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European Gems: Amsterdam to Budapest
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Enjoy the best of Europe on a 14-night premium river cruise. Begin in Amsterdam before floating through some of Germany’s most beautiful towns along the Rhine River. Take in Vienna’s elegance and conclude your tour in Budapest, Hungary’s grand capital. Ask your Cruiseabout consultant for the best available departure that suits your travel needs.
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14 nights cruising on a premium river ship from Amsterdam to Budapest
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Explore 14 towns, villages and cities
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41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
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Services of a Cruise Director and local guides
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A guided tour and private recital at the Hungarian State Opera
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A visit to the World Heritage listed Augustusburg Palace
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Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
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Transfers, port charges and tipping
YOUR ITINERARY
Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your river ship. Later this evening, join your Cruise Director and fellow travellers for a
Welcome Reception
Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some
time at leisure. Afterwards, drive to Utrecht to rejoin your vessel for tonight’s special Gala Dinner.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kölner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as
you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take a short drive to Brühl for your Insider Experience. This
afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the centre of Cologne at your leisure.
Insider Experience – Augustusburg Palace
Explore the former residence of Archbishop-Elector Clemens August, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed
Augustusburg Palace in Brühl. Hear fascinating stories and stroll through the landscaped parks and gardens linking
the palace and the Falkenlust hunting lodge. Together, they are among the finest examples of 18th-century
Rococo architecture in Germany.
Insider Experiences:
These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Experience a true holiday highlight as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, considered the most scenic stretch of the Rhine. Your ship docks in Rüdesheim, where the Winzerexpress mini train takes you through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Here, discover one of Germany’s finest collections of automated musical instruments.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
...Enjoy free time in Miltenberg exploring this well-preserved town and its half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th
to 18th centuries.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Board a coach and travel through the rolling hills to Würzburg. Visit the magnificent Würzburg Residence, a
Baroque palace renowned for its opulent interior, and stroll through the beautiful Court Gardens. Later, you may
choose to enjoy an optional visit to Rothenburg.
Enhance Your Journey – Rothenburg Excursion
Depart from Würzburg for an excursion to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved walled town located on the
Romantic Road in Franconia.
Enhance Your Journey:
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interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional expense to your tour price.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Spend a leisurely morning cruising the final stretch of the Main River before arriving in Bamberg. Enjoy a guided
tour, during which you’ll see highlights such as the old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral, followed by free time to
explore. Later this evening, your ship reaches the Main–Danube Canal.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
...Explore Nuremberg, once the setting for Hitler’s infamous rallies. Wander its cobblestone streets, discovering
hidden boutiques and artisan shops. Later, cruise the Main–Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide via
its remarkable series of 16 locks.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Having reached the Danube River overnight, arrive in Regensburg. Docked in the heart of town, spend the day
exploring this charming city on a guided walking tour of its main sights. Later, you may choose to join an optional
excursion to Kuchlbauer’s World of Beer in nearby Abensberg, a family-owned brewery featuring the distinctive
Kuchlbauer Tower designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Insider Experience – Bavarian Evening on Board
This evening, enjoy an authentic Bavarian celebration on board, sampling local beer and snacks accompanied by
traditional folk music, song and dance.
Enhance Your Journey – Kuchlbauer’s World of Beer Brewery Visit
Visit Kuchlbauer’s World of Beer in Abensberg, tour the brewery and see the colourful Kuchlbauer Tower. Available
on cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest only.
Insider Experiences:
These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.
Enhance Your Journey:
Discover more in hand-picked destinations with these optional select experiences that provide further opportunity to pursue your special
interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional expense to your tour price.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
As you enjoy breakfast, arrive in Passau, otherwise known as the ‘City of Three Rivers’, where the Ilz and Inn rivers
meet the Danube. You may choose to join an optional excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel
to Salzburg. Alternatively, remain on board and enjoy a relaxing day sailing to Linz.
Enhance Your Journey – Český Krumlov Visit
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Český Krumlov, a beautifully preserved town in the Czech Republic, home to more
than 300 historic buildings.
Enhance Your Journey – Salzburg Sights
Journey through Austria’s scenic countryside to Mondsee, where you may recognise the famous wedding church
from
The Sound of Music
. Continue to Salzburg for a guided tour of Mozart’s hometown, followed by free time to explore before returning to
your ship.
Enhance Your Journey:
Discover more in hand-picked destinations with these optional select experiences that provide further opportunity to pursue your special
interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional expense to your tour price.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After crossing into Austria, dock in Melk and join a guided tour of Melk Abbey. Since 1089, this Benedictine monastery has stood atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. Later, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, a town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the 12th century. Enjoy the afternoon free to explore the cobbled streets, townhouses and taverns, or perhaps join an optional regional wine tasting.
Enhance Your Journey – Wine Tasting
Visit Dürnstein Abbey to sample local Wachau wines, including Grüner Veltliner or Riesling, accompanied by a tasting of regional brandy.
Enhance Your Journey:
Discover more in hand-picked destinations with these optional select experiences that provide further opportunity to pursue your special
interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional expense to your tour price.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
...In Vienna, join a guided walking tour taking in St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg and the Albertina museum. Afterwards, you may wish to visit the Naschmarkt. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to The Sound of Music
Enhance Your Journey – Mozart and Strauss Concert
Attend a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of Vienna’s historic palaces or concert halls, followed by an evening drive along the Ringstrasse.
Enhance Your Journey:
Discover more in hand-picked destinations with these optional select experiences that provide further opportunity to pursue your special interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional expense to your tour price.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
With the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Hofburg district or wander along Kärntner Straße, the city’s famous shopping boulevard. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Schloss Hof or travel to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
Enhance Your Journey – Schloss Hof and Lipizzaner Experience
Enjoy a guided tour of the Schloss Hof estate, once the residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy and later Empress Maria Theresa. Explore the elegant palace apartments adorned with fine textiles and chandeliers, then stroll through the Baroque gardens. Afterwards, visit the stables for a private introduction to the magnificent Lipizzaner horses. Learn about their breeding, care and training before witnessing a special demonstration of their grace and discipline.
Enhance Your Journey – Visit Bratislava in Slovakia Visit Bratislava, Slovakia’s charming capital, where medieval, Baroque and communist-era architecture meet. See
landmarks such as the UFO Bridge and the distinctive Slovak Radio Building, each reflecting the city’s fascinating past.
Enhance Your Journey:
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interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional expense to your tour price.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Today, enjoy views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting riverside cities as your ship glides into the heart of
Hungary’s capital. After breakfast, join a local guide for a tour of Budapest. Later, you may wish to join an optional
visit to the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum.
Insider Experience – Hungarian State Opera Performance
Visit the Hungarian State Opera for a guided tour, then enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while a private opera recital is
performed.
Enhance Your Journey – Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Explore this fascinating museum, once a World War II hospital, located within the caves beneath Buda Castle. Built
in 1941 as a first-aid shelter, it was designed to withstand the impact of aerial bombing.
Insider Experiences:
These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.
Enhance Your Journey:
Discover more in hand-picked destinations with these optional select experiences that provide further opportunity to pursue your special
interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional expense to your tour price.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your onward flight
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