Nestle Amongst The Glaciers
Book NowJoin us as we head to Leysin in the Canton of Vaud Alps region of Switzerland for our Nestle Amongst the Glaciers Tour. Surround yourself with magnificent mountainous scenery. Leysin can be found on a terrace at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level above Aigle in the Lower Rhone Valley, with breath-taking views of the Rhone Plain, Mont Blanc, Dents du Midi and Diablerets. Indulge in an itinerary packed authentic Swiss tour including cheese, chocolate, a traditional GoldenPass Belle Epoque train, a classic paddle steamer lake cruise and a journey to Glacier 3000, as well as a visit to the former Swiss home of Charlie Chaplin. Dont miss out on this wonderful tour and chance to Nestle Amongst the Glaciers, leaving you with magical memories to last a lifetime. What are you waiting for! Dont delay, book today.
Single room supplement - £40.00
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
DFDS ferry crossing - Dover/Calais. P&O Ferry Crossing - Calais/Dover
Meal Voucher onboard DFDS Crossing Dover/Calais for 1 main meal, and 1 soft drink, tea/coffee or hot chocolate
Executive coach travel throughout
Ibis Hotel, Laon, France. 1st Jun/2nd June 2024 1 night
bed and breakfast (cold buffet breakfast)
Welcome glass of wine served in the bar on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner
Hotel Central-Residence, Leysin, Switzerland. 2nd June/7th June 2024 5 nights
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast (hot/cold buffet breakfast. Dinner 3-course buffet with choices per course including a vegetarian option).
En-suite bedrooms
Welcome aperitif drink on arrival
Self-service tea/coffee after dinner
Free use of leisure facilities indoor pool, steam room, jacuzzi and gym
Free bar between 18.00hrs 22.00hrs each night (on selected beers, wines and soft drinks).
Entrance to Charlie Chaplin Museum with guided tour
Lake cruise Vevey Montreux
Entrance to La Maison du Gruyere
Entrance to Nestle Factory with audio guided tour
Return journey on Col du Pillon, Glacier 3000, Cable Car
GoldenPass Train Journey (with 2nd class Belle Epoque Seat supplement included) Gstaad Montreux
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Ibis Hotel, Laon, France. 7th Jun/8th June 2024 1 night
Dinner, bed and breakfast (cold buffet breakfast, Dinner is a 3-course set menu with vegetarian option).
En-suite bedrooms
Welcome glass of wine served in the bar on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner
Itinerary
Saturday
Depart Leyland at 06.30am for our journey to Dover to board the afternoon ferry to Calais with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Enjoy a meal onboard the ferry before we disemberk and re-join the coach in Calais, continue our journey to our overnight hotel in Laon France arriving to a welcome complimentary glass of wine at the bar (As we have no porterage at our overnight hotels you may wish to pack an overnight bag, please ensure you have essentials like medication and valuables in your bag. Your main case will remain on the coach).
Sunday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast to continue our journey to Leysin in Switzerland with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive at the Hotel Central-Residence our home for the next 5 nights, enjoy a welcome aperitif drink while our luggage is taken care of, with time to freshen up before dinner.
Monday
Today is our driver's day off. Following breakfast enjoy a day of leisure in Leysin. You may choose to relax at the hotel and make use of its extensive leisure facilities, take one of the walking trails or perhaps make your way to the Berneuse Cable Car which takes you up to the mountain summit to enjoy perfect views of Geneva and Mont Blanc on a clear day.
Tuesday
This morning following breakfast we head to Vevey to enjoy a guided tour of Chaplin's World, an engaging museum located in his former home that celebrates the life and work of the London born film star Charlie Chaplin. Followed by free time in Vevey allowing time for lunch, before embarking on a scenic paddle steamer cruise on Lake Geneva from Vevey to Montreux, situated between Lake Geneva and the Alps. This is where Freddie Mercury's statue stands on the lakeside promenade and where he recorded six albums with Queen including 'Made in Heaven' infact the Peaks of Le Grammont adorn its cover. Montreux offers spectacular views, a real postcard landscape of lake, mountain, and vineyard views. A little piece of paradise and an authentic place of inspiration for artists, musicians, and authors the world-over. Re-join the coach for the return journey to the hotel.
Wednesday
This morning we have time to take a leisurely breakfast before boarding the coach to journey across the Col de Mosses, through magnificent, scenic countryside to the village if Gruyeres. Here we discover how Gruyere cheese is made with a demonstration at La Maison du Gruyere cheese dairy. Spend time enjoying the village before continuing our scenic journey to Broc, home of the Caillier-Nestle chocolate factory, learn of the chocolates made here, with tastings of course! Before heading back to the hotel.
Thursday
Following breakfast today's excursion takes us to Col du Pillon to embark on a cable car journey to Scex Rouge, known as Glacier 3000. Experience a stunning panorama of no fewer than 24 snow-capped 4000m giants including the Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, the Matterhorn and even Mont Blanc in the distance. Enjoy time here to take in the magnificent views, perhaps enjoy lunch in the panorama restaurant. After lunch we descend and board our coach for the short journey to the chic mountain resort of Gstaad where we have free time to browse the upmarket boutiques and cafes. From here we board our beautiful GoldenPass train for a late afternoon journey back down to Lake Geneva as we watch the late afternoon sun descend over the serene waters. On arrival in Montreux re-join the coach for the short journey back to the hotel.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast as we bid farewell to Switzerland and begin our journey back to our overnight hotel in Laon, France, with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive to a warm welcome and complimentary glass of wine at the bar before our evening meal. (As we have no porterage at our overnight hotels you may wish to pack an overnight bag, please ensure you have essentials like medication and valuables in your bag. Your main case will remain on the coach).
Saturday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast for our journey to Calais with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Re-join the coach to disembark in Dover and continue our journey home with a suitable meal stop en-route.
Ibis Hotel, Laon, France. 1st Jun/2nd June 2024 1 night
Hotel | Ibis Hotel Laon, 1134 Avenue Georges Pompidou, 02000, Laon, France |
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Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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Hotel Contact | +33 3 23 20 18 11 |
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About the hotel | Hotel Ibis Laon is located on the outskirts of the historic town centre, the hotel offers modern air-conditioned guest bedrooms, that are basic and comfortable, an ideal choice for an overnight stop en-route to our main hotel |
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Wifi | Yes |
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Safety Deposit Box | Yes |
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Pool | No |
Gym | No |
Golf | No |
Iron | No |
Tea/Coffee | No |
Porterage | No |
Hotel Central-Residence, Leysin, Switzerland. 2nd June/7th June 2024 5 nights
Hotel | Hotel Central-Residence, Route du Belvedere, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland |
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Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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Hotel Contact | +41 24 493 07 07 |
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About the hotel | The Hotel Central-Residence can be found in Leysin, in the Canton of Vaud Alps, Switzerland. The modern exterior of this 3-star hotel belies a traditional Swiss interior of traditional wooden features and furnishings. The hotel has a large bar/lounge area allowing its guests a great meeting place and somewhere to relax. Outside is a terrace offering outstanding views across the whole valley. The hotel offers its guests extensive leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Guest bedrooms are spacious, traditional, comfortable rooms. N.B Massages and treatments for the hotel spa and wellness centre are chargeable and must be booked and paid for by the customer locally. |
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Yes |
Hairdryer | Yes |
Lift | Yes |
Wifi | Yes |
Toiletries | No |
Safety Deposit Box | Yes |
AC | No |
Pool | Yes |
Gym | Yes |
Golf | No |
Iron | No |
Tea/Coffee | No |
Porterage | Yes |
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Keele Services | Keele Services |
Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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