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Great Rail Journeys · Escorted River Cruise & Rail Holiday

Grand Alpine Explorer & The Classic Blue Danube

Alpine rail and Danube river cruise from Passau to Budapest with Glacier Express

Illustration of Grand Alpine Explorer & The Classic Blue Danube

Great Rail Journeys' Grand Alpine Explorer & The Classic Blue Danube combines two different modes of leisurely European travel: a section aboard the Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps, and a river cruise on the Danube. The journey begins in Passau, Germany, and concludes in Budapest, Hungary, passing through some of Central Europe's most celebrated landscapes and cities. This escorted package is designed for travellers who prefer five-star comfort and want to experience both rail and water travel without managing transportation logistics themselves. The combination of mountain scenery from the train and river-valley views from the cruise creates variety across the holiday. This itinerary appeals to couples and returning rail travellers who have experienced famous trains and are now pairing that experience with the pace and all-inclusive nature of a luxury river cruise.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route details, number of nights, and which Glacier Express departure you are assigned to before booking.
  • The from-price and exact inclusions (meals, hotels, whether rail is included) are not listed in available information; contact Great Rail Journeys directly for current rates and package terms.

Questions travellers ask

Which train is included?
The Glacier Express, which operates through the Swiss Alps between Passau and the Danube.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted river cruise and rail holiday.
What countries are covered?
The journey spans Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and Germany, beginning in Passau and ending in Budapest.
What standard of accommodation should I expect?
Great Rail Journeys describes the package as five-star luxury travel.

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