Discovering Europe one train at a time
08/01/2020 · By Rashmi Guha Ray
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About the tour
Discover incredible mountain scenery on a spectacular First Class holiday through the Alps.
Experience the incredible sights and flavours of Bavaria on a beer tour of historic Munich and marvel at the glorious fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle - which inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty.
Indulge in a sublime Mozart concert dinner in the composer's hometown of Salzburg, and delight in a tour of this beautiful Austrian city with a singing guide.
Uncover gorgeous views of emerald lakes on a cruise in the Austrian Lake District and soak up the views of impressive mountains from the charming alpine city of Innsbruck.
Enjoy Switzerland's most awe-inspiring views from First Class panoramic carriages on the iconic Glacier Express and Bernina Express, staying in chic St Moritz and vibrant Interlaken.
Travel to the 'Top of Europe' on the breathtaking Jungfrau Express to witness an eternally snowy panorama of peaks and the ethereal Aletsch Glacier at Europe's highest railway station.
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Our incredible adventure begins as we gather at London St Pancras International and join the Eurostar service to Brussels in Standard Premier Class, enjoying a light meal at our seats. From the Belgian capital we travel to Cologne and on to Munich in First Class. The route passes through rolling wooded hills on its way to Frankfurt before heading through the old Swabian towns of Ulm and Augsburg before arriving in the Bavarian capital of Munich.
On arrival in Munich, we check into our 4-Star hotel just a short distance from the main train station. Located within sight of the Alps, lively and historic Munich is one of Germany's best-loved cities.
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4.5 / 5 · 21 reviews
PJ Warwickshire
Submitted 25/Jun
Great trip, good hotels, great travelling companions and super guide...Ivan Mayers!
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Mr Stewart Charlton
Submitted 25/Jun
It was one of the best holidays I've had. Great party and great tour manager
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Chris Hughes
Submitted 20/Jun
Excellent tour, fantastic guide. Loved the scenery.
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D Axworthy
Submitted 13/Jun
Lovely holiday and great tour guide, but too many unscheduled changes and very hectic at times.
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GILLIAN GWATKIN
Submitted 7/Jun
The Grand Alpine Explorer trip was a fabulous experience. Our guide Chris was friendly, knowledgeable and full of ideas about activities other than were taking place on the trip and things we could do on our ‘down’ time. One caveat though … the trip is pretty full on and you do have to be comfortable with walking and with carrying your own luggage.
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Roger Wicker
Submitted 05 Oct 2023
Stunning scenery, excellent excursions, overall good holiday
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