Swiss Alps and the Bernina Express 2027
Sun 20 June - Sun 27 June 2027: An 8-Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Switzerland with Jones Holidays staying at Central Sportshotel Davos, Switzerland
SWISS ALPS & THE BERNINA EXPRESS
20 - 27 June 2027
Sunday – Sunday
8 Days
From £1,399
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps on a spectacular holiday combining magnificent mountain scenery, elegant resorts and one of the world’s greatest railway journeys. From our base we discover the Alpine delights of Davos and historic Chur, explore with the benefits of the Davos Klosters Guest Card and visit glamorous St Moritz. A true highlight awaits aboard the Bernina Express, as you journey through soaring mountain passes, past glittering glaciers and across dramatic viaducts. With unforgettable views at every turn, this is Switzerland at its spectacular best.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
· Discover the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland, where soaring mountains, sparkling lakes and picturesque Alpine villages await
· Explore the famous mountain resort of Davos, spectacularly situated high in the Swiss Alps
· Step aboard the world-famous Bernina Express for one of Europe’s most spectacular railway journeys
· Explore Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, surrounded by magnificent Alpine scenery
· Discover the glamour of world-famous St Moritz, beautifully positioned amid the Engadin Alps.
(20)DAY ONE – Arrival and Overnight
We depart from your home and travel to Dover for our crossing to Dunkirk. Once in France, you travel to your overnight hotel, Novotel Saint Avold, where we enjoy a set dinner this evening, and relax.
(21)DAY TWO – Arrival in Switzerland
After breakfast we continue our journey and make our way to Davos and our main stay hotel in beautiful alpine surroundings. This is our main destination, and you will enjoy 5 nights here, so settle in and enjoy your stay.
(22)DAY THREE – Day at leisure
A full day at leisure. The included 'Davos/Klosters Card' provides discounted travel on local transport, and we suggest a trip on the Schatzalp Mountain Railway for lunch in the panoramic restaurant followed by a visit to the Alpine Garden.
(23)DAY FOUR – Chur
Today we travel to Chur. This charming, historic town has cobbled streets, secret courtyards and a large Cathedral. We have some free time here before returning tour hotel via Thusis and Frauenkirch.
(24)DAY FIVE – The Bernina Express Railway
This morning we make our way to Davos where we take the local train from Davos to Filisur using the Davos Card, then board the Bernina Express Railway and travel to Italy. See lakes, gorges and glaciers as well as a series of loops and tunnels that make this one of Europe’s greatest train journeys. In Tirano rejoin the coach and return to Klosters via the Bernina Pass.
(25)DAY SIX – St Moritz
A morning excursion today to St Moritz. Elegant and chic, it lies in the middle of a lake-dotted landscape and offers one of the sunniest climates in all Switzerland. We then return to Davos for an afternoon at leisure.
(26)DAY SEVEN - France and Overnight
This morning you travel back to France Avold for your last overnight stay.
(27)DAY EIGHT – Departure
After breakfast this morning we make our way to Calais and our crossing, we have included a meal voucher for your crossing, and on arrival in Dover we continue our journey home.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
Return ferry crossings (Dover/Calais return)
1 nights half board on outbound journey
1 nights half board on inbound journey
5 nights accommodation, dinner and breakfast, at main stay hotel
Welcome drink (main hotel)
Bernina Express Railway - one way journey Filisur/Tirano - standard class
Swiss Farmer’s Buffett one evening (dependant on pax no.).
NOVOTEL SAINT AVOLD, FRANCE (overnight outbound & inbound)
Novotel Saint Avold is at the edge of a forest, amongst calm green surroundings. The hotel serves as the ideal stopover. Comfortable modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor seasonal swimming pool and a terrace. The air-conditioned rooms are spacious and feature a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. They also include a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower.
We recommend taking an overnight bag for your overnight stays to make your stay easier.
CENTRAL SPORTHOTEL DAVOS
The Central Sporthotel is a 4 star hotel located in the centre of Davos – directly below the famous Davos-Platz Promenade shopping street, close to the Schatzalp cable car. The hotel has 97 comfortable rooms with TV, hairdryer and all but one room having a terrace or balcony. Most rooms are "Austrian twins" i.e. 1 bed frame but with 2 separate mattresses and 2 separate sets of bedding. This is very common in Alpine Europe and works well for customers requiring both twin and double room accommodation.
Leisure facilities include a bar with plenty of seating, restaurant serving Swiss specialities. A wellness area comprising of an indoor swimming pool, counter-current pool, 2 saunas, a steam bath, fitness area, massage services available and solarium.
MOBILITY: Davos sits in the Swiss Alps and gradients will be encountered when exploring the town. The area where the hotel is located is on a gradient. There is level entrance into the hotel and a lift serves all floors except for the wellness area which is accessed via stairs.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
Return ferry crossings (Dover/Calais return)
1 nights half board on outbound journey
1 nights half board on inbound journey
5 nights accommodation, dinner and breakfast, at main stay hotel
Welcome drink (main hotel)
Bernina Express Railway - one way journey Filisur/Tirano - standard class
Swiss Farmer’s Buffett one evening (dependant on pax no.).
NOVOTEL SAINT AVOLD, FRANCE (overnight outbound & inbound)
Novotel Saint Avold is at the edge of a forest, amongst calm green surroundings. The hotel serves as the ideal stopover. Comfortable modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor seasonal swimming pool and a terrace. The air-conditioned rooms are spacious and feature a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. They also include a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower.
We recommend taking an overnight bag for your overnight stays to make your stay easier.
CENTRAL SPORTHOTEL DAVOS
The Central Sporthotel is a 4 star hotel located in the centre of Davos – directly below the famous Davos-Platz Promenade shopping street, close to the Schatzalp cable car. The hotel has 97 comfortable rooms with TV, hairdryer and all but one room having a terrace or balcony. Most rooms are "Austrian twins" i.e. 1 bed frame but with 2 separate mattresses and 2 separate sets of bedding. This is very common in Alpine Europe and works well for customers requiring both twin and double room accommodation.
Leisure facilities include a bar with plenty of seating, restaurant serving Swiss specialities. A wellness area comprising of an indoor swimming pool, counter-current pool, 2 saunas, a steam bath, fitness area, massage services available and solarium.
MOBILITY: Davos sits in the Swiss Alps and gradients will be encountered when exploring the town. The area where the hotel is located is on a gradient. There is level entrance into the hotel and a lift serves all floors except for the wellness area which is accessed via stairs.
PLEASE NOTE: As the UK is no longer in the European Union, there are changes being brought in by Europe it is ESSENTIAL that you read SECTION 14 of our BCH ABTOT Trading Charter (& Booking Conditions) this will inform you of all the up-to-date documents required for travelling into Europe.
Passport & Visa Requirements: https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports
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Health: https://www.nhs.uk
JONES HOLIDAYS cannot accept any liability for the consequences of your failure to have the relevant documents when travelling into Europe, so please ensure that you read all the necessary information and apply for any documents required.
DAVOS-KLOSTERS PREMIUM CARD This card provides reduced prices locally in the towns. The Davos-Klosters Premium card needs to be shown when making purchases to receive the discounts. For more details on the card, please see davos.ch/en/information/guest-information/guest-card
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE (main stay)
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General |
Rooms |
Accessibility |
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4 star |
Television |
Lift |
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Bar |
Hairdryer |
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Restaurant |
Wi-Fi |
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Lounge |
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Swimming pool |
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Gym |
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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8 |
20 – 27 JUN 2027 |
SUNDAY |
£1,399 |
£186 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£92 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
(20) DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel to Dover for our crossing to Dunkirk. Once in France, you travel to your overnight hotel, Novotel Saint Avold, where we enjoy a set dinner this evening, and relax. |
(21) DAY TWOB, D
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After breakfast we continue our journey and make our way to Davos and our main stay hotel in beautiful alpine surroundings. This is our main destination, and you will enjoy 5 nights here, so settle in and enjoy your stay. |
(22) DAY THREEB, D
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A full day at leisure. The included 'Davos/Klosters Card' provides discounted travel on local transport, and we suggest a trip on the Schatzalp Mountain Railway for lunch in the panoramic restaurant followed by a visit to the Alpine Garden. |
(23) DAY FOURB, D
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Today we travel to Chur. This charming, historic town has cobbled streets, secret courtyards and a large Cathedral. We have some free time here before returning tour hotel via Thusis and Frauenkirch. |
(24) DAY FIVEB, D
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This morning we make our way to Davos where we take the local train from Davos to Filisur using the Davos Card, then board the Bernina Express Railway and travel to Italy. See lakes, gorges and glaciers as well as a series of loops and tunnels that make this one of Europe's greatest train journeys. In Tirano rejoin the coach and return to Klosters via the Bernina Pass. |
(25) DAY SIXB, D
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A morning excursion today to St Moritz. Elegant and chic, it lies in the middle of a lake-dotted landscape and offers one of the sunniest climates in all Switzerland. We then return to Davos for an afternoon at leisure. |
(26) DAY SEVENB, D
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This morning you travel back to France Avold for your last overnight stay. |
(27) DAY EIGHTB
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After breakfast this morning we make our way to Calais and our crossing, we have included a meal voucher for your crossing, and on arrival in Dover we continue our journey home. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 20 Jun 2027 | 8 Days | £1399.00 | — | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
| Oswestry | Oswestry , Little Chef/Mile End Services |
Home pick-ups
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