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Uncover the Best of Holland or discover Hungary's northern wine country from Budapest as a
compliment to your Danube river explorations. Discover Champagne's lush vineyards, the pink
city of Toulouse or the fortified town of Carcassonne before your Paris & the Heart of Normandy
voyage. While guests on our Rhine Getaway itinerary can choose to spend more time exploring
the Best of Belgium, or enjoy a stunning rail journey through the Swiss Alps from Italy.
BASEL
2 Nights
Basel is a vibrant city, often considered
Switzerland's art and culture capital. Nestled
along the Rhine River, it is home to a charming
old town with picturesque alleyways and over
200 fountains. Your hotel is in the historic
Kleinbasel district. Highlights include the
Marktplatz Market Square, overlooked by the
ornate spires of the Rathaus, and the many
museums and art galleries.
LUCERNE
2 Nights
Explore this traditional Swiss town along the
banks of Lake Lucerne, with its dramatic alpine
backdrop. Your lakeside hotel is minutes from
the Old Town. Visit the 14th-century Chapel
Bridge, iconic Water Tower, baroque houses
and many burgher houses. Join a full-day
optional excursion including a cruise on Lake
Lucerne and a railway trip to the top of one of
the region's spectacular mountains.
ZERMATT & GENEVA
4 nights
Take in the pure mountain air of Zermatt, a
car-free haven high in the Alps at the foot of
the Matterhorn and explore the rich culture
of Geneva. Depart Zürich for a scenic drive
through Switzerland to Chur, then board
the famed Glacier Express. Pass over trestles,
through dramatic mountain tunnels and up
and down alpine slopes taking in
postcard-like vistas.
THE HAGUE
& AMSTERDAM
2 Nights
Explore The Hague, the vibrant and charming
centre of the Dutch government. The city
has an intriguing mix of modern and historic
architecture, and treasures to admire like the
palaces of Dutch royalty and the iconic Peace
Palace. View the 13th-century Binnenhof
and wander the Mauritshuis, home to some
of the world's most famous paintings from
the Dutch Golden Age.
