Your holiday summary
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France |
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Train |
| Price range | From £779 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 6 nights |
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Savoie by rail
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This delightful tour visits one of France’s most distinctive and beautiful areas, the mountainous Savoie region together with its atmospheric second city, Lyon, famed for its cuisine.Our Savoie by rail tour, travelling by Eurostar and TGV, also includes the highlights of the delightful town of Chambéry, Annecy and its stunning lake, the charming mountain town of Grenoble, and historic Lyon. We also visit the charming lakeside spa town of Aix-les-Bains and the nearby Benedictine Monastery, the Abbaye d'Hautecombe.
You'll love this tour if you like: Gastranomy - Lyon is thought of as France's gastronomic capital Characterful hotels - try a converted 15th century chateau Glorious scenery - you will be surrounded by lakes and mountains Spa towns - Aix-les-Bains is wonderfully elegant Benedictine abbeys - explore atmospheric Hautecombe Historic cities - Chambery has a colourful history
You'll love this tour if you like: Gastranomy - Lyon is thought of as France's gastronomic capital Characterful hotels - try a converted 15th century chateau Glorious scenery - you will be surrounded by lakes and mountains Spa towns - Aix-les-Bains is wonderfully elegant Benedictine abbeys - explore atmospheric Hautecombe Historic cities - Chambery has a colourful history
Included
- Return Eurostar and TGV trains from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Lyon via Lille
- 5 or 6 nights' accommodation on dinner, bed and breakfast basis at the 3-star Chateau des Comtes de Challes, based on shared occupancy of twin room
- Transfers and full touring itinerary
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Holiday insurance
- Single room supplement
- Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink with upgraded seating only on the French railway leg
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
5-night option
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Lille and onwards to Lyon by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach (approx. 1.5 hours) to Challes les Eaux under tour manager’s direction for check in for 5 nights stay on dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Full day tour to Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains and Abbaye d’Hautecombe.
Day 3
Morning/mid-afternoon tour to Grenoble with return to hotel via Chartreuse scenic route.
Day 4
Full day tour to Annecy and Lake Annecy.
Day 5
Full day tour to Lyon.
Day 6
Transfer to Lyon station for return TGV and Eurostar to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet.
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion.
6-night option
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Lille and onwards to Lyon by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach (approx. 1.5 hours) to Challes les Eaux under tour manager’s direction for check in for 6-night stay on dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 2
Full day tour to Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains and Abbaye d’Hautecombe.
Day 3
Morning/mid-afternoon tour to Grenoble with return to hotel via Chartreuse scenic route.
Day 4
Full day to explore or relax and enjoy the hotel facilities at your own leisure.
Day 5
Full day tour to Annecy and Lake Annecy.
Day 6
Full day tour to Lyon.
Day 7
Transfer to Lyon station for return TGV and Eurostar to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 49 passengers.
Please note: For 2013 we have decided to use Lyon as the gateway for the Savoie for two important reasons - Firstly, the changeover in Lille is much easier and quicker than in Paris (and is much preferred according to client feedback) so the extra transfer time is partly offset by a shorter connection time in Lille. Secondly, the departure time necessary to connect with the Chambery train is very early (07.00) due to changes to the French train schedule and our arrival at the hotel would be very late, inconvient options in both cases. The transfer time from Lyon is approximately 1.5 hours which means arrival at the hotel in good time for dinner.
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Lille and onwards to Lyon by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach (approx. 1.5 hours) to Challes les Eaux under tour manager’s direction for check in for 5 nights stay on dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Full day tour to Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains and Abbaye d’Hautecombe.
Day 3
Morning/mid-afternoon tour to Grenoble with return to hotel via Chartreuse scenic route.
Day 4
Full day tour to Annecy and Lake Annecy.
Day 5
Full day tour to Lyon.
Day 6
Transfer to Lyon station for return TGV and Eurostar to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet.
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion.
6-night option
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Lille and onwards to Lyon by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach (approx. 1.5 hours) to Challes les Eaux under tour manager’s direction for check in for 6-night stay on dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 2
Full day tour to Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains and Abbaye d’Hautecombe.
Day 3
Morning/mid-afternoon tour to Grenoble with return to hotel via Chartreuse scenic route.
Day 4
Full day to explore or relax and enjoy the hotel facilities at your own leisure.
Day 5
Full day tour to Annecy and Lake Annecy.
Day 6
Full day tour to Lyon.
Day 7
Transfer to Lyon station for return TGV and Eurostar to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 49 passengers.
Please note: For 2013 we have decided to use Lyon as the gateway for the Savoie for two important reasons - Firstly, the changeover in Lille is much easier and quicker than in Paris (and is much preferred according to client feedback) so the extra transfer time is partly offset by a shorter connection time in Lille. Secondly, the departure time necessary to connect with the Chambery train is very early (07.00) due to changes to the French train schedule and our arrival at the hotel would be very late, inconvient options in both cases. The transfer time from Lyon is approximately 1.5 hours which means arrival at the hotel in good time for dinner.
Chateau des Comte de Challes, Chambéry
This tour is based at the beautiful Chateau des Comtes de Challes, located in the pretty village of Challes-les-Eaux about 6km from Chambéry. Dating from the 15th century this atmospheric hotel was converted from a fortified house and offers a very high level of comfort and service. Facilities at this friendly, family-owned hotel include restaurant, bar, delightful grounds, outdoor pool and charming, well-appointed rooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone and minibar. It even has its own private chapel!
This tour is based at the beautiful Chateau des Comtes de Challes, located in the pretty village of Challes-les-Eaux about 6km from Chambéry. Dating from the 15th century this atmospheric hotel was converted from a fortified house and offers a very high level of comfort and service. Facilities at this friendly, family-owned hotel include restaurant, bar, delightful grounds, outdoor pool and charming, well-appointed rooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone and minibar. It even has its own private chapel!
2 results
Hotel rooms and evening meals were very good; breakfast eventually got sorted out. Places visited were beautiful; some deserve a return visit, with more time to explore. Beautiful area and enjoyable holiday.
Sep 2011
Miss W Moore
Miss W Moore
We had a fantastic holiday and we all found the the whole experience very good. The scenery was absolutely stunning. Thank you for a great holiday.
Sep 2011
Mrs J Smythe
Mrs J Smythe
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