Ffestiniog Travel

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Step into a winter wonderland by train and swap airport queues and motorway stress for snow-dusted mountains, festive fun, and one of the world’s most scenic rail networks. Ffestiniog Travel’s much-loved Christmas & New Year rail tour in Switzerland returns with a carefully crafted itinerary that combines effortless travel, jaw-dropping views, and the festive spirit of Switzerland’s alpine towns.

With centrally located hotels, optional guided excursions, and the freedom of a First Class Swiss Travel Pass, this tour is the perfect balance of structure and independence - ideal for both seasoned travellers and winter holiday first-timers.

Rail Tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel will mark its milestone 50th anniversary year in October with a special celebratory tour to Switzerland – the destination of its very first escorted tour in 1974 – complete with the original tour leaders!

General manager Maria Cook comments: “2024 is a year that marks some poignant anniversaries reflecting major historic events dating back over a Century from the start of WWI 110 years ago in 1914, the start of WWII 85 years ago in September 1939, the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 1944 and the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in November 1989 – heralding the end of the Cold War.

“The latter opened up a trove of train and tram treasures to those in the West and as a rail tour operator – also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024 – we were keen to get behind the former Iron Curtain to explore them and ran our very first tour to the Harz Mountains in 1991.

The company continues to visit Germany each year, touring by train and tram, combining comprehensive, interesting transport content with city culture, history and scenic journeys to create specialist, yet refined holidays.