Summary From Budapest to Amsterdam, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless European river cruise vacation. Begin by visiting three of Europe’s vibrant capital cities: Budapest (Hungary), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Vienna (Austria). A Local Guide will show you the must-see sites in each city with plenty of time to explore on your own. See the famous Heroes’ Square in Budapest, stroll through Bratislava’s Old Town with its winding streets and bronze sculptures, and stop in a classic Viennese café for a decadent treat.
Sail through the picturesque views of the Wachau Valley and the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Würzburg’s Baroque-style Bishop’s Residenz. Enjoy a tasting of wonderful local Wachau wines. Explore quaint towns like Dürnstein with its blue and white Baroque-style Stiftskirche; Passau, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and the stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral; and Bamberg, with its town hall straddling the River Regnitz.
Enjoy guided tours in historic Nuremberg, Volkach, Würzburg, and Regensburg—one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. In the charming Rhine Valley town of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Straddling both sides of the Rhine River is Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture. Here, enjoy a guided walk and see its famous twin-spired cathedral. This European river cruise would not be complete without a visit to Holland’s lively capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
- Day 2.
- Budapest
- Day 3.
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Day 4.
- Vienna, Austria
- Day 5.
- Dürnstein–Wachau Valley
- Day 6.
- Passau, Germany
- Day 7.
- Regensburg
- Day 8.
- Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg
- Day 9.
- Bamberg
- Day 10.
- Volkach
- Day 11.
- Würzburg
- Day 12.
- Miltenberg
- Day 13.
- Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge
- Day 14.
- Cologne
- Day 15.
- Amsterdam, Holland
- Day 16.
- Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Countries (5): Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia Ports of call (13): Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Cologne, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Salzburg, Vienna, Würzburg |
 This is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.
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