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Europe by Rail with the Glacier Express
13 days, London to Budapest
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Europe is full of magnificent train rides, so why not come with us and hop aboard as many of them as you can? Over 13 days, you’ll go from London to Paris via the Eurostar and Paris to Switzerland on the TGV while admiring picturesque scenery zooming by. Take in the alpine sights by way of the famous Glacier Express, and disembark in Germany to fill up on beer and bratwurst in Munich. With additional train rides to Salzburg, Vienna, and Budapest, this is your one-stop – okay, multiple-stop – shop for seeing Europe by rail.
13 days
London to Budapest
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Trip Code: EEBR
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Travel Style: Rail
Get closer to the big cities, isolated communities, and stunning landscapes of the world's greatest destinations via train-based adventures on iconic rail routes.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1London
Arrive at any time.
Day 2London/Paris
Board the famous Eurostar train for the journey through the Chunnel to Paris. Enjoy an orientation walk and free time to visit the city.
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BreakfastDay 3Paris
Spend the day with free time to visit dozens of museums, patisserie shops, sidewalk cafés or grand boulevards.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 4Paris/Lausanne
Take a morning TGV train to Lausanne, Switzerland. Spend the afternoon in this charming town.
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BreakfastDay 5Lausanne/Zermatt
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.
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BreakfastDay 6Zermatt/Chur
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.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Chur/Munich
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.
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BreakfastDay 8Munich
Explore the city or head further afield to visit Füssen and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.
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BreakfastDay 9Munich/Salzburg
Visit Dachau before a short train ride to Salzburg, Austria. This charming city is brimming with history and character.
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BreakfastDay 10Salzburg
Make the most of a free day in Salzburg. Opt to visit the salt mines or take the famous Sound of Music tour.
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BreakfastDay 11Salzburg/Vienna
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.
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BreakfastDay 12Vienna/Budapest
Take a morning train to Budapest, Hungary. Take an orientation walk upon arrival, then opt to enjoy a night out in this charming city.
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BreakfastDay 13Budapest
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Magdas Hotel, Vienna
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Paris
- Eurostar ride through the Chunnel
- Paris orientation walk
- TGV train
- Lausanne orientation walk
- Zermatt stay
- The Glacier Express train with lunch onboard
- Dachau tour (Munich)
- Salzburg orientation walk
- Vienna orientation walk
- Budapest orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/pensions (12 nts).
Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD490-640 for meals not included.
Transportation
Trains, subway, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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