Great Rail Journeys
Highlights of the Glacier Express in Winter
8 daysfrom $3,070
Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Classic Lakes & Mountains of France & Switzerland
Experience the perfect blend of Alpine rail journeys, crystal-clear lakes and charming towns on this tour from Annecy to Geneva, with breathtaking scenery at every turn.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Annecy
From London to Annecy
Holiday begins at London St Pancras. Board Eurostar in Plus class to Paris with a light meal at your seat. Switch trains in Paris and travel First Class to Annecy. Check in to hotel and enjoy a welcome drink and dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal, Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Annecy
Sightseeing in the 'Venice of the Alps'
Guided sightseeing tour of Annecy Old Town including the Palais de l'Île, Pont des Amours and the well of Saint-Jean. Relaxing lunch cruise on Lake Annecy. Afternoon and evening free to explore independently.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3overnight: Annecy
Château de Menthon-St-Bernard & lakeside Talloires
Coach to Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard for a guided tour of its ornate interiors and gardens. Visit the lakeside village of Talloires, the 'Pearl of the Lake'. Return to Annecy for an afternoon at leisure. Dinner independently.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4railovernight: Chamonix
Journey to Chamonix & Mer de Glace
Coach from Annecy to Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc. Board the historic red cogwheel train to the Mer de Glace (1,913m), France's largest glacier. Optional cable car down to the glacier and ice caves. Afternoon free in Chamonix. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Chamonix
A day at leisure in Chamonix
Free day in Chamonix. Optional iconic cable car to the summit of Aiguille du Midi (3,842m) with panoramic views across Mont Blanc. Evening free to dine independently.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6railovernight: Geneva
Mont Blanc Express, Château de Chillon & Évian
Board the Mont Blanc Express from Chamonix to Martigny, then continue to Montreux. Coach to Château de Chillon for a guided tour. Continue to Évian-les-Bains for free time and lunch. Coach to Geneva and check in to hotel. Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7overnight: Geneva
Touring Geneva & medieval Yvoire
Guided tour of Geneva Old Town including St Peter's Cathedral, secret passages and Place Bourg-de-Four. Lake cruise to the medieval village of Yvoire. Visit the Garden of the Five Senses. Return to Geneva. Farewell dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8rail
Homeward bound
Depart hotel after breakfast. First Class train from Geneva to Paris. Board Eurostar in Plus class back to London St Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar Light Meal
Included
- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
- 7 nights' 4-star hotel accommodation
- Eurostar Plus class (London St Pancras to Paris and return)
- First Class rail travel on continental services
- All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout the tour
- Eurostar light meals (outbound and return)
- Breakfast each day
- 1 lunch (Lake Annecy cruise)
- 3 dinners (welcome dinner, Chamonix dinner, farewell dinner)
- All guided tours and excursions
- Optional cable car ride to Mer de Glace glacier (seasonally permitting)
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
