Discovering Europe one train at a time
08/01/2020 · By Rashmi Guha Ray
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Read more2025 Tour code: GYJ25
About the tour
Enjoy Switzerland's warm hospitality and astounding landscapes from traditional hotels in historic Chur and idyllic Kandersteg.
Soak up dramatic scenes of soaring mountains and glaciers on journeys aboard two iconic trains. Cross the Alps on the amazing Bernina Express, admiring glacier views enroute, and bask in views of alpine valleys and snow-capped mountains on the Glacier Express.
Nestled at the foot of the Matterhorn, the quintessential resort of Zermatt brims with charm. Wander its delightful lanes of ancient wooden chalets and marvel at vistas of Switzerland's symbolic mountain.
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Meeting our travelling companions and Tour Manager at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar for a journey through the scenic French countryside to Paris. In the French capital, we change trains and continue to Strasbourg for an overnight stay.
The compact but captivating historic centre of this Alsatian city is dotted with grand squares and charming narrow waterways. Blending German and French architecture, Strasbourg's picturesque Grande Île is dominated by the incredible Gothic cathedral. Dating from the 13th century and featuring a façade of ornately carved portals, the cathedral is topped by a piercing, octagonal tower.
After checking in to our hotel in the centre of Strasbourg, we head out to a local restaurant to enjoy our first dinner together and savour the cuisine of the Alsace.
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4.6 / 5 · 276 reviews
Mark Towers
Submitted 26/Jul
Very well organised and managed, good pointers for free-days, most meals included. Very good!!!
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Geoffrey Nicholson
Submitted 25/Jul
excellent tour manager, Bill, who stepped in at last moment
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Clare
Submitted 24/Jul
The scenery was magnificent, the trains very comfortable and it was a memorable experience.
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Marion Creed
Submitted 20/Jul
Great tour guide. Great holiday
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Peter Hobbs
Submitted 13/Jul
This was a great holiday with some wonderful scenery, sensational trains, super weather and a great tour leader, Roger!
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Michael
Submitted 13/Jul
Brilliant tour unbelievable scenery Rodger our tour guide went above and beyond class hotels throughly recommended
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