2013 - TM Europe River Cruising

SWITZERLAND – Lucerne's symbolic Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) dates back to 1333, and stretches over 200 metres across the Reuss River Alpine Discovery & Classical Europe River Cru 24 days | Seven countries – Switzerland | Liechtenstein | Austria | Germany | Hungary | Slovakia | Net YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Two nights in Lucerne, Munich and Salzburg – the home of Mozart 14 nights on the MS Johann Strauss The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director & Cruise Director 55 fine meals – 23 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 19 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during every dinner on your river cruise Explore 26 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges & tipping included in your price INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy dinner at a Bavarian beer hall Cruise 15 days on a premium river ship Discover Budapest's cuisine and music Sample Schnapps at a Viennese distillery See a baker make pretzels in Wertheim Visit a local brewery in Cologne OTHER HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Discover the lakeside beauty of Lucerne Journey through the majestic Swiss Alps Explore enchanting Innsbruck Visit the castle of Neuschwanstein See Adolf Hitler's retreat 'Eagle's Nest' Take in the historic sights of Salzburg Admire the scenery of Salzkammergut Day 1. Zürich. Arrive in Zürich where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, gather for a Welcome Reception. Stay: Swissotel Zürich. Day 2. Zürich, Lucerne. Today, enjoy a guided tour of Zürich, Switzerland's largest lakeside city and world financial hub. See its many historic landmarks, including Europe's largest clock face at St Peter's Church. Admire the castle-like National Museum and the impressive riverside street of Limmatquai. Have your camera ready as you stop to take in the vistas from Lake Zürich. Then, journey to the nearby city of Lucerne. Stay (Two Nights): Lucerne, Radisson Blu. BD Day 3. Lucerne. With its breathtaking Swiss Alps backdrop and location on the shores of Lake Lucerne, this city delights visitors. Discover the well-preserved medieval architecture on a walking tour. Come across the 14th-century Chapel Bridge and its octagonal Water Tower, which formed part of the city fortifications. Explore the Old Town that boasts a town hall dating back to the Renaissance as well as a Switzerland's oldest Baroque church. Then, head up Mt Pilatus for sensational views. Day 4. Liechtenstein, Innsbruck. En route to Innsbruck, stop in the tiny principality of Liechtenstein. Then journey across the border into Austria and on to the Tyrolean state capital of Innsbruck. Situated in the majestic Inn Valley, this alpine city is flanked by mountains and is an acclaimed winter sports centre, having already hosted two successful Winter Olympics. Stay: Hotel Innsbruck. – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Day 5. Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein Castle, Munich. Begin your day with a tour of Innsbruck. Known as 'The Capital of the Alps', the city was once a royal seat to the Habsburg dynasty. Imposing landmarks, like the Ambras Castle, hark back to the city's regal past. This afternoon, visit the fairytale-style castle of Neuschwanstein. Commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat, this 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace has become one of the world's most evocative places. After a tour of the castle, travel to the Bavarian capital of Munich. Stay (Two Nights): Munich, Hotel Anna. Day 6. Munich. Famous for its hospitality and Oktoberfest (beer festival), Munich is a great city to explore. Today, you'll see such highlights as the medieval gates and the colonnaded Neues Rathaus, with its impressive glockenspiel. Then, enjoy a guided tour of Nymphenburg Palace, the summer residence of the Bavarian royal family. Taste of Munich – tonight, enjoy dinner at a traditional Bavarian beer hall. B B BD BD Day 7. Munich, Eagle's Nest, Berchtesgaden, Salzburg. Today, travel to the mountaintop landmark of Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest). Built for Adolf Hitler as a teahouse for diplomats, Eagle's Nest enjoys spectacular mountain views. You'll then continue through Berchtesgaden National Park, home to Germany's pristine Königsee Lake before crossing the border into Austria and arriving in Salzburg, the composer Mozart's birthplace. Stay (Two Nights): Salzburg, Crowne Plaza. BD

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