Where to go when - Winter
21/05/2020 · By Sukie Chapman
Discover the world in winter and step into a snow-globe world of seasonal beauty.
Read more2023 Tour code: GEX24
About the tour
Snow-bound views and stunningly seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year, while glistening winter peaks and sugar-frosted forests provide a picture-postcard backdrop as we explore local resort towns over the Christmas period.
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After meeting at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing by high-speed rail to Strasbourg for an overnight stay. Capital of the Alsace region, known for its wine production, Strasbourg is an enchanting medieval city and a wonderful winter destination. Over the festive season its colourful half-timbered houses, historic buildings and market squares are all lit up and buzzing with activity. This evening we have dinner at a local restaurant which serves typical Alsace cuisine.
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4.8 / 5 · 8 reviews
David Rose
Submitted 16/Jan
As ever with Great Rail, this was a super trip with a very good tour manager - Linda. The hotels were very nice with some excellent meals. Glacier Express and Bernina Express were wonderful ways to see Switzerland. We really enjoyed the experience but a note to anyone going on a rail trip across Europe - you will have to change trains at various cities and be able to manage yourself and your bags across busy stations. We enjoy the excitement of rail travel but some folks seem surprised that a good level of mobility is required.
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Geoff Turner
Submitted 5/Jan
What a fabulous way to spend the Christmas holidays, with unforgettable trips on both the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express. All expertly arranged by Great Rail Journeys !! Highly recommended !!
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Brian Gleeson
Submitted 4/Jan
This was a wonderful experience in Switzerland over the 8 days. Despite all the industrial unrest, our journeys were completed on time although we had an extra night in Paris to complete our journey. The GRJ organisation was superb with accommodation in superb hotels in Strasbourg, Brig and Chur. We would have liked to stay an extra day in Strasbourg because of the great Christmas Market and the towering Cathedral and the Leonor hotel was great. The hotel rooms in Brig and Chur were small, mainly because they were old buildings and en suite facilities had been installed. However, the food was very good and the management friendly and efficient. There were too many free days. Only one day is enough. I found myself wandering about on the free days, devoid of any company. The guide, Alan Coltman, was wonderful. He possessed a wealth of knowledge about the country, it’s geology, customs and history. He kept control of the group at busy railway stations with good humour and rapport. The Glacier and Bernina Expresses were fantastic and it was great to have your coaches reserved wherever you went on the train, carefully managed by Alan. All in all, a great journey not to be missed.
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Brian Johnson
Submitted 3/Jan
Great experience, excellent Tour Manager, great company.
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tony
Submitted 3/Jan
A very pleasant holiday.
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Ms M Kennedy
Submitted 18 Apr 2019
Delightful holiday overall, but there was a surprisingly long trek, dragging luggage to pick up the coach for transfer between stations at Paris, no problem for us but some of the less mobile guests struggled. Very poor meal in Strasbourg on the first night
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