Home > World > Europe > Switzerland > Graubuenden > Chur >Holidays

Chur Holidays

Description
Destination Airport (ZRH)
Events

Winter Glacier Express - 2 nights rail holiday

Prices from £432

Continue

Description

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.

Destination Airport

Zurich Airport

Airport Information

Country

Switzerland

Address

Zurich Airport, Unique (Zurich Airport Ltd), PO Box, CH-8058 Zurich-Airport, Switzerland

Country Code

Telephone

(0)43 816 2211

Fax

(0)43 816 5747

E-mail

info@uniqueairport.com

Website

www.uniqueairport.com

Location

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) north of Zurich

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Transfer between Terminals

The terminals are connected internally on three levels.

Driving Directions

The airport is located at the centre of Switzerland’s road network with excellent connections to cities, including Zurich, Bern, Basel and St Gallen on the A20.

Car Parking

There are three covered car parks next to the terminals and a further car park a short distance away. The open-air P60 car park provides remote long-term parking and is linked to the airport by bus. Valet parking is available.

Car Hire

Companies located in car park 2 include Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Public Transport

Rail: The airport has a Swiss Federal Railways Station located under Terminal B, with trains to central Zurich and many city and tourist destinations across Switzerland. Road: Taxi: Taxis (tel: (0)1 800 7777) can be found outside terminals 1 and 2. Bus: The bus terminal is located next to car park 2; several regular bus lines serve regional towns and villages. An excellent night bus network connects the airport to destinations all over Switzerland.

Information and Help Desks

Information welcome desks are located in the Arrivals halls of both terminals and in the new check-in area 3. FASTpoint terminals, located throughout the airport, provide information on airport facilities, shopping amenities, flight and train schedules, maps and directories, as well as a range of other services.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are banks, which also provide bureau de change services, a post office and nine FASTpoint terminals providing telephone, fax and photocopying facilities. Wireless Internet is available too. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars and take-away facilities are available. Shopping: Shops, including duty-free, are also available. There is an Airport Shopping Centre, one level above check-in area 3. Luggage: There is a lost property office which deals with Swiss enquiries. A porter service is available. Trolleys are available free of charge. There is a left-luggage desk in Terminal 1 Arrivals; lockers are available too. Other facilities: The airport has a medical and dental centre, pharmacies, prayer rooms and nurseries.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Unique Conference Centre (tel: (0)43 816 3422; e-mail: conferencecentre@ uniqueairport.com) has 36 rooms of varying size accommodating up to 120 delegates, and facilities for business seminars, meetings and conferences. The conference centre reception desk also offers a fax machine, photocopier, telephone booths, shredder, secretarial services, interpreting and flight and hotel reservations.

Disabled Facilities

Facilities include accessible toilets and telephone booths, ramps and lifts. Disabled parking spaces are available in car park 2. There are special assistance desks in the Departures halls for travellers with special needs; passengers using this service should report no later than 90 minutes before departures. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Porters can be hired to assist disabled travellers between the airport and the railway station.

Airport Hotels

Hotels close to the airport include the Hilton Zurich Airport (tel: (0)1 828 5050) and Novotel Zurich Airport Messe (tel: (0)1 829 9000). Other nearby hotels include the Movenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport, Best Western Hotel Airport, Coronado Hotel, Movenpick Hotel Zurich-Regensdorf and the Walhalla Hotel. Many Zurich and nearby hotels offer a shuttle service.