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Nestled alongside beautiful Lake Geneva with the stunning backdrop of the Alps, Montreux is the ideal setting for a festive Christmas Market. Enjoy spectacular scenery, handmade crafts and warm Swiss hospitality.
3 night holiday by First Class rail from £975 per person.
Your holiday includes:
As soon as you set foot in beautifully restored St Pancras International station let the holiday mood take over.
Take the time to admire the stunning glass roof before you board the Eurostar service to Paris.
As you speed towards continental Europe in the comfort of Eurostar’s Standard Premier service relax and enjoy the light meal and drinks before your arrival at the Gare du Nord.
Here a private taxi transfer takes you across Paris to the Gare de Lyon. You then join the TGV (train à grande vitesse) as you head south to Lausanne.
Relax in the comfort of your seat while your train takes you into Switzerland.
Here you change trains and continue alongside sparkling Lake Geneva to the elegant lakeside town of Montreux.
You arrive in time for dinner and a 3 night stay at the Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic (4 star superior), perfectly situated a few steps from the station and with fabulous views of the lake.
Montreux’s charming market sits cosily alongside the stunning backdrop of Lake Geneva and tempts visitors with handmade crafts from local artisans.
Choose whether to enjoy the market in daylight or under twinkling evening lights whilst you warm yourself with a glass of mulled wine.
Stretch your legs or board the trolley bus for the short journey to the stunning medieval Château de Chillon.
In this dramatic setting the Medieval Christmas Market will transport you to the distant past.
As you marvel at the spectacular setting, twixt sparkling lake and breathtaking mountains, spare a thought for the prisoners of this 13th century castle, considered to be one of the best-preserved in Europe.
Whilst staying in Montreux why not make the most of the marvellous Swiss mountain trains and take the rack railway up Rochers-de-Naye for stupendous views and a chance to visit the ‘Marmot Paradise’?
You might fancy a trip into the mountains to Gruyères to discover more about how this distinctive cheese is made or a visit to the spectacular Glacier on the fabulous mountain train via Aigle to Les Diablerets.
MONTREUX
The Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic (4-star superior) is a traditional Belle-Époque hotel, originally built in 1870 and located right in the centre of Montreux, just a few steps from the railway station. The hotel has 140 rooms and benefits from fabulous views of Lake Geneva and the Alps from its summer terrace. All the comfortable en-suite rooms in this stylish hotel feature air conditioning, TV, minibar, radio and telephone.
Throughout the year and tailor-made to suit your holiday needs
For information and booking Tel: 01347 825292 or email info@planetrail.co.uk
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