Exclusive to clients of East Ivanhoe Travel & Cruise…. Experience the charm of Switzerland and France at its finest during the peak of the festive season with Sharon and your very own Travel Concierge. Starting and ending in Zürich, spend 17 days immersed in lively Christmas markets, tasting local produce, and taking in the breathtaking snow-covered alpine landscapes with journeys aboard The GoldenPass Belle Epoque, cogwheel train to ”Top of Europe” and the traffic-free Alpine resort of Zermatt and finally the world-famous Glacier Express.
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Day 1 Welcome to Switzerland Monday, December 1, 2025 Zurich - Switzerland
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Day 2 Zurich Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Zurich - Switzerland
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Day 3 Zurich to Basel (via Rhine Falls) Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Basel - Switzerland
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Day 4 Basel to Strasbourg (Via Colmar) Thursday, December 4, 2025 Strasbourg - France
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Day 5 Strasbourg Friday, December 5, 2025 Strasbourg - France
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Day 6 Strasbourg to Montreux (Via Bern & Vevey) Saturday, December 6, 2025 Montreux - Switzerland
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Day 7 Montreux Sunday, December 7, 2025 Montreux - Switzerland
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Day 8 Montreux to Grindelwald (via Gstaad) Monday, December 8, 2025 Grindelwald - Switzerland
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Day 9 Grindelwald Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Grindelwald - Switzerland
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Day 10 Grindelwald to Zermatt Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Zermatt - Switzerland
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Day 11 Zermatt Thursday, December 11, 2025 Zermatt - Switzerland
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Day 12 Zermatt to St Moritz Friday, December 12, 2025 Sankt Moritz - Switzerland
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Day 13 St Moritz at Leisure Saturday, December 13, 2025 Sankt Moritz - Switzerland
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Day 14 St Moritz to Lucerne (Via Chur) Sunday, December 14, 2025 Lucerne - Switzerland
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Day 15 Lucerne Monday, December 15, 2025 Lucerne - Switzerland
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Day 16 Lucerne to Zurich Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Zurich - Switzerland
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Day 17 Zurich Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Zurich - Switzerland
Included Highlights
- Visit various magical Christmas Markets in Zurich, Basel, Colmar, Strasbourg, Vevey Christmas Market, Montreux, Chur, Lucerne and Zurich.
- Guided walking tours in Zurich, Basel, Strasbourg and Lucerne
- Cable car to the summit of Mt Titlis and travel by crystal cart to visit the famous Matterhorn and the glacier palace.
- Enjoy a unique experience reminiscent of the grand Orient Express rail journey, The Golden Pass Belle Epoque.
- Enjoy stunning views aboard the cogwheel train from Grindelwald Grund to Kleine Scheidegg
- Board the world-famous Glacier Express (first class) for a spectacular ride through the heart of the Swiss Alps.
- Enjoy various local tastings from leckerli cookies to the famous Gruyere cheese to wine tasting.
What’s Included
- 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Hotel porterage where available of 1 bag per person.
- Seamless personal assistance by an expert Travel Concierge and separate Driver, along with Sharon from East Ivanhoe Travel.
- Hotel tips, restaurant tips for included meals, and local taxes.
- A group airport transfer on the first and last day of your guided holiday.
- Gratuities to Travel Concierge, Coach Drivers and Local Experts.
- Small Group Tour (max 20 guests).