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Travel on the famous Glacier Express - one of Switzerland's most iconic train rides across the Alps from St. Moritz to Zermatt. The breathtaking journey takes around 7½ hours, crosses 291 bridges, passes through 91 tunnels and climbs to over 2,000 metres high.
Fly to Zurich and take a scenic rail transfer to St.Moritz; from here you will be driven 15 minutes to the charming family-owned hotel, Waldhaus Sils where you will stay for two nights, overlooking the picturesque Engadin Valley.
On the third day you will board the Glacier Express at St.Moritz and from your first class seat you will enjoy spectacular views through the panoramic windows and a 3-course meal, expertly served as you wind through the Alps.
Disembark in Zermatt and stay for two nights at the Zermatterhof, with a whole day free to explore this delightful Alpine village in the shadow of the famous Matterhorn, before taking a rail transfer to Geneva for your flight home.
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This historic hotel dates back to 1876 when the oldest families of the village decided to work together and build a hotel to make the most of the burgeoning tourist trade. The result is a grand hotel on a more intimate scale and in the traditional Alpine style with a commanding position in the centre of Zermatt.
Perched in a wonderful position above the village of Sils Maria, in between two lakes and flanked by mountains and forests – the views from Waldhaus Sils are truly spectacular. Opened in 1908, this historic grand hotel is still owned and run by the same family ensuring a very personal, friendly and altogether Swiss experience.
Switzerland is synonymous with many things, from stunning scenery to impeccable efficiency, and for the discerning traveller, it’s a country that never fails to disappoint. It’s a surprisingly diverse country, considering that it only spans over an area of 15,000 square miles. The country speaks four official languages, with each of those linguistic areas having its own distinct character. The…
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Senior Reservations Consultant
A native Venetian, Pat has been Kirker's resident expert of the hidden gems of Venice for many years and can offer a useful insight into the non-tourist side of Italy.
Being a mother of three children means she has an understanding of the needs of family holidays and can put together itineraries and suggest hotels, which will make a holiday with the whole family both enjoyable and relaxing. In addition to Venice she has also lived in Lake Como, Venice, Milan and Rome, and has travelled the length and breadth of her home country, visiting Kirker hotels in from the Cinque Terre and the Italian Lakes to Sicily and the Amalfi Coast.
Our expert reservations team regularly travel to a wide range of destinations to explore new cities, visit hotels and to research museums, galleries and restaurants so that we can offer the most up-to-date advice and recommendations.
