What to expect from an escorted group holiday
14/06/2023 · By Sam Preece
Dive into the world of escorted group holidays with our blog. Discover everything you can expect on a guided group holiday and start your adventure.
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2024 Tour code: GIS24
About the tour
Experience the best of the Swiss Alps in ultimate luxury, where majestic mountains, picturesque landscapes and unspoiled nature align. On this magnificent holiday, you'll wake up in a delightful five-star hotel in the enchanting village of Grindelwald. Nestled in a green valley beneath the immense Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, the village is filled with traditional wooden chalets, incredible views, and a charming atmosphere.
From our wonderful base, we experience all the Alps has to offer, including a trip to the 'Top of Europe' on the Jungfrau Express. At the peak we reach the stunning Aletsch Glacier, stretching as far as the eye can see, enjoy endless views across snow-capped peaks, before entering the magical Ice Palace, carved inside the glacier, on a private tour of the Ice Bar - an unforgettable Swiss adventure!
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Itinerary
Our Swiss adventure begins at London St Pancras, where we board the Eurostar service to Paris. In the French capital we continue by rail to the beautiful town of Colmar, the capital of the Alsace wine region, a place where France meets Germany. The old town's cobblestone lanes and flower-filled canals are lined with colourful half-timbered houses. After dark, the bridges of Colmar's 'Little Venice' are illuminated, creating a fairy-tale ambience. We spend the first evening of our holiday soaking up the charm, history and culture of this picture-book town, before we have our first dinner together.
**Please note: For departure 17/09/2024 will be staying in Mulhouse.
For departure 14/05/2024 we will stay at the Leonor Hotel in Strasbourg.
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4.5 / 5 · 115 reviews
Colin Peter Brown
Submitted 18 Oct 2023
Excellent holiday, the hotel and variety of excursions were very very good. The single room was one of the best I have ever had. The tour manager was always on the ball, and the trains were of a very high standard, with the exception of the Colmar to Basel one. The food choice in the restaurant was limited - just a meat or vegetarian choice. The Sherpr service requires sending your luggage nearly 2 weeks early and at time of writing (a week after returning) I await the return of my case. Being based in a single hotel meant no packing and unpacking, and to say convenient for the station is an understatement. Switzerland is beautiful ,as was the great weather we were fortunate to have.
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Gary
Submitted 18 Oct 2023
All in all a great trip but a few things stop me giving 5 stars Our tour manager Paul went above and beyond throughout the trip his knowledge is fantastic and any future trips lucky enough to get him are in for a treat.The hotel in Switzerland was a delight excellent location great food and fantastic staff.The arranged trips were first class as was the recommendations for our free days thanks Paul.So a few moans I had no information what so ever on the baggage collection service even though I would guess I had paid for it ,details of departure from St Pancras we’re not received until the last minute. On arrival in Paris we had to undertake a walk to the next station this was awful dodgy individuals and excrement covered streets this certainly wasn’t safe Great Rail take note.The hotel in Colmar was not to the standard I was expecting I’m sure there’s better ones there.The first part of my journey to Switzerland from Colmar was spent standing between carriages with my wife and a fellow traveller.I was asked to choose a meal 4 days in advance being the last to choose and the restaurants strange 4 person fondue rule effectively gave me no choice.Final moan a coach was supplied on the return trip from Paris that had no room for bags so it was down to a group of the passengers to stack bags where we could. But even with my moans this was a once in a lifetime trip greatly enjoyed by my wife and I please don’t let my moans put you off should definitely give it a try .
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Mr Ian Moody
Submitted 12 Oct 2023
A fine tour. Having a local guide to the Jungfrau was a great addition to the experience. Half price rail travel was available for free days and a 4 day free travel pass was used for the conducted tour days, a pity the free travel pass was not extended for at least one more day the extra cost would have been well worth it. The cost of a full day visiting other locations by train, even at half price, can rapidly mount up.
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Chris Bridle
Submitted 12 Oct 2023
Wonderful holiday in an idyllic spot. Really excellent tour manager who made sure all the organisation was spot on. Enjoyed every minute!
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technical tourist
Submitted 08 Oct 2023
Fascinating mountain train rides, very good accommodation, good guiding
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Harry Butterworth
Submitted 04 Oct 2023
Chris Sanders excellent tour guide. Why did it two days to get to Grindalwald and one to get home? Activities could be distributed better, too much to do on the Monday.
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