What train journeys are included?

The package features the Flåm Railway (from Myrdal to Flåm) and the Bergen Railway (from Oslo to Bergen), both described as among the world's most scenic rail routes. Transfers between Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo are by rail, but the operator does not name those trains in the published materials.

How much of the trip is by train versus river cruise?

Days 1 to 9 are based in Scandinavia with rail travel and hotel stays. Days 10 to 24 are spent aboard a Travelmarvel river ship cruising the Rhine, Main, and Danube. Train travel occupies roughly one-third of the journey.

Is this trip escorted?

Yes. Travelmarvel provides a Cruise Director, a Tour Director, and local guides throughout the 24 days.

What meals and drinks are included?

The package includes 55 meals: 23 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 19 dinners. Beer, wine, and soft drinks accompany lunch and dinner on board, plus tea, coffee, and water throughout.

Which towns and cities are included?

The trip visits Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen, Amsterdam, Cologne, Brühl, Rüdesheim, Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, and Budapest across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Hungary.

What is not included?

Flights to Copenhagen are not included unless specified in your booking package.

Travelmarvel (APT Travel Group) · Rail and River Cruise

Scandinavia by Rail with European Gems

Copenhagen to Budapest: 24 days blending Scandinavia by rail and Central Europe by river

Travelmarvel's 24-day rail and river journey links Copenhagen with Budapest, merging Scandinavia's grand capitals and two of Europe's most celebrated train routes with a 14-night cruise down the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. Days 1 through 9 are spent in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Bergen, with stays of two to three nights in each city. Day 7 is the heart of the rail experience: you climb the legendary Flåm Railway from sea level through dramatic Norwegian valleys and waterfalls to Myrdal, then descend to Bergen. A few days earlier, the Bergen Railway carries you from Oslo across the Hardangervidda plateau, with sweeping views of fjords and alpine peaks. From day 10 onward, the Travelmarvel river ship becomes your floating hotel, cruising through the medieval towns and imperial cities of Central Europe, including a visit to the World Heritage Augustusburg Palace, a private recital at the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest, and a Bavarian evening on board with traditional folk music and local beer. The trip suits couples and travelers who have journeyed by rail before and appreciate a fully escorted, all-inclusive itinerary with guided city tours, castle visits, and substantial included meals.

What to know before you look closer

The operator publishes a day-by-day itinerary naming cities and some highlights, but does not specify which exact trains you board beyond the Flåm and Bergen railways. Confirm any other named rail services (Copenhagen to Stockholm, Stockholm to Oslo, etc.) directly with Travelmarvel before booking.
The package combines rail travel (9 days across Scandinavia) with a river cruise (14 days); rail is not the dominant mode. Most of the journey unfolds on the ship.
Flights to Copenhagen are not included unless specified in your booking.
Accommodation options in Scandinavia are not detailed; confirm hotel standards for each city when booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Copenhagen
Arrive Copenhagen
Day 2overnight: Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Day 3overnight: Stockholm
Copenhagen, Stockholm
Day 4overnight: Stockholm
Stockholm
Day 5overnight: Oslo
Stockholm, Oslo
Day 6overnight: Oslo
Oslo
Day 7overnight: Bergen
Oslo, Myrdal, Flåm, Bergen
Day 8overnight: Bergen
Bergen
Day 9overnight: Bergen
Bergen
Day 10overnight: Amsterdam
Bergen, Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Day 11overnight: Utrecht
Amsterdam, Utrecht
Day 12overnight: Brühl
Cologne, Brühl
Day 13overnight: Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim
Day 14overnight: Miltenberg
Miltenberg
Day 15overnight: Würzburg
Würzburg
Day 16overnight: Bamberg
Bamberg
Day 17overnight: Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Day 18overnight: Regensburg
Regensburg
Day 19overnight: Linz
Passau, Linz
Day 20overnight: Dürnstein
Melk, Dürnstein
Day 21overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Day 22overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Day 23overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Day 24
Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Day 3: Travel by rail from Copenhagen to Stockholm, beginning the Scandinavian rail portion of the journey.
Day 5Day 5: Board the Bergen Railway from Oslo, ascending from lowland forests to the Hardangervidda plateau with views of fjords, alpine lakes, and snow-dusted peaks.
Day 7Day 7: Ride the Flåm Railway, climbing from sea level in Flåm to Myrdal through steep valleys, roaring waterfalls including Kjosfossen, and sweeping Aurlandsfjord views.
Day 10Day 10: Board the Travelmarvel river ship in Amsterdam and embark on a 14-night Danube cruise through Central Europe.
Day 12Day 12: Visit the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Palace in Brühl, the former residence of Archbishop-Elector Clemens August of Bavaria, and explore its landscaped parks and gardens.

Included

Three nights in Bergen; and two-night stays in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo
14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
55 Meals - 23 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 19 dinners
Beer, wine and soft drink with lunch and dinner on board, plus tea, coffee and water
Services of Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides
Transfers, port charges, porterage and tipping
Explore 20 towns, villages and cities
Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle

Not included

Flights (unless specified)

Questions travellers ask

What train journeys are included?: The package features the Flåm Railway (from Myrdal to Flåm) and the Bergen Railway (from Oslo to Bergen), both described as among the world's most scenic rail routes. Transfers between Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo are by rail, but the operator does not name those trains in the published materials.
How much of the trip is by train versus river cruise?: Days 1 to 9 are based in Scandinavia with rail travel and hotel stays. Days 10 to 24 are spent aboard a Travelmarvel river ship cruising the Rhine, Main, and Danube. Train travel occupies roughly one-third of the journey.
Is this trip escorted?: Yes. Travelmarvel provides a Cruise Director, a Tour Director, and local guides throughout the 24 days.
What meals and drinks are included?: The package includes 55 meals: 23 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 19 dinners. Beer, wine, and soft drinks accompany lunch and dinner on board, plus tea, coffee, and water throughout.
Which towns and cities are included?: The trip visits Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen, Amsterdam, Cologne, Brühl, Rüdesheim, Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, and Budapest across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
What is not included?: Flights to Copenhagen are not included unless specified in your booking package.

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