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Alpine Discovery and Highlights of the Danube Zurich → Budapest (2025)

17 days
From Zurich to Budapest
3.7
17 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 48
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Zurich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)
  2. Day 2

    Lucerne

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation discovery of Zurich
    • Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town
    • Walking tour of Lucerne
    • Visit the Lion of Lucerne monument
    • Explore the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
    Landmarks
    Old Town Zurich
    Lion of Lucerne
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
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  3. Day 3

    Mount Pilatus

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Travel aboard the world's steepest cog-wheel railway to Mount Pilatus peak

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional dinner and entertainment at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
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  4. Day 4

    Zermatt

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zermatt)
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
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  5. Day 5

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zermatt)

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Zermatt
    • Explore Hinterdorf (Old Village) with traditional chalet-style barns and shops

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic helicopter flight over the Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Hinterdorf (Old Village)
    Matterhorn
  6. Day 6

    St. Moritz (Glacier Express)

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Europa Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel aboard the Glacier Express narrow-gauge train to St. Moritz
    Landmarks
    St. Moritz
  7. Day 7

    Innsbruck - Munich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)
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  8. Day 8

    Munich

    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery of Munich
    • See the famous Glockenspiel on the Town Hall
    • Explore the historic city centre
    • Visit the Frauenkirche
    Landmarks
    Town Hall (Marienplatz)
    Frauenkirche
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  9. Day 9

    Munich (Optional: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles)

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day tour to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles
    Landmarks
    Linderhof Castle
    Neuschwanstein Castle
  10. Day 10

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
    Landmarks
    Passau
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  11. Day 11

    Aldersbach Brewery

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau's Altstadt
    • Tour of Aldersbach brewery (founded 1268)
    • Locally brewed beer tasting and local food tasting
    Landmarks
    Altstadt (Old Town)
    Aldersbach Brewery
  12. Day 12

    Linz (Optional: Český Krumlov or Salzburg)

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic
    • Day tour to Salzburg and Mondsee (Wedding Church from The Sound of Music)
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov
    Mondsee (Wedding Church)
    Salzburg
  13. Day 13

    Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Melk Abbey (active Benedictine monastery since 1089)
    • Cruise through the Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting tour including Grüner Veltliner or Riesling and brandy at Dürnstein Abbey
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Abbey
  14. Day 14

    Vienna

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Drive around the Ringstrasse
    • Walking tour of Vienna
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Explore the Graben
    • Visit Hofburg Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Mozart and Strauss concert in a Vienna palace or concert venue with evening drive around the Ringstrasse
    • Browse the stalls at the Naschmarkt
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Graben
    Hofburg Palace
    Naschmarkt
  15. Day 15

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava Old Town
    • Visit St Martin's Cathedral
    • Visit Primatial Palace
    • Visit Main Square
    • Visit Michael's Gate
    Landmarks
    St Martin's Cathedral
    Primatial Palace
    Main Square (Bratislava)
    Michael's Gate
  16. Day 16

    Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest
    • Visit Heroes' Square
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Museum tour of Hospital in the Rock (World War II hospital in caves beneath Buda Castle)
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Hospital in the Rock
  17. Day 17

    Departure from Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
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