Four Countries Christmas & the Swiss Glacier Express
Four Countries Christmas & the Swiss Glacier Express
Four Countries Christmas & the Swiss Glacier Express
7 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Austria, Füssen, Hohenschwangau, Glacier Express, Saint Anton am Arlberg
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Tour code:
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Enjoy a New Year’s break like never before, as we offer you a taste of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, on this four countries holiday. Spend New Year’s Eve exploring the fairytale castles of Bavaria, Germany, with a visit to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, also the fabulous town of Fussen. After the New Year’s celebrations, enjoy a relaxing New Year’s Day as we cross the border into Switzerland, where we take a journey on the world-famous Swiss Glacier Express and travel through spectacular mountain scenery. We also spend time exploring Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital. Before we return home, relax in resort and explore the local area, or why not join us as we make a visit to lively St. Anton and the chic resort of Lech, both in Austria and the perfect way to end your magical coach holiday.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Continue To Austria
Location: Austria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Martinspark
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue to Austria for a four-night stay.
Day 3 : Christmas Eve Füssen & Hohenschwangau
Location: Füssen, Hohenschwangau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Martinspark
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today our superb included excursion takes us to Bavaria and the lovely town of Fussen, situated at the southern end of the Romantic Road. You will have time at leisure to discover the medieval centre of this charming town located above the River Lech.
We then continue to the village of Hohenschwangau. Here you will have the opportunity to photograph Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle of Mad King Ludwig, (weather permitting). This romantic castle, upon which Walt Disney based Sleeping Beauty’s Palace, is one of Germany’s most popular images.
Please note that Christmas Eve in Austria and Germany is a traditional religious festival and in many areas is still celebrated as such. This may mean that facilities in towns, villages and hotels may close early.
Day 4 : Christmas Day Swiss Glacier Express
Location: Glacier Express
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Martinspark
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Merry Christmas! We celebrate Christmas with an unforgettable ride on the famous Swiss Glacier Express. We board the train in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and travel through the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps to the charming ski resort of Andermatt. Late this afternoon we return to the hotel for a Christmas evening turkey dinner.
(Please note that the train journey may operate in reverse, from Andermatt to Chur).
Day 5 : Boxing Day Free Time Or St. Anton & Lech
Location: Saint Anton am Arlberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Schlosshotel Dorflinger
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day at leisure today or why not join our optional excursion to the beautiful alpine towns of St. Anton and Lech. Situated on the Arlberg massif and surrounded by alpine peaks and wooded hills, St. Anton is famous as a winter resort on account of its outstanding natural scenery. Home to approximately 2500 inhabitants, St. Anton has a somewhat genuine ambience and charming atmosphere where crisp, clean mountain air is always guaranteed. Take a stroll down the pedestrian precinct where you can sit back and relax in one of the cafés or restaurants.
Day 6 : Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Austria and head north to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Tipping & Gratuities
Accommodation
Luxuria departures will stay for four nights at the 4-star Schlosshotel Dorflinger Bludenz or similar.
Silver Service departures will stay for four nights at the 4-star Central Hotel Leonhard in Feldkirch, or similar.
Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of coach will be used
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.