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Swiss Panoramic Trains (for international guests)
Self-guided Swiss rail circuit on the Glacier and Bernina Express
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Leger Holidays · Escorted tour
Glacier Express Christmas Magic by Rail
Join us on a festive holiday you'll never forget as we journey into the heart of the snowy Swiss Alps on board the iconic Glacier Express.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Interlaken, Switzerland
Make your own way to London St. Pancras International, board Eurostar to Paris, then the high-speed train to Basel and onward train to Interlaken. (Dec 23)
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Interlaken, Switzerland
Bern & Lake Thun Cruise
Today we travel by train to Bern, then take the train to Thun for a cruise on Lake Thun, returning to Interlaken by train. Traditional Swiss Christmas Eve dinner with wine included. (Christmas Eve)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Interlaken, Switzerland
Horse and Carriage Ride & Interlaken
Merry Christmas! Horse-drawn carriage ride along the famous Höhematte to the old town centre, then a special Christmas dinner this evening. (Christmas Day)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Interlaken, Switzerland
Glacier Express
We travel by train to Chur and board the legendary Glacier Express to Brig, through the alpine heart of Switzerland, then travel back to Interlaken by train. (Boxing Day)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5railovernight: Interlaken, Switzerland
Lucerne, Lake Lucerne Cruise, Cogwheel Railway & Mount Rigi
We take the Interlaken Express train to Lucerne, visiting the Chapel Bridge, then a boat trip on Lake Lucerne and the cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi. We travel by train back to Interlaken. (Dec 27)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6rail
We depart in the morning, retracing our route to Paris for our return journey by Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International. (Dec 28)
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris
- Connecting rail journeys
- 5 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- 2 traditional Swiss Christmas dinners with wine
- Rail transfers for excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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