
On arrival at the Gare du Nord a private transfer takes you across Paris to continue your journey by TGV through France into Switzerland, alongside sparkling Lake Geneva to the elegant lakeside town of Montreux. Enjoy the light meal and drinks served on board in Standard Premier Class (Eurostar’s 1st class for leisure travellers). Sit back, relax and watch the countryside glide past as you travel by Eurostar to Paris at speeds of up to 186mph.

Day 1 – By rail to SwitzerlandĪs you stroll into stunning London St Pancras International station let the holiday mood take over. The itinerary allows you to make the most of Switzerland’s majestic beauty and breathtaking scenic rail journeys.Įxperience 3 of Switzerland’s most scenic and world-renowned rail journeys on this fantastic 7 night holiday by First Class rail from £1,895 per person (based on two people sharing a twin/double room) and from an additional £295 per person, including the journey from Montreux to Jungfraujoch on the Jungfrau Railway and return on the Golden Panoramic Express. The exact hotel to be used will be available 15 days prior to the tour departure date.Journey to the roof of the Alps and enjoy fabulous scenery from alpine meadows to stunning lakes and picture-postcard towns and villages on this wonderful 7 night holiday. Zacchera Hotels is a hotel chain in Lago Maggiore. While this level is appropriate for travelers that require mobility assistance devices, there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.
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Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you.

This means you like a balanced approach to travel. The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application, please visit Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 a.m.Įffective for travel in 2024, all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver, for a fee, when visiting a Schengen Area Country. All transfers will depart from/return to these airports. Our air passengers will arrive into Zurich, Switzerland airport and transfer to Lucerne, and transfer from Lago Maggiore, Italy for Milan airport. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. Return to the boat for a cruise back to Stresa. Behold stunning views and the splendor of the gardens as we make our way through with an expert. Then, you’ll head outside to the perfectly manicured, tiered gardens that abut the lakeshore. Get a glimpse inside life as a royal as you stroll through the opulent halls superbly decorated with rare artwork and tapestries. On your guided tour, surroundings will bring you back to the 17th century.

This famed palace is steeped in immeasurable wealth and regal pageantry. Then we make our way along the cobblestone streets of the quaint town to the impressive, Baroque Borromean Palace and gardens. Glide past Isola del Pescatore viewing the gulf of Baveno before making a stop at Isola Bella. These petite but incredible islands are brimming with grand villas and exquisite, world-renowned gardens. Cruise along scenic Lago Maggiore passing the Borromean Islands sprinkled throughout this stunning lake. Surround yourself in the beauty and grandeur found on the lakes of Northern Italy.
