Europe by Rail with the Glacier Express - 12 Days 11 Nights.

Overview

Start in Paris and end in Budapest! With the train & rail tour Europe by Rail with the Glacier Express, you have a 12 day tour package taking you from Paris to Budapest and through Paris, France and 7 other destinations in Europe. Europe by Rail with the Glacier Express includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more

Itinerary

Day 1 - Paris

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Day 2 - Paris (1B)

The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and Rodin Museum are all worth a visit. Stop by Notre Dame or Sacre Coeur to add some spirituality to your day. Shop on the Champs-Élysées or explore the Left Bank.

Day 3 - Paris/Lausanne (1B)

Take a morning TGV train to Lausanne, Switzerland. Spend the afternoon in this charming town. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Train (4.00 hour(s))

Day 4 - Lausanne/Zermatt (1B)

Board another train for the journey to Zermatt, a tiny village in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy the afternoon in the car-free centre or hiking in the nearby mountains. Transport: Train (3.00 hour(s))

Day 5 - Zermatt/Chur (1B)

Board the Glacier Express for a slow and stunning ride through the Alps. Pass meadows, rushing streams, bridges, villages and massive mountains as the train heads towards Chur. Arrive in the evening after a full day of soaking in the scenery. Transport: Board the Glacier Express and enjoy the stunning view out of the domed glass roof. Train (5.00-6.00 hours)

Day 6 - Chur/Munich (1B)

Take a full day to reach Munich, in the heart of Bavaria. Arrive in time for an optional evening out at a local brewery with a few steins of beer and some typical German fare. Transport: Train (5.00-8.00 hours)

Day 7 - Munich (1B)

Explore the city or head further afield to visit Füssen and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

Day 8 - Munich/Salzburg (1B)

Known for the nearby salt mines, Mozart, and the setting for The Sound of Music, Salzburg has plenty to offer. Opt of visit the concentration camp of Dachau, right outside the city centre. Learn of the atrocities of war and the triumph of the human spirit. Transport: Train (1.50 hour(s))

Day 9 - Salzburg (1B)

Make the most of a free day in Salzburg. Opt to visit the salt mines or take the famous Sound of Music tour.

Day 10 - Salzburg/Vienna (1B)

Continue by train to Vienna. Opt to visit the famous opera house, join a city tour or visit world-class museums. Stay overnight at a G Adventures for Good supported hotel that supports migrant workers. Included Activities: Magdas Hotel Transport: Train (3.00 hour(s))

Day 11 - Vienna/Budapest (1B)

Journey by train to Budapest, the 'Pearl of the Danube'. The city, split into Buda and Pest by the river, retains its eastern charm with Buda Castle and Turkish-style thermal baths. Depending on arrival time, opt to visit some city sights or soak in one of the famous baths. To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar Transport: Train (4.00 hour(s))

Day 12 - Budapest (1B)

We highly recommend booking extra time in this vibrant city. Included Activities: Departure Day.

Price

Package Cost	3*	4*	5*
Per Adult	Rs. 136999	-	-
Extra Adult	-	-	-
Child with Bed	-	-	-
Child without Bed	-	-	-

Accomodations

Location	Hotel - 3*	Hotel - 4*	Hotel - 5*
ON REQUEST	-	-	-

Inclusions

Stay with Breakfast.
Transfers via Train.
Train Subway and Walking means of Transport.
Visa.

Exclusions

Flights.
Insurance.
Other activities and services are not included.

Important Notes

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Paris
- Eiffel Tower Visit (16EUR per person)
- Luxembourg Garden Visit (Free)
- The Louvre Visit (12-16EUR per person)
- Walk Along the Seine River (Free)
- Musée d'Orsay Visit (11EUR per person)
- Musée Rodin Visit (7EUR per person)
- Sacre Coeur Visit (Free)
- Palace of Versailles Visit (18EUR per person)
- Napoleon's Tomb - Les Invalides Army Museum (12EUR per person)
- Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show (175-185EUR per person)
- Champs-Élysées Visit (Free)

Giverny
- Monet's Giverny Gardens (10.20EUR per person)

Lausanne
- Cathedral of Notre Dame of Lausanne Visit (Free)
- Cantonal Botanical Museum and Gardens (Free)

Zermatt
- Hiking (Free)
- Gornergrat Train (47-94CHF per person)
- Lunch on the Glacier Express (10-50EUR per person)

Munich
- Hofbräuhaus Visit (Free-30EUR per person)
- Dachau Concentration Camp Visit
- Bavarian National Museum (7EUR per person)
- Alte Pinakothek Art Gallery (7EUR per person)

Füssen
- Neuschwanstein Castle Visit (51EUR per person)
- Füssen Visit

Salzburg
- Salzburg Old Town Visit (Free)
- Sound of Music Tour (40EUR per person)
- Salzburg Salt Mines Visit (16EUR per person)

Vienna
- Belvedere Gallery Visit (19EUR per person)
- Vienna State Opera House Visit (8EUR per person)
- Schönbrunn Palace Visit/Tour (11-15EUR per person)
- View Lipizzaner Horses at Spanish Riding School of Vienna (14EUR per person)
- Saint Stephen's Cathedral Visit (Free)
- Vienna Boys' Choir Visit (35EUR per person)

Budapest
- Chain Bridge (Free)
- Budapest History Walking Tour
- Buda Castle Visit (1500HUF per person)
- Thermal Baths Visit (4200-5000HUF per person)
- Budapest Bike Tour (28EUR per person)
- Parliament Building Visit (5200HUF per person)
- Great Market Hall Visit (Free)
- Hungarian State Opera House (2900HUF per person)
- Danube River Cruise
- Hungarian National Museum (1600HUF per person)