The Great Journey Through Europe Aboard Amadeus Diamond and the Glacier Express
June 23 – July 3, 2010
Immerse yourself in the cultural and scenic treasures of Europe's heartland on this unique cruise and rail itinerary tracing the Rhine River from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea. Travel overland by road and rail from the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne to the pristine alpine resort of Zermatt, nestled beneath the craggy peak of the Matterhorn. During your stay in Switzerland, enjoy two nights in both Lucerne and Zermatt, and experience the soaring majesty of the Alps on three of Europe's most spectacular rail journeys— the Mt. Pilatus Railway, the Glacier Express and the Gornergrat Bahn. Board one of the deluxe vessels of the prestigious Amadeus Premium Fleet in Basel, Switzerland, and wind your way through France, Germany and Holland, passing Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles, terraced vineyards, rustic villages and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Walk where Roman legionaries once marched, stroll the narrow streets of medieval university towns, stand before the twin spires of Cologne Cathedral and enjoy a refreshing glass of Riesling in a streetside café in Strasbourg. Also, join the special Amsterdam Post-Program Option to extend your travel experience.
Tour Itinerary
June 23
Depart from the U.S.
June 24
Zurich, Switzerland/Lucerne
June 25
Lucerne/Mt. Pilatus
June 26
Lucerne/Andermatt/Glacier Express to Zermatt
June 27
Zermatt/Matterhorn
June 28
Zermatt/Montreux/Gruyères/Basel/Embark ship
June 29
Strasbourg, France
June 30
Heidelberg, Germany (Mannheim)
July 1
Rüdesheim/Koblenz
July 2
Cologne
July 3
Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S.
To register by credit card, please call 1-800-944-NTHP (6847); to register online, please fill out our reservation form. View our terms and conditions.
Please email National Trust Tours for questions about this program. Be sure to include your mailing address if you are requesting a paper copy of the brochure for this program.
