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Scenic Switzerland

Scenic Switzerland

Scenic Switzerland including Chaplin's World, Gruyère cheese, Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory and Glacier 3000 cable car ride

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Staying in the charming resort of Leysin, enjoy wonderful authentic Swiss excursions including cheese, chocolate,  a paddle steamer cruise, a ride on a cable car and journey aboard the Belle Epoque Train with spectacular lake and mountain views.

 

Hotel Central-Residence, Leysin  ***

The modern exterior of the Hotel Central-Residence belies a traditional Swiss interior of wooden features and furnishings.

• Traditionally decorated en-suite bedrooms • Television • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Lobby Bar • Terrace with views across the valley • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Sauna & steam room • Lift

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Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following our Channel crossing to Calais we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO LEYSIN
We complete the journey to our resort and enjoy a welcome aperitif on arrival, followed by dinner. (B, D)

Day 3

FREE DAY
Enjoy a day at leisure in resort.

Day 4

CHAPLIN'S WORLD & MONTREUX
This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Chaplin's World, a museum honouring Charlie Chaplin in the filmmakers former home. Then after some free time in Vevey, we then board a scenic paddle steamer cruise to the elegant town of Montreux. Freddie Mercury was a former resident of the town and it is also famous for its annual jazz festival. (B, D)

Day 5

CHOCOLATE & CHEESE!
This morning we depart on a scenic drive across the Col de Mosses to the village of Gruyères. Here we will discover how the famous cheese is made with a demonstration at La Maison du Gruyère. After some time in the village we make our way to Broc, home of the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory where we'll find out about the chocolates made here, as well as enjoying a tasting. (B, D)

Day 6

GLACIER 3000 & BELLE EPOQUE TRAIN
Today we head to Col du Pilon to embark on a cable car journey to Scex Route, known as Glacier 3000. You will be rewarded with a stunning panorama of no fewer than 24 snow-capped 4000m giants including the Eiger, Matterhorn and even Mont Blanc in the distance. After time to take in the views we descend and make our way to Gstaad where we board the beautiful Belle Epoque train for the journey back to Lake Geneva, whilst enjoying a glass of local wine. (B, D)

Day 7

LEYSIN TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation.

Day 8

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)

  • Executive coach travel

  • Short sea ferry crossings

  • 2 overnights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation

  • Welcome glass of wine at the overnight accommodation (each way)

  • 5 nights dinner, bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in Leysin (3 course buffet with 3 choices per course)

  • Tea/coffee after dinner in Leysin

  • Porterage at mainstay hotel

  • Welcome aperitif

  • Guided our of Chaplin’s World

  • Scenic paddle steamer cruise to Montreux (2nd class)

  • Discover how Gruyère cheese is made

  • Tour and tasting at the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory

  • Glacier 3000 cable car ride

  • Journey aboard the Belle Epoque Train with glass of local wine

  • Free time in resort at leisure

 

DEPARTURE DATE & PRICE

3rd Aug 7 nights £1295

 

SRS £68

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Cardiff Gate Services Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
Cardiff West Services Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Dyffryn Depot Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet
SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Magor Services NP26 3YL Magor Service Coach Park
Neath - Railway Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
Newport RAILWAY STATION Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT
NP20 4AX
Port Talbot Customs Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House
Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
Pyle Cross Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road
CF33 6AG
Sarn SERVICES Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY

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