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To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price


We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

Swiss Magic & The Glacier Express
Coach Tour - 12 Days. Grand Tourer

Tour Highlights
• Switzerland’s famous Glacier Express
• Mountain resort of Zermatt, overlooked by the Matterhorn
• Lakeside Lucerne • Old town of Berne • Stylish Interlaken



Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: UK to N. France
Dover, Calais, then an overnight stay in northern France. (D)
Day 7: Täsch to Därligen
Descending down to Lake Geneva and Montreux, where you will have time to browse the shops, we then head to the peaceful village of Därligen on the shores of Lake Thun for four nights at the 3* Hotel du Lac. Surrounded by mountain peaks and situated right on the lakeside, the hotel is close to a boat landing and has its own outdoor swimming pool. (B,D)
Day 2: N. France to Kehl Kork
Travelling through Belgium and Luxembourg into Germany for our overnight stay at the 3* Hotel Zum Hirsch. (B,D)
Day 8: Lucerne
An included excursion through the Emmental Valley to the popular lakeside resort of Lucerne, which offers a lovely mix of medieval towers, cobbled squares and peaceful promenades where you can wander along the water’s edge. (B,D)
Day 3: Kehl Kork to Tiefencastel
We set off through the beautiful Black Forest for a stop at the famous Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen before continuing into the Swiss Alps to the typically Swiss village of Tiefencastel near St Moritz for two nights at the 3* Hotel Albula & Julier. This friendly hotel offers comfortable and well-equipped rooms. (B,D)
Day 9: Interlaken
A free transfer to nearby Interlaken, set between two lovely lakes, is offered. This pretty town has a main promenade, the Höheweg, lined with huge open meadows, shops, tea rooms and cosy cafes. An optional excursion can be joined on the Jungfrau railway for a spectacular journey to the Junfraujoch, the ‘Top of Europe’. (B,D)
Day 4: Tiefencastel
Enjoy time at leisure in the village of Tiefencastel, situated close to the mountain passes of Albula and Julier. An optional excursion to elegant St Moritz and a ride on the Bernina Express, which takes you high into the Alps through wild gorges and close to mighty glaciers, is offered. (B,D)
Day 10: Berne
Today’s included excursion takes us to the capital city of Berne, with an opportunity to explore at your leisure or enjoy a guided tour around the charming old town (B,D)
Day 5: Täsch and The Glacier Express
A real highlight of this trip, today you will depart on the Glacier Express for the trip of a lifetime. Travelling across the Alps over the 6,700 ft high Oberalp Pass, you’ll be spellbound by the jawdropping scenery you will enjoy from the comfort of your seat. We disembark in Andermatt and continue by coach to the mountain village of Täsch, where we stay for two nights at the 3* Hotel Walliserhof. (B,D)
Day 11: Därligen to N. France
To France’s Champagne region for our overnight stay. (B,D)
Dy 6: Zermatt
A short journey by train takes us to the stylish mountain resort of Zermatt, overlooked by the mighty Matterhorn, with its traffic free centre where only horse-drawn carriages and electric cars are permitted. An optional trip on the Gornergrat cog railway offers truly spectacular views. (B,D)
Day 12: N. France to Home
Calais, Dover, then home.
Optional Excursions · St Moritz & Bernina Express · GoldenPass railway

Swiss Magic & The Glacier Express - 2010
Tour Code ECCHAAA
• 11 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• Shearings tour driver
• Grand Tourer coach travel
• Departs: Sunday Dep Code: A
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 2
£949
£902
July 11, 25
£999
£950
May 16
£969
£921
August 8
£999
£950
May 30
£989
£940
August 22
£999
£950
June 13
£989
£940
September 5
£989
£940
June 27
£999
£950
September 19
£979
£931
Single Room Supplement £181


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter