German and Swiss holidays
Romantic castles, deep forests, glittering rivers, snow-veiled mountains – our German holidays and Switzerland tours unfurl two of Europe’s most ravishingly beautiful lands. Sitting in the heart of the continent, both countries join hands in the scenery stakes, seamlessly passing the baton of wondrous landscapes and half-timbered towns on to each other.
We’ve designed our German tours and Switzerland holidays to showcase the best of both countries. From cruises along the entrancing Rhine to rail tours through Switzerland’s Alps and tours of Germany’s great cities, we have the perfect German holiday and Switzerland tours for you, whatever your tastes or preferred mode of travel.
Highlights of our German tours
If your ideal German holiday involves exploring its historic cities, our German tours deliver. Gaze at the mighty Brandenburg Gate and poignant Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin. Sip a foaming beer in the cheerful beer gardens of Munich. And admire Cologne’s mammoth twin-spired Cathedral, a hymn to Gothic finery.
Another sort of holiday in Germany awaits further south. Travel the stunning Romantic Road, passing vine-clad hills and visiting olde-worlde Rothenburg. Marvel at fairytale Neuschwantein Castle high on a hilltop. And head into the Black Forest, home of woodcarvings and the legendary chocolate-and-cherry gateau.
And for the classic German holiday, look no further than our Rhine cruises. Soak up the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, passing picturebook castles and exploring well-preserved medieval towns like Rüdesheim. Or for a different kind of German holiday, why not cruise the Main and Main-Danube Canal, visiting chocolate-box towns such as medieval Nuremberg?
Highlights of our Switzerland holidays
Our holidays in Switzerland spotlight its staggering scenery and flower-bedecked towns. Drink in the towering Swiss Alps, riding the legendary Bernina Express and Glacier Express trains past rushing waterfalls, high mountain ridges and steep-sided valleys. Stroll around beautiful Berne and gaze out over sparkling Lake Geneva. And throw yourself into exclusive St. Moritz and medieval Lucerne – they’re yours for the taking.
And why not widen your sights? Many of our German holidays and escorted tours of Switzerland are part of our more comprehensive European itineraries. Enjoy a Main-Danube cruise calling at Nuremberg, Vienna, Prague and Budapest. Visit captivating Warsaw and Krakow along with Frankfurt and Berlin. Or take an exciting pan-European tour, exploring Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and France in one unmissable holiday.
Have a look at all the possibilities offered by our escorted tours of Germany and Switzerland holidays here.
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Cities of Eastern Europe
15 DAYS FROM £1105 SAVE £50 per person
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There's a wealth of included sightseeing on this splendid tour, which takes you to the historic and cultural centre of Europe.
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No single supplement in selected departues - subject to availability
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- 01 Dec 2013
- 14 Dec 2013
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- 30 Jun 2013 to 14 Dec 2013
Prague, Vienna & Budapest
9 DAYS FROM £709 per person
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Discover Prague, Vienna, Bohemia & the Danube Valley and experience the rich legacy of imperial splendour, which lives on in the architecture and atmosphere of these gracious cities.
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No single supplement in selected departues - subject to availability
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- 04 Nov 2013
- 09 Dec 2013
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- 15 Jul 2013 to 20 Dec 2013
Lakes & Mountains of Switzerland
8 DAYS FROM £1005 SAVE £40 per person
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Enjoy breathtaking views, invigorating mountain air and exhilarating train rides as we take you on a panoramic Alpine tour.
Highlights of Germany
12 DAYS FROM £1049 SAVE £50 per person
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Enjoy all the best loved regions of Germany in one spectacular holiday, from the delightful beauty of the Black Forest to the wonderful 'Romantic Road'.
Bohemian Rhapsody
13 DAYS FROM £1069 per person
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Enjoy plenty of time to discover the classical sights and sounds in some of Europe's most enthralling cities including Munich, Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg.
Scenic Switzerland by Rail
9 DAYS FROM £1569 SAVE £50 per person
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Enjoy wonderful views of awesome, unspoilt alpine beauty on this unforgettable rail journey around the heart of Switzerland.
Six Countries, Venice & Paris
8 DAYS FROM £735 per person
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Experience the charms of Venice and the vibrancy of Paris on this tour across six of Europe's most inspiring and unique countries.
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Room share options available for single travellers
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- 08 Jul 2013 to 16 Dec 2013
Imperial Capitals
13 DAYS FROM £939 per person
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Enjoy a treasure trove of fascinating cities, from Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest, to Prague and Berlin, and wonderful scenery like the Moselle Valley and beautiful Lake Balaton.
Cosmopolitan Europe
15 DAYS FROM £1189 per person
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Immerse yourself in sophisticated cities such as Prague, Vienna, Rome, Venice, Florence and Paris, and marvel at the spectacular natural wonders of the Alps on this journey through the heart of cosmopolitan Europe.
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Room share options available for single travellers
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- 20 Jul 2013 to 17 Dec 2013
Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
13 DAYS FROM £1325 per person
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Feast your eyes on lush pastures, chocolate-box villages and snow-capped peaks on this exciting Alpine journey, riding the famous Glacier and Bernina Express trains on the way.
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We know everyone is different so we have a range of flexible options to make your holiday special.
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