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Alpine Discovery and Highlights of the Danube Zurich → Budapest (2026)

17 days
From Zurich to Budapest
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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

    Zurich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)
  2. Day 2

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne)

    Included Activities

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

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Ride cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus peak

    Optional Activities

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

    Lucerne to Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zermatt)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic journey via Interlaken to Zermatt
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
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  5. Day 5

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zermatt)

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Zermatt
    • Explore Hinterdorf (Old Village)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic helicopter flight over the Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Hinterdorf
  6. Day 6

    Zermatt to St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Europa Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Journey aboard the Glacier Express
    Landmarks
    Glacier Express
  7. Day 7

    St. Moritz to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)
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  8. Day 8

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)

    Included Activities

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

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)

    Optional Activities

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

    Munich to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception
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  11. Day 11

    Passau

    Meals
    Other (Beer tastings with local food in Oktoberfest spirit at brewery festival hall)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau's Altstadt (Old Town)
    • Aldersbach Brewery tour and tasting experience with local beer and food
    • Live music and singing at brewery festival hall
    Landmarks
    Altstadt (Old Town), Passau
    Aldersbach Brewery
  12. Day 12

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov
    • Full-day tour to Salzburg with stop at Mondsee and guided tour of Mozart's hometown
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov
    Mondsee
  13. Day 13

    Melk to Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Melk Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

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

    Vienna

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Drive along the Ringstrasse
    • Guided walking tour of Vienna city center including St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Naschmarkt to browse stalls
    • Mozart and Strauss Concert in one of Vienna's palaces or concert venues followed by evening drive around the Ringstrasse
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Graben
    Hofburg Palace
    Naschmarkt
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  15. Day 15

    Bratislava

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bratislava Old Town
    • Visit to St Martin's Cathedral
    • Visit to Primatial Palace
    • Visit to Main Square
    • Visit to Michael's Gate
    • Captain's Farewell Dinner
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    St Martin's Cathedral
    Primatial Palace
    Main Square, Bratislava
    Michael's Gate
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  16. Day 16

    Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with local guide to Heroes' Square and St Stephen's Basilica
    • Free time to explore Budapest at leisure

    Optional Activities

    • Hospital in the Rock museum visit (former WWII hospital and Cold War bunker located in caves beneath Buda Castle)
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St Stephen's Basilica
    Hospital in the Rock
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  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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