Christmas in a Swiss Spa Resort - 18 December Departure

Tour Overview

Imagine... three European countries over Christmas. Staying four nights over Christmas in a first class Swiss Spa Hotel in a hidden village perched dramatically in the snow-clad Swiss Alps. Ahhh… Christmas being perfumed and pampered or playing in the snow high above the town with dramatic views across the mighty, jagged peaks. Add to this the Austrian Lakes District, the Christmas Markets of baroque Salzburg and medieval Innsbruck, Zermatt and the mighty Matterhorn, Luzern and your 1st Class panoramic carriage on the famous Glacier Express! Style, elegance and an incredible adventure!

Tour Highlights

• Celebrate Christmas over 4 nights in a first class Spa Hotel set in the dramatic snow-clad Swiss mountain village of Leukerbad
• Savour the fabulous Christmas Markets in Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Lindau
• Enjoy a Christmas Eve Gala dinner, Christmas Day lunch and a farewell dinner with a Swiss Folklore Show in Luzern’s Stadtkeller
• Discover the numerous hotel spa facilities and immerse yourself in steaming hot open air swimming pools and therapeutic spas surrounded by snow covered mountain peaks
• Stay 2 nights in the Austrian Lakes District, enjoy hot chocolate and ginger biscuits in Salzburg and visit the Silent Night Chapel
• Explore medieval Innsbruck
• Stay 2 nights in Appenzell, visit historic Lindau and enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride
• Glide through the Swiss Alps in 1st Class Glacier Express  panoramic train carriages
• Take the cog railway to the alpine resort of Zermatt and see the mighty Matterhorn
• Enjoy a farewell night in the lovely lakeside town of Luzern
  
  

Tour Inclusions

• All sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions described in the itinerary
• Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
• First class touring coach
• End of tour tips to Tour Manager, drivers and guides
• 10 nights selected accommodation
• Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
• Free use of pools, gym and twice daily aqua aerobics sessions in the Lindner Hotel, Leukerbad
• Full buffet breakfasts daily
• 8 dinners including Welcome dinner, special Christmas Eve gala dinner, Christmas Day dinner and Farewell dinner with music and drinks at the Stadtkeller
• Tea and coffee with all dinners
• Welcome drink in Munich, mulled wine in Fuschl, special hot chocolate and biscuits in Salzburg
• 1^st Class Glacier Express train – Premium Carriage
• Cog railway train to Zermatt
• Horse drawn sleigh ride