Day 1: London to Brig
We leave St Pancras International by Eurostar in the morning for Paris then travel on via Basel to Brig for a five night stay in the 3* Hotel Ambassador.
Day 2: Montreux
Today we travel by rail to elegant Montreux, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and known as the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera.You may wish to stroll through Montreux and enjoy the fresh lakeside air in this delightful setting or take the local trolley bus to visit the stunning Château de Chillon located nearby. (B)
Day 3: Zermatt
Our excursion today is to Zermatt, a charmingly traditional Swiss mountain village. The famous Matterhorn dominates the skyline here and your Swiss Saver Pass offers you free entry to the Matterhorn Museum, giving a fascinating insight into the history of mountain life. Alternatively, you might choose to take the cog-wheel mountain railway to the summit of the Gornergrat (supplement payable) for breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. (B)
Day 4: Glacier Express on New Year's Eve
We depart this morning by rail aboard the famous Glacier Express, affectionately known as the ‘slowest express in the world’, to Andermatt. Our journey sees us traversing richly varied landscapes, from snow capped mountains and rushing mountain streams to peaceful meadows and dramatic passes. Our included excursion continues as we travel south to Locarno to join the Centovalli Railway to Domodossola. One of the most scenic rail journeys in the southern Alps, the Hundred Valleys Line passes through picture-postcard scenery before arriving in Italy. After time to explore, we travel north from Domodossola and return to Brig. A five-course New Year's Eve gala dinner with music and dancing is held at the hotel this evening. (B,D)
Day 5:A day at leisure on New Year's Day
Today your Swiss Saver Pass offers you reductions on all rail, bus and boat travel within Switzerland, so why not use this chance to explore a little further afield? Interlaken, nestled near scenic Lakes Thun and Brienz, is just a short journey away. Alternatively, you might choose to visit one of the many pretty mountain towns and villages located close by.Your Tour Manager is on hand to advise you on your options today. A three-course dinner is included this evening. (B,D)
Day 6: Brig to London
Today, we travel by train from Brig via Basel to Paris.We change to the Eurostar service for our journey to St Pancras International. (B)
Your hotel
We stay in the 3* Hotel Ambassador, conveniently located close to the railway station and the town centre. The hotel boasts a traditional restaurant, cosy brasserie and delightful garden terrace. Each of the stylish rooms are equipped with cable television, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and en suite facilities.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
These meals, where shown, are included in the price of your holiday.
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