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Embark on a history-steeped, perfectly paced European journey that takes you through four countries-Hungary, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands-along three great rivers-the Danube, Main, and Rhine-and to countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Budapest
Day 2: Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 3: Budapest
See Budapest's famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, the stunning Parliament Building, and the UNESCO World Heritage Castle Hill district. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour
Day 4: Cruising the scenic Danube
Enjoy a leisure day onboard. (BB, L, D)
Day 5: Vienna
Your Vienna excursion will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral. Then visit the stunning National Library. (BB, L, D)and Note: On Mondays, the Figaro House will be substituted for Library.
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Day 6: Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk
Cruise the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley. Tour Melk's 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture, situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey visit
Day 7: Passau
Explore charming Old Town Passau on foot and visit St. Stephan's Cathedral for an organ recital on Europe's largest pipe organ. (BB, L, D) Note: Concert not available before 5/2, after 10/31, and Sundays.
Featured Excursion: Passau tour and organ concert
Day 8: Regensburg
Discover one of Germany's unspoiled Medieval gems and marvel at the architectural treasures of Old Town, including the 12th-century Stone Bridge. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Day 9: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
Sail through the Main-Danube Canal in the morning. Later in the day, tour Nuremberg, an archetypal German Medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls, and learn about its WWII history. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
Day 10: Bamberg
Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg and marvel at its unique town hall, Renaissance palaces, Baroque houses, and breathtaking cathedral. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Day 11: Würzburg
Visit the Würzburg Residenz, an impeccable example of Baroque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll end the tour with a tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit and winetasting
Day 12: Wertheim
Spend the morning cruising the wonderfully peaceful and scenic Main River. In the afternoon, you'll tour the tiny Medieval town of Wertheim, which sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Wertheim walking tour
Day 13: Miltenberg (Heidelberg)
Visit Heidelberg, one of the best preserved Medieval cities in Europe. (BB, D)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Heidelberg
Day 14: Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine
Take a gondola ride to the Niederwald Heights. Later in the day, cruise the romantic Rhine. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride
Day 15: Cologne
Visit the beloved Cologne Cathedral-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D) Note: No tours inside the Cathedral on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and Cologne Cathedral visit
Day 16: Depart Amsterdam
Transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, or extend your stay in exciting Amsterdam.
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