Jewels of Europe with Grand Alpine
2022 Zurich > Amsterdam
- Tour Code:
- SSAC
- Duration:
- 29 days
- Departure City:
- Zurich
- Return City:
- Amsterdam
Selected Itinerary
29 Day Itinerary
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Day 1 - Zurich
Welcome to Zurich where you will enjoy an overnight stay.
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Day 2 - Zurich > Bern
Zurich is full of treasures, discover them first hand on a walking tour. This afternoon, transfer to the Swiss capital Bern for your two night stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 - Bern > Lucerne > Bern
Journey today to charming Lucerne, and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town including the ornate Chapel Bridge, followed by a picturesque cruise on Lucerne’s lake to the village of Vitznau. Join the oldest cog wheel train in Switzerland for a breathtaking ascent of Mount Rigi.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 4 - Bern > Montreux
Enroute to Montreux stop at the charming village of Gruyères, then be treated to a tasting of Swiss chocolate. Check into your hotel before a dinner accompanied by a introduction and performance of the traditional Alphorn.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 - Montreux > Zermatt
Cruise on Lake Geneva to Chillon Castle and enjoy a guided tour, then travel to Täsch where you will board a cogwheel train to the village of Zermatt. Check into your hotel for your two night stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 6 - Zermatt
Today ascend the Swiss Alps by rail to Gornergrat for magnificent views, including the Matterhorn.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 7 - Zermatt > Stresa
Cross the border and continue to the Italian city of Stresa. Upon arrival you will check in to your hotel where you’ll enjoy beautiful rooms overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Maggiore.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 - Stresa > Lugano
Cruise Lake Maggiore, the stunning lake that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Pause along the way to visit the splendid Isola Bella, ‘the beautiful island’. Explore its baroque palace and luscious gardens, before continuing to Lugano and your two night stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 9 - Lugano
Although in Switzerland, the city offers a unique Italian flair with the culture and language influenced by its nearest neighbour.
FreechoiceTake a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Brè for spectacular views across the Lake and the surrounding alps, or taste the flavours of Lugano during a walking tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 10 - Lugano > St. Moritz
This morning, drive to Andermatt where you will board the Glacier Express for a spectacular rail journey through the stunning Swiss Alps. Enjoy an overnight stay in St. Moritz.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 - St Moritz > Seefeld
Travel through towering peaks to Hohenschwangau to see the majestic spires of Neuschwanstein Castle. Then continue to Seefeld, located on a picturesque plateau in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 12 - Seefeld > Salzburg
Delight in the spectacular scenery as you venture into the district, made famous by ‘The Sound of Music’. This afternoon arrive at your hotel in Salzburg.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13 - Salzburg > Vienna
Continue your exploration of Austria and visit the city of Linz for a guided tour before arriving in the grand capital, Vienna for a two night stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 14 - Vienna
Today your expert local guide will show you the city’s imperial glory.
EnrichEnjoy a concert of classical music at the Kursalon, a beautiful Italian Renaissance Palace, followed by dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 15 - Vienna > Budapest
This morning after breakfast, travel to Budapest, one of the most majestic cities in the world. Upon arrival, board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship where you will be welcomed by your friendly crew.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 16 - Budapest
FreechoiceMake the most of a guided tour of Budapest including a piano concert, or relax and unwind at the Thermal Baths and Spa. Alternatively, join a local guide for a tour focused on the past and present of Budapest, or experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock. Or if you’re feeling more active, you make choose to join a hike to Buda Hill.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 17 - Vienna
While cruising, relax in one of the on board lounges and viewing areas and enjoy the scenery as your Scenic Space-Ship sails towards Vienna.
EnrichBreathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian Sekt. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private classical evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart. Even in elegant Vienna, Palais Liechtenstein is one of the grandest of all venues.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 18 - Vienna
FreechoiceTake a tour of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, or visit Schönbrunn Palace and witness the opulence of the Habsburg Empire. Alternatively, learn about Viennese coffee culture with a local expert during a tour, or explore Vienna on a cycling tour to Danube Island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 19 - Dürnstein > Melk
FreechoiceEmbark on a guided bike ride along the river from Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages in the region, to Melk, or be guided through Melk’s magnificent 18th century Benedictine Abbey. Alternatively, visit the fairytale castle, Burg Aggstein. Built in the 12th century, the castle ruins offer spectacular views across the Danube.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 20 - Salzburg
FreechoiceEnjoy a guided tour of the Baroque Old Town of Salzburg and learn about one of its most famous residents, Mozart, and be mesmerised by the city’s history and architecture. Alternatively, choose to join a walking tour focusing on sights from the classic movie ‘The Sound of Music’.
EnrichBased on the timeless movie of the same name, the exclusive ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ will wow you with its stage sets. Enjoy an authentic Austrian lunch before an afternoon humming along to some of the catchy classics.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 21 - Regensburg
There is much to explore in the 2,000 year old town of Regensburg, situated at the confluence of three rivers.
FreechoiceEnjoy a walking tour of the city, or board a local ferry and sail the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey and sample beer from one of the world’s oldest monastic breweries. Alternatively, cycle to the Walhalla monument, or take an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Palace.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 22 - Nuremberg
Enjoy this fascinating and ancient Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century.
FreechoiceExplore the city on foot on a guided walking tour, or visit moving WWII sites and learn about this dark era in the city’s history. Alternatively, choose to stay on board for a beer tasting experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 23 - Bamberg
FreechoiceTake a guided tour of the Old Town of Bamberg and walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did. Alternatively, taste some of the citys regional specialities on a city walk.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 24 - Würzburg
FreechoiceVisit Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine in a nearby cellar before enjoying some free time at leisure, or visit the impressive estate of Schloss Weikersheim, a true Baroque and Renaissance delight. Alternatively, explore the famous Romantic Road, an important trade route during the Middle Ages, then take in the beautiful walled town of Rothenburg, a medieval gem overlooking the Tauber River.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 25 - Miltenberg
FreechoiceMeet a Monk in a local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production, or meet a winemaker for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, meet a Baron and Baroness and learn about aristocratic life, or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer or a farming family and taste some of their home made products.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 26 - Rüdesheim > Rhine Gorge
Immerse yourself in charming Rüdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Then enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument for spectacular views of the river.
The afternoon set sail and enjoy fabulous views of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge.
EnrichDiscover Germany’s motoring heritage with a special event held at Motorworld. Set amongst a large range of classic, vintage and Formula 1 vehicles, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of fun filled activities.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 27 - Cologne
FreechoiceTake a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral, or step inside the cathedral and let your local guide marvel you with its history. Alternatively, explore the city’s past and present, from Roman times to its Jewish heritage, during a guided tour, or if you are feeling more active, join a guided cycling tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 28 - Amsterdam
Explore wonderful Amsterdam, with its wealth of canals, museums and bicycles.
FreechoiceHop aboard one of our e-bikes and take a guided bicycle tour outside of the city, or join a flavours of Holland walking tour and taste some Dutch favourites, such as herring, cheese and poffertjes. Alternatively, take the opportunity to experience an iconic canal cruise, or step outside of Amsterdam and visit the villages of Alkmaar & Schermerhorn, home to many authentic windmills dating back to the 16th century.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 29 - Amsterdam
Depart after a wonderful farewell breakfast. Amsterdam is the end of your cruise, but it will be the start of wonderful memories.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Meals Included: Breakfast
