SWITZERLAND
Glacier 3000
Nestlé Amongst the Glaciers! Indulge in an authentic Swiss tour including cheese, chocolate, a traditional Golden Pass train, a classic paddle steamer lake cruise and a journey to Glacier 3000, as well as a visit to the former Swiss home of Charlie Chaplin! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Leysin Driver’s Day Off We enjoy a day at leisure in Leysin. We may choose to relax at our hotel, making use of its extensive leisure facilities, or make our way to the Berneuse Cable Car, which takes us up to the summit of the mountain for perfect views of Geneva and Mont Blanc on a clear day. Day 3 Chaplin’s World & Montreux This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Chaplin’s World , a museum honouring Charlie Chaplin in the filmmaker’s former home. We then enjoy free time for lunch in Vevey before embarking on a scenic paddle steamer cruise from Vevey to the elegant town of Montreux, made famous by its yearly jazz festival and its former famous resident, Freddie Mercury. After spending time here, we make our way back to the hotel by coach. Day 4 Chocolate & Cheese! This morning we have time for a leisurely breakfast before we board our coach for the journey across the Col de Mosses through the scenic countryside to the village of Gruyères. Here, we discover how Gruyère cheese is made with a demonstration at La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy. Afterwards, we have time to spend in the village before we travel by bus to Broc, home of the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory . We find out all about the chocolates made here, with tastings of course! After enjoying the chocolates, we begin our return journey back to Montreux, arriving late afternoon. Day 5 Glacier 3000 & Golden Pass Train After breakfast, we head to Col du Pillon to embark on a cable car journey to Scex Rouge, known as Glacier 3000 . We have a stunning panorama of no fewer than 24 snow-capped 4000m giants including the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Matterhorn, and even Mont Blanc in the distance! We have time here to take in the magnificent views and may wish to enjoy lunch in the panorama restaurant. After lunch we descend and board our coach for the short journey to the chic mountain resort of Gstaad where we have free time to browse the upmarket boutiques and cafés. From here we board our beautiful Golden Pass train (1653 departure, daily all summer) for the journey back down to Lake Geneva, watching the afternoon sun descend over the serene waters whilst enjoying a glass of local wine . On arrival in Montreux, we board our coach for the short journey back to our hotel. Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Golden Pass Panoramic
Maison Callier © Nestle Switzerland
Montreux
Hotel Central-Residence Leysin, Valais Plus
The modern exterior of this 3 star hotel belies a traditional Swiss interior of traditional wooden features and furnishings. Each of the 108 bedrooms is decorated in a traditional wooden style with facilities including TV and hairdryer and many have views over the valley. The hotel has a large bar/lounge area with plenty of space for customers to relax in. The restaurant is also decorated in a traditional wooden décor with a terrace allowing outstanding views across the whole valley. The hotel has extensive leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome aperitif
• Choice of buffet menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • 90 minute guided tour of Chaplin’s World • One way paddle steamer cruise (Vevey-Montreux) • Entrance to Gruyère dairy • Guided visit to Cailler-Nestlé factory • Return journey on Glacier 3000 cable car (Col du Pillon-Scex Rouge) • One way rail journey from Gstaad to Montreux (2nd class) including glass of wine
5 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
Lake Geneva Cruise Courtesy CGN Lake Cruises
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Albatross Approved Rating: ✓ Visited ✓ Inspected ✓ Graded
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