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10-Day Germany & Switzerland Rail Circle Tour (10R03)

10-Day Germany & Switzerland Rail Circle Tour (10R03), a rail journey with Travel to Europe (To-Europe)

This 10-days/9-nights tour takes you from/to Frankfurt International Airport along a marvelous journey into the German, Austrian and the Alp Mountains of Switzerland.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Wurzburg

    Wurzburg

    Train from Frankfurt International Airport to Wurzburg Central Station. Visit Fortress Marienberg and the Prince Bishops Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    High-speed Rail (ICE) from Frankfurt/Frankfurt Airport area to Nuremberg, under 2.5 hours. Visit the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) and medieval Old Town.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Munich

    Munich

    Commuter train to Munich Central Station. Self-guided walking tour of the city center and museum admissions.

  4. Day 4overnight: Munich

    Escorted coach tour to the Royal Castles

    All-day escorted coach tour via Oberammergau to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle, including a guided tour of the castle interior.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Direct train from Munich to Zurich Central Station, a little over four hours. Visit the Old Town, Grossmunster Church and Bahnhofstrasse.

  6. Day 6overnight: Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Explore Lucerne, capital of the Canton of Lucerne on the shore of Lake Lucerne, including the Chapel Bridge and the Lion of Lucerne.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Interlaken

    “Golden Pass” Panorama train ride

    Scenic-Panorama 'Golden-Pass' train ride from Lucerne to Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Bern

    Bern

    Under one hour by Speed Rail from Interlaken to Bern. Visit the Cathedral of Bern and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town.

  9. Day 9overnight: Frankfurt

    Frankfurt

    About four hours from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station. Explore historic sites including the Romerberg and Goethe Haus.

  10. Day 10rail

    Frankfurt International Airport

    Tour ends after breakfast. Short train ride (about 11 minutes) from Frankfurt Central Station to Frankfurt International Airport.

Included

  • Rail ticket Frankfurt Int. Airport to Wurzburg, including admission to Wurzburg Residence and Marienberg Fortress
  • Rail ticket Wurzburg to Nuremberg, including admission to the Imperial Castle, Deep Well and Sinwell Tower
  • Rail ticket Nuremberg to Munich, including admission to Munich Residence Museum, Treasury, Cuvillies-Theatre, Hall of Fame and Statue of Bavaria, Nymphenburg Palace and Park, Marstallmuseum and Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
  • All-day escorted coach tour to Oberammergau and the Royal Castles (Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace), with admissions
  • Rail ticket Munich to Zurich
  • Rail ticket Zurich to Lucerne
  • Golden Pass scenic train ticket Lucerne to Interlaken
  • Rail ticket Interlaken to Bern
  • Rail ticket Bern to Frankfurt
  • Rail ticket Frankfurt to Frankfurt Int. Airport
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • 9 nights hotel accommodation per itinerary

Not included

  • Airfare from/to your origin to/from Munich International Airport
  • All meals other than breakfast
  • Gratuities (tips)

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