Christmas in a Swiss Spa Resort
Number of days: 11 Days
Departs from: Munich
Avg distance travelled / day: 132km
Hallstatt Austria
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
- Christmas in the snow-clad Swiss Alps
- Austrian Lakes District
- Christmas Markets of baroque Salzburg
- Medieval Innsbruck
- The Mighty Matterhorn
- Hot chocolate and ginger biscuits in Salzburg
- Horse drawn sleigh ride
- Christmas Eve Gala dinner
- 1st Class Glacier Express Train journey through the Swiss Alps
- Cog railway journey to the alpine resort of Zermatt
- Lovely lakeside town of Luzern
Tour Inclusions
- All sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions described in the itinerary
- Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
- Luxury 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
- 1st Class Glacier Express train – Premium Carriage
- Cog railway train to Zermatt
- Horse drawn sleigh ride
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Munich
- Day 2: Lake Mondsee – Hallstatt - Fuschl
- Day 3: Oberndorf - Salzberg
- Day 4: Innsbruck - Appenzell
- Day 5: Lindau – Neu St Johann
- Day 6: Leukerbad
- Day 7: Leukerbad
- Day 8: Leukerbad
- Day 9: Zermatt - Leukerbad
- Day 10: Montreux – Berne – Luzern
- Day 11: Luzern






