Ffestiniog Travel
Alsace, Black Forest & Swiss Jura
9 daysfrom $2,611
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Jungfrau Express & Treasures of the Rhine
Explore the Rhine on a scenic cruise through the river's most breathtaking stretches before riding the Jungfrau Express to the 'Top of Europe' from Interlaken.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Ship
From London to Cologne by rail
Meet the Tour Manager at London St. Pancras and board the Eurostar to Cologne via Brussels. Board the cruise ship, welcomed with a cocktail, and enjoy the first dinner onboard.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Ship
Exploring Cologne and the Drachenfelsbahn
A guided tour of Cologne, including the Gothic cathedral and a local beer tasting. Sail to Königswinter for a ride on the historic Drachenfels Railway cog railway.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Ship
Arriving in Koblenz and Boppard
Explore Koblenz, including the Deutsches Eck confluence and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Sail to Boppard for free time to explore, with an optional chairlift to the Vier Seen Blick viewpoint.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Ship
Through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Sail through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge, passing the Lorelei Rock. Dock in Rüdesheim for a land train through vineyards, with a choice of wine tasting or Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship
Discovering Heidelberg and Speyer
Sail to Mannheim, then coach to Heidelberg for a guided tour including Heidelberg Castle, or remain onboard as the ship approaches Speyer with its UNESCO-listed cathedral.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
A scenic cruise to Strasbourg
A full-day cruise to Strasbourg, arriving late afternoon with time to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town independently.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Delving into the Black Forest or Strasbourg
Choice of an excursion into the Black Forest or a city tour of Strasbourg, including the cathedral and La Petite France district. Gala dinner onboard this evening, the final dinner of the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8railovernight: Interlaken
Leaving the river for the Alps in Interlaken
Disembark and transfer by coach to Strasbourg's railway station, then by rail to Interlaken, Switzerland, checking in to the hotel for two nights.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9railovernight: Interlaken
To the 'Top of Europe' on the Jungfrau Express
Train from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg, then the Jungfrau Express through the Eiger to Jungfraujoch and the Sphinx viewing platform. Return via Grindelwald.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 10rail
Traveling home
After breakfast, make your way to Interlaken's rail station and board the train to Zürich to continue home or travel independently.
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
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Eurostar Standard
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast and dinner each day, 6 lunches 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
- Superb excursions included
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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