Take in some of Switzerland's finest winter scenery. From the
unspoilt town of Meiringen, we visit lakeside Lucerne, ride a
carriage in the mountain village of Grindelwald, and take a trip to
the 'Top of Europe' on the Jungfrau Railway.
Highlights
Journey on the Jungfrau Express
Jungfraujoch
Horse drawn carriage ride in Grindelwald
Journey over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne
Cable car ride to the Alpen Tower
Meiringen
GRJ Swiss Travel Card
What’s Included
Standard Class Rail Heritage Rail Excursions
4* Hotel Accommodation Breakfast Every Day Selected Evening Meals
We travel by Eurostar to Paris after meeting at our Departure
Office in St Pancras. We continue to Strasbourg, where we
overnight. On Day 2, enjoy a free morning to
explore the Christmas Markets of Strasbourg before we travel via
Basel and Interlaken to Meiringen. We stay at the Hotel
Alpbach.
Today's excursion, on Christmas Eve, is to the historic lakeside
city of Lucerne, one of Europe's most charming cities. We travel by
mountain railway, over the dramatic Brüning Pass and alongside the
emerald green waters of Lake Lucerne. Whilst here, you are at
leisure to discover the picturesque city.
This morning we take a cable car ride to the Alpen Tower. Here,
we are able to experience dramatic panoramic views of the
surrounding peaks from a height of over 7,300 feet. This afternoon,
you are at leisure to explore the town, which was so loved by the
author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, that he let his famous detective,
Sherlock Holmes, plunge to his death at the impressive Reichenbach
Falls nearby. We also enjoy a special Christmas dinner at the hotel
this evening.
Our excursion today is a highlight as we board the Jungfrau
Railway to Jungfraujoch - Europe's highest railway station. The
route from Interlaken takes us to Lauterbrunnen on the Bernese
Oberland Railway. From Lauterbrunnen, the Wengeralp Railway runs to
Kleine Scheidegg. The fi nal section of the journey is on the
famous Jungfrau Railway itself, which runs the remaining six miles
to just below the peak of the Jungfrau Mountain. We are free at the
summit to drink in the unique and incredible sights. On our
descent, we stop to enjoy a horsedrawn sleigh ride in Grindelwald.
We enjoy a day at leisure on Day 6.
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be
found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices
& Availability' button. We write to all booked customers
approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise
the exact departure and return time for their particular group.
An escorted experience and all travel
arrangements
The services of a professional UK Tour Manager from start to
finish
Exclusive meeting point at our dedicated Departure Office in St
Pancras
Standard Class rail travel throughout
Comfortable accommodation in your
destination
6 nights' hotel accommodation
Delicious meals included
11 meals including 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners including a
Christmas Gala dinner
GRJ Swiss Travel Card
Our Swiss Travel Card covers all included rail journeys and
permits 50% discounted fares on free days for rail, boat and most
mountain railway journeys.
Exciting excursions and free time to
explore
Journey on the Jungfrau Express to Jungfraujoch
Cable car ride to the Alpen Tower
Trip to Grindelwald including a horse-drawn carriage with
traditional festive treats
