Reminiscent of the 19th-century “Grand Tour,” this unique and popular journey features the heart of Western Europe—with both river cruising and train travel. In Amsterdam, board your deluxe river ship for a five-night cruise through Holland, Germany, and France, and then enjoy panoramic vistas of the Swiss Alps from the windows of historic trains.

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Historic Swiss train with the Matterhorn in the distance

<i>Amadeus Silver II</i> passing Cologne

Amadeus Silver II passing Cologne

Bikes along the canal, Amsterdam

Typical canal in Amsterdam

City of Cologne, showcasing the High Gothic cathedral

The idyllic Rhine River, near Kaub

Hilltop medieval castle overlooking the Rhine River near Oberwesel

The medieval town of Rüdesheim, located along the Rhine

The German university town of Heidelberg, along the Neckar River

The delightful Alsatian city of Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg, along the Rhine River

A view of historic Bern, Switzerland

The charming Swiss town of Lucerne with its famous bridge

Matterhorn peak in the Swiss Alps

View of Lake Lucerne, the town of Lucerne, and Mt. Pilatus in the distance

The <i>Gornergrat Bahn</i>, highest cog railway in Europe, with the Matterhorn

The Gornergrat Bahn, highest cog railway in Europe, with the Matterhorn

The Glacier Express traveling through a tunnel in the Alps

View of Mt. Pilatus and the <i>Pilatus Railway</i>, the world's steepest cogwheel railway

View of Mt. Pilatus and the Pilatus Railway, the world's steepest cogwheel railway

Great European Journey

A River Cruise and Train Trip from Holland to Switzerland Aboard Amadeus Imperial

12 days from $4,795

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Great scenery, fun transport, lots to see and learn. Nice group of Smithsonian travelers with good chances to connect and make friends apart from the larger group

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