Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound)

Zurich's port is a dynamic entry point to Switzerland’s rich history and stunning landscapes, making it a special destination for luxury travelers. Don't miss indulging in the local specialty, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, and exploring the charming Old Town. The best time to visit is during the summer months when the city comes alive with festivals and events along the lakefront.

Geneva is Switzerland's cosmopolitan lakeside capital, where diplomatic prestige meets Alpine beauty at the western tip of Lac Léman. Visitors should not miss a fondue evening at the Bains des Pâquis and a day trip to the medieval hilltop town of Gruyères for its celebrated cheese and castle. The city is magnificent year-round, though late spring through early autumn offers the warmest weather for lakeside strolls and the fullest river cruise schedules along the Rhône.

Krems an der Donau has stood at the eastern gateway of the Wachau Valley — Austria's most beautiful stretch of the Danube — since Emperor Otto III granted it market rights in 995 AD, making it one of the country's oldest documented towns. The UNESCO-listed Wachau landscape surrounding the city is a masterpiece of vineyard terraces, Baroque abbeys, and medieval castles reflected in the river; the Grüner Veltliner and Riesling wines produced here are among Austria's finest. Must-dos include visiting the monumental Melk Abbey and cycling the Danube Cycle Path through the valley. Krems is most enchanting April through October, with the harvest season in September offering wine cellar tastings of exceptional depth.

Gruyères is a perfectly preserved medieval hilltop village in Switzerland's Fribourg canton, renowned as the birthplace of one of the world's great cheeses and home to a twelfth-century château with sweeping Alpine panoramas. Visitors should not miss a fondue moitié-moitié paired with the legendary double cream and meringues, nor the fascinating contrast of the HR Giger Museum housed within the village's ancient walls. Late spring through early autumn offers the finest conditions, when alpine meadows bloom and the terrace restaurants along the cobblestoned main street invite long, unhurried afternoons beneath the peaks.

Grindelwald is a classic Swiss Alpine village beneath the iconic north face of the Eiger, offering access to the Jungfraujoch "Top of Europe" and some of Switzerland's most spectacular mountain scenery. Must-dos include riding the Eiger Express gondola, tasting fondue and Grindelwalder Meringue with double cream, and hiking trails with views of the Aletsch Glacier. June through September is ideal for hiking, while winter brings world-class skiing.