Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Geneva
Geneva- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Bristol Geneva or similar)
- Day 2
Geneva to Lausanne
Geneva to Lausanne- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on Lake Geneva
- Train journey to Lausanne
Landmarks Mont Blanc United Nations Office at Geneva - Day 3
Lausanne - Montreux - Interlaken
Lausanne - Montreux - Interlaken- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Metropole Interlaken or similar)
Included Activities
- Local train journey to Montreux
- GoldenPass Express scenic train journey through Swiss Alps
Landmarks Château-d'Oex Gstaad 
- Day 4
Interlaken
Interlaken- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Metropole Interlaken or similar)
Included Activities
- Jungfrau Railway cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch
- Ice Palace exploration
- Sphinx Observatory visit
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Bernese Alps - Day 5
Interlaken to St. Moritz
Interlaken to St. Moritz- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Art Boutique Hotel Monopol St. Moritz or similar)
Included Activities
- Glacier Express narrow-gauge train journey to St. Moritz
- Day 6
St. Moritz to Tirano to St. Moritz
St. Moritz to Tirano to St. Moritz- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lugano)
Included Activities
- Bernina Express train journey to Tirano
- Alp Grüm stop with photo opportunity
- Regional train return to St. Moritz
Landmarks Morteratsch Glacier Bernina Pass Brusio Circular Viaduct Alp Grüm Palü Glacier Val Poschiavo - Day 7
Lugano
Lugano- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lugano)
Optional Activities
- Lakeside promenade walk
- Boutique shopping
- Lakeside cafe visit
- Day 8
Lugano to Lucerne
Lugano to Lucerne- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch included on Lake Lucerne cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Gotthard Panorama Express First Class train journey to Flüelen
- Lake Lucerne cruise with lunch
- Guided walking tour of Lucerne
- Chapel Bridge visit
Optional Activities
- Traditional dinner and entertainment at a Swiss folklore restaurant (additional expense)
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Water Tower - Day 9
Lucerne
Lucerne- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Mount Pilatus cogwheel railway ascent
Landmarks Mount Pilatus - Day 10
Lucerne to Zurich
Lucerne to Zurich- Accommodation
- Hotel (25hours Hotel Zürich West)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Zurich
- Guided tour of Zurich Old Town
Landmarks Zurich Old Town - Day 11
Zurich to Amsterdam
Zurich to Amsterdam- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Flight to Amsterdam (included)
- Transfer to river ship
- Day 12
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam's waterways with local guide
- Transfer to Utrecht
- Gala Dinner on board
- Day 13
Cologne - Brühl
Cologne - BrühlIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Augustusburg Palace in Brühl
- Exploration of palace landscaped parks and gardens
Landmarks Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust Hunting Lodge - Day 14
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini train journey
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum visit
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 15
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Exploration of Miltenberg's half-timbered buildings
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 16
Würzburg
WürzburgIncluded Activities
- Würzburg Residence guided tour
- Court Gardens visit
Optional Activities
- Rothenburg excursion (additional expense) - visit to beautifully preserved walled town on the Romantic Road
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Court Gardens Rothenburg - Day 17
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg
- Old town hall visit
- Bamberg Cathedral visit
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 18
Nuremberg
NurembergIncluded Activities
- Exploration of Nuremberg's cobblestone streets
- Main-Danube Canal cruise with 16 locks crossing
Landmarks Nuremberg - Day 19
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Dinner (Bavarian Evening on board with local beer and snacks)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg
- Bavarian Evening on board with beer, snacks and traditional folk entertainment
Optional Activities
- Kuchlbauer's World of Beer brewery visit in Abensberg (additional expense) - tour the brewery and see the colourful Kuchlbauer Tower designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser; available on cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest only
Landmarks Regensburg Kuchlbauer Tower - Day 20
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Český Krumlov full-day excursion (additional expense) - visit a beautifully preserved Czech town with more than 300 historic buildings
- Salzburg Sights excursion (additional expense) - journey through scenic countryside to Mondsee (where 'The Sound of Music' wedding scene was filmed), then guided tour of Mozart's hometown with free time to explore
Landmarks Passau Český Krumlov Mondsee Salzburg - Day 21
Melk - Dürnstein
Melk - DürnsteinIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Regional wine tasting in Dürnstein (additional expense) - sample local Wachau wines including Grüner Veltliner or Riesling with regional brandy tasting at Dürnstein Abbey
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley - Day 22
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna
- St Stephen's Cathedral visit
- Graben visit
- Hofburg visit
- Albertina museum visit
Optional Activities
- Naschmarkt food market visit
- Mozart and Strauss concert (additional expense) - attend a concert in one of Vienna's historic palaces or concert halls, followed by evening drive along the Ringstrasse
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Albertina Ringstrasse - Day 23
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Schloss Hof and Lipizzaner Experience (additional expense) - guided tour of the estate (once residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, later Empress Maria Theresa), explore elegant palace apartments with fine textiles and chandeliers, stroll Baroque gardens, then visit stables for private introduction to magnificent Lipizzaner horses with demonstration
- Bratislava visit (additional expense) - see landmarks such as UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio Building reflecting the city's fascinating past
Landmarks Hofburg District Kärntner Straße Schloss Hof Bratislava UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 24
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
- Hungarian State Opera guided tour
- Private opera recital with sparkling wine
Optional Activities
- Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum visit (additional expense) - explore this World War II hospital located within caves beneath Buda Castle, originally built in 1941 as a first-aid shelter to withstand aerial bombing
Landmarks Budapest Hungarian State Opera Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum 
- Day 25
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
