SWITZERLAND
TOUR
Snowshoeing
Thun Castle
Interlaken A Swiss Winter
Wonderland 5 days from £1199
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Just You Tour Manager as your host
• Return flights from Heathrow with Swiss International Airways
• 4 nights in a 4-star hotel
• 9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
• All excursions included PLUS…
• Specialist Local Guide • Welcome drink
• Overseas transfers & other transportation
• Porterage
• Dedicated Just You representative to greet you at all UK airports
DAY 1 UK to Zurich Today you’ll fly to Zurich, then transfer to the alpine resort of Interlaken by train. This traditional town is set between two picturesque lakes, and in the company of a Local Guide, we’ll head off on a walking tour this afternoon. One highlight is the Hoheweg, a promenade lined with Victorian shops and welcoming restaurants.
Back at the hotel, you can get to know your travelling companions further over a drink before dinner this evening.
DAY 2 Thun After a leisurely breakfast we’ll head to the station and board a train to Thun. This medieval city, located at the lower end of Lake Thun, is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. On a guided walking
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
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Soaring snow-capped mountains and charming alpine villages off er the perfect backdrop to this Swiss adventure. This may be a short break, but it certainly packs in the highlights as you cruise on Lake Thun, ascend the Schilthorn, travel on the GoldenPass train and enjoy a horse-and-carriage ride through Gstaad.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Guided tour of Interlaken
• Visit the medieval city of Thun, & enjoy a cruise on Lake Thun, with lunch served on board
• Snowshoeing in the Lauterbrunnen Valley Schilthorn Mountain, with lunch included at the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant
• Travel on the GoldenPass Line to Gstaad & enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride
FLIGHT OPTIONS
FLY LOCAL FROM • Birmingham • London City • Manchester
• Connecting fl ights via London from selected local airports
tour we’ll discover its historic Old Town and admire the 12th century castle that sits at its heart.
Next, we’ll enjoy the fabulous mountain scenery that surrounds us from a different perspective, as we take a relaxing cruise on Lake Thun. As we soak up the sights we’ll be served lunch on board.
This evening, we’ll gather as a group for dinner at the hotel.
DAY 3 Snowshoeing & Schilthorn Mountain A day of adventure begins with the chance to try snowshoeing in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. This ancient and efficient mode of transport simply involves wearing specially designed snowshoes which distribute your weight
Gstaad
over a larger area, so that you don’t sink in the snow. All the equipment we need is provided, including a snack and a drink. We’ll then set off on an exciting two-hour guided trek through the stunning alpine scenery.
The next part of our journey is taken by cable car as we ascend the Schilthorn – known as ‘007 Mountain’. Situated at the top is a revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria, which was used as the location for Blofeld’s headquarters in the 1969 James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. This is where lunch is served, and as well as enjoying a delicious meal, we’ll also be able to savour fantastic views of more than 200 mountain peaks as the restaurants slowly revolves.
After lunch we’ll take the cable car down to Mürren, a pretty village which we can explore on foot before our return rail journey to Interlaken.
DAY 4 GoldenPass Line to Gstaad There’s another chance to enjoy spectacular scenery today. This time it’s from the comfort of the GoldenPass train as we journey to the village of Gstaad, a favourite amongst the rich and famous.
Wander its traffic-free streets and admire charming chalets, designer boutiques and gourmet restaurants. Later, we are treated to a horse-and- carriage ride around the resort, which is sure to be a real highlight of our day.
We’ll head to a restaurant this evening for a farewell dinner. Afterwards there’s time to explore Interlaken, which is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring ice rinks, market stalls and magical illuminations.
DAY 5 Zurich to UK Today we’ll transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK.
Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us please be advised this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Zurich SWITZERLAND
Thun Lake Thun
Gstaad
Lauterbrunnen Interlaken
Schilthorn YOUR HOTEL
Hotel Metropole ★★★★ in Interlaken Your hotel is ideally located in the
centre of Interlaken. It is just a short stroll from the resort’s train station and off ers spectacular views of the Jungfrau Mountain. Hotel amenities include two restaurants, a bar, lift, fi tness room and sauna. Guest rooms have private facilities, TV, safe, mini-bar and hairdryer.
Hotel Metropole
DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates, prices and regional fl ight options, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SESWW
2017 Heathrow 7 Dec 2018 Heathrow 18 Jan 22 Feb
Flights with Swiss International Airways or similar scheduled airline. Transfer time is approx. 2 hours. Flight timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Please have passport details ready when booking 97
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