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Swiss Christmas Markets & the GoldenPass Express by Rail

Swiss Christmas Markets & the GoldenPass Express by Rail, a rail journey with Leger Holidays

Discover the magic of the Swiss Christmas markets and Alpine snow-capped mountains, cosy wooden chalets, and colourful towns and villages.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Gaia Hotel, Basel

    Basel Christmas Markets

    Make your own way to London St. Pancras International where you will meet your friendly Tour Manager and board the Eurostar to Paris. We then join the high-speed train to Basel where we check in at our hotel for our overnight stay. You'll have free time this evening to explore the famous Christmas Markets in the festively decorated Old Town. You are free to dine out in one of the many restaurants in Basel this evening.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Hotel Eden Palace au Lac, Montreux

    Bern with Guided Tour & Christmas Markets

    After an included breakfast at the hotel, we take the train from Basel to Switzerland's delightful capital city - Bern. We enjoy a guided tour of Bern followed by some free time to explore before we take the train to Montreux. On arrival, our luggage will be waiting for us, and we enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Eden Palace au Lac, Montreux

    Rochers-de-Naye Cog Railway & Montreux Christmas Markets

    After breakfast, we take the cog railway from Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye, the local mountain which offers panoramic views of the Swiss and French Alps. We enjoy an included lunch at a restaurant at the summit before returning to Montreux, where you'll have time to soak up the magical Christmas atmosphere.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4railovernight: Hotel Eden Palace au Lac, Montreux

    GoldenPass Express & Glacier 3000

    After breakfast, we travel on the GoldenPass Express Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad. From here, we take the local bus and cable car to Glacier 3000 where you'll have free time. We return to Montreux and enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5rail

    We depart in the morning, retracing our route to Paris for our return journey by Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International. After arriving in London, you will make your own way home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris
  • Connecting rail journeys
  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 1 lunch and 2 evening meals
  • Luggage transfer between Basel and Montreux
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

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