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Swiss Alpine Railways
Meiringen, Bernese Oberland
Switzerland is world-renowned for its spectacular Alpine railways and justly so! There really is no better way to take in the majestic scenery of mountain peaks and glistening lakes. Our base is the charming resort of Meiringen, set in the famous Bernese Oberland region.
Programme
| Day 1: | UK to Liege Across the Channel to Belgium for your overnight stay. |
| Day 2: | Liege to Meiringen We continue our journey towards Switzerland, reaching Meiringen for a six-night stay. |
| Days 3 to 7: | Meiringen Enjoy some time at leisure in the lovely resort of Meiringen, famous as the home of meringue and as the place where Sherlock Holmes met his end. During your stay you will join three exciting included excursions on the region's scenic railways. |
| Day 8: | Meiringen to Reims With memories of wonderful Swiss rail journeys, we bid farewell to Meiringen and head to the Champagne region for our overnight stay. |
| Day 9: | Reims to UK To Calais for the crossing to Dover and homeward journey. |
Included excursions:
Full Day Lake Lucerne by Golden Pass Railway
Sit back, relax and take in the magnificent scenery as we travel on board the GoldenPass Panoramic Railway to Lucerne, with its lovely old quarter and little wooden bridges. An optional lake cruise is available before we return to Meiringen by coach.
Full Day Grindelwald by Jungfrau Railway
A spectacular journey on board Jungfrau Railways to the mountain resort of Grindelwald, situated in a spectacular position nestling under the three peaks of the Westerhorn, Mettenberg and Eiger. After a time at leisure we return to the hotel by coach.
Full Day Lake Lucerne by Golden Pass Railway
Sit back, relax and take in the magnificent scenery as we travel on board the GoldenPass Panoramic Railway to Lucerne, with its lovely old quarter and little wooden bridges. An optional lake cruise is available before we return to Meiringen by coach.
Full Day Grindelwald by Jungfrau Railway
A spectacular journey on board Jungfrau Railways to the mountain resort of Grindelwald, situated in a spectacular position nestling under the three peaks of the Westerhorn, Mettenberg and Eiger. After a time at leisure we return to the hotel by coach.
Half Day Brienz and the Rothorn Railway
To the lakeside town of Brienz, a famous woodcarving centre, before an exciting rail journey from Brienz to the summit of the Rothorn, a scenic ride offering splendid views.
The Hotel
Built in early Art Deco style way back in 1880, the Parkhotel du Sauvage enjoys a town centre location in the lovely resort of Meiringen, home of the meringue. Set in its own parkland with a lovely sunbathing area, the hotel is close to the towns attractions, including the Sherlock Holmes Museum, with its authentic replica of Conan Doyle's front room at 221b Baker Street.
The Hotel
Built in early Art Deco style way back in 1880, the Parkhotel du Sauvage enjoys a town centre location in the lovely resort of Meiringen, home of the meringue. Set in its own parkland with a lovely sunbathing area, the hotel is close to the towns attractions, including the Sherlock Holmes Museum, with its authentic replica of Conan Doyle's front room at 221b Baker Street.
All rooms have private facilities, telephone, cable television and safe. Further facilities include Kristall restaurant/ pub, park area, and continental breakfast, dinner with choice of menu, tea and coffee.
Departures:
Set dates between 10 May – 27 September 2008
| Departure Date |
Price 9 days |
| 10, 24 May |
599
|
| 7, 21 June |
599
|
| 5, 19 July |
599
|
| 2, 16, 30 August |
599
|
| 13, 27 September |
599
|
- Prices in £ per person based on 2 adults sharing.
Prices include:
- Channel Crossing from Dover and ‘Euro Tourer’ Coach Travel
- 8/15 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- 7/14 Dinners
- 3 included excursions
Prices include:
- Channel Crossing from Dover and ‘Euro Tourer’ Coach Travel
- 8 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- 7 Dinners
- 3 included excursions
Supplements:
- Single room supplement: £30 for 9 days
Joining your tour (please discuss at time of booking) :
Option 1:
'Direct Connect' - join at your local interchange point
Option 2:
‘Tour Connect Service’ – enjoy the convenience of being picked up locally.
Option 1:
'Direct Connect' - join at your local interchange point
Option 2:
‘Tour Connect Service’ – enjoy the convenience of being picked up locally.
Option 3:
'Home Connect' - In selected areas WA Shearings will collect from your front door for just £25 per person return
Your Coach:
The ‘Euro Tourer Coach’ offers 42 seats, air conditioning , seatbelts, double glazing, toilet & washing facilities, drinks facilities.
This holiday is operated by our partner Shearings Holidays.
Your Coach:
The ‘Euro Tourer Coach’ offers 42 seats, air conditioning , seatbelts, double glazing, toilet & washing facilities, drinks facilities.
This holiday is operated by our partner Shearings Holidays.
