Admire amazing natural wonders, explore historic towns and sail on the calm waters of Lake Annecy as you make your own journey of discovery through France and into Switzerland.

• UK/Annecy - 1
  

  Embark Eurostar at the elegantly restored St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet for your journey to Lille, from where you’ll take the French TGV high speed train southward to Lyon. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as the TGV cruises effortlessly at speeds of up to 186mph. From Lyon you’ll travel by local train via Aixles-Bains towards the beautiful Alps and picturesque Annecy.

• Annecy - 2 to 4
  

  One of the most charming and attractive towns in the Rhone, Annecy is built on a maze of canals. With its cobbled streets and stone bridges the traffic-free old town is lined with cafés and restaurants, and boats sail past on the calm waters of Lake Annecy, taking in the amazing views of the Alps overlooking the town.

  Explore this delightful area by train, travelling to the mountain grandeur of Chamonix with its superb location under the awe inspiring gaze of Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc. Take a memorable trip on the tramway to the spectacular Mer de Glace glacier, literally a ‘sea of ice’ and France’s longest glacier. This natural phenomenon is a spectacular swathe of ice cutting through the countryside, snaking its way towards striking snow covered mountains above.

  Uncover more hidden gems as you visit the picturesque lakeside walled town of Yvoire, situated on the banks of Lake Geneva. With a church dedicated to St. Pancras that dates from the 11th century and remains of the former castle, ramparts and fortified gateways, Yvoire’s past has been miraculously preserved for future generations to enjoy. From this idyllic town you can take a relaxing boat trip to the Swiss city of Geneva, whose ancient Old Town is a maze of sloping cobblestone streets and alleyways filled with cafés, boutiques and historic landmarks at every turn.

• Annecy/UK - 5
  

  Following breakfast take your transfer to the station and start your return journey through the heart of Europe back to the UK.

Accommodation

Comfort Hotel (3-star) or similar

4 nights. This comfortable hotel in the town of Annecy offers a bar, breakfast area and lift. Guest rooms are comfortably furnished and all have private facilities, TV and telephone.

• Flights are scheduled services of eurostar
• Flights depart at 1:00 am and return at 1:00 am

Includes

Not Included