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Grand Alpine Explorer with European Gems

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 Trip Length
28 Days
 Trip Starts
Amsterdam
 Trip Finishes
Zurich
28 Day Grand Alpine Explorer with European Gems Itinerary (Travelmarvel)
Countries Explored: Holland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy
Trip Style
River Cruise
Departures
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
EUTCAPG28

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 28 Day Grand Alpine Explorer with European Gems. Travel by rail to Switzerland's Jungfraujoch and cruise along the Danube River in this once in a lifetime trip to Europe and Europe's alpine regions.

Itinerary

Fly into Amsterdam and transfer to your contemporary river ship. Perhaps grab a map to explore this carefree, cosmopolitan city.

This evening meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Captain's Welcome Reception. Stay 14 Nights: aboard your Travelmarvel river ship (D)

Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam's maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some free time to explore this lively city.

Later, travel by coach to Utrecht, via Rembrandt's Windmill. From here, your ship will set off along the Rhine as you prepare for tonight's special Gala Dinner. (B/L/D)

Learn how the twin spires of Cologne's famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you tour this picturesque city by coach. You'll then take the short drive to Bruhl for your Insider Experience. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle. Listen to enthralling stories and enjoy a walk through the landscaped parks and gardens between the castle and the lodge.

Dock in Rudesheim, and board the Winzerexpress mini-train, bound for Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. (B/L/D)

Today, arrive in the evocative town of Miltenberg. Perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers, Miltenberg is home to charming half-timbered houses and beautiful squares. Later this evening, enjoy a superb dinner on board. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Get a glimpse into local life as you are welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family. Enjoy coffee and cake made by your gracious hosts.

Board a coach and travel through the rolling hills to Wurzburg. Admire the baroque palace and walk through the beautiful Court Garden.

Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a true fairytale town. (B/L/D)

Cruise along the last stretch of the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. Here, choose between an afternoon of free time or a guided tour.

Later on this evening, your ship will reach the Main-Danube Canal. (B/L/D)

Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler's infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe's Continental Divide thanks to the canal's 16 stair-step locks. (B/L/D)

Having reached the Danube River overnight, Regensburg awaits. Spend the day in this charming city, docked right in the heart of town, and join a guided walking tour to see its major sights. Later, perhaps take an optional tour to Kuchlbauer's World of Beer in Abensberg. Take a guided tour of the family-owned brewery and see The Kuchlbauer Tower, designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: This evening, enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.

As you enjoy your breakfast, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City' of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Discover the city at your leisure this morning, or grab a bike and set out to explore. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music'. (B/L/D)

Join a local guide to see Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Durnstein, where you have a free afternoon to explore. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional bike ride from Melk to Durnstein. (B/L/D)

In Vienna, join a walking tour of St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina.

Afterwards, you may enjoy visiting the Naschmarkt.

This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music'. (B/L/D)

Today is yours to explore Vienna. Perhaps visit the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury. Otherwise, enjoy an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, or head to Bratislava. (B/L/D)

After breakfast, join a local guide to explore the city.

Tonight enjoy a Captain's Farewell Dinner. (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your included flight from Budapest to Munich.

On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Located within view of the Alps, lively Munich is the capital of Bavaria, as well as one of Germany's best-loved cities. Stay Two Nights: Munich, Hotel Obermaier or similar (B/D)

Become immersed in the illustrious sights of Munich. With a rich culture and heritage, the city has a wonderful collection of museums, galleries and architecture. Enjoy a guided walking tour to introduce you to the highlights of Munich, including the city's charming main square, Marienplatz, home to the Neo-Gothic Town Hall and the famous Glockenspiel which performs on the hour.

Afterwards, discover Munich's unique beer scene with a tour of its popular and historic beer halls, including Munich's oldest beer house, Hofbrauhaus. Sample different local blends and delicious Bavarian snacks. (B)

Leaving Munich behind this morning, take the train into Austria. Arrive in Salzburg, a city known the world over as the birthplace of Mozart, and the setting for the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music'.

On arrival, you will embark on a sightseeing tour with a local guide. Discover the Old Town, the World Heritage-listed centre with its pretty collection of medieval and baroque buildings, plus gorgeous views of the mountains.

Later, enjoy dinner with a difference in the Baroque setting of St Peter's, where you will sit down to a candlelit meal accompanied by the stirring music of Salzburg's most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This lovely city will be your home for the next three nights. Stay Three Nights: Salzburg, Goldenes Theater Hotel or similar (B/D)

Today is free for you to relax in Salzburg. Perhaps visit the Salzburg Fortress, also known as Hohensalzburg Castle, which is perched high above the city with great views from its peak. (B)

Discover the beauty of the Austrian Lake District today, heading first to Bad Ischl to visit the remarkable Kaiserilla, the stately former home of Emperor Franz Joseph I. Enjoy free time in St Gilgen, filled to the brim with baroque and rococo character. From here continue to Lake Wolfgang and take a lake cruise to St Wolfgang, an Austrian market town of whitewashed, slate-topped houses set among rich green mountains beside the turquoise waters of Wolfgangsee.

Enjoy time at leisure in before continuing to Mondsee. Perhaps visit the town's cloister church, used as the site of the wedding in ‘The Sound of Music'. Return to your hotel in Salzburg for dinner. (B/D)

This morning, leave Salzburg and travel First Class into the heart of the Austrian Alps. The scenery becomes more dramatic approaching Innsbruck, with steep imposing mountains rising either side of the Inn Valley.

On arrival in Innsbruck join a guided tour of this charming city set against a backdrop of the Austrian Alps. Innsbruck's magnificently preserved Old Town still reflects the Tyrolean capital's historic and cultural past, boasting wonderful Renaissance and Baroque buildings as well as traditional Tyrolean architecture. Stay Two Nights: Hotel Innsbruck (B/D)

Your travels today will take you to the glorious Neuschwanstein Castle. Nestled in the Alps, it is a stunning sight, with a storied history. Enjoy a guided tour before an Insider Experience. (B)

Insider Experience: Join an enthralling journey on the Zugspitze Railway which ascends the summit of Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany.

Start your day with a walking tour of Innsbruck. Located in the Inn Valley and set against the dramatic backdrop of the Alps, Innsbruck is known for its imperial buildings and quaint Old Town. Magnificently preserved, this area still reflects the Tyrolean capital's historic and cultural past. It's then time for a rail journey through the Swiss Alps. Pass Liechtenstein and head into the Swiss town of Sargans. Change trains here and travel alongside the Rhine to Chur, before continuing to the resort town of St Moritz. Stay Three Nights: St Moritz, Hotel Schweizerhof (B/D)

Travel through stunning scenic surrounds on a famous train line, arriving in the Italian town of Tirano. Here you'll have free time to explore before making your return journey. (B/D)

Insider Experience: Ride the Bernina Express, which passes glaciers, rushing mountain streams and flower-sprinkled alpine meadows.

Spend today as you please, soaking up the glitz and glamour of St Moritz. (B)

Journey from St Moritz to Brig aboard the iconic Glacier Express on a thrilling Insider Experience. Enjoy a tasty two-course lunch at your seat. The train climbs steadily and steeply up and over the Oberalp Pass, then spirals downward past little villages on the way to Brig. Change trains here and continue to Interlaken. Stay Three Nights: Hotel Interlaken (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Step aboard the famous Glacier Express for a journey from St Moritz to Brig, enjoying the incredible views through the panoramic windows of your First Class carriage.

Today's adventure begins as you leave Interlaken and travel through the foothills of the Alps to Lauterbrunnen. You will then join the Wengeralp Railway to Kleine Scheidegg, before journeying on the Jungfrau Railway. Your final destination is the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station. Enjoy free time at the summit station and perhaps explore its Ice Palace. (B)

Insider Experience: Journey on the iconic Jungfrau Railway. See spectacular views at two observation stops, hewn out of solid rock between the rail tunnel and the infamous north face of the Eiger.

Wake to the breathtaking mountain vistas of Interlaken – this beautiful town is all yours to explore today. Spend time as you like, perhaps exploring the glacier-fed lakes. (B/D)

Your incredible journey reaches an end this morning after breakfast. Transfer to the airport in Zurich by train for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle
  • Step aboard the famous Glacier Express for a journey from St Moritz to Brig
  • Journey on the iconic Jungfrau Railway and the incredible Bernina Express

  • 14 nights cruising on a contemporary Travelmarvel river ship and 13 nights in premium accommodation
  • Rail itinerary operated by Travelmarvel's partner Great Rail Journeys
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and local guides
  • Prices include a flight from Budapest to Munich (unescorted)
  • Prices include transfers, port charges and tipping

  • 63 meals - 27 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 22 dinners
  • Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

  • Itinerary and hotels may be subject to change
  • Low or high-water levels may cause disruption to cruising
  • Order of touring is subject to change
  • Prices are for cruise/rail and flight as specified only
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Deck Plans

 
Category D
Window Stateroom
 
Category E
Window Stateroom
Lower Deck (Level 1)
 
Category B
French Balcony
 
Category B+
French Balcony
 
Category C
French Balcony
Main Deck (Level 2)
 
Category A
French Balcony
 
Category A+
French Balcony
 
Category P
French Balcony
 
Owners Suite
Upper Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck (Level 4)

Cabins

Category E & D (Window Stateroom)

  • 153 sq ft/ 14.2 sq m
  • Ensuite with a shower, air-conditioning, a hair-dryer, a safe and flatscreen TV
  • Superior queen or twin bedding with plush linen
  • Each room has windows that offer stunning views
  • Seating area with a chair and small desk

Category C, B, A, A+ & P (French Balcony)

  • 167 sq ft/ 15.5 sq m
  • Ensuite with a shower, air-conditioning, a hair-dryer, a safe and flatscreen TV
  • Superior queen or twin bedding with plush linen
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with french balcony
  • Seating area with a chair and small desk

Owners Suite

  • 258 sq ft/ 24 sq m
  • Ensuite with a shower, air-conditioning, a hair-dryer, a safe and flatscreen TV
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with french balcony and windows that offer stunning views
  • Seating area with chair

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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person

Base Cabin  (Prices Shown) $ 0
Category D $ 395
Category C $ 2,295
Category B $ 2,345
Category B+ $ 2,395
Category A $ 2,595
Category A+ $ 2,645
Category P $ 2,695
Owners Suite $ 3,995

Base Cabin  (Prices Shown) $ 0
Category D $ 395
Category C $ 2,295
Category B $ 2,345
Category B+ $ 2,395
Category A $ 2,595
Category A+ $ 2,645
Category P $ 2,695
Owners Suite $ 3,995
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