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Alpine Discovery and Highlights of the Danube Zurich → Budapest (2027)

17 days
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From Zurich to Budapest
3.9
16 traveler reviews
  • View of a historic bridge and tower by a lake with swans and vibrant buildings.
  • Neuschwanstein Castle overlooking a vast landscape in Germany.
  • Scenic view of historic buildings lining a river in Zurich.
  • Colorful row of homes along the river in Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Picturesque mountain view with the Matterhorn in Zermatt.
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  • Munich cityscape with prominent gothic architecture.
  • Scenic train ride through Swiss Alps with majestic mountains.
  • Scenic view of Passau with colorful buildings along the river.
  • Melk Abbey on a hill with the town below.
  • The Belvedere Palace with its gardens in Vienna.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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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+

Places You’ll See

  • Zurich
    Zurich
  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
  • Zermatt
    Zermatt
  • St Moritz
    St Moritz
  • Innsbruck
    Innsbruck
  • Munich
    Munich
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Linz
    Linz
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
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Highlights

  • Explore Zurich's UNESCO-listed Old Town
  • Ride the world's steepest cog-wheel railway
  • Travel on the iconic Glacier Express train
  • Discover Munich's historic city center
  • Tour the Aldersbach brewery with tastings

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Zürich
  2. Day 2 Zürich
  3. Day 3 Zürich to Lucerne
  4. Day 4 Lucerne
  5. Day 5 Lucerne, Zermatt
  6. Day 6 Zermatt
  7. Day 7 Zermatt, Brigg, Glacier Express, St Moritz
  8. Day 8 St Moritz, Kitzbuhel, Salzburg
  9. Day 9 Salzburg
  10. Day 10 Salzburg, Passau, Embark Ship
  11. Day 11 Passau
  12. Day 12 Linz
  13. Day 13 Melk, Dürnstein
  14. Day 14 Vienna
  15. Day 15 Bratislava
  16. Day 16 Budapest
  17. Day 17 Budapest, Disembark Ship
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Crowne Plaza Zurich

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    day 1

  • Crowne Plaza Zurich or similar

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  • Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne

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    Days 3, 4

  • Zermatt

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    Days 5, 6

  • Europa Hotel

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  • Salzburg

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  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

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12 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Elly
    · September 29th, 2025
    The staff were fabulous, great locations, nice food. The only thing that marred a perfect trip was the laundry onboard losing my $180 dress.
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  • Greg
    · August 20th, 2025
    This is a wonderful tour on a beautiful ship. The staff are all so accomodating and friendly it’s like you’ve known them for years. The food is excellent as are the accomodations. The sights to be seen are utterly magical and beautiful. Do yourself a favour and take this cruise. It’s wonderful.
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  • Susan
    · December 17th, 2019
    The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise Director, in particular, was excellent. Would not recommend going as a single traveller, however, as vast majority were couples or friends travelling together, so it was quite cliquey with the same people sitting together at meals, especially dinner. Plus, it was 90% Australians and Kiwis, and a broader mix of nationalities would have made it more interesting. The best part was seeing all of the various cities and towns along the rivers. Very nice trip overall.
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    3 Jul, 2027
    To Monday
    19 Jul, 2027
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    31 Jul, 2027
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    16 Aug, 2027
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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 April 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 9th, 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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