This website uses modern construction techniques, which may not render correctly in your old browser. We recommend updating your browser for the best online experience.
Enjoy the magic of Christmas and the beauty of the Swiss Alps!
Take in Switzerland's mighty snow-covered mountains and lose yourself in a Bavarian 'fairytale' castle on our longest Christmas Market tour yet. The Swiss Alpine Tour celebrates the beauty and majesty of the Swiss Alps at the most festive time of year! Take a cable car ride up the Schilthorn for a unique ‘Schilthorn Brunch’ and a suspended cliff-clinging walk. Experience the magic of the glorious festive Christmas Markets of Innsbruck, Montreux, and Bern, enjoy mountain funicular rides and the scenic GoldenPass Express panoramic train whilst staying in chic ski resorts such as Klosters and Zermatt.
Why travel with Albatross?
Albatross tours are designed specifically for Australians and New Zealanders who want more than rushed sightseeing. With our hub-and-spoke style touring, they stay longer in carefully chosen hotels and explore the surrounding region with relaxed day trips. It means less packing, more authentic experiences, and time to enjoy the sights at your own pace — including unique local highlights and ‘My Time’ to explore or relax.
Inclusions
Travel by coach & scenic trains as described
A complimentary wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners
Welcome drink in Munich
20 meals including buffet breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L) and 7 evening meals (D)
12 nights authentic, specially selected hotel accommodation
Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available)
Free WiFi available at most hotels
Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available)
Local guides as described
Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Visit 6 Christmas Markets including Innsbruck, Luzern, Bern, Thun, Montreux & Milan
Itinerary
Day 1 – Munich Your tour commences this evening in cosmopolitan Munich. Enjoy a welcome drink before your included Bavarian-style buffet dinner. Stay: Maritim Hotel Munich, Germany Meals: Dinner included.
Day 2 – Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian Alps Visit King Ludwig’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Later, continue to Hall in Tirol, Austria. Stay: Parkhotel, Hall in Tirol, Austria Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 3 – Swarovski Crystal Worlds & Innsbruck Visit Swarovski ‘Kristallwelten’ then explore Innsbruck's Christmas Markets. Evening free in Hall. Stay: Parkhotel, Hall in Tirol, Austria Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 4 – Liechtenstein and Klosters Visit Vaduz, Liechtenstein, then travel to Klosters in the Swiss Alps. Stay: Hotel Seven Alpina Boutique Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 5 – Free Day in Klosters Enjoy a day at leisure with optional mountain activities in Klosters. Stay: Hotel Seven Alpina Boutique Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 6 – Luzern and Meiringen Morning walking tour in Luzern, then enjoy meringue and coffee in Meiringen. Continue to Interlaken. Stay: Hotel Interlaken, Switzerland Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 7 – Bern and Interlaken Guided walking tour in Bern, with time at leisure. Afternoon free in Interlaken. Stay: Hotel Interlaken, Switzerland Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 8 – Schilthorn Summit & Brunch Cable car ride to Mürren, Birg Thrill Walk and Schilthorn summit for brunch. Stay: Hotel Interlaken, Switzerland Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 9 – Thun and Interlaken Visit Thun’s Christmas Markets, with a photo stop in Spiez. Free afternoon in Interlaken. Stay: Hotel Interlaken, Switzerland Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 10 – Golden Pass Train and Montreux Board the Golden Pass train to Montreux. Explore the Christmas Markets before continuing to Zermatt. Stay: Hotel National, Zermatt, Switzerland Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 11 – Zermatt & Gornergrat Ride the Gornergrat cog railway. Enjoy free time in Zermatt to explore the village and surrounds. Stay: Hotel National, Zermatt, Switzerland Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 12 – Milan Travel via the Simplon Pass to Milan. Free time in the city followed by a farewell dinner. Stay: Starhotels Anderson, Milano Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 13 – Milan Your Christmas Markets tour concludes after breakfast. Stay: Starhotels Anderson, Milano Meals: Breakfast included.
Itinerary is subject to change.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
*
Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
