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Gotthard Panorama Express with the church of Wassen
Rail Tour and River Cruise

Switzerland by Rail with European Gems

2027

River Cruise

Switzerland by Rail with European Gems

Switzerland by Rail with European Gems

From the lakeside elegance of Geneva to the grand boulevards of Budapest, this remarkable journey showcases Europe at its most captivating. Travel through Switzerland on panoramic railways, including the GoldenPass, Glacier Express and Bernina Express, before cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers past medieval towns and imperial capitals, where cobbled streets, baroque architecture and centuries of history unfold at every turn.

GenevaBudapest
25 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Geneva to Budapest

25 days / 24 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Geneva

Day 2

Geneva, Lausanne

Day 3

Lausanne, Montreux, GoldenPass Express, Interlaken

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Day 4

Interlaken, Jungfraujoch

Day 5

Interlaken, Brigg, Glacier Express, St. Moritz

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Day 6

St. Moritz, Bernina Express, Tirano, Lugano

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Day 7

Lugano

Day 8

Lugano, Gotthard Panorama Express, Flüelen, Lucerne

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Day 9

Lucerne, Mount Pilatus

Day 10

Lucerne, Zürich

Day 11

Zürich, Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

Day 12

Amsterdam, Utrecht

Day 13

Cologne, Brühl

Insider Experiences

Day 14

Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim

Day 15

Miltenberg

Day 16

Würzburg

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Day 17

Bamberg

Day 18

Nuremberg

Day 19

Regensburg

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Day 20

Passau, Linz

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Day 21

Melk, Dürnstein

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Day 22

Vienna

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Day 23

Vienna

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Day 24

Budapest

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Day 25

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

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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

  • 14 May departure starts with two nights in Lausanne instead of Geneva

  • 24 May departure stays in Locarno instead of Lugano

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