Springtime Splendour on the Glacier Express

Introduced almost 100 years ago, the world-famous Swiss Glacier Express takes you through the beautiful, dramatic scenery of the snowy Alps.

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Step onboard for an incredible journey on the world-famous Swiss Glacier Express. Introduced almost 100 years ago, this exhilarating rail journey takes you through the beautiful, dramatic scenery of the snowy Alps. During our stay, we also enjoy local entertainment, a romantic sleigh ride in the snowy Bregenzerwald Forest, a trip to the Schlosskaffee Chocolate World and visits to Konstanz, Lindau, Schwarzenburg and the stunning Rhine Falls.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Return ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Crew

2 nights bed & breakfast enroute

4 nights half board with select evening drinks

Hotel entertainment

Journey on the Swiss Glacier Express

Sleigh ride in the Bregenzerwald Forest

Visits to Schlosskaffee Chocolate World & Rhine Falls

Excursions to Konstanz, Lindau & Schwarzenburg

Day 1

Our journey begins as we travel to mainland Europe by ferry, with an overnight hotel stop this evening to relax and recharge for the days ahead.

Day 2

This morning, we continue our journey to Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Feldkirch where a hearty "Grüß Gott" awaits us. Upon arrival, we enjoy a delicious winter punch and an information pack to help us get the most out of our stay.

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Day 3

After breakfast we take a scenic drive along the Swiss shore of Lake Constance, passing through the small villages with pretty half-timbered houses, to Konstanz, the old city of the Vatican council and once the main city of Lake Constance. You may like to take the opportunity to visit the Romanesque Cathedral with its Gothic spire and the town hall with its decorative frescoes. On a clear day you can see the Alps from Konstanz harbour.We then continue by ferry to Lindau. This pretty medieval town boasts a backdrop of the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Here, enjoy free time to explore the historical centre around the market square, or stroll along the harbour with amazing views of the Swiss Alps. Our journey back takes us through Bregenz, the provincial capital of Vorarlberg, featured in James Bond's Quantum of Solace.

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Day 4

Sit back and relax on a journey through Dornbirn and the Bregenzerwald Forest for breathtaking views of the snowy, lush landscape. A horse-drawn sleigh will be waiting to take us through the snowy hills, mountains and countryside with home-distilled schnapps served on our return. Afterwards, we visit the town of Schwarzenburg. This charming destination is considered one of the most stunning in the area. Today's final stop is Schlosskaffee Chocolate World in Hohenems. Here, you'll learn everything about handmade alpine chocolate and, of course, get to try some as well!

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Day 5

Today, we travel to Andermatt to board the world famous Swiss Glacier Express for the highlight of our tour. During the journey you will enjoy incredible breath-taking views from the panoramic carriage as the train glides through the Oberalp Pass and the spectacular Rhine Gorge en route to Chur. Upon arrival, our coach will be waiting to collect you and return you to the hotel. (NB. sometimes it in necessary to operate today's itinerary in reverse depending on the train itinerary not available at the time of planning).

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Day 6

After breakfast we bid a fond farewll to our hotel hosts taking a souvenir with us. We then journey back through Switzerland, enjoying a stop at the spectacular Rhine Falls, the largest and amongst the most powerful waterfalls on mainland Europe. We include admission to the Schloss Laufen visitors centre and observation platform for an unforgettable viewpoint set right beside the rushing water from where you can hear the roar and feel the vibration over your entire body as you stand alongside. From here, we retrace our steps through Germany's Black Forest before returning to France and this evening's overnight hotel.

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Day 7

We travel home, with comfort breaks along the way.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Hotel Weisses Kreuz 4*, Feldkirch, Austria

Family-owned since 1852, the Weisses Kreuz is a tastefully furnished Alpine-style hotel with spacious bedrooms and free WiFi.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Sauna

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

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA