Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & the Enchanting Danube (2025)

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duration 15 days
tour type Cruise
age requirement 2-99 yrs
max group size 20
Tour Code BM-43859
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English
Starts/Ends Passau, Germany/ Venice, Italy

TOUR OVERVIEW

The trip "Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & The Enchanting Danube (2025)" is a 15 days river cruise tour which starts from Passau and ends in Venice. You will be cruising through Germany, Slovakia and 4 more countries and visit Ljubljana, Trieste, Bratislava and 8 other destinations. The trip "Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & The Enchanting Danube (2025)" includes cabin accommodation onboard the cruise ship and others. Please refer to the package includes section for more details.

Embark on a river cruise down the shimmering waters of the fabled Danube River, where our locally-based destination experts will take you well beyond the “must-sees” of each region, offering fresh takes on classic sites, insider knowledge of delightful under-the-radar locales, and VIP access to places only a privileged few will ever experience.

Then begin your ascent into the idyllic wonderland of the Alps via a luxury overnight train, where your days will be filled with unbelievable mountain scenery, picturesque lakes, and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy lunch on Lake Como, sample Swiss fondue in Zürich, head into Slovenia’s Postojna caves on a private visit, and more.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Passau (Embark)
Day 2: Passau
Day 3: Linz (Salzburg)
Day 4: Melk, Dürnstein
Day 5: Vienna
Day 6: Vienna, Bratislava
Day 7: Budapest
Day 8: Budapest (Disembark), Transfer to Train (Embark), Vienna
Day 9: Lake Achen, Innsbruck
Day 10: Vorarlberg, Zürich
Day 11: Lake Como, Milan
Day 12: Verona, Trieste
Day 13: Lake Bled, Ljubljana
Day 14: Postojna, Venice (Disembark)
Day 15: Venice

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the majestic S.S. Maria Theresa
6 nights in a luxury cabin onboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express private train
1 night in Venice at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal (or similar)
Well-appointed en-suite sleeping cabins and suites on the train have remote-controlled air-conditioning and heating, individual bathrobes and slippers, wardrobes, large viewing windows, and day seating that converts into comfortable beds for the evening
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
Free Wi-Fi

Meals

All meals onboard cruise and train, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 14 dinners
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

Transport

Cruise Ship

Excursions

13 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

Experiences

7 countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy
7 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Cultural enrichment

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Passau and from Venice are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & the Enchanting Danube (2025) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & the Enchanting Danube (2025) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 121 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 120 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 01 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 October 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 120 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & the Enchanting Danube (2025) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & the Enchanting Danube (2025) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
This trip requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 atleast 14 days before embarkation. Young children who are not eligible to be vaccinated will be required to provide a negative PCR or Antigen test result taken within 72 hours of embarkation.

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