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Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct in Scotland with the Jacobite steam train passing over. Artistic vintage style processing.
Rail and River Cruise

Scotland by Rail with European Gems

2027

River Cruise

Scotland by Rail with European Gems

Scotland by Rail with European Gems

From the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands to the grand capitals of Europe, this journey brings together two unforgettable ways to travel. Explore Edinburgh and the Highlands by rail, riding the Kyle Line, the West Highland Line and The Jacobite steam train as you visit castles, lochs and Speyside’s whisky country. Then board your Travelmarvel river ship in Amsterdam and cruise the Rhine, Main and Danube, discovering fairytale towns and elegant cities including Cologne, Vienna and Budapest. Combining iconic rail journeys with relaxed river cruising, this adventure reveals Europe’s landscapes, history and culture at every turn.

EdinburghBudapest
24 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

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Edinburgh to Budapest

24 days / 23 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Edinburgh

Day 2

Edinburgh

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Edinburgh, Aberdeen

Day 4

Aberdeen

Day 5

Aberdeen, Keith, Inverness

Day 6

Inverness, Loch Ness

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Inverness, Kyle of Lochlash

Day 8

Inverness, Fort William, Mallaig

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Fort William, Arrochar, Glasgow

Day 10

Glasgow, Amsterdam, Embark Ship

Day 11

Amsterdam, Utrecht

Day 12

Cologne, Brühl

Insider Experiences

Day 13

Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim

Day 14

Miltenberg

Day 15

Würzburg

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Day 16

Bamberg

Day 17

Nuremberg

Day 18

Regensburg

Insider Experiences

Day 19

Passau, Linz

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Day 20

Melk, Dürnstein

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Day 21

Vienna

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Day 22

Vienna

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Day 23

Budapest

Insider Experiences

Day 24

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

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Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Prices are for land, rail and cruise only. Flights not included, unless specified

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