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Alpine Discovery by Rail with European Gems Zurich → Amsterdam (2027)

27 days
From Zurich to Amsterdam
3.7
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Zürich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (25hours Hotel Zürich West)
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  2. Day 2

    Zürich - Lucerne

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Astoria Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation of Zürich including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town
    • Guided walking tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
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  3. Day 3

    Lucerne - Interlaken

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Metropole Interlaken or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Journey aboard Luzern–Interlaken Express with panoramic views of lakes, waterfalls and Brünig Pass
    Landmarks
    Brünig Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Interlaken

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Metropole Interlaken or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Jungfrau Railway journey to Jungfraujoch (3,454 metres)
    • Ice Palace exploration
    • Sphinx Observatory visit
    Landmarks
    Jungfraujoch
    Ice Palace
    Sphinx Observatory
    Bernese Alps
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Interlaken - Zermatt

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sonne Zermatt or similar)
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sonne Zermatt or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Morning guided tour of Zermatt including Hinterdorf (Old Village)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic helicopter flight over the Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Hinterdorf (Old Village)
  7. Day 7

    Zermatt - St. Moritz

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Gian St. Moritz or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Journey aboard Glacier Express to St. Moritz with panoramic views
  8. Day 8

    St. Moritz - Tirano - St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Gian St. Moritz or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Bernina Express journey to Tirano with stop at Alp Grüm
    Landmarks
    Morteratsch Glacier
    Bernina Pass
    Alp Grüm
    Palü Glacier
    Brusio Circular Viaduct
  9. Day 9

    St. Moritz - Innsbruck - Salzburg

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu Salzburg or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Innsbruck
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Salzburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu Salzburg or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion through Bavarian Alps to Eagle's Nest (mountaintop retreat built as a teahouse for Adolf Hitler's 50th birthday)
  11. Day 11

    Salzburg - Munich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery of Munich including Town Hall Glockenspiel and Frauenkirche
    Landmarks
    Town Hall Glockenspiel
    Frauenkirche
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich)

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey to Neuschwanstein Castle with interior tour
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
  13. Day 13

    Munich - Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Hungarian State Opera with private opera recital and sparkling wine
    Landmarks
    Hungarian State Opera
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben and Hofburg
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Graben
    Hofburg
    Naschmarkt
  16. Day 16

    Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Schloss Hof estate with private tour of stables, Lipizzaner horses, and exclusive performance
    • Visit to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital featuring medieval, Baroque and communist-era architecture including UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio Building
    • Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna's historic palace or concert hall followed by evening drive along Ringstrasse
    Landmarks
    Schloss Hof
    Kärntner Straße
    Ringstrasse
  17. Day 17

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting of the region's renowned wines in Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  18. Day 18

    Aschach - Passau

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Bavarian celebration on board with local beer and snacks accompanied by folk music, song and dance)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov, a beautifully preserved Czech town with more than 300 historic buildings
    • Excursion through Austria's scenic countryside to Mondsee (featuring the famous wedding church from The Sound of Music) and Salzburg with guided tour and free exploration time
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov
    Mondsee
  19. Day 19

    Regensburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg through historic streets with medieval architecture
  20. Day 20

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Nuremberg including Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice
    Landmarks
    Zeppelin Field
    Palace of Justice
  21. Day 21

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided tour of Bamberg historic centre including old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
  22. Day 22

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Würzburg Residence and Court Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved walled town on the Romantic Road in Franconia
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
  23. Day 23

    Miltenberg

    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  24. Day 24

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge

    Included Activities

    • Winzerexpress mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rhine Gorge
  25. Day 25

    Cologne - Brühl

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Augustusburg Palace and landscaped parks linking the palace and Falkenlust hunting lodge
    Landmarks
    Kölner Dom
    Augustusburg Palace
    Falkenlust hunting lodge
  26. Day 26

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat scenic canal cruise of Amsterdam
  27. Day 27

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
3.7(17 reviews)
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    December 5th, 2025
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    December 17th, 2019
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Tour ID: 346487

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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, L, 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.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 27th, 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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