This holiday takes in the magnificent sights and scenery of Lake Geneva, a visit to Montreux Christmas Market, a train ride on the Golden Pass Railway and entertainment for five of the evenings. It really makes for a special Christmas.
Please note: at the time of publication, not all Christmas events have been confirmed and may be subject to change.
21 December
Following collection from home, travel to the coast to board a ferry and continue to the overnight hotel Mercure Saarbrücken in Germany.
D22 December
Continue the journey to Switzerland arriving at the Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets for the five night dinner, bed and breakfast stay. On arrival, be greeted with a welcome drink.
B, D23 December
Visit the beautiful old town of Vevey, ones of the Pearls of the Swiss Riviera and former home of Charlie Chaplin. Enjoy scenic views from the lakeside promenade before a visit to the charming medieval town of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese.
B, DChristmas Eve
Travel to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva and explore the Christmas market. Each year the Montreux Christmas Market features around 160 decorated and illuminated chalets and has the best of Christmas traditions. Find crafts, mulled wine and thousands of gift ideas. This afternoon, return to the hotel to enjoy cakes with either mulled wine or hot chocolate and music. After a Christmas Eve buffet there will be music to celebrate the festive season.
Christmas Day
After a relaxing Christmas morning, take the cable car (weather permitting) linking the centre of the village to Roc d'Orsay, 2,000 metres high where the views over Lake Geneva and the Swiss Riviera are truly breath-taking. Return to the hotel for a Swiss style turkey Christmas lunch (not a traditional British turkey lunch). The afternoon is at leisure before dinner, music and dancing.
B, D, LBoxing Day
Following breakfast, travel to Montreux Station for a picturesque train ride through spectacular scenery on the iconic Golden Pass Railway, arriving at the charming upmarket resort of Gstaad. Enjoy free time here before returning to the hotel
B, D27 December
Today we have a final breakfast at the hotel then it is time to say farewell and we journey to our overnight hotel.
B, D28 December
After breakfast we continue our journey back to East Anglia where our door to door collection service will be waiting to return you home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included, L=Lunch Included
Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets. The 4 star superior Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets is located in an excellent position on the valley floor in the centre of the little village of Les Diablerets and against the backdrop of the surrounding peaks which share the same name (the little devils). It offers great levels of comfort and good facilities to include a large lounge/bar area, indoor swimming pool and sauna. Rooms are well appointed and all with private facilities, television and hairdryer. A lift serves floors 1-4.
Most rooms are "Austrian twins" i.e. 1 bed frame but with 2 separate mattresses and 2 separate sets of bedding
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Ardleigh Crown | Ardleigh Crown Public House | |
Bramford, Angel PH | Bramford, Angel Public House | |
Brentwood George & Dragon | George & Dragon PH, Roman Road, Mountnessing (B1002) CM15 0TZ | |
Bury St Edmunds Bus Stn | Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station, Stand 9 | |
Capel St Mary (South) | Capel St Mary National Express Stop Southbound Setdown Point: Capel St Mary White Horse Pub | |
Chelmsford Services | Chelmsford Springfield Services Lorry Park (Off A12) | |
Claydon Crown | Claydon Crown Public House Lay By | |
Colchester North Rail Stn | Colchester North Rail Station | |
Combs Bus Shelter | Combs Bus Shelter, Ipswich Road (Opp. Esso Garage) | |
Copdock - Tescos | Copdock Mill, Tesco Superstore Front Exit Bus Stop | |
Debenham Angel | Debenham Angel Public House | |
Diss Bus Station | Diss Bus Station | |
Eye Town Hall | Eye Town Hall | |
Felixstowe Coach Park | Felixstowe Coach Park, Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 7SJ | |
Felixstowe Gt Eastern Sq | Felixstowe Great Eastern Square | |
Ipswich, West End Rd | Ipswich,West End Road Car Park | |
Kelvedon - The Tavern | Kelvedon The Tavern, High Street/Station Road | |
Long Stratton | Long Stratton Police Station | |
Mendlesham Kings Head | Mendlesham, Kings Head Public House, | |
Mendlesham, Denters Hill | Mendlesham, Denters Hill | |
Needham Market - Swan | Needham Market, Swan Public House, | |
Norwich - Castle Meadow | Norwich, Castle Meadow,(Outside Galloway Office) | |
Redenhall/Station Road | Junction of Redenhall Road/Station Road Harleston (Old Duke William PH) IP20 0LB | |
Scole - Scole Engineering | Outside Scole Engineering Garage, Scole | |
Sproughton | Sproughton, Wild Man Public House | |
Stowmarket Railway Stn. | Stowmarket Railway Station. | |
Stowupland Dents Corner | Stowupland, Dents Corner, | |
Tollgate McDonalds | Stanway, Mc Donalds Bus Stop, Tollgate, CO3 8RG | |
Witham Old Post Office | Witham Old Post Bus Stop - Sorting Office (NOT McColls Store) | |
Woolpit Church | Woolpit Church |
From Price | Book Now | Call Back | Telephone | Favourites | |
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21 Dec 2022 | £1,275.00 | | | | ![]() |
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