Chur Holidays

Travel on the famous Glacier Express - one of Switzerland's best scenic train rides across the Alps. The entire journey takes around 7 hours and crosses 291 bridges, passes through 91 tunnels and climbs over the 2,033m high Oberalp Pass. Our short holiday covers the main stretch (4h) between Chur and Brig with extra nights offered at each end.

Transfer times

• Zürich airport to Chur: 2 hours
• Glacier Express (Chur - Brig): 4 hours
• Brig - Zurich airport: 2.30 hours

Itinerary

• Day 1: Flight from the UK to Zürich and 2nd class rail transfer to Chur. In the afternoon (depending on flight times) take advantage of the included Half Fare Card and explore Chur and surrounds. Overnight in Chur.

• Day 2: Enjoy the 4 hour ride on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig. Marvel at the engineering feat that made this journey possible and enjoy a three course meal during the journey. Overnight in Brig.

• Day 3: In the morning take advantage of the included Half Fare Card and tavel up to the world famous ski resort of Zermatt with its towering Matterhorn. Afternoon train transfer back to Zurich airport and flight back to the UK.

Your holiday price includes: Flights, airport taxes, train transfers in 2nd class, half fare card, lunch on the Glacier Express, seat reservation on Glacier Express, 2 nights accommodation in 3* hotels sharing twin/double room & breakfast.

Accommodation

You will be accommodated in centrally located 3* hotels.

Room facilities

• Shower or bath
• WC
• Hairdryer
• Satellite TV
• Radio
• Telephone

Useful information

• Currency: Swiss Franc
• Language: German
• Visa: Not required for British passport holders
• Time difference: GMT+1

Flights

• Carrier - British Airways or Swiss International Air Lines
• From - London Heathrow or London City to Zürich
• Outbound - Daily from Dec 13 2008 to Mar 29 2009
  Departs daily between 06.20 and 11.00 - arrives various
• Inbound - After 2 nights back from Zurich
  Departs between 16.00 and 19.00 - arrives various

The tour operator is regrettably unable to advise any specific flight times for this holiday, as there are a number of alternatives. After you have made your request for booking the tour operator will endeavour to offer you flight times closest to your personal requirements.

Single supplement: £ 24 for 2 nights

Infants: Not available (adults sharing only)

1st class rail upgrade: £63 per person

Payment by credit card: A charge of 2 % will apply when paying by credit card (Diners Card & Visa Electron cannot be accepted). No charge will be made for debit cards.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.