it easy with a selection of travel options to choose from.

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Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. On arrival in Amsterdam or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.

Overnight stays in Central London can be arranged as Eurostar departure times are generally early morning and return arrival in the evening, which our Holiday Advisors would be pleased to arrange.

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