Switzerland - Nestlé Amongst the Glaciers

Soaring mountains, shimmering lakes and chocolate-box towns provide the setting for this memorable Swiss Alps packaged tour based in the village of Leysin in the Vaud Alps.

Soaring mountains, shimmering lakes and chocolate-box towns provide the setting for this memorable Swiss Alps packaged tour based in the village of Leysin in the Vaud Alps. Ride the traditional Golden Pass train to Montreux, cruise Lake Geneva by paddle steamer, stroll and shop in fashionable Gstaad, and visit a chocolate factory, Gruyère cheese dairy and a Charlie Chaplin museum as the icing on the cake.

Hotel Central-Residence, Leysin, Valais

The modern exterior of this 3 star hotel belies a traditional Swiss interior of traditional wooden features and furnishings. Each of the 108 bedrooms is decorated in a traditional wooden style with facilities including TV and hairdryer and many have views over the valley. The hotel has a large bar/lounge area with plenty of space for guests to relax in. The restaurant is also decorated in classic wooden decor, with a terrace commanding outstanding views across the valley. The hotel has extensive leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. • Ground-floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities

Please note: For overnight stops your main luggage may not be available and you are advised to pack your overnight requirements in a separate holdall.

Day 1

A morning departure (this will be in the early hours of your departure date) we travel to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to the Ibis Hotel Laon, for our overnight stay (Evening meal included).

Day 2

After breakfast at the hotel we continue our journey to the Hotel Central-Residence.

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Day 3

We enjoy a day at leisure in Leysin. We may choose to relax at our hotel, making use of its extensive leisure facilities, or make your way to the Berneuse Cable Car, which takes us up to the summit of the mountain for perfect views of Geneva and Mont Blanc on a clear day.

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Day 4

This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Chaplin’s World, a museum honouring Charlie Chaplin in the filmmaker’s former home. We then enjoy free time for lunch in Vevey before embarking on a scenic paddle steamer cruise from Vevey to the elegant town of Montreux, made famous by its yearly jazz festival and former famous resident, Freddie Mercury. After spending time here, we make our way back to the hotel by coach.

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Day 5

This morning we have time for a leisurely breakfast before we board our coach for the journey across the Col de Mosses through the scenic countryside to the village of Gruyères. Here, we discover how Gruyère cheese is made with a demonstration at La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy. Afterwards, we have time to spend in the village before we travel by bus to Broc, home of the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. We find out all about the chocolates made here, with tastings of course! After enjoying the chocolates, we begin our return journey back to Leysin, arriving late afternoon.

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Day 6

After breakfast, we head to the chic mountain resort of Gstaad, known as a playground for the rich and famous, where we enjoy the day free to relax and explore. We may decide to pass the time browsing the designer shops along the main cobbled street, people-watching over coffee at the fashionable cafés, or immersing ourselves in the surrounding mountain scenery on a walking trail. We may also wish to have lunch at one of Gstaad’s many stylish restaurants. Later, we board our beautiful Golden Pass train (hourly departure, daily all summer) for a wonderful journey to Lake Geneva, watching the afternoon sun descend over its serene waters during the steep and winding descent to Montreux. On arrival here, we board our coach for the short journey back to our hotel.

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Day 7

Today we depart the hotel and begin the return journey with an overnight stay at the Ibis Hotel Laon (Evening meal included).

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Day 8

We depart after breakfast and continue the journey home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

PRICE INCLUDES

Return ferry crossings

2 nights half-board at Ibis Hotel Laon

5 nights half-board at Hotel Central Residence

Porterage & Welcome Drink (Main stay hotel)

Room with private facilities

90 minute guided tour of Chaplin’s World

One way paddle steamer cruise (Vevey-Montreux)

Entrance to Gruyère dairy

Guided visit to Cailler-Nestlé factory

One way rail journey from Gstaad to Montreux (2nd class)

Lift

Excursions

Single Room Supplement £95.00

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton Bus Station	Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street
Alfreton, Watchorn Island	Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop Alfreton
Barlborough, Rose & Crown	Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub
Barnsley, Eldon Street	Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema
Bolsover Market Place	Bolsover Market Place
Carlton in Lindrick	Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby
Carlton in Lindrick.	Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk
Chesterfield, Beetwell St	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office
Clay Cross, Church Layby	Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street
Clowne Tesco	Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby
Clowne,End of Gapsick Ln	Clowne, The end of Gapsick Lane
Creswell	Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road
Creswell Bingo Hall	Creswell, Bingo Hall, Elmton Road
Creswell Black Diamond	Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY
Creswell, Skinner Street	Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery
Creswell.	Creswell, Juntion of Sheffield Rd/Elmton Rd
Derby, Full Street	Derby Full Street, Premier Inn
Doncaster, Ward Bros	Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale
Eckington, Bus Station	Eckington, The Bus Station
Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road	Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave
Hodthorpe WMC	Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club
Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop	Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop
Hucknall, Ogle Street	Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park
Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub	Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street
Langold, The One Stop	Langold, The One Stop
Langwith Junction	Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd
Langwith Junction.	Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds
Langwith, The Gate Hotel	Langwith, The Gate Hotel
Leicester	Charles Street / Corner of Halford Street
Loughborough	Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub
Mansfield Woodhouse.	Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane
Mansfield, Walkden Street	Mansfield, Layby Opp Walkden St Car Park Entrance
McArthur Glen	McArthur Glen Shopping Centre
Nottingham, Mount Street	Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way
Ollerton,	Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road
Ollerton, The New Plough	Ollerton, The New Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS
Retford Market Place	Retford Market Place, Outside Greenwoods
Rhodesia, Tylden Way	Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way
Rotherham, Mecca Bingo	Rotherham, The Mecca Bingo, Corporation Street
Sheffield The Penny Black	Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1
Shirebrook, Ashbourne St	Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court
Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop	Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop
Sutton Lammas Centre	Sutton Lammas Centre
The Sidings	The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane
Warsop Church	Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60)
Warsop Library, High St	Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street
Warsop Motor Company	Warsop Motor Company
Whitwell Bakestone Moor	Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue
Whitwell Mini Market	Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street
Whitwell Southfield Lane	Whitwell, End of Southfield Lane
Whitwell Square	Whitwell Square
Whitwell The Spar Shop	Whitwell The Spar Shop, Bakestone Moor
Worksop B&Q	Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane
Worksop Bingo Hall	Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall
Worksop Community Church	Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church
Worksop Eyres Corner	Worksop, Eyres Corner
Worksop Gateford Road	The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop
Worksop Larwood Health	Worksop, Larwood Health Centre
Worksop Pelham Street	Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton
Worksop St Annes Church	Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue
Worksop Three Legged	Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane
Worksop, Cannon Hotel	Worksop, The Cannon Hotel S81 7AD
Worksop, High Hoe Road	Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge
Worksop, Innings Pub	Worksop, The Innings Pub bus stop, Gloucester Road S81 ORS
Worksop, Johnsons Depot	Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est
Worksop, Kilton Hill	The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill
Worksop, Opposite Tesco	Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road
Worksop, Plantation Hill	Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton,
Worksop, Priory Church	Worksop, Priory Church Car Park
Worksop, Stubbing Lane	Worksop, End of Stubbing Lane, Newcastle Avenue
Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60	Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop