Introduced almost one hundred years ago, the exhilarating Swiss Glacier Express takes you through the beautiful and dramatic scenery of the snowy Alps.
View Dates & BookStep onboard for an incredible journey on the world-famous Swiss Glacier Express. Introduced almost one hundred years ago, this exhilarating rail journey takes you through the beautiful and dramatic scenery of the snowy Alps. During our stay, we also enjoy local entertainment, a romantic sleigh ride in the snowy Hittisau, a trip to Schlosskaffee Chocolate World and visits to Kloster, Davos, and Vaduz.
INCLUDES
Return luxury coach travel
Return ferry crossings
2 nights bed & breakfast enroute
4 nights half board with select evening drinks
Winter punch on arrival
Hotel entertainment
Journey on the Swiss Glacier Express
Sleigh ride in the Hittisau
Visit to Schlosskaffee Chocolate World
Excursions to Klosters, Vaduz, Davos & Schwarzenburg
Day 1
We travel to mainland Europe by ferry, stopping at an overnight hotel with comfort breaks.
Day 2
After breakfast we continue to Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Feldkirch where are welcomed by by a hearty "Grüß Gott" and winter punch on arrival, plus some info on the area.
B, DDay 3
After breakfast, we visit Klosters, an elegant village and ski resort favoured by King Charles, and Davos, Europe's highest city; why not catch the Cog Railway as it zips up to Schatzalp, a recreation area on the slopes above the town? On our journey back, we pass the vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft before calling into Vaduz, the capital city of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Hugging the banks of the Rhine, Vaduz Castle, a turreted palace, crowns the city and is the official residence of the Crown Prince of Liechtenstein.
B, DDay 4
Sit back and relax on a journey through Dornbirn and the Bregenzerwald Forest for breathtaking views of the snowy, lush landscape. Arriving in the Hittisau, a horse-drawn sleigh will be waiting to take us through the snowy hills and mountains 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 the Schlosskaffee Chocolate World; found in the city of Hohenems, here you'll learn everything about handmade alpine chocolate and don't forget to try some as well!
B, DDay 5
Today, we visit Andermatt to travel on the Glacier Express travelling in a panorama view carriage and experiencing spectacular views of the Oberalp Pass and the breathtaking Rhine Gorge before reaching Chur. Upon arrival here, our coach will wait to collect you and take you back to the hotel. Please note: today's journey may start in Chur instead; this will be communicated before departure.
B, DDay 6
After breakfast, we will be gifted a complimentary souvenir from the hotel before we retrace our footsteps and return to our overnight hotel.
BDay 7
We travel back home, enjoying comfort breaks along the way.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Family-owned since 1852, the Weisses Kreuz is a tastefully furnished Alpine-style hotel with spacious bedrooms and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Sauna
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| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| 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 |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
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