Embark on a magical winter adventure over the festive season,
spending Christmas amidst the snows of Switzerland and New Year
beside the sparkling waters of Lake Como. Make unforgettable
memories in Europe, with a charming sleigh ride and two iconic rail
journeys transporting you into the heart of Italy and Switzerland
in winter.
Highlights
Interlaken
The Jungfrau Railway
Jungfraujoch
Grindelwald & a sleigh ride
Cruise to Bellagio
Milan
The Bernina Express
Christmas dinner in Interlaken
New Year’s Eve Gala dinner in Moltrasio
What’s Included
1st & Standard Class Rail Eurostar Standard Premier The Jungfrau Railway The Bernina Express
4* Hotel Accommodation 11 Nights' Hotel Accommodation
Meet your Tour Manager at Great Rail Journeys' dedicated St
Pancras Departure Office today, before taking the Eurostar service
to Paris. From here, we transfer to Strasbourg, where we overnight.
On Day 2, we continue by rail to Interlaken, a
beautiful Swiss town, where we spend the next four nights.
Today is Christmas Eve, and to celebrate, we embark on a
breathtaking journey on the Jungfrau Railway (standard class) to
the 'Top of Europe', the summit of Jungfraujoch. After enjoying the
stunning snowy panorama, we head to a local restaurant for a
traditional Swiss meal with an included glass of wine. Day
4 is Christmas Day, which is spent at leisure in
Interlaken. Later in the evening, we enjoy a 3-course festive
Christmas dinner.
Our excursion today is to Grindelwald, a delightful village in
the Bernese Alps, dotted with Alpine chalets and surrounded by
dramatic mountain scenery. We discover the charms of the town on a
sleigh ride, travelling in horse-drawn carriages - a magical
experience.
On Day 6, we travel to Moltrasio, situated on
the shores of Lake Como.
Today we travel by coach to the fashion centre of Italy; Milan.
Here, we enjoy a guided tour and discover the city's delights,
including the incredible Duomo - the largest Gothic cathedral in
the world. Here you may also see the striking Sforzesco Castle, and
the beautiful 19th century 'Galleria Vittorio Emanuele'.
Day 8 is at leisure by glorious Lake Como.
Our excursion today takes us on the Bernina Express, for a
spectacular journey through the Italian and Swiss Alps. We enjoy
breathtaking beauty on our scenic route, before returning for a
final night by Lake Como.
Today is New Year's Eve and we cruise across Lake Como to
Bellagio, a picturesque peninsula topped with pastel-coloured
houses, where we enjoy free time to explore. This evening, we ring
in the New Year with a Gala dinner.
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.
