Swiss Alps and European Lakes by Luxury Train 2023

• Arrive in Venice

• Transfer to the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa and check in to your room

• Mix and mingle with your fellow Inspirato members at a lavish welcome cocktail reception

Accommodations: JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Meals included: Cocktails and canapes

• Enjoy breakfast at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

• Explore Venice’s labyrinthine streets and canals in the morning

• Transfer as a group to Stazione Venezia Santa Lucia to embark on the Golden Eagle Danube Express train

• Enjoy a gourmet welcome dinner onboard as we transfer to Postojna, Slovenia

• In the evening, enjoy a private visit to the remarkable Postojna Caves

Accommodations: Golden Eagle Danube Express Train
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

• Enjoy breakfast on board the train as we cross through the stunning country of Slovenia and take in its incredible views

• Explore Ljubljana, a small town with ancient architecture and stunning parks

• In the afternoon, visit Lake Bled and its island, church, and castle in the foothills of the Alps

• Dinner will be on board the Golden Eagle Danube Express

Accommodations: Golden Eagle Danube Express Train
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Rise early as our train climbs away from the Slovenian border into Trieste through the Julian Alps

• During a short stop in Trieste, we’ll see the splendid Byzantine-style architecture of the famous Church of San Giusto and learn of its history

• Lunch on board as we venture to Verona

• Experience an informative walking tour of the city and visit its famous sites

• Dinner will be on board the Golden Eagle Danube Express

Accommodations: Golden Eagle Danube Express Train
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Spend the morning with a short visit in Milan, famous for fashion and football but also its magnificently restored Gothic Duomo and the Teatro La Scala

• Climb back on board for lunch and a short trip to Italy’s most famous lakes—we’ll descend upon the famous Lake Como through the dramatic mountains

• Feel the breeze in your hair as we boat around Lake Como and stop at the charming lakeside town of Bellagio

• Enjoy dinner on board as we make the scenic climb out of Italy and across St. Gotthard Pass to venture into Switzerland

Accommodations: Golden Eagle Danube Express Train
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Wake up in the charming Swiss capital of Zurich where we’ll spend the morning exploring its rich history and singular beauty

• Enjoy a leisurely lunch as we pass by breathtaking views of Lake Zurich and the iconic landscape of western Austria that bring to mind the film “The Sound of Music”

• Experience a walking tour in the beautiful city of Vaduz

• Enjoy a sightseeing train that will take us to the Princely Wine Cellars for a wine-tasting and a virtual tour of Castle of Vaduz

Accommodations: Golden Eagle Danube Express Train
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Take in views of Austria over breakfast while we make our way to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck

• Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city from the Nordkette funicular at 7,000+ feet

• Take a scenic drive to the picturesque Lake Achen (Achensee) for a cruise on the water

• Enjoy our final night on board with a gorgeous gala dinner

Accommodations: Golden Eagle Danube Express Train
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Enjoy a scenic breakfast on board as we climb over the Semmering Pass with its 16 viaducts and 15 tunnels

• Explore the lively Naschmarkt in Vienna, home to more than 100 food and antiques stalls, explore the famous Schönbrunn Palace, or venture off on your own

• Private concert featuring the Vienna Supreme Orchestra

• Board the train for our final journey as we make our way to Budapest

• Transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest upon arrival into Budapest

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest

• Check out of your room and make your way to the airport for your journey home or to continue your adventure

Meals included: Breakfast