b'River CruiseFairytale BavariaNetherlands& Delights ofBrussels 1 COLOGNE Germany Czechia PolandBelgiumTo/From the Danube London STUTTGART esk Krumlov Vienna SlovakiaWachau ValleyParis 1 LinzFrance Munich Passau MelkBratislavaMondsee 7FUSSEN 3 Salzburg DurnsteinExplore the majestic mountains and castles of Bavariaby Coach by Rail Switzerland Austria Budapestthen cruise leisurely along the Danube, one of Europesby Ship 1 Nights in Hotel Hungary1 Nights by Shipmost iconic and diverse rivers with exciting ports of call.MS AMADEUS IMPERIAL ZUGSPITZE RAILWAY FSSENYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. To Stuttgart in Germany Days 5 & 6. To our ship in Budapest Day 10. Salzburg or esk KrumlovMeeting at London St Pancras, yourWe travel by rail to Budapest to boardWaking in Linz, you can choose from holiday begins aboard the Eurostarour luxury ship. During dinner ontwo excursions. The first is a visit to to Paris. From the French capital, weboard, were joined by a traditionalSalzburg, a striking city overlooked by continue to Stuttgart where we spendHungarian folklore troupe. Once theHohensalzburg Fortress. Enroute, we our first night in this popular city.sun sets, we sail along the river tostop in the Austrian Lake District for a admire the citys illuminated sights.photo opportunity. Alternatively, join a Day 2. Alpine beauty in Fssen On Day 6, we delve deeper intotrip into Czechia to visit esk Krumlov, This morning, we journey by rail toBudapest on a tour and this evening,a small Bohemian town that looks like Fssen on the banks of the Lechwe navigate the scenic Danube Bend.something straight out of a fairytale. River. After checking into our hotel, theres time to explore our new alpineDays 7 & 8. Imperial capital cities Day 11. Crossing the German border surroundings before dinner. You couldA tour of Bratislava reveals charmingToday, we conclude our cruise along seek out the historic old town, Highstreets and Baroque buildingskeepthe Danube. Drifting through beautiful Castle and St Mangs Abbey.an eye out for some quirky statues.scenery into Germany, we arrive in On Day 8, our guided tour of ViennaPassau. We get to know the Bavarian Days 3 & 4. Bavarian treasures shows us the Ringstrasse and itstown known as the Three Rivers City One of Bavarias finest castles awaitsglorious imperial architecture beforeon a guided tour. Tonight, we enjoy our today. Commissioned by King Ludwig IIfree time. Tonight, were joined onfarewell gala dinner on our ship.in the 19th century, Neuschwanstein board by four previous members of is a masterpiece of romantic, fairytalethe Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.Days 12 & 13. Homeward boundThe whole trip was architecture. On Day 4, we ascendIts time to leave our ship today and the Zugspitze, Germanys highestDay 9. Visiting Melk Abbey mind-blowing and Ill say goodbye to our crew. We board a mountain, via the Zugspitze RailwayThis morning is at leisure in Drnsteintrain to Cologne for an e ti rnight .never forget thove gersstop. and cable car. At the summit, enjoybefore we sail the Wachau ValleyaLeaving Cologne by rail on Day 13, Brian, 2024incredible views of the Bavarian Alps.highlight of the cruise. In Emmersdorf,we travel to Brussels. From here, we During our descent, we stop at Lakewe visit the spectacular Melk Abbeyboard the Eurostar to London where Eibseean area of turquoise waters. and its impressive Baroque church. your Danube holiday comes to an end.78 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/BYR26'