Away from the hustle and bustle of busy highways, the rivers of Europe, thread through beautiful landscapes. Experienced travelers agree that a river cruise is one of the most enjoyable and hassle-free ways to explore castles, cathedrals historic townships, picturesque villages.
On a river cruise, you’ll not only view incredible sights along the legendary waterways of the Rhine, Danube, - you’ll also connect with the real destination. It’s a simple way to travel but you’ll be in the heart of each town, not seeing it from afar. Comprehensive sightseeing, your own exploration, and our sightseeing tours with Local Guides add to your authentic river cruising experience.
You’ll enjoy fine food, impeccable service and lovely scenery while travelling on your river cruiser, with no packing and unpacking or worrying about logistics to waste your vacation time.
There are plenty of opportunities to unwind. Relax on deck, take photos, enjoy conversation with family or new friends. Think of this as your own personal journey of discovery with an abundance of that precious commodity – leisure time.
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE -
15 days Amsterdam to Budapest
14 night cruise Amsterdam to Budapest
See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with an authentic baking demonstration in Miltenberg, a beer tasting in Nuremberg, and inside visits of Würzburg’s Residenz, Regensburg’s Old Chapel, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Also cruise through the scenic canals of Amsterdam and sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary rock of the Lorelei.
Visited Cities
Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Main Danube Canal, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
Meals
Breakfast – 14
Lunch – 13
Dinner – 14
Standard Features
CRUISE: Deluxe 14-night cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds (Category E)
AMSTERDAM: Welcome reception; canal cruise
COLOGNE: Guided sightseeing
RHINE GORGE: Cruise through the gorge
RUDESHEIM: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treat
MILTENBERG: Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration
WURZBURG: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz
BAMBERG: Guided sightseeing; see the Old Town Hall
MAIN DANUBE CANAL: Cruise in the canal
NUREMBERG: Guided sightseeing; beer tasting
REGENSBURG: Guided sightseeing
PASSAU: Guided sightseeing
MELK: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey
DURNSTEIN: Guided walk, see the Stiftskirche
VIENNA: Guided sightseeing
BRATISLAVA: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral
BUDAPEST: Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s Bastion
ON BOARD GRATUITIES: All onboard gratuities for the Cruise Director and Crew are included
MEALS: Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner, quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements