OverviewWhat’s includedItineraryHotelTrainsShipsUpgrades Tour Search Germany & Eastern Europe Fairytale Bavaria and Danube Cruise Save GALLERY Explore the mountains and castles of Bavaria and cruise down the gentle Danube 12 days From £2,995 per person 2022 Tour code: BYR22 About the tour Bavaria's magnificent castles, mysterious forests and magical mountains are the backdrop to this majestic tour, uncovering many hidden gems in the historic kingdom of Bavaria. Discover fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle and ride the Bavarian Zugspitz Mountain Railway, from our base in the charming village of Füssen. Highlights Neuschwanstein Castle Hohenschwangau Castle Journey on the Zugspitze Railway 7 night cruise on board the Amadeus Queen or Silver II Budapest Bratislava Vienna Wachau Valley Regensburg What’s included TRANSPORTATION All rail and coach travel throughout your tour and a fully escorted return journey by rail back to London ACCOMMODATION 4 nights' hotel accommodation including an overnight stay in Stuttgart and 3 nights in Fussen SHIP 7-night cruise on board the MS Amadeus Queen, Silver II or Imperial Dinner drinks included every night of your cruise Transfer to ship EXCURSIONS & ENTERTAINMENT The services of a professional UK Tour Manager from London to Budapest and from Passau to London Exclusive meeting point at our dedicated Departure Office in St Pancras FOOD & DRINKS 11 breakfasts 6 lunches 11 dinners WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged Itinerary: Budapest - Passau Open all Some departures run a reversed itinerary – View reversed Passau - Budapest itinerary (BVR22) Day 1 - To Stuttgart We meet at London's St Pancras International this morning in time for the Eurostar service to Paris. Here we cross the city and catch the local train to Stuttgart for a night at the Maritim Hotel. Includes Dinner Day 2 - Free time in Fussen Day 3 - Neuschwanstein Castle & Hohenschwangau Castle Day 4 - A journey on the Zugspitze Mountain Railway Day 5 - To Budapest and boarding your ship Day 6 - Discovering Budapest Day 7 - Arrival in Bratislava Day 8 - The history and music of Vienna Day 9 - Melk Abbey Day 10 - Salzburg or the Austrian Lake District Day 11 - Regensburg Day 12 - London View itinerary mapPrint itinerary Additional information Hotel Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart View hotel Trains Open all Eurostar Zugspitze Railway Ships Open all MS Amadeus Queen MS Amadeus Silver II MS Amadeus Imperial Enhance your holiday Open all Upgrades Door to door luggage from £180 London Hotels UK rail connections Cruise in Europe 2022 Start experiencing the unique waterways of Europe. Download brochure Tailor made for you Customise this tour with Great Rail Journeys Independent Enquire Fairytale Bavaria and Danube Cruise Explore the mountains and castles of Bavaria and cruise down the gentle Danube Call 01904 521 936Enquire Luke Lynne Helen Sign up to our newsletter Receive the latest tours, offers, and inspirational travel content right in your inbox Subscribe MORE INFORMATION Why Great Rail FAQs Booking Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy The Journey Blog Working for us Travel Advice Travel Safe Sustainability WHAT'S NEXT Contact us Brochure request Manage booking Travel agent portal SELECT COUNTRY United Kingdom FOLLOW US TwitterYouTubeFaceBookPinterest Copyright © 2021 Great Rail Journeys View Dates & PricingCall to book 01904 521 936Enquire about this tour