30 Nov 2026
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Incl. flights
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£775pp
Flights from Edinburgh
Escorted tour
Swiss Christmas Markets: Montreux & Château-d’Oex – 4 Days
Three nights in an Alpine village, the lakeside Christmas market at Montreux and an optional day in Bern, with flights from the UK.
4 days
From £741 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 4-day escorted break is a festive taste of Switzerland in early winter, combining the lakeside Christmas market at Montreux with a stay in a traditional Alpine village. Return flights from the UK to Geneva are included, along with coach transfers to and from the hotel and a tour director who travels with the group throughout. You stay three nights at the three-star Hotel Roc et Neige in Château-d'Oex, with dinner on the first two evenings. The break is for adults aged 21 and over, travelling in a coach group.
Château-d'Oex sits in a wide valley between the high Alps of the Bernese Oberland and the shores of Lake Geneva, about two hours from Geneva airport. The village, known for its hot-air balloon festival in January and its traditional paper-cutting craft, has shops, cafés and restaurants, a folk museum and chalets dusted with snow, making it a relaxing base for a winter break. The hotel is a short walk from the village centre, and the valley views are best enjoyed with a hot chocolate in one of the cafés.
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On the second day you travel down to Montreux on Lake Geneva, where the Christmas market spreads along the lakeshore promenade, with wooden chalets selling local crafts, decorations, cheese, chocolate and mulled wine, and the snowy Alps rising across the water. There is time to visit the medieval Château de Chillon nearby, with entry payable locally, before returning to the hotel for dinner. The market usually runs from late November until Christmas Eve, and the promenade is lit up each evening.
The third day is yours. You can relax in Château-d'Oex, walk in the valley or join an optional excursion to Switzerland's capital, Bern, travelling past the ski resort of Gstaad and Lake Thun. Bern's UNESCO-listed old town is famous for its covered arcades, the Zytglogge clock tower and its Christmas markets around the Münster and on Waisenhausplatz. On the final day you return to Geneva for the flight home.
The physical rating is low. This break suits couples and friends looking for a short, festive escape with flights, transfers and hotel arranged, and the charm of Switzerland in winter.
Trip highlights
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Three nights in the Alpine village of Château-d'Oex
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The Montreux Christmas Market on Lake Geneva (Day 2)
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Time to visit the Château de Chillon (Day 2)
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An optional day in Bern's old town and markets (Day 3)
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Return flights from the UK and coach transfers
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A tour director throughout
Your route
4 stops from Geneva to Château Chillon
- Geneva Days 1 & 4
- Château-d'Oex Days 1–3
- Montreux Day 2
- Château Chillon Day 2
Why choose this tour
A short, festive Swiss break with flights, transfers and hotel included. A traditional mountain village base, away from the city crowds.
Best suited to
- Couples and friends looking for a festive break
- Christmas market fans
- Travellers who like everything arranged
- First-time visitors to Switzerland
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days from Geneva, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland
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Day 1 · Geneva, Château-d'Oex Fly to Geneva
Fly to Geneva, meet your tour director and transfer by coach to Château-d'Oex for dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Roc et Neige
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Montreux, Château de Chillon Montreux Christmas Market
Visit the Montreux Christmas Market on the shores of Lake Geneva, with time for the Château de Chillon.
- Hotel
- Hotel Roc et Neige
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Château-d'Oex, Bern Free day or Bern
Relax in the village or join an optional trip to Bern via Gstaad and Lake Thun.
- Hotel
- Hotel Roc et Neige
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Day 4 · Geneva Fly home
Return to Geneva airport for the flight home.
Where you stay
- Château-d'Oex (3 nights) Hotel Roc et Neige
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK to Geneva, with hand luggage
- Accommodation 3 nights at the three-star Hotel Roc et Neige
- Meals 2 dinners
- Coach transfers between Geneva airport and the hotel
- Visit to the Montreux Christmas Market
- Tour director throughout
- Local taxes and charges
Not included
- Hold luggage, depending on the airline
- Meals not listed
- Optional Bern excursion and Château de Chillon entry
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group — this is a coach group of up to 49
- You are under 21 — the minimum age is 21
- You want to ski — this is a sightseeing break
- You want a city hotel — the base is a mountain village
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Switzerland
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Departures & prices
From £741 per person, including flights. 3 upcoming departures.
04 Dec 2026
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£813pp
Flights from Edinburgh
09 Dec 2026
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£741pp
Flights from London Luton
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK to Geneva with a hand-luggage allowance. Hold luggage depends on the airline.
How far is the hotel from the airport?
About two hours by coach each way, and transfers are included.
Is the Bern trip included?
No, it is optional and can be booked locally or in advance.
What is the minimum age?
The break is for adults aged 21 and over.
How many people travel together?
This is a coach tour, with groups of 25 to 49 travellers.
What should I pack?
Warm layers, a waterproof coat and boots with good grip, as December can be cold and snowy.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
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Tailor-made option
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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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