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GRJ All Inclusive Jungfrau Express in Winter

 
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7 days
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£1,599
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26SIW
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Experience an enchanting winter break in the magnificent Swiss Alps, stay in a pretty alpine village and journey to the 'Top of Europe' on the Jungfrau Express

Enjoy an idyllic winter holiday in the heart of the snow-capped Swiss Alps, staying in the picture-book village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening.

This GRJ All Inclusive getaway includes a jaw-dropping trip on the Jungfrau Express, a masterpiece of Swiss rail engineering, to Europe's highest railway station. Here, at the Sphinx Observatory, you can look out across Switzerland's shimmering peaks to the immense Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps.

GRJ All Inclusive Icon 02GRJ All Inclusive tours are all about making your holiday hassle-free, so you can savour your experience. All your main meals are included, as well as selected drinks at your destination hotel.

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Enjoy More with a GRJ All Inclusive Holiday

  • On this GRJ All Inclusive tour, all meals at Hotel Alpenblick, Wilderswil are included: breakfast and dinner each day, and 5 picnic lunches.
  • Drinks package between 7pm-9pm includes beer, wine & soft drinks

Unforgettable Experiences

Explore the popular resort town of Interlaken
Explore the popular resort town of Interlaken
Discover the attractions of Interlaken, set between the striking glacial lakes Thun and Brienz. With free time to explore here, you could take a winter cruise across scenic Lake Thun, using your Swiss Travel Card.
Discover idyllic Grindelwald
Discover idyllic Grindelwald
On a day trip to this quaint village, breathe in the fresh mountain air and delight in the views and atmosphere of one of Europe’s oldest mountain resorts. You could also choose to take a cable car to a number of viewing points.
Ride to the ‘Top of Europe’ on the spectacular Jungfrau Express
Ride to the ‘Top of Europe’ on the spectacular Jungfrau Express
Take a trip on the Jungfrau Express to Europe’s highest railway station, Jungfraujoch. Here, at the ‘Top of Europe’, admire panoramic views of dazzling peaks and the astonishingly immense Aletsch Glacier.
Spend five nights in a picture-perfect Swiss village
Spend five nights in a picture-perfect Swiss village
Stay in a typical chalet-style hotel in pretty Wilderswil, at our highly-rated family run hotel with an excellent culinary reputation. In the heart of the Swiss Alps, Wilderswil is the epitome of a traditional Swiss alpine village.

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Itinerary

DAY1To the atmospheric city of Strasbourg

Your winter getaway starts at London St Pancras, where you meet the Tour Manager and group before boarding the Eurostar service to Paris. On arrival in the French capital, we continue by high-speed train to the medieval French city of Strasbourg for an overnight stay.

This charming city makes an ideal place to break our journey. With a blend of German and French influences, the historic quarter known as 'Petite France' is an enchanting area to wander through, with its half-timbered houses overlooking the narrow canals. Another lovely feature of the city is the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral with its famous astronomical clock, and the beautiful central square, Place Kléber.

We regroup this evening to walk a short distance from our central hotel for dinner at a local restaurant.

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  • Dinner
DAY2Welcome to the alpine village of Wilderswil

A free morning in Strasbourg provides another chance to explore this beautiful city. The historic quarter of Strasbourg is divided by the River Ill and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988.

This afternoon, we continue our journey by rail to Switzerland, travelling via the city of Basel and the resort town of Interlaken. The scenes from our windows transform into an Alpine wonderland as we enter the snow-capped Swiss Alps. As we approach Spiez, look out for its fairytale lakeside castle beside sparkling Lake Thun.

The picturesque route takes us to the quaint village of Wilderswil, set beside the Lütschine river in a pretty alpine valley, surrounded by the impressive Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau mountains. As we check into our traditional hotel, we can expect a warm welcome from the family who has run it for over 60 years. Tonight and each evening of our stay in Wilderswil, we enjoy dinner with selected drinks served during our meal.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
  • Drinks package 7-9pm
DAY3The Jungfrau Express to the ‘Top of Europe’

Today we experience a high point of our holiday, a trip to Europe's highest railway station, Jungfraujoch, also known as the 'Top of Europe'. This scenic rail adventure starts with a short ride on the Bernese Oberland Railway, joining the Jungfrau Express at Kleine Scheidegg. Climbing steeply through a tunnel deep inside the Eiger and the Mönch mountains, our train emerges just below the breathtaking summit of the Jungfrau. At over 11,000 feet, Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station on the continent.

There's free time here to bask in spellbinding views from the Sphinx observatory where you can look out at vistas of mountain peaks and the immense Aletsch Glacier, the largest and longest glacier in the Alps. You may be tempted to head to 'Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven' for an insight into the history and making of Swiss chocolate. The Alpine Sensation exhibition is also well worth a visit, a multi-sensory experience which describes the history of tourism in the Alps and pays tribute to the miners who built the Jungfrau Railway over 100 years ago. We retrace our journey back to the hotel, with time to relax before dinner.

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  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks package 7-9pm
DAY4A day to explore scenic Interlaken

The capital of the beautiful Bernese Oberland, Interlaken, is one of the most popular towns in the Swiss Alps. Besides having all the hallmarks of Switzerland - such as snow-capped peaks, glistening lakes and rolling hills - Interlaken is the centre of a year-round playground for climbers, walkers, and skiers. Set in the heart of this captivating landscape, the town is situated between the glacier fed lakes Brienz and Thun and surrounded by three iconic peaks: the Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch.

Interlaken is a great starting point for any adventure in the Bernese Oberland, and is just a short train ride away. Here, you're free to explore at your own pace using your included Swiss Half Fare Card which provides 50% discount on rail, bus and boat fares. One option is to take a magical winter cruise across Lake Thun and experience fairytale vistas of castles, hills and the soaring Bernese Alps. Or venture further, by rail, to visit the capital city of Bern, the car-free resort of Zermatt or Lucerne. However you decide to spend the day, dinner will be served at the hotel as usual this evening.

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  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks package 7-9pm
DAY5An excursion to charming Grindelwald

After breakfast we travel by train to the typical Swiss village of Grindelwald, in a superb setting, tucked away at the foot of the iconic Eiger. Like a scene from a folktale this famous village has incredible views of the north face of the famous mountain. Due to its position, Grindelwald is one of Europe's oldest mountain resorts, rising to prominence during the 1920s when skiing started to become a popular leisure activity.

The village itself has an abundance of Swiss charm and is surrounded by open skiing fields in winter. It is possible to take a cable car from the east of Grindelwald to Pfingstegg, a viewpoint 1300 metres above the Grindelwald Valley and across to the mountain tops of the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, and Eiger. You may simply prefer to find a cosy café for a hot chocolate and Swiss pastry in Eiger village before returning to Wilderswil by rail in your own time. Dinner will be served at the hotel this evening.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks package 7-9pm
DAY6At leisure in Wilderswil

Today is a free day to enjoy the Bernese Oberland at your own pace. If you'd like to take it easy, take a walk around the quintessentially Swiss village of Wilderswil or admire the striking setting.

Further afield, you could use your Swiss Half Fare Card to uncover the villages of the beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley. The mountain resort of Wengen sits beneath the Jungfrau with fantastic views of the valley. Alternatively, head to the village of Mürren and take a cable car trip to the top of the Schilthorn mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Jungfrau region. From here, you could visit the famous Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, featured in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Another option is to take the train to Lucerne and discover this pretty lakeside city known as the 'City of Lights'. Lucerne exudes class, culture, and history, with beautifully preserved medieval architecture. This evening is our final dinner with drinks at our hotel.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Dinner
  • Drinks package 7-9pm
DAY7Day 7 – Homeward bound

This idyllic winter holiday has taken us from the medieval city of Strasbourg to a picture-book Swiss village in the heart of the Jungfrau region. From our base in this scenic valley we have journeyed to the 'Top of Europe' on the remarkable Jungfrau Express and experienced wonderful panoramas of Swiss peaks. We've visited quaint villages, seen iconic mountains, and have had time to explore the region at our own pace.

This morning our holiday comes to a close as we board a train to Lausanne. From here we travel by TGV to Paris, before connecting with the Eurostar back to London St Pancras, where our journey ends.

Includes
  • Breakfast

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Please note

Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown above.

GRJ All Inclusive

Enjoy More with a GRJ All Inclusive Holiday

  • On this GRJ All Inclusive tour, all meals at Hotel Alpenblick, Wilderswil are included: breakfast and dinner each day, and 5 picnic lunches.
  • Drinks package between 7pm-9pm includes beer, wine & soft drinks
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Hotel

Hotel Alpenblick, Wilderswil
Hotel Alpenblick, Wilderswil
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Eurostar

The high-speed Eurostar trains link St Pancras International in London with Paris and Lille in France as well as Brussels in Belgium.

Jungfrau Railway

The route from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, comprises three different railways. The first leg from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen is on the Bernese Oberland Railway, continuing to Kleine Scheidegg on the Wengernalp Railway. From Kleine Scheidegg, the Jungfrau Railway climbs to Eigergletscher, before entering the 4.43-mile tunnel that ends in the underground station at Jungfraujoch. During the journey through the tunnel, the train makes a short stop at the Eiger Wall for view through the picture window from the north face of the Eiger down to Grindelwald.

TGV

Introduced in 1981, France's TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) was the original European high-speed train. Linking Paris with Lyon, the new service revolutionised train travel and meant that travelling by air over medium and short distances was no longer seen as the best option, even for business travel.

Enhance your holiday

Upgrade to Plus Class on Eurostar

Your holiday begins the moment you meet your Tour Manager at St Pancras International and board the Eurostar train for mainland Europe. If you wish to get your holiday off to an extra special start, why not consider upgrading your on-board accommodation from Standard Class to Plus Class?

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As well as all the amenities enjoyed in Standard Class, Plus Class travellers benefit from extra spacious, comfortable seats, complimentary newspapers and magazines and a light snack with drinks served at your seat during the journey. Before 11am, the light snack comprises breakfast pastries, yoghurt, fruit juice and tea or coffee. After 11am there is a choice of 2 main dishes and a dessert, accompanied by soft drinks, wine or beer and tea or coffee.

Prices for an upgrade from £110pp each way. Please call us for more details.

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London Hotels

Spending a night in London before your tour can make such a difference to the first day of your holiday - you can arrive in the capital in good time, relaxed and ready to join your Tour Manager the next morning. You may even want to take in a show on the West End or dine in one of London's famous restaurants. Perhaps on your return to London, you would like to break your journey with an overnight stay before continuing home.

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We can book a wide range of hotels in central London or, for our holidays beginning with a flight, at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester Airport for the night before or after your holiday. If you require a quote for single occupancy at any of the hotels, please contact us on 01904 734 805.

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UK rail connections

Buying tickets for UK train services can be a tricky business - there are so many fares to choose from, each with different rules and restrictions. As you are connecting with an international departure, we strongly recommend that you book a fully flexible ticket to ensure that should the departure times for your holiday change, your rail ticket can allow for these changes.

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We can book fully-flexible UK rail tickets from your local station to join your holiday whether this be a European holiday from St Pancras or a UK holiday. The prices are competitive and tickets are not restricted to a particular train or time of day, and in most cases offer you a free choice of routes.

For an up to date quote from your local station, please ask one of our Tour Advisors.

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Door to door luggage service

Enjoy hassle-free travel to and from Switzerland with our return door-to-door luggage transfer service for only £249 per bag.

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The service includes one 20kg bag per person which will be collected from your home before you depart and will be ready and waiting for you at your first destination hotel in Switzerland. Your bag will also be delivered back to your home address on your return.

If your tour involves an overnight stay enroute, you'll need to travel with an overnight bag. If flying to or from your destination, you will take your own luggage with you on the flight.

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Jean Hedges

5 stars

Submitted 20/Mar

One of the best tours we have ever done it was good to have a really great tour guide who new the best places to visit would highly recommend

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Linda Utting

5 stars

Submitted 15/Mar

Had a very enjoyable holiday, very well organised and our tour manager Atha went above and beyond to make sure we all had a lovely experience

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John Brooks

5 stars

Submitted 15/Mar

Wonderful holiday. Excellent tour manager. Great travelling companions. Good value for money.

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M Keeley

5 stars

Submitted 5/Mar

Hotel Alpenblick excellent. Guide Neil West exceptionally good, literally going the extra mile!

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Andy Hooker

5 stars

Submitted 5/Mar

The trip was marvellous

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Mrs Carroll Hamilton

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Submitted 28/Feb

Very good destination led by a good leader food and hotel very good. Very enjoyable experience.

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