b"Strasbourg 1 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS SWITZERLANDTO PARIS Interlaken 4 St MoritzJungfrau Experience the staggering beauty FRANCE SWITZERLAND Varenna Tirano of the Alps in winter aboard the Lugano ITALY iconic Jungfrau Express.Milan Discover the festive traditions of FROM PARIS Turin Venice on a city tour. 1 4 Desenzano Enjoy a seasonal walking tour of Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Verona.Celebrate Christmas on the YOUR ITINERARY shores of Lake Garda.Enjoy a trip to the Alpine village of Days 1-3 - London, Turin, Bardolino and Christmas Day Grindelwald to celebrate the start We meet at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar service to Paris.of the New Year.From here, we transfer to Turin for the night. On Day 2, we travel by rail to Desenzano on the shores of Lake Garda before transferring to ourWHAT'S INCLUDED hotel in Bardolino. Set on the shores of the lake surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, this is a beautiful, quintessentially Italian placeUK Tour Manager throughoutto spend Christmas. On Day 3 it's Christmas Day, and we have plentyFirst Class rail travel, Standard of free time to relax amidst our stunning surroundings. You could takePremier Class on Eurostar a morning walk along the shores of the lake, admiring the glass-likejourneyswaters, and in the evening, head into the town centre to see the lit-up Christmas decorations. We sit down to a festive turkey Christmas lunchComplimentary luggage serviceaccompanied by a glass of Prosecco, and later on, we celebrate the day with a delicious three-course dinner.10 nights' hotel accommodationDays 4-8 - Verona, Venice and Jungfraujoch 20 Meals including 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 9 dinnersOur excursion today takes us to Verona for a walking tour followed byAll tour excursionsfree time to explore at your own pace. Verona is a city of great romance and culture, and the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. At Christmas time, it's transformed with pretty lights and a charming,YOUR HOTELS traditional market, where you could grab a mug of mulled wine or an indulgent hot chocolate. We journey to the captivating 'Floating City' ofDays 1-2Venice on Day 5, where we enjoy a guided walking tour of its main sightsOvernight stay in Turin4including St Mark's Square. Venice is one of Italy's most unique cities, setDays 2-6on a shimmering lagoon, its narrow lanes linked by a series of beautifulHotel Caesius Thermae, Bardolino 4bridges that cross the labyrinth of canals. Visiting during the festive period gives a different experience of the city, as fairy lights are strungDays 6-10 up by the waters and the city takes on a magical, festive atmosphere.Hotel Metropole, Interlaken4On Day 6, we travel by rail to Interlaken, a charming Swiss town nestledDays 10-11between two lakes. On arrival, we check into our hotel for four nights. OnOvernight stay in Strasbourg4Day 7, we embark on a spectacular journey aboard the Jungfrau Railway to the summit of Jungfraujoch, also known as the 'Top of Europe'. After a wonderful journey, in part travelling through tunnels hewn out of the rock of the mountains, we arrive at the summit station. Here, we're greeted with stunning panoramas; frosty mountain peaks stretching as far as the eye can see, and the vast and ancient Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. After enjoying the snowy vistas, we head back to our hotel. Day 8 is free for you to relax.Days 9-11 - Interlaken, Strasbourg, and LondonToday is New Year's Eve and we journey through the spectacular BerneseMax 25 peopleOberland to Grindelwald, a traditional Alpine village dominated by the north-face of the Eiger. We have free time here to explore the traditional wooden chalets and festively-lit streets. Perhaps take a horse-drawn2020 TOUR DATEScarriage ride, a magical way to take in your surroundings. We return to Interlaken where we sit down to a magnificent gala dinner. After aDec232,995delicious meal and time to enjoy the festivities, we enjoy a special toast as we ring in the New Year together at midnight. We transfer by rail to Strasbourg on New Year's Day, where we stay overnight. On Day 11, weTour Code: ISX| per person based on return to London St Pancras on the Eurostar. 2 sharing. Deposit from 440 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 425.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 37Visit your local Travel Agent"