SWITZERLAND
6 DAYS
NEW
Chillon Castle
Luxury in the Alps Based in the lovely village of Villars-sur-Ollon, this packaged tour takes in three of the most prestigious resorts of the Swiss and French Alps and teams them with mountain railways and stunning viewpoints. We explore elegant Montreux, cruise Lake Geneva, enjoy a day in Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn, and visit glamorous Chamonix to see the Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier - an
unforgettable combination! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Montreux, Lake Geneva and Chillon Castle
Train du Montenvers
Col-de-Bretaye
This morning we visit stylish Montreux, which lies between steep mountains and the shores of sparkling Lake Geneva. We enjoy free time to wander around this charming resort’s old town, which brims with cafés and restaurants and stroll its pretty lakeside promenade, famous for its statue of one-time resident Freddie Mercury. We then embark on a scenic lake cruise by paddle steamer from Montreux to Chillon Castle for a 50 minute guided tour of the 12th century chateau, with its vaults, halls and chambers. Afterward, we return to our hotel by coach. Day 3 Zermatt and the Matterhorn After breakfast, we travel by coach to Taesch where we take a shuttle train to Zermatt for a day at leisure. Set beneath the mighty Matterhorn, this prestigious resort is composed of traditional timber chalets and has lots to see and do. We may wish to explore the Matterhorn Museum, catch the Gornergrat Mountain Railway up to the Gornergrat ridge for spectacular views, or simply enjoy Zermatt’s classy restaurants, cafés, boutiques and chocolate shops. After taking the return shuttle train to Taesch we return to our hotel by coach. (Please note, today we depart early and return late). Day 4 Villars-sur-Ollon We spend today at leisure in Villars-sur-Ollon, giving us free time to explore this pretty village or venture further to enjoy the surrounding area. We could catch the local train to the Col-de-Bretaye mountain pass to see the stunning Alpine valleys revealed along its route or take to local buses to explore the wider region, which offers attractions such as the fantastic Glacier 3000 mountain station and the upmarket village of Gstaad, a haunt of royalty and celebrities. Day 5 Chamonix and Glacier Train Today we make our way to Chamonix, tracing the legendary Pass du Forclaz pass through glorious scenery to this ultra-chic town – have your cameras ready for the journey! On arrival, we ride the rack-and-pinion Train du Montenvers to the Mer de Glace , or Sea of Ice, France’s biggest glacier. We marvel at this natural wonder before our return train ride to Chamonix , where we have free time to dip into the sophisticated shops, cafés and attractions. We then return to our hotel via the same route as this morning. Please note, the interior of the Mer de Glace is only accessible via a large number of steps and is not recommended for those with limited mobility. Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Zermatt © Leander Wenger
Victoria Hotel & Residence Villars-sur-Ollon, Valais (predicted)
NEW
Standing in a fabulous position in Villars- sur-Ollon, this recently refurbished modern hotel is a convenient 5 minute walk or so from the main village and offers stylish accommodation throughout. The spacious lobby is finished with natural materials and sleek modern furniture, with the same theme evident in the 145 spacious bedrooms, which are decorated in muted colours. Each room comes with a smart TV, hairdryer, slippers and Wi-Fi, with many also boasting forest views. Elsewhere, there is a comfortable lounge bar, cocktail bar and two restaurants serving buffet breakfasts and Italian and international food. Guests can also enjoy the indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and spa lounge area. • Lift • Bars • Restaurants • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge 5 Nights Half Board
Inclusions • Return short sea crossings • Porterage • Choice of menu
• Tea/coffee after dinner • One-way lake cruise Montreux – Chillon Castle • 50 minute guided tour of Chillon Castle • Return train journey Taesch – Zermatt – Taesch • Return train journey on Train du Montenvers
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