Great Rail Journeys
Glacier Express & Autumn on the Moselle
11 daysfrom $6,008
Vacations By Rail · Rail & River Cruise
Jungfrau Express and the Timeless Moselle & Rhine
A rail and river cruise vacation through Luxembourg, Germany and Switzerland. Your memorable journey through the picturesque Moselle wine region and the peaks of the Swiss Alps.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Interlaken
Arriving in Interlaken
The journey begins in Zürich, traveling by rail via Bern to Interlaken, a traditional mountain resort set between Lakes Thun and Brienz. Check in for the first of two nights, then meet the Tour Manager and travel group for dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Interlaken
To the "Top of Europe" on the Jungfrau Express
A journey to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, via Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg, joining the Jungfrau Express up the mountain and through a tunnel cutting through the Eiger. At Jungfraujoch, take in views from the Sphinx viewing platform and the Aletsch Glacier, then return to Interlaken via Grindelwald.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Ship
To Strasbourg, where we board our luxurious ship
A free morning to explore Interlaken, then rail travel via Basel to Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace, followed by a coach transfer to the waterfront to board the ship. Settle into cabins before the first dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Ship
Alsace charm in Colmar or Strasbourg
A choice of excursions: a sightseeing trip to Colmar's cobblestone old town, or a guided tour of Strasbourg including the Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame and La Petite France district. The ship sets sail towards Rüdesheim after dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship
Rüdesheim and the spectacular Rhine Gorge
Arrival in Rüdesheim, famous for its Riesling wines, with a choice of a winery tasting or a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet, plus time to explore the Drosselgasse. The ship sails through the Rhine Gorge, passing the Lorelei Rock, and docks in Koblenz for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
Cochem at the heart of the Moselle wine region
A morning cruising through the Moselle Valley to Cochem, where a guided tour of the Old Town takes in preserved ancient walls and a former monastery beneath the Reichsburg castle, with free time in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
An afternoon in Bernkastel-Kues
A sightseeing tour of Bernkastel-Kues' Old Town and Market Square, including the St. Michael's Fountain, followed by a wine tasting of the local Bernkasteler Doctor wine before an overnight cruise downstream.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Ship
Exploring the ancient city of Trier or Luxembourg
A choice of excursions: a guided tour of Trier's Roman ruins including the Porta Nigra, St. Peter's Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady (all UNESCO World Heritage sites), or a coach excursion to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The ship sails back downstream along the Moselle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9railovernight: Ship
The Drachenfelsbahn and Cologne
Arrival in Königswinter for the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway, passing Drachenfels Castle with views across the Rhine-Westphalia region. The ship cruises on to Cologne for a final Gala dinner and overnight mooring beneath the illuminated twin-spired Cathedral.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10rail
Tour conclusion
After breakfast onboard, disembark and transfer by train to Brussels, joining the Eurostar back to London St. Pancras, where the vacation ends.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 2 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Cara
- Five-Star service onboard from our English-speaking crew
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Eurostar Standard
- Breakfast and dinner each day of your Jungfrau tour
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of your cruise including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- Swiss Half Fare Card, permitting 50% discounted fares on free days for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeys
- A superb choice of excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
