b'By Ship 1 Nights in hotel3 By Rail 1 Nights on ship THE DANUBE RIVERNEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE FROM PARISDay 1 - London and Stuttgart TO COLOGNEWe meet at London St Pancras this morning for the Eurostar to Paris. On arrival, we cross the city and catch the local train to Stuttgart for a night at our hotel. STUTTGART REGENSBURG1 ENDPASSAUDay 2 - Fssen MUNICH DURNSTEIN VIENNAWe continue our journey to Fssen by rail, a pretty town at theLINZ BRATISLAVAsouthern end of Germanys Romantic Road, where we spend the nextFUSSEN EMMERSDORF 7three nights. Our arrival time means you have time to start exploringAustria BUDAPESTthis classic Bavarian town. Perched on the banks of the Lech River,Hungary STARTFssen offers a snapshot of old-world Bavarian life, and youll find plenty to admire when strolling amongst its pretty squares andWHATS INCLUDED cobbled streets, past Baroque churches and quaint medieval houses.Day 3 - Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle UK Tour Manager from Today we venture into the nearby countryside for an enthrallingstart to finishexcursion to two of the finest castles in Bavaria. We begin at the honey-coloured Hohenschwangau, the childhood residence of King Ludwig II, before visiting glorious Neuschwanstein Castle. The mostAll tour excursionsfamous of all King Ludwig IIs castles, Neuschwanstein bristles with striking towers and spires, and was famously the inspiration behindReturn, escorted rail FAIRYTALE BAVARIAthe Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. travel from LondonSt PancrasAND DANUBE CRUISE Day 4 - The Zugspitze Mountain Railway 4 nights 4-Star hotel Ascending the highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze, we travel firstly on the remarkable Zugspitze Railway before completing ouraccommodation5-STAR AMADEUS SILVER II, SILVER III OR STAR journey to the summit by cable car. At the summit, glorious views across Bavaria and Austria stretch our before us. On the way down,8 meals including 4 we stop to admire the natural beauty of Eibsee Lake before returningbreakfasts and 4 dinners4-DAY TOUR + 8-DAY CRUISE FROM 2,895 to Fssen.Bavarias magnificent castles, mysterious forests and magical mountains are theDay 5 - Budapest + Plus all inclusions on your Following breakfast, we drive to Munich to catch the train toDelights of the Danube backdrop to this pre-cruise holiday. Discover fairytale Neuschwanstein and rideBudapest. On arrival, we board our ship and are welcomed with aCruisethe Zugspitze Mountain Railway from our base in the charming village of Fssen. cocktail in the lounge before dinner. HOTELSFor the rest of your holiday, follow theDelights of the Danube itinerary on page 50 In Fssen we stay at the 4-Star Best Western Plus. Overlooking the Ammergau Alps, this ZUGSPITZE MOUNTAIN RAILWAYmodern hotel is spacious andwelcoming, with a panoramic Taking us from Garmisch-Partenkirchen on anterrace area and a well-stocked 11-mile journey to the peak of Germanys highestbar. Theres also free Wi-Fi mountain, the Zugspitze Mountain Railway runsthroughout.through gentle countryside, continuing past a2022 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancrasscattering of small villages before beginningTour Code: BYR | Standard Class Railits ascent using a rack-and-pinion system to negotiate the steep gradient. Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper DeckFrom the base of the mountain, the sceneryCategories C4 C1 B4 B1 A1 Deluxe Suitebecomes ever-more dramatic, with spiky, snow- Jun 13 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195 SHIP INFORMATION covered peaks towering over dense patches ofJun 14* 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195woodland below. After pausing at Eibsee, ourJun 21 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195journey continues into the mountains using aJun 28* 2,995 3,095 3,395 3,495 3,595 4,095 MS Amadeus Silver II: July 30th, series of wide curves to gain height. We passJul 9* 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,395 3,495 3,995 August 20th through Hllental or Hell Valley, named forJul 30* 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,395 3,495 3,995 MS Amadeus Silver III: June 14th, its dramatic slopes and narrow gorge, beforeAug 20 2,995 3,095 3,395 3,495 3,595 4,095 June 21st, June 28themerging near the summit of the Zugspitze toSep 8 3,195 3,295 3,595 3,695 3,795 4,295 MS Amadeus Star: June 13th, panoramic views across Bavaria and Austria.Sep 22 3,095 3,195 3,495 3,595 3,695 4,195 July 9th, September 8th, Deposit from 480 per person. Solo Occupancy available.September 22nd*A reverse itinerary operates on this date with an overnight en route home.56 THE DANUBE RIVER Call us on 01904 521973 or visitfor moGreatRail.comre informatio for mon. re detailsVisit your local Travel AgentVisit your local Travel Agent for more information. 57'