Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive at Budapest airport and head to the Four Seasons Gresham Palace hotel to settle in before starting your journey.
- Day 2
Budapest to Vienna
After checking out, you'll transfer to the Golden Eagle Danube Express heading to Vienna. Lunch happens aboard the train, then you'll either take a horse-drawn carriage through Vienna's Old Town, check out Schönbrunn Palace, or wander on your own. Later this evening, you'll attend a private concert with the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard as the train travels to Vienna)
Included Activities
- Private concert featuring the Vienna Supreme Orchestra
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through Vienna's Old Town
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace
- Free time to explore Vienna
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Old Town 
- Day 3
Vienna to Innsbruck
The train departs Vienna this morning on a scenic Alpine route through central Austria. You'll travel over the Semmering Pass with its viaducts and tunnels, pass through the ski village of Kitzbühel, then drive to Lake Achen for a cruise. By evening you'll arrive in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, known for winter sports and Alpine architecture.
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey over Semmering Pass
- Lake Achen cruise
Landmarks Semmering Pass Kitzbühel Lake Achen 
- Day 4
Innsbruck to Zurich
You'll travel through the Vorarlberg region, pass through St. Anton, cross into Liechtenstein, and head into Switzerland along Lake Zurich before arriving in the city. After settling in, you'll have a traditional Swiss fondue tasting experience.
Included Activities
- Traditional Swiss fondue tasting in Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Zurich Altstadt (Old Town) Rathaus (Town Hall) Limmatquai - Day 5
Zurich to Lake Como
Leaving Zurich, you'll pass Lakes Zug and Lucerne before climbing to the St. Gotthard Pass. After going through the St. Gotthard tunnel and descending toward Lugano, you'll arrive at Lake Como for lunch on the water. Then you'll take a boat cruise around the lake and visit Bellagio.
- Meals
- Lunch (Beautiful lunch on Lake Como)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise around Lake Como
- Visit Bellagio
Landmarks Lake Zug Lake Lucerne St. Gotthard Pass Lake Como Bellagio - Day 6
Lake Como to Trieste
The train follows the south shore of Lake Garda to Verona, where you'll have a walking tour of the city's famous sites. Lunch is served onboard as you head to Trieste. You'll tour Miramare Castle and Piazza Unità d'Italia, then visit the Church of San Giusto to see its Byzantine architecture and mosaics.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard the train)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Verona
- Visit Miramare Castle
- Visit Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Visit Church of San Giusto
Landmarks Verona Miramare Castle Piazza Unità d'Italia Church of San Giusto 
- Day 7
Trieste to Ljubljana
Early on, you'll enjoy Alpine scenery as the train climbs from Trieste, crosses into Slovenia, and ascends through the Julian Alps to Lake Bled. Later you'll arrive in Ljubljana for onboard lunch. Your afternoon tour covers Preseren Square, the Three Bridges, and the Dragon Bridge, mixing ancient architecture with the city's youthful culture.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard the train)
Included Activities
- Tour of Preseren Square
- Tour of Three Bridges
- Tour of Dragon Bridge
Landmarks Lake Bled Preseren Square Three Bridges Dragon Bridge 
- Day 8
Ljubljana to Venice
You'll start with a private visit to the Postojna Caves. After reboarding, the train heads south toward Venice. Once there, you'll check into the Kempinski San Clemente Palace on its own private island. The rest of the day is yours to explore Venice at your own pace, just minutes from Piazza San Marco.
Included Activities
- Private visit to Postojna Caves
Landmarks Postojna Caves Piazza San Marco 
- Day 9
Venice
After checking out, you'll board the S.S. La Venezia to begin your 7-night cruise on the Venetian Lagoon.
- Day 10
Venice
You'll arrive early at Doge's Palace to explore without crowds. Then you'll walk through an authentic Venetian neighborhood to see how locals live. This evening features an exclusive after-hours lighting ceremony inside St. Mark's Basilica without the usual crowds.
Included Activities
- A Walk in Venice with Doge's Palace Visit
- Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica
Landmarks Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica - Day 11
Vicenza / Padua to Burano
Your morning takes you to one of two UNESCO World Heritage cities in the Veneto region, either Vicenza or Padua. In the afternoon, you'll rejoin the ship for sailing across the lagoon toward Mazzorbo and Burano. Later, you'll stroll through Burano after most tourists have left to see the brightly painted fishermen's cottages.
Included Activities
- Evening Stroll in Burano
Optional Activities
- Padua Walking Tour
- Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico
Landmarks Padua Vicenza Teatro Olimpico Mazzorbo Burano 
- Day 12
Torcello, Mazzorbo, Burano, Murano
You'll explore the islands of Venice's northern lagoon. Start with Torcello's basilica on a guided tour with an art historian, then walk through agricultural Mazzorbo and the colorful island of Burano at your own pace after lunch. Or you can spend your afternoon watching glassblowing artisans on Murano create their work.
Included Activities
- Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon
- Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Landmarks Torcello Mazzorbo Burano Murano - Day 13
Chioggia
Your day is in charming coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local market. You can choose from several options: take a traditional bragozzo boat ride with tastings at Ca' Zen, visit the market, bike through town, explore a noble country villa and its wines, or visit Palazzo Goldoni.
Optional Activities
- Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca' Zen
- Chioggia Market Visit
- Biking Chioggia
- A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines
- Palazzo Goldoni
Landmarks Chioggia Market Ca' Zen Palazzo Goldoni - Day 14
Po Delta
You'll join a sailing excursion to explore the Po Delta where the Po River meets the Adriatic Sea. During lunch, you'll sail back to Venice. If you prefer something different, you can visit Castello del Catajo instead.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during return sailing to Venice)
Optional Activities
- Po Delta Sailing
- Castello del Catajo Visit
Landmarks Po Delta Castello del Catajo - Day 15
Venice
Your water taxi glides past narrow side canals and the Canal Grande to reach the iconic Rialto Bridge, a famous stone arch at the narrowest point of the canal. You can choose from several optional activities: a walking tour with gondola artisans, a locals' walking tour, a mask atelier visit, or learn traditional rowing.
Optional Activities
- Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit
- Do as the Locals Do: Venice Walking Tour
- Ca' Macana Mask Atelier
- Rowing Venice
Landmarks Rialto Bridge Canal Grande Ca' Macana - Day 16
Venice to Departure
You'll disembark the ship and if your package includes a group or private transfer, you'll be transported to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.
