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Bernina Express auf der Alp Grüm
Rail and River Cruise

Alpine Discovery by Rail and Highlights of the Danube

2027

Alpine Discovery by Rail and Highlights of the Danube

Discover Europe by rail and river on a journey combining Switzerland’s alpine icons with a Danube River cruise. Begin in Zürich and Lucerne, ride the famed Glacier Express and Bernina Express, visit Jungfraujoch and Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn, then continue through Salzburg and Munich, including fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Finally, cruise the Danube through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, exploring the Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

ZurichBudapest
20 Days Rail Tour

Itinerary

Zurich to Budapest

20 days / 19 night Rail Tour

Day 1

Arrive Zürich

Day 2

Zürich, Lucerne

Day 3

Lucerne, Luzern–Interlaken Express, Interlaken

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Interlaken, Jungfraujoch

Day 5

Interlaken, Zermatt

Day 6

Zermatt

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Day 7

Zermatt, Glacier Express, St. Moritz

Insider Experiences

Day 8

St. Moritz, Bernina Express, Tirano, St. Moritz

Insider Experiences

Day 9

St Moritz, Innsbruck, Salzburg

Day 10

Salzburg

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Day 11

Salzburg, Munich

Day 12

Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle

Insider Experiences

Day 13

Munich, Passau, Embark Ship

Day 14

Passau

Insider Experiences

Day 15

Linz

Enhance Your Journey

Day 16

Melk, Dürnstein

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Day 17

Vienna

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Day 18

Bratislava

Day 19

Budapest

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Day 20

Budapest, Disembark Ship

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Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

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

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