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Great Rail Journeys · Escorted Group Tour

Lucerne & The Romantic Rhine

Swiss mountain trains and Rhine river cruise from Lucerne to Rüdesheim

Illustration of Lucerne & The Romantic Rhine

Great Rail Journeys combines the Alpine scenery of Switzerland with a Rhine river cruise on this escorted tour. Starting in Lucerne, you spend two nights beside Lake Lucerne and ride three notable mountain cogwheel railways: the Rigi, called the Queen of the Mountains; the Pilatus, the world's steepest cogwheel railway; and the Drachenfelsbahn to the Drachenfels summit. The trip then moves to a river cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge, where castles dot the landscape and vineyards cover the slopes. You visit the historic riverside town of Cochem with its castle, and end in the fairytale setting of Rüdesheim. The pace is leisurely, with group coach travel and organized excursions suited to travelers who prefer escorted comfort and want to experience both mountain railways and river scenery in one journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact route, number of nights on the river cruise, and daily flow with Great Rail Journeys before booking
  • Optional extras like wine tasting in Rüdesheim and Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet are not included in the base price

Questions travellers ask

Which train lines are included?
Great Rail Journeys includes the Rigi Railway, Pilatus cogwheel railway, and Drachenfelsbahn cog railway. Transport also includes a river cruise on the Rhine and coach travel.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted group tour with coach and cruise components.
What countries does the trip cover?
The tour travels through Switzerland (Lucerne region) and Germany (Rhine Valley, including Cochem and Rüdesheim).
How many nights in Lucerne?
Two nights in Lucerne are included before or after the Rhine river cruise portion.
Are meals included?
The evidence does not specify which meals are included; contact Great Rail Journeys for full inclusions.

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