Premium 15 Night Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise
- calendar_today 9 Nov 2026
- bedtime 14 nights
- Suite price from $3,999*/person
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From the moment you step aboard in Amsterdam, Europe unfolds at the perfect pace. Over 14 nights, a premium river ship carries you through the heart of the continent – past the Rhine Gorge, through Bavarian market towns and the rolling vineyards of the Danube – before arriving in Budapest, one of the great capitals of Central Europe.
This 2 for 1 Offer represents outstanding value on a premium river cruise experience, making this one of the most compelling ways to explore Europe’s waterways in 2026.
With 14 destinations, 41 included meals and all transfers, port charges and tipping taken care of, all that remains is to decide which shore excursion to linger on longest.
Alternative departure dates available, seasonal surcharges may apply, contact your Cruiseabout consultant to discuss your preferred travel date.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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Save 50% on select premium 15-day European river cruises departing September to December 2026 – WAS $8,295 per person, twin share
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Enjoy extra savings up to $300* per stateroom exclusive to Cruiseabout, included in advertised price
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14 nights cruising on a premium river ship in a window Stateroom Suite
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A total of 41 meals
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Transfers, port charges and tipping
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Experiences in 14 destinations
YOUR ITINERARY
Your journey begins in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most beloved cities. Upon arrival, embark your premium river ship and settle in before an included dinner as you prepare to set sail.
Accommodation: 14 nights, premium river ship
Meals: Dinner
Spend the morning exploring Amsterdam’s iconic canals and architecture before continuing to the historic university city of Utrecht, with its distinctive sunken canal wharves and medieval Dom Tower.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dock in Cologne, home to one of Europe’s great Gothic cathedrals. Continue to the Baroque splendour of Bruhl, home to the UNESCO-listed Augustusburg Palace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise the legendary Rhine Gorge, a stretch of dramatic scenery lined with medieval castles and steep vineyard terraces. Arrive in Rudesheim, the charming wine town famed for its Drosselgasse lane.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Step ashore in Miltenberg, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns. Half-timbered houses line the cobblestone market square in a scene largely unchanged since the 16th century.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Wurzburg, the Baroque gem of Franconia. The Residence Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is among the finest examples of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Europe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Bamberg, another UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its intact medieval town centre, its cathedral, and its unique smoked beer tradition.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second city. Explore the old town, the Imperial Castle and the vibrant market square – a city where history is felt at every turn.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dock in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Stone Bridge, dating to 1146, is among the most significant medieval structures in the country.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Passau, the City of Three Rivers, where the Inn, Ilz and Danube converge. Continue into Austria and dock at Linz, a city that blends industrial heritage with world-class contemporary art.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Wachau Valley is widely regarded as the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Visit the magnificent Melk Abbey, dramatically perched above the river, then continue to Durnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Vienna, the Imperial capital of the Habsburg Empire. A city of extraordinary museums, coffee house culture, concert halls and palaces.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A second day in Vienna allows for deeper exploration – whether the Schonbrunn Palace, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, a morning at a traditional Viennese coffee house, or simply wandering the Ringstrasse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The final port of call is Budapest, arguably the most visually dramatic capital on the Danube. The Chain Bridge, the Parliament building illuminated at night, the thermal baths and the Castle District all make for a memorable farewell to the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Budapest and transferring to the airport for your onward journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Important Notice
*Terms and Conditions apply. Price based on EUTC15: 9 November 2026 departure (Category LD – Window Stateroom). Book by 30 June 2026, unless sold out prior. Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share and include port charges and savings. SAVE 50%: on trip code EUMC15 departing September to December 2026 when booking by 30 June 2026. Offer not combinable with any other offer. Full payment is due within 3 days of booking. Available on new bookings only and subject to availability. Valid only on the first itinerary if multiple itineraries are booked. A limited number of offers are valid on set departures. Offers are strictly limited and may be withdrawn at any time. Member/Loyalty Club benefits do not apply. No amendments to your booking will be allowed after full payment has been made. Cancellations received after full payment has been made will incur 100% cancellation fees. Offers are only available on the departure dates listed and cannot be combined with any information session offers or market place offers. Price based on 9 November 2026 departure. Other departure dates available, seasonal surcharges may apply. Offer available on September to December 2026 departures, subject to availability.
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