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ALPINE ESCAPE & ADRIATIC TREASURES - Cruise, Tour & Stay Package
Validity Dates 30 Dec 2024 to 31 May 2025
Start Price AU $9,995 per person
Cruise Royal Clipper, Croatia & Montenegro Cruise ex Venice Roundtrip
Cruise Line Star Clippers
Ship Royal Clipper
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description Discover the romance & traditions of a sailing ship from Venice roundtrip combined with small group indulgent Germany, Austria & Italy tour.
Type of Special Cruise Tour
Departure Date 02 Aug 2025
Inclusions Package Summary: 17 nights Cruise, Tour & Stay
Package Starts: 24 July 2025 - at Munich hotel
Cruise Starts: 02 August 2025 - from Venice, Italy
Cruise Ends: 09 August 2025 - into Venice, Italy
Package Ends: 10 August 2025 - at Venice hotel
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INCREDIBLE SAVINGS!
All prices per person twin share in AUD from* unless stated as single
Twin Interior (Cat 5) - was $10,865 - your special price from $9,995*pp
Twin Oceanview (Cat 4) - was $11,260 - your special price from $10,450*pp
Twin Oceanview (Cat 3) - was $11,530 - your special price from $10,740*pp
Twin Oceanview (Cat 2) - was $11,790 - your special price from $10,935*pp
Single prices on request & subject to limited availability*
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ALPINE ESCAPE & ADRIATIC TREASURES Cruise, Tour & Stay package includes:
- 9 night Alpine Escape small group tour (18 guests) from Munich to Venice including: 9 nights local style accommodation, 12 meals (9 breakfasts and 3 dinners), Driver/guide/tour leader and transport. (see below for day to day itinerary and highlights)
- 7 night Royal Clipper tall ship cruise from Venice roundtrip
- All shipboard main meals
- Prepaid ships gratuities of $77 AUD per person
- Port taxes
- BONUS FREE* 1 night accommodation in a 4-star hotel, Venice with breakfast

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Small Group Tour day to day itinerary:

Day 1 - Munich (Germany)
We’ll begin our adventure in the glorious city of Munich. After meeting our expert local Tour Leader and like-minded individuals at the hotel, we’ll settle in for a delectable three-course dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Drei Löwen (or similar)
Meals - Dinner

Day 2 - Munich - Friedrichshafen - Meersburg - Lake Constance
This morning, our journey takes us to Friedrichshafen, a coastal city known for its importance in aviation history. Here, we’ll visit the Zeppelin Museum – the birthplace of Zeppelin, a large German airship used during WWI. Then, we’ll continue to the medieval city of Meersburg where we can relish some free time before a walking tour. Our local guide will lead us through quaint streets filled with colourful homes whilst sharing tales of its historic past. Our tour concludes at the magnificent Meersburg Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Germany, where we’ll delight in breathtaking views over the town. Later, we'll traverse to Lake Constance, our picturesque home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Hotel Constantia (or similar)
Meals Breakfast

Day 3 - Lake Constance
After breakfast, the glittering waters of Lake Constance await. We’ll embark on a boat tour of this resplendent area, making leisurely stops along the way. First: Mainau Island, also known as The Flower Island, with its lush blossoms, floral bouquets and fluttering butterflies. Here, we’ll explore a park filled with 150-year-old trees as well as the Baroque-style castle and church. Next, we’ll make our way to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Unteruhldingen. Lake dwellings from the Stone and Bronze Ages are dotted along the shore, lending us insight into the lives of those who inhabited this area between 4,000 and 850 BC. The evening is yours to enjoy a local dinner at your own pace.
Accommodation: Hotel Constantia (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Lake Constance - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck (Austria)
Our day begins with a short but sweet scenic stop at Lindau where we’ll take in breathtaking views of the colourful city. Then, we''ll continue to Liechtenstein, the fourth smallest country in all of Europe! Here, we’ll take a city train tour of the tiny capital: Vaduz. Venture through the idyllic old town and past rolling vineyards, stopping off at the historic Red House to soak up panoramic views of 12th century Vaduz Castle. The afternoon is then yours to explore at leisure – amble through Vaduz’s charming streets and have lunch before we travel to our next destination! Accommodation: Hotel Grauer Bär (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Innsbruck
Welcome to Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Our morning begins with a walking tour with a local guide. During our stroll, we’ll spot the impressive Triumphal Arch, illustrious Imperial Palace and brilliant Golden Roof whilst learning about the rise and fall of the Habsburg dynasty. After our minds are satiated with newfound knowledge, we’ll take the cable car to a scenic lookout. Our awe-inspiring view: Nordkette mountains, the Jewel of the Alps. Back on lower ground, the afternoon is yours to discover Innsbruck at your own pace.
Accommodation: Hotel Grauer Bär (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Innsbruck - Bruneck (Italy) - Cortina d'Ampezzo
We’ll head south towards Italy today, making a stop at Bruneck: an amalgamation of classic architecture within a vibrant atmosphere. Unearth its secrets at your leisure, taking in the colourful buildings, picturesque churches and local lifestyle. After finding delectable dishes to taste at lunchtime, we’ll make our way to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s most exclusive ski resort. This chapter of our journey begins with a visit to the Observatory of Helmut Ullrich which will open our eyes to the galaxy above us during a guided sun observation. Tonight, we’ll share our favourite moments of the adventure so far over our included group dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Medil (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 7 - Cortina d'Ampezzo - Marmolada - Cortina d'Ampezzo
The Queen of the Dolomites awaits. We’ll take a series of cable cars to the top of Marmolada where we’ll enjoy sweeping 360-degree views of ice-capped mountains, deep valleys and never-ending skies. Then, we’ll swap nature for history with a visit to the Museum of the Great War in Serauta, before returning to Cortina d’Ampezzo where the rest of the day is yours to unwind in this splendid setting.
Accommodation: Hotel Medil (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Cortina d'Ampezzo - Trento - Verona
Wave farewell to Cortina d’Ampezzo. The small town of Trento awaits. Here, we’ll embark on a walking tour with a local guide, discovering an array of churches, palaces and museums bathed in architectural beauty. Then, we’ll venture to Verona, our home for the next two nights. Accommodation: Best Western Plus Hotel Expo (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Verona
Today we’ll embrace fair Verona, the city famed for its setting to the unrequited love story between Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. After exploring its quaint streets, visiting the well-known balcony and Verona Arena on a guided tour, we’ll savour a tasting of notable wines alongside local cheeses and meats. Tonight, our farewell dinner awaits where we can clink glasses to an unforgettable journey.
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Hotel Expo (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10 Verona – Venice
All good things must come to an end, including our mesmerising escape through three beautiful countries. After breakfast, we’ll travel to Venice – a city filled with glamour, gondolas and gelato – where we’ll say our goodbyes.
Meals: Breakfast
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare and tour fare at time of publication (30Dec24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Offer ends 31May25 or until sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Not included: Travel insurance (highly recommended), airfares, hotels and transfers other than those listed, spending money, visas or passports (required) and any incidentals not mentioned in the inclusions. Tour is small group and has limited space. Shore excursions on cruise are additional and paid directly to cruise line.
Sailing Dates
02 Aug 2025
Cabin Twin
Category 05 - Oceanview Stateroom AU $9,995
Category 04 - Oceanview Stateroom AU $10,450
Category 03 - Oceanview Stateroom AU $10,740
Category 02 - Superior Oceanview Stateroom AU $10,935
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
24 Jul 2025 Make own way to tour start point in Munich by 24 July, Check into hotel
24 Jul 2025 Tour: Munich (Germany) (D)
25 Jul 2025 Tour: Munich - Friedrichshafen - Meersburg - Lake Constance (B)
26 Jul 2025 Tour: Lake Constance (B)
27 Jul 2025 Tour: Lake Constance - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck (Austria) (B)
28 Jul 2025 Tour: Innsbruck (B)
29 Jul 2025 Tour: Innsbruck - Bruneck (Italy) - Cortina d'Ampezzo (B,D)
30 Jul 2025 Tour: Cortina d'Ampezzo - Marmolada - Cortina d'Ampezzo (B)
31 Jul 2025 Tour: Cortina d'Ampezzo - Trento - Verona (B)
1 Aug 2025 Tour: Verona (B,D)
2 Aug 2025 Tour: Verona - Venice (B), make own way to Venice port & embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
2 Aug 2025 Venice, Italy
3 Aug 2025 Mali Losinj, Croatia
4 Aug 2025 Hvar, Croatia
5 Aug 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia
6 Aug 2025 Kotor, Montenegro
7 Aug 2025 Vis Croatia
8 Aug 2025 Rovinj, Croatia
9 Aug 2025 Venice, Italy
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
9 Aug 2025 Disembark ship, make own way to Venice hotel for 1 night stay
10 Aug 2025 Check out hotel, holiday ends
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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