b'By Ship 1 Nights in hotel 1 Nights on ship PolandBy Rail By Coach THE DANUBE RIVERGermanyMONTREUX Days 1-2 - London, Montreux and Cully CologneWe meet at London St Pancras to board the Eurostar to Paris. We Belgium River Rhinecontinue by train Montreux before transferring to our 5-Star hotelLuxembourg Germany Prague Czechclose to the shores of Lake Geneva. After a leisurely morning on DayRepublicTO/FROM REGENSBURG Slovakia2, we take the local train to Cully in the Lavaux region, where terracedLONDON River Danube DURNSTEINENDPASSAU VIENNAvineyards rise from the shores of Lake Geneva. We enjoy a guidedCHUR1 Munich LINZ BRATISLAVAZrich INNSBRUCK Austria 7 Budapest2 EMMERSDORFtour of the vineyards from on board a charming local land train2 Switzerland Austria HungaryCULLY Switzerland MAYHOFENBUDAPESTbefore visiting a nearby winery for a talk and a wine tasting. Later, weMONTREUX Slovenia Zagreb STARTGeneva Sloveniareturn to Montreux and the rest of your day is free to relax. Croatia BelgradeRomaniaBosnia & SerbiaDay 3 - The Glacier Express Italy Herzgovina SerbiaWe embark on what is undoubtedly one the highlights of our holiday,WHATS INCLUDEDRiver DanubeRome enjoying a journey on the iconic Glacier Express. Affectionately referred to as the slowest express train in the world, we wonder at the panoramic views across sprawling Alpine landscapes as the trainUK Tour Manager from makes its way through quintessentially Swiss mountain scenery. Thestart to finishtrain climbs steadily up and over the Oberalp Pass, the peak of the route, then spirals downwards past countless villages before reachingAll tour excursionsthe town of Chur or Davos.Day 4 - Innsbruck Return, escorted rail GRAND ALPINE EXPLORER We travel by rail to Innsbruck, located in the Inn Valley and set againsttravel from Londonthe dramatic backdrop of the Alps. Known for its Imperial buildingsSt PancrasAND DANUBE CRUISE and quaint Old Town, Innsbruck is magnificently preserved and is an5 nights 4 and 5-Star area that still reflects the Tyrolean capitals historic and cultural past, boasting wonderful Renaissance and Baroque buildings as well ashotel accommodation5-STAR MS AMADEUS SILVER II, SILVER III OR STAR traditional architecture. After checking into our hotel, the rest of your evening is free to explore or relax. 7 meals including 5 5-DAY TOUR + 8-DAY CRUISE FROM 3,595 Days 5-6 - The Zillertalbahn and Budapest breakfasts and 2 dinnersWe take a trip on the superb Zillertalbahn Railway. Wending our The first of its kind, this holiday pairs a journey on the Glacier Express with a riverway across lush meadows, along valleys and under mountains, ourComplimentary luggage cruise along the Danube. Soak up the beauty of the Alps as you travel throughtrains cheerful red carriages crawl like a bright caterpillar across thetransfersZiller valley floor, offering a charming glimpse into life in Austrias landscapes only a train can, past crystal-clear lakes and over mighty mountains. verdant countryside. Beginning near shimmering Achen Lake, the Zillertalbahn takes us past enchanting Tyrolean towns and villages on+ Plus all inclusions on your our way to the resort of Mayrhofen. Day 6 takes us to Budapest byDelights of the Danube rail, where we board our Amadeus ship. CruiseTHE GLACIER EXPRESSFor the rest of your holiday, follow theDelights of the Danube itinerary on page 50 HOTELSLeaving behind the rocky landscape of Chur, inthe Graubnden canton, on board the famousThe 5-Star Fairmont Le Glacier Express, we travel towards sunnyMontreux Palace overlooks Valais. Our panoramic journey takes us through2023 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancras Lake Geneva, while the 4-Star undeniably Swiss scenes of meadows, denseTour Code: WER | Standard Class Rail Hotel Penz is in Innsbruck.evergreen forests and snow-capped mountains, ambling along the beautiful Rhine Valley aboardClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe SuiteThe Slowest Express Train in the World.Categories Lower DeckLower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deck SHIP INFORMATION SternCrossing the Rhine Gorge and climbing to theJun 7 3,895 4,095 4,495 4,695 5,295Oberalp Pass, the highest point of our journeyJun 14* 3,895 4,095 4,495 4,695 5,295 MS Amadeus Silver II: August at 6,670 feet, we wonder at the fantastic viewsJun 21 3,895 4,095 4,495 4,695 5,295Jul 12 3,595 3,795 4,195 4,395 4,995 6th, August 27th, September 3rd stretching out over the Alps from our panoramicAug 6* 3,595 3,795 4,195 4,395 4,995 MS Amadeus Silver III: June 7th, windows. We begin our descent past isolatedAug 27 3,995 4,195 4,595 4,795 5,395 June 14th, June 21st, July 12thhamlets to emerge from the Furka Base TunnelSep 3* 3,995 4,195 4,595 4,795 5,395 MS Amadeus Star: September into the scenery of the lush Rhne Valley and theSep 7 3,995 4,195 4,595 4,795 5,395vineyards surrounding Brig. 7thDeposit from 360 per person. Solo Occupancy available.*A reverse itinerary operates on this date and is one day longer with an overnight hotel en route home. 52 THE DANUBE RIVER Call us on 01904 521972 or visitfor moGreatRail.comre informatio for mon. re details 53Visit your local Travel Agent'