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Set off on an exhilarating European adventure steeped in storied history, grand architecture, and breathtaking scenery on this fabulous, 12-day, 10-night itinerary featuring a deluxe river cruise and unforgettable mountain journeys by rail. Discover the timeless beauty of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers as you wind through peaceful countryside past storybook towns, steeply terraced vineyards, and forested hills crowned by castles. Engaging excursions and walking tours in your ports of call reveal the Old-World splendor of renowned cities and towns. Step inside hilltop castles in Heidelberg and Cochem, and wonder at the epic scale and awe-inspiring facades of the cathedrals that tower over Cologne and Strasbourg. Switzerland’s idyllic, pristine beauty is a special highlight during stays in Zermatt, a world-class resort town tucked high amid the Swiss Alps with the mighty Matterhorn as a backdrop, and Lucerne, one of the country’s most beautiful medieval cities. On three panoramic train rides that traverse steep mountain terrain, feel immersed in the sweeping grandeur amid the crisp, alpine air. Once atop Mount Pilatus and the Gornergrat, you’ll be rewarded with dazzling, soul-stirring landscapes that stretch across the horizon!