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Land and River Cruise

Alpine Discovery and Highlights of the Danube

2025

Land Tour

Alpine Discovery and Highlights of the Danube

Alpine Discovery and Highlights of the Danube

Journey through the alpine regions of Europe. Discover the beauty of Lucerne, journey aboard the Glacier Express train and enjoy visits to Zermatt, St Moritz and Munich before embarking on a river cruise to Budapest.

17 day Land Tour

Itinerary

Zurich to Budapest

17 days / 16 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Zürich

Day 2

Zurich, Lucerne

Day 3

Lucerne

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Lucerne, Zermatt

Day 5

Zermatt

Day 6

Zermatt, Andermatt, Glacier Express, St Moritz

Insider Experiences

Day 7

St Moritz, Innsbruck, Munich

Day 8

Munich

Day 9

Munich

Enhance Your Journey

Day 10

Munich, Passau, Embark Ship

Day 11

Passau

Insider Experiences

Day 12

Linz

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Day 13

Melk, Dürnstein

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Day 14

Vienna

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Day 15

Bratislava

Day 16

Budapest

Day 17

Budapest, Disembark Ship

Coach/Vehicle
Cruise
Cruise Stay (no. of nights)
Rail

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

3 nights in Munich, 2 nights in Lucerne, Zermatt, 1 night in Zürich & St. Moritz
Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides
33 meals – 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 11 dinners, plus Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Explore 15 towns, villages and cities
Enjoy a two-night stay at Zermatt’s Hotel Sonne, with views of the Matterhorn
Travel aboard the Glacier Express to St. Moritz
Enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board, sampling delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Cog-Wheel Railway

Travel to the peak of Mount Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway, enjoying views of flower-filled pastures, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks.

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Glacier Express Panoramic Journey

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.

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Bavarian Evening on Board

Enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. 

Melk Abbey

Visit the magnificent Melk Abbey, one of Austria's most iconic landmarks, perched high above the Danube River. This Benedictine monastery, founded in 1089, is renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and expansive library. Wander through its grand halls, adorned with intricate frescoes and ornate furnishings, and explore the abbey’s beautifully manicured gardens, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. A visit to Melk Abbey is a journey into Austria's spiritual and cultural history, where centuries of tradition and art come together in an awe-inspiring setting.

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Travelmarvel's State-of-the-art River Ships

Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shines bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment.

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What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.

- European Gems cruise

The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.

- Europe Cruise

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

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

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