Great Rail Journeys
Munich, Bavaria & the Classic Danube
11 daysfrom $3,738
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube
Explore the historic sites of Berlin and Prague by rail before embarking on a luxury Danube River cruise through Vienna and the Wachau Valley.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Berlin
Arrival in Berlin, a city of contrast
Make your own way to the hotel; afternoon free to explore Berlin, including options like the Reichstag dome (registration required), the East Side Gallery or Museum Island. Meet the Tour Manager and travel group for a three-course dinner.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Prague
Discovering Berlin and by rail to Prague
A guided sightseeing tour visiting Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate. Train to Prague, passing the sandstone cliffs of Bohemian Switzerland, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Prague
Uncovering the historic charm of Prague
A guided walking tour beginning at Prague Castle, including St. Vitus Cathedral and St. George's Basilica, crossing Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square and its astronomical clock. Afternoon free to explore.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Ship
To Budapest where we board our luxurious ship
Rail to Budapest to board the ship, welcomed with a cocktail, followed by dinner with a Hungarian folklore performance and a nighttime illuminated Danube cruise past the Parliament building and Chain Bridge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship
Exploring Budapest, the 'Pearl of the Danube'
A sightseeing tour of Budapest including Heroes Square, St. Stephen's Basilica, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. The ship sails upstream through the Danube Bend past Visegrad and Esztergom.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
Uncovering the old-world charm of Bratislava
A guided tour of Bratislava including its castle, Old Town squares and quirky statues. Free time to explore before the ship sets sail again after dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Embracing the imperial majesty of Vienna
A guided tour of Vienna's Ringstrasse, including the Opera House and Parliament. Free time to explore, with an evening performance by former members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Ship
Melk Abbey and the scenic Wachau Valley
Free time in Dürnstein, then sailing through the Wachau Valley wine region. Docking at Emmersdorf for a guided tour of the 11th-century Melk Abbey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Ship
Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District or Český Krumlov
Choice of a day trip to Salzburg, including the Austrian Lake District and a guided tour of Getreidegasse and the Old Town, or an excursion to Český Krumlov to explore its castle and UNESCO-listed Old Town. Overnight cruise into Germany.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Ship
Crossing the German border to Passau
Cruising through vineyard-covered hills into Germany, arriving in Passau, the 'Three Rivers City', for a guided tour including St. Stephen's Cathedral. Farewell gala dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11rail
Traveling home
Disembark after breakfast and make your way to Passau's railway station to board the train to Munich's airport, then continue home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 3 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Riva
- Five-star service onboard
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- First Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 10 dinners
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- Superb excursions included
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
