Swiss Alpine Spectacular & The Glacier Express

Includes: Lucerne, Zurich & the Glacier Express

This unforgettable alpine tour takes in the wonderful Swiss Alpine scenery and the highlight is a journey on the infamous Glacier Express train passing legendary mountain peaks, icy blue glaciers, lakes and unspoilt valleys. A truly wonderful travel experience awaits.

Hotel Engel Emmetten

Situated in the heart of Switzerland, in the village of Emmetten the hotel offers the best of Swiss hospitality and comfort • En-suite bedrooms • Cable TV • Hairdryer • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Village Pub • Garden Terrace • Lift. www.engel-emmetten.ch

GLACIER EXPRESS

A highlight of the tour today, as we enjoy a scenic journey on board the Glacier Express with breath-taking views around every corner. We travel from Andermatt to Chur travelling in a 2^nd class panorama carriage perfect for taking in unrestricted views of rugged cliffs, forests, deep gorges, clear lakes and pretty mountain villages. (B,D)

NB: Train journey could be done in reverse

BERNE

Excursion to Berne, capital of Switzerland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a medieval city with many fountains and unique historic towers. (B,D)

LUCERNE

Visit Lucerne, a compact city which boasts an impressive mountainous panorama. Its medieval Chapel Bridge is considered to be one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe.

ZURICH

Trip to the cosmopolitan city of Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, with free time to explore at leisure.

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following our Channel crossing to Calais we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO EMMETTEN
We complete the journey to our resort and enjoy a welcome aperitif on arrival, followed by dinner. (B, D)

Day 3

BERNE
Excursion to Berne, capital of Switzerland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a medieval city with many fountains and unique historic towers. (B,D)

Day 4

GLACIER EXPRESS
A highlight of the tour today, as we enjoy a scenic journey on board the Glacier Express with breath-taking views around every corner. We travel from Andermatt to Chur travelling in a 2nd class panorama carriage perfect for taking in unrestricted views of rugged cliffs, forests, deep gorges, clear lakes and pretty mountain villages. (B,D)

NB: Train journey could be done in reverse

Day 5

LUCERNE
Excursion to Lucerne, a compact lakeside city which boasts an impressive mountainous panorama. Its medieval Chapel Bridge is considered to be one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe. (B,D)

Day 6

ZURICH
Scenic drive to the cosmopolitan city of Zurich which lies in the heart of Switzerland on the northern shores of Lake Zurich. The overall quality of life here is frequently voted the best in the world. After free time to explore we visit the Lindt the Chocolate Museum of Switzerland before returning the hotel. (B,D)

Day 7

EMMETTEN TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B,D)

Day 8

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)

Note:

Trains included on this tour are regional trains, not the original panorama trains. Depending on train schedules, some journeys could be in reverse.

Executive coach travel
Short sea ferry crossings
2 overnights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation in Emmetten (set menus)
Scenic train journey on board the Glacier Express (2^nd class)
Discover capital Berne
Explore medieval Lucerne
Trip to cosmopolitan Zurich
Entrance to Lindt Home of Chocolate Musuem
Enjoy free time in resort at leisure

Note: Trains included on this tour are regional trains, not the original panorama trains. Depending on train schedules, some journeys could be in reverse.

DEPARTURE DATE & PRICE 2025

18^th Mar 7 nights £1209

25^th Aug 7 nights £1259

SRS £235

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Cardiff Gate Services	Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Dyffryn Depot	Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT	Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Magor Services NP26 3YL	Magor Service Coach Park
Neath - Railway	Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
Newport RAILWAY STATION	Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
Port Talbot Customs	Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
Pyle Cross	Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
Sarn SERVICES	Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY