Glacier Express Christmas Magic

Glacier Express Christmas Magic

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Glacier Express Christmas Magic

6 Days Starting in london and ending in London, UK

Visiting: London, Interlaken, Bern, Lake Thun, Bernina Express, Lucerne, Rigi

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

regxx

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
From:
$2662 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

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 Hohematte, on this incredible festive tour you’ll never forget!

Highlights

  • 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

  • Whilst spending the holiday season in this wonderful land, enjoy traditional Swiss dishes, including their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Dec 23 London St. Pancras International – Interlaken

Location: London, Interlaken

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Carlton Europe Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

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.

Day 2 : Christmas Eve Bern And Lake Thun Cruise

Location: Bern, Lake Thun

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Carlton Europe Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 3 : Christmas Day Interlaken

Location: Interlaken

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Carlton Europe Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 4 : Boxing Day The Glacier Express

Location: Bernina Express

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Carlton Europe Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 5 : Dec 27 Lucerne And Mount Rigi

Location: Lucerne, Rigi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Carlton Europe Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 6 : Dec 28 Interlaken - London St. Pancras International

Location: Interlaken, London

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

What's Not Included

Accommodation

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

Check out our Q&As

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Andy (Google Reviewer)  

Booked a surprise Birthday treat...

12-Jan-2024

Booked a surprise Birthday treat for my wife 40th to visit The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, All done via work,put all information in the B/card,so excited, one week before trip Cancelled!!! Due to not enough interest?? No Alternative! Never touch them again

Victoria Smith (Google Reviewer)  

I'd like to go lowerthan...

26-Dec-2023

I'd like to go lowerthan one star .my trip over to Italy nearly 36 hours in total.the driver and his wife gave thier mother a seat that was paid for and reserved at a price by another lady who was finally allowed to sit at the front with the drivers mother .( that was good of them considering the lady had paid for 2 holidays and one couldn't make it . I had the cheek to ask for coffee only the women driver to have conversation loud enough for my earshot to her husband then put over the tannoy that coffee will be when they are ready. ( i had bought 24 tickets for drinks on steves advice )but i quietly corrected them saying that they really shouldn't do that so I could hear.Then a barrage of abuse came from her for then her husband to face me off at my seat and a threats to get my case off and find my own way home his face red with rage pointing in my face with comments saying they don't have to take that from me.as they are fed up with people and they have to work 21 hours etc etc .they people were shouting STOP STOP STOP .he continued his rant and saying I would be dropped at the next service station. ( FRANCE) it was raining and I had no idea where I was going or had been.He the gave me a can of diet coke and said i could have it free but no oppology! 15 hours later in italy I wanted to leave and get a plane home .legers were no help but another coach arrived same sort of holiday shearings with nice drivers .No Rome visit and I could be with them for the remainder of time. I did go out on a couple of trips and the bus and drivers were amazing .I was told by legers eventually I can do the return journey with then but my holiday was ruined I cried and slept and am emotionally traumatised . On the plus side the coach i arrived on the doors kept opening in the wind the coach had to pull over and close the door so we could only use side door which was a fire hazzard ! Still no apology last day is today I'm spending in my room .I just want to return to England because I will be getting a solicitor for the abuse i suffered and the money I paid and for the wasted week over Christmas not to mention the anxiety I have suffered .the hotel and food was abysmal. The worse week ever and £1500 spent my nerves are in shreads .I can't wait to see the reviews and already I am flooded with statements from other passengers about how bad it is and my how I should fight for my injustice of it all .this time it must go to court so people are heard and intimidation like this is not allowed

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

Dates & Availability

Instant Booking Available

Monday - Saturday

Dec 23, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
$2662 (USD)
Prices last published on 19-May-2024

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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