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 Britain & Ireland

 

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To obtain the Travel 55 discounted price
call Shearings
direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote our ref:S9990








 

Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price


Magical Switzerland &
The Glacier Express


9 Days By Air - 5% Discount

Holiday Highlights
• Switzerland's famous Glacier Express • Davos, Europe's largest mountain resort • Bustling Interlaken • Old town of Berne
Glacier Express

Europe’s slowest ‘express’ train is definitely one of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys and a real highlight of this Shearings tour. Ride through the untouched Alpine countryside, over roaring mountain streams and past towering walls of rock.

Holiday Itinerary


DAY 1: UK to Zurich

Fly to Zurich where you will be met and transferred to the 3* Hotel Europe Davos.


DAY 2: Klosters & Davos
We visit Klosters, the ski resort favoured by our own Royal Family. Free afternoon in Davos. (B,D)


DAY 3: Tirano
Take the Heidi Express to Tirano on our optional excursion. Return by coach experiencing the stunning panoramic views of the Flüela pass.


DAY 4: Interlaken and the Glacier Express
A real highlight of this trip, today you will depart on the Glacier Express for a trip of a lifetime. This panoramic journey through the Swiss Alps is over 2,000 metres above sea level. We disembark in Andermatt and continue by coach to Interlaken in the heart of the Swiss Alps, where we will stay for five nights at the 3* Carlton Europe Hotel. (B,D)


DAY 5: Interlaken
Free day in Interlaken to shop and explore the town. Interlaken has a charm of its own; dominated by the high Alps, with glorious views up to 3,500m and the three mountains of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. (B,D)


DAY 6: Grindelwald
Experience dramatic scenery on our included excursion to Grindelwald. An optional excursion can be joined on the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, the ‘Top of Europe’. (B,D)


DAY 7: Montreux
Take an optional excursion on the GoldenPass Railway to Montreux, then from Montreux return by coach via the perfectly preserved old castlevillage of Gruyère. Free time in Gruyère to explore the village. (B,D)


DAY 8: Berne
Today’s included excursion takes us to the capital city of Berne via Emmental, with an opportunity to explore at your leisure or enjoy a guided tour around the charming old town. (B,D)


DAY 9: Zurich to UK
Transfer back to Zurich airport for the flight back to the UK.


Optional Excursions • Jungfrau Railway • Lake Lucerne cruise

 


Magical Switzerland & The Glacier Express
2012 Departures - Tour Code AECHAAB
• 8 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• Return flights & resort transfers
• Departs: Tuesday

Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

May 22
£1179
£1121
August 21
£1219
£1159
June 26
£1209
£1149
September 11
£1199
£1140
July 24
£1209
£1149
September 25
£1189
£1130

 

Supplement Single Room £199
Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a standard room. B,D: Breakfast & dinner

Holiday prices are based on flights with British Airways from London Heathrow. Regional departures also available. Supplements may apply.


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter