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Switzerland by Rail with European Gems Geneva → Budapest (2027)

25 days
From Geneva to Budapest
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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

    Geneva

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bristol Geneva or similar)
    Landmarks
    United Nations Office at Geneva
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Geneva to Lausanne

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on Lake Geneva with views towards Mont Blanc, United Nations Office at Geneva, elegant lakeside villas and manicured parks and gardens
    • Train journey from Geneva to Lausanne
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
    Mont Blanc
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Lausanne - Montreux - Gstaad - Interlaken

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Metropole Interlaken or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Local train journey from Lausanne to Montreux
    • GoldenPass Express scenic journey through the Swiss Alps including Montbovon, Château-d'Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken
    Landmarks
    Gstaad
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Interlaken to Jungfraujoch

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Metropole Interlaken or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cogwheel train journey to Jungfraujoch (3,454 metres)
    • Exploration of the Ice Palace
    • Visit to Sphinx Observatory
    Landmarks
    Jungfraujoch
    Bernese Alps
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Interlaken - Brigg to St. Moritz

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Art Boutique Hotel Monopol St. Moritz or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Brigg
    • Glacier Express journey from Brigg to St. Moritz through alpine route with panoramic views of jagged peaks, lush meadows, sprawling vineyards, and forested hillsides
    Landmarks
    St. Moritz
  6. Day 6

    St. Moritz - Tirano - St. Moritz - Lugano

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lugano)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Bernina Express journey from St. Moritz to Tirano with views of glittering lakes, Morteratsch Glacier, Bernina Pass, turquoise alpine lagoons, valleys and Brusio Circular Viaduct
    • Pause at Alp Grüm (2,091 m) for photographs of Palü Glacier and Val Poschiavo
    • Regional train return journey from Tirano to St. Moritz
    Landmarks
    Tirano
    Bernina Pass
    Morteratsch Glacier
    Brusio Circular Viaduct
    Alp Grüm
    Palü Glacier
  7. Day 7

    Lugano

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lugano)

    Optional Activities

    • Strolling along the lakeside promenade
    • Browsing boutique shops
    • Relaxing at a cafe overlooking the water
    Landmarks
    Lugano Lakeside
  8. Day 8

    Lugano - Flüelen - Lucerne

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch included on boat journey across Lake Lucerne)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Morning in Lugano
    • Gotthard Panorama Express journey by First Class panoramic train to Flüelen
    • Boat journey across Lake Lucerne with lunch included
    • Guided walking tour of Lucerne
    • Chapel Bridge crossing with octagonal Water Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional dinner and entertainment at a Swiss folklore restaurant (additional expense)
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Lake Lucerne
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne to Mount Pilatus

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Cogwheel railway journey to Mount Pilatus summit with views of flower-filled pastures, rugged mountain ledges and snow-capped peaks
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (25hours Hotel Zürich West)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Lucerne to Zurich
    • Guided tour of Zurich including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town and medieval architecture
    Landmarks
    Zurich Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Zurich to Amsterdam

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Included flight from Zurich to Amsterdam
    • Transfer from airport to river ship
    • Welcome Reception on board ship
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam to Utrecht

    Meals
    Dinner (Special Gala Dinner on board ship)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam's waterways with local guide
    • Free time in Amsterdam
    • Drive to Utrecht
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Waterways
  13. Day 13

    Cologne - Brühl

    Included Activities

    • Arrival in Cologne with views of Kölner Dom
    • Guided tour of Augustusburg Palace in Brühl
    • Exploration of landscaped parks and gardens linking Augustusburg Palace and Falkenlust hunting lodge

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Cologne city centre
    Landmarks
    Kölner Dom
    Augustusburg Palace
    Falkenlust hunting lodge
  14. Day 14

    Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
    • Winzerexpress mini train tour through Rüdesheim
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  15. Day 15

    Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Miltenberg town
    • Viewing of half-timbered buildings from 15th to 18th centuries
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  16. Day 16

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey through rolling hills to Würzburg
    • Guided tour of Würzburg Residence
    • Exploration of the Court Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved walled town on the Romantic Road in Franconia
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Court Gardens
    Rothenburg
  17. Day 17

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on the final stretch of the Main River
    • Guided tour of Bamberg including old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
    Main River
  18. Day 18

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Nuremberg cobblestone streets
    • Cruise on the Main–Danube Canal crossing Europe's Continental Divide via 16 locks

    Optional Activities

    • Browsing boutiques and artisan shops
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Old Town
    Main–Danube Canal
  19. Day 19

    Regensburg

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Regensburg main sights
    • Bavarian Evening on board ship with local beer and snacks accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Kuchlbauer's World of Beer in Abensberg (available on cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest only)
    Landmarks
    Regensburg
    Kuchlbauer's World of Beer
    Kuchlbauer Tower
  20. Day 20

    Passau - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Arrival in Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov, a beautifully preserved town in the Czech Republic with more than 300 historic buildings
    • Excursion to Salzburg through Austria's scenic countryside, visiting Mondsee (wedding church from The Sound of Music) and Salzburg for a guided tour of Mozart's hometown
    Landmarks
    Passau
    Český Krumlov
    Salzburg
    Mondsee
  21. Day 21

    Melk - Dürnstein

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Melk Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Free time in Dürnstein to explore cobbled streets, townhouses and taverns

    Optional Activities

    • Regional wine tasting at Dürnstein Abbey (Grüner Veltliner or Riesling wines with regional brandy)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Dürnstein Abbey
  22. Day 22

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg and Albertina museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Naschmarkt
    • Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna's historic palaces or concert halls, followed by an evening drive along the Ringstrasse
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Graben
    Hofburg
    Albertina museum
    Naschmarkt
    Ringstrasse
  23. Day 23

    Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Hofburg district
    • Wandering along Kärntner Straße shopping boulevard
    • Guided tour of Schloss Hof estate with visit to Lipizzaner horses stables for private introduction and demonstration
    • Excursion to Bratislava to see landmarks such as UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio Building
    Landmarks
    Hofburg district
    Kärntner Straße
    Schloss Hof
    UFO Bridge
    Slovak Radio Building
    Bratislava
  24. Day 24

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Local guided tour of Budapest
    • Hungarian State Opera guided tour with glass of sparkling wine and private opera recital

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (a World War II hospital located within caves beneath Buda Castle)
    Landmarks
    Hungarian State Opera
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    Buda Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  25. Day 25

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Disembarkation from ship
    • Transfer to airport

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