Discovering Europe one train at a time
08/01/2020 · By Rashmi Guha Ray
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Read more2024 Tour code: GYJ24
About the tour
Spectacular scenery accompanies us all the way as we travel by rail through the heart of the Swiss Alps on the world-famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
Explore charming and historic Swiss towns such as Zermatt and Chur and get up close to the mighty Matterhorn as we immerse ourselves in the rich culture and awe-inspiring natural beauty of Switzerland.
Experience the unspoilt, traditional Swiss village of Kandersteg, nestled in an incredible landscape of imposing mountains.
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What’s included
Itinerary
Meeting our companions at London St Pancras, the Eurostar awaits as we are whisked through the scenic French countryside to Paris, before heading east to Strasbourg. The compact but captivating historic centre of this Alsatian city is dotted with grand squares and picturesque narrow waterways. We head to a local restaurant for our first dinner together and enjoy the cuisine of the Alsace.
**Please note: For departures 11/05/2024 & 22/06/2024 these will be overnight in Mulhouse (not Strasbourg).
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4.6 / 5 · 233 reviews
Alec
Submitted 30 Oct 2023
Great views and great travel experiences. Guide was first class in planning and cummunicatopin.
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C Lomas
Submitted 27 Oct 2023
The holiday was excellent. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful during the entire tour.
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Alison Francis
Submitted 26 Oct 2023
It was lovely a wonderful holiday. Spectacular scenery and places where I had never been to. The journeys were awesome and the hotels pretty good. Food mainly good. (Swiss food is not the best!) Tour manager did a great job.
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ann cizek
Submitted 25 Oct 2023
Spectacular scenery well organised
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Marie Leslie
Submitted 25 Oct 2023
The train journeys through France and Switzerland were first class. Amazing scenery second to non. A very relaxing way to travel. It was our first rail holiday and we would defiantly do it again. We had a few issues with dates of travel changing which had a knock on effect to which hotels we stayed in, one of which did not live up to our expectations. The included evening meals on our trip were very disappointing considering the price of the holiday. This has not put us off though. All in all a very enjoyable holiday
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Mr Raud
Submitted 24 Oct 2023
Really wonderful trip all round. Smooth travel. Great guide
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