
Let the music and culture of Europe's grand cities and fairytale villages serenade you. Experience life in the tiny villages, medieval bastions, and bustling cities along the majestic Danube, the peaceful Main, and the romantic Rhine as you travel from the elegant city of Vienna to the colorful canals of Amsterdam. Enjoy beautiful scenic views while cruising along these grand rivers through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley and the castle-clad hills of the Rhine River Valley. Along the way, visit towns right out of fairytales - tiny Miltenberg with its crooked streets and leaning houses; Rothenburg with its charming core of gothic churches and gabled houses; Bamberg, an architectural gem boasting Renaissance palaces, baroque houses, and a unique frescoed Town Hall; Linz, designated by the European Union as a 2009 European Capital of Culture; and Nuremberg, an archetypical German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls. Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring art and architecture, and for places where history is still an essential part of daily life. Who will enjoy this cruise: Those seeking history and architecture will encounter fascinating Roman ruins, medieval towns, baroque castles, and ultramodern buildings. And story lovers will delight in the myths and legends found along the way.
Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Vienna
Day 2 - Arrive Vienna
Arrive at Vienna International Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship.
Day 3 - Vienna - Cruising the scenic Wachau Valley
Travel along Vienna's stately Ringstrasse to magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral and the historic Mozart House. Cruise through the heart of the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Vienna city tour
Day 4 - Linz
After exploring the historic market square area on your Linz walking tour, board a vintage mountain tram for a ride up to Postlingberg with wonderful panoramic views. Chosen by the European Union to be a 2009 Capital of Culture, Linz will be showcasing its cultural achievements and diversity. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour, and tram ride
Day 5 - Regensburg
On your walking tour of Regensburg, an unspoiled gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvel at the town's famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, Cathedral of St. Peter, and other treasures. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Day 6 - Nuremberg
Discover the sights of Nuremberg and its WW II history during your panoramic tour, and then explore the walled Old Town on foot. Later, cruise the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
Day 7 - Bamberg
Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique town hall, the imperial cathedral, and the fishermen's village known as Little Venice. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Day 8 - Wurzburg (Rothenburg)
Travel along parts of the famous Romantic Road to Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town in Germany, and delight in its half-timbered houses. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
Day 9 - Miltenberg
Take in the serene beauty of the winding Main River before visiting Miltenberg with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Day 10 - Frankfurt
Your panoramic tour takes you through the financial hub and past Old Town, Goethe University, Botanical Gardens, and the historical area around Romer Square. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
Day 11 - Rudesheim and Cruising the Romantic Rhine, Boppard
Visit Rudesheim's unique Siegfried's Museum, show-casing one of the world's best collections of mechanical musical instruments before cruising the exquisite upper middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy leisure time in charming Boppard. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum
Day 12 - Cologne
Our walking tour takes you to the beloved landmark Cologne Cathedral' from every angle a masterwork of gothic art, which took over 600 years to complete. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour, Cologne Cathedral visit
Note: No inside tours of the cathedral on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Day 13 - Amsterdam
Your panoramic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square and across many canals. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum featuring Rembrandt's Nightwatch. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: City tour including Rijksmuseum visit
Day 14 - Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, or extend your stay in exciting Amsterdam.Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
European Serenade Grand River Cruise Package Includes:
- 12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the luxurious Grand River Duchess
- Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
- Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
- 11 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
- All transfers
Complimentary Transfers
- Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers. Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival show
- Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers. Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these transfers.
Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
Port Charges: $168
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
| Cabin 1 |
Category - 1 |
| Cabin 2 |
Category - 2 |
| Cabin 3 |
Category - 3 |
| Cabin 4 |
Category - 5 |
Cabin upgrades are available upon request! Questions? call 1-800-342-0019