Cruise & Rail: Venice & the Swiss Alps (2023)

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Cruise
  • age requirement 2-99 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • Tour Code BM-31438
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Zurich, Switzerland
  • Ends Venice, Italy
TOUR OVERVIEW
The Cruise & Rail: Venice & the Swiss Alps (2023) tour starts in Zurich and ends in Venice. The Cruise & Rail: Venice & the Swiss Alps (2023) is a river cruise tour that takes 12 days taking you from Zurich to Venice and through other destinations in Europe.

Complement your journey with a 4-day train trip to Zurich. You’ll sleep on the luxury Golden Eagle Danube Express with ever-changing views at your window – the perfect introduction to a river cruise. Along the way, visit the glittering lakes of Zurich and Bled, explore medieval towns and capital cities, enjoy a private concert in the caves of Postojna and more.

Then travel to romantic Venice and treat yourself to the ultimate Venetian vacation, perfected by one unique quality: your stay onboard our floating boutique hotel. Not only will you benefit from an enviable location in Venice, you’ll also find that your hotel transports you to hidden gem towns nearby.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Zurich
  • Day 2: Zurich (Embark), Vaduz and St. Anton
  • Day 3: Innsbruck, Villach
  • Day 4: Lake Bled, Ljubljana and Postojna, Slovenia
  • Day 5: Venice (Disembark), Transfer to ship (Embark)
  • Day 6: Venice
  • Day 7: Venice, Mazzorbo (Burano)
  • Day 8: Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
  • Day 9: Chioggia
  • Day 10: Chioggia, Venice
  • Day 11: Venice
  • Day 12: Venice (Disembark)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the impressive S.S. La Venezia
  • 3 nights onboard the luxurious Golden Eagle Danube Express
  • 1 night in Zurich at the Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel (or similar) with breakfast
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
  • Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Meals
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 10 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
  • 10 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided "Do as the Locals Do" and "Let's Go" programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Use of Nordic walking sticks
Experiences
  • 5 countries: Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
  • 3 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, including a Signature Lecture
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Zurich 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: Venice & the Swiss Alps (2023) 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: Venice & the Swiss Alps (2023) 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 27 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 July 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: Venice & the Swiss Alps (2023) 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: Venice & the Swiss Alps (2023) 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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