Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
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13 days
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Europe
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Steady pace
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Classic escorted tours
Witness the preserved body of a mountain hunter from 3,500 BC, experience the famous Glacier and Bernia Express train journeys, and enjoy an ever-changing Alpine landscape on this epic mountain adventure.
At a glance
- Linderhof Castle Visit the opulent former home of the Habsburg family.
- Innsbruck See the 15th-century Golden Roof balcony once used as a viewing box for royals.
- St Moritz Relax for a day in this stylish Swiss mountain resort overlooking the lake.
- Bernina Express Enjoy snow-tipped mountain vistas on a railway journey across the Alps.
- Glacier Express Experience Switzerland's most celebrated train journey.
- The Dolomites Take in the breathtaking snow-capped Dolomites as you drive through ever changing landscapes.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
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Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
Customer Reviews
Poor evening meals, very disappointing...
29th September 2017
Mrs Hillary Thompson
Poor evening meals, very disappointing
Bernina very good, Alpine express an anticlimax...
7th July 2017
Mr Alan Hodgson
Bernina very good, Alpine express an anticlimax
Good variety as it comprised travel by coach, train, cable...
28th June 2017
Trusted Customer
Good variety as it comprised travel by coach, train, cable car and an optional boat trip.
Overview
Witness the preserved body of a mountain hunter from 3,500 BC, experience the famous Glacier and Bernia Express train journeys, and enjoy an ever-changing Alpine landscape on this epic mountain adventure.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 4 dinners
UK - Munich area
Day1
Fly to Munich where you will be met by our representative and transfer to your hotel in the Munich area.
Your tour starts today.
Munich area - Linderhof Castle - Innsbruck area
Day2
A fascinating itinerary today. First, see Munich’s most famous square Marienplatz, then head south to visit Linderhof Castle, the smallest of the three Bavarian fairy tale palaces commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired by Louis XIV’s Versailles. The rococo-style Linderhof is surrounded by splendid Italian Renaissance gardens with landscaped sections similar to an English garden. Continue into Austria through the scenic Inn Valley to Innsbruck to admire its fascinating town centre and historic Golden Roof.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Innsbruck area - Kitzbühel - Cortina d'Ampezzo
Day3
More glorious alpine landscapes as you head to medieval Kitzbühel with its classic Tyrolean chalets and striking cobblestone centre dating back to the 9th century. On to Grossglockner Pass—the highest in Austria and featuring thrilling views of 12,460-foot-high Grossglockner Mountain, lush dairy pastures, and picturesque villages. Cross the border into Italy through the splendid Dolomites to the celebrated winter resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo for an overnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Cortina - Lake Carezza - Bolzano
Day4
This morning, travel through the spectacular Dolomites, then over Falzarego and Pordoi Passes. Stop at enchanting Lake Carezza to admire its brilliant rainbow colours and to search for the beautiful mermaid who, according to legend, hid here from the romantic pursuits of a powerful wizard. On to Bolzano, “Gateway to the Dolomites."
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Bolzano - Glorenza - St Moritz
Day5
Enjoy the visit to Glorenza, the smallest fortified city in Tyrol and ideally situated where Switzerland, Austria, and Italy meet. Via Tubre Pass, descend into Engadine National Park, one of the most beautiful mountain areas in the world. Deep blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, 12,000-foot-high peaks, and quaint villages with characteristic Grisons-style homes usher you on to glamorous St. Moritz, the oldest and most famous winter resort in the world.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
St Moritz
Day6
A whole day to do as you please in this stylish Swiss spa resort, known for its stunning mountain scenery, hiking opportunities, and superb shopping.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
St Moritz - Bernina Express - Tirano - Lake Como
Day7
Today, experience a memorable trip aboard the Bernina Express. Crossing the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular rail journey takes you to altitudes greater than 6,560 feet. Later, re-join your coach and head to the shores of Lake Como, Italy’s third-largest lake and one of the deepest in Europe.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Lake Como - Turin
Day8
Travel through the Po Valley to Turin, birthplace of Fiat automobiles and home to the intriguing Holy Shroud of Turin. Upon arrival, visit all the major sites with a local guide. This evening, consider an optional dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Turin - Aosta - Martigny - Sion - Täsch
Day9
A pleasant drive through the Aosta Valley, known as the smallest region in Italy and a favourite winter sports area. Enter Switzerland via ancient Martigny and Sion, one of the country’s largest wine-making regions, then head to charming Täsch in the Zermatt area.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Täsch - Zermatt - Täsch
Day10
Spend the entire day in Zermatt, one of Switzerland’s best-known resorts, situated in the shadow of the legendary Matterhorn. Stroll along the narrow, traffic-free streets lined with a variety of shops, cafés, and bars. Enjoy an optional ride on Europe’s highest rack railway to 10,272-foot Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Alps.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Täsch - Glacier Express to Andermatt - Lucerne area
Day11
Today, another highlight of your tour: the world-renowned Glacier Express. This is Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway, which passes over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels to give unique panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding valleys, forests, alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-perfect villages. Board the Glacier Express in Zermatt and leave it in Andermatt at the St. Gotthard massif, 4,711 feet above sea level. Re-join your coach for the descent into the dramatically different landscape of the lovely Lucerne area.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Lucerne Area - Interlaken - Berne - Zurich
Day12
Cross Brünig Pass this morning and continue to Interlaken. Along the way, take photos of the Jungfrau massif with its three legendary peaks: Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. Travel through some of the country’s best farmland to the Swiss capital, Berne, where sightseeing includes Bear Park and the Federal Palace. Then, continue to Zurich.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Zurich - UK
Day13
Your tour ends today after breakfast.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Achat Premium South
The Achat Premium South offers easy access to the city centre and central station.
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Location
Perchtinger Str. 3, 81379 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Facilities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Bar/ Lounge
NH Neue Messe
The NH München Messe hotel is in the Zamdorf area of the city and is ideal for anyone looking to explore the city and beyond.
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Location
Eggenfeldener Str. 100, 81929 Munich
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Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
Bon Alpina at Igls
The hotel Bon Alpina is located in the centre of Igls, 4 kilometers from the provincial capital of Innsbruck.
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Location
Hilberstrasse 8, Innsbruck 6080, Austria
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Facilities
- Free Wifi
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
Alphotel
This hotel is situated on the Eastern outskirts of the city near large shopping centres.
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Location
Bernhard-Hoefel-Strasse 16, Innsbruck 6020
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Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
Cortina D' Ampezzo - Villa Argentina
Enjoy the luxury and modern comforts of this hotel as you relax in the hotel you are overlooking the view of the mountains and local areas.
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Location
Localita' Pocol, 43/44, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo BL, Italy
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Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Wifi available
- Room service available
Chrys
Hotel Chrys offers a terrace and is situated in the green outskirts of Bolzano, a 20-minute walk from the centre.
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Location
Mendelstrasse 100 , Via della Mendola, 39100
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Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
Baeren
This hotel is situated in a quiet zone, just five minutes walking distance from the pedestrian area, the centre of St. Moritz Dorf.
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Location
Via Maistra 50, 7500 San Maurizio, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Restaurant and Bar
- Room Service
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Spa
Lario at Mezzegra
Hotel Lario is situated in "Tremezzina", an international place famous for its historical villas and gardens and for the traditional hotel hospitality.
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Location
Via Regina Teodolinda 48 Tremezzina, 22010 Mezzegra, Italy
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Facilities
- Free Wifi
- Pool
- Restaurant
- AC
NH Lingotto Congress
This hotel is situatied in the Lingotto area of Turin. It’s connected to a shopping and cinema complex, and is just steps away from a range of Italian restaurants as well as the Lingotto metro station.
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Location
Via Nizza, 262, 10126 Torino TO, Italy
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Facilities
- Restaurant and Bar
- Free WiFi
- Room Service
- Hot Tub
- Spa
Matterhorn Resort
Hotel Matterhorn Resort Walliserhof Tasch is an ideal place to discover nearby Gornergrat, as well as everything the local area has to offer. It also provides a convenient location to explore Zermatt and Grachen.
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Location
Tasch 3929, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
Drei Könige
Family-run hotel in the middle of the lively Bruchquartier. Immerse yourself in one of the trendiest quarters in the city. Or walk a few steps and discover all the famous sights of Lucerne.
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Location
Bruchstrasse 35, Lucerne 6003, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Lounge
Rothaus
Centrally located in the historical part of Lucerne on a tranquil side street, the charming Rothaus hotel is easily accessible by all means of transport.
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Location
Klosterstrasse 4, 6003 Lucerne
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Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
Zuri by Fassbind
This hotel is within eary reach of the famous Bahnhofstrasse or the old town by train or tram.
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Location
Heinrichstrasse 254 / 8005 Zurich
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Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
Novotel City West
With its proximity to Zurich airport and city centre its loacation is ideal for exploring the cafes in the surrounding fashionable quarter or beautiful Lake Zurich.
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Location
Schiffbaustrasse 13, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Wifi
- Indoor heated pool
- Fitness centre