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Embark on a history-steeped European journey that takes you through four countries - Hungary, Austria, Germany, and The Netherlands - and along three great rivers - the Danube, Main, and Rhine. From the stunning, exotic beauty of Budapest to music-rich Vienna to the soaring spires of Cologne's Cathedral - there are incomparable sights on this trip you'll see. Sail through Austria's lush Wachau Valley and taste the famous wines of the region. Cruise through the 106-mile engineering marvel the Main-Danube Canal, en route from the enchanting Danube to the meandering Main River.
Day 1: Depart home gateway city for Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam (embark)
Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and transfer to the ship.
Day 3: 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 4: Cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
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 5: Offenbach (Heidelberg)
Visit Heidelberg, one of the best preserved Medieval cities in Europe. (BB, D)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Heidelberg
Day 6: Wertheim
Spend the morning cruising the wonderfully peaceful and scenic MainRiver. In the afternoon, you'll tour the tiny Medieval town ofWertheim, which sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers.(BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Wertheim walking tour
Day 7: Würzburg
Visit the Würzburg Residenz, an impeccable example of Baroque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll end the tour witha tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit and winetasting
Day 8: Würzburg
Day 9: Bamberg
Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg and marvel atits unique town hall, Renaissance palaces, Baroque houses, and breathtaking cathedral. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Day 10: Nuremberg, cruising the Main-Danube canal
Sail through the Main-Danube Canal in the morning. Later in the day,tour Nuremberg, an archetypal German Medieval city encircled by mightydefensive walls, and learn about its WWII history. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
Day 11: Regensburg
Discover one of Germany's unspoiled Medieval gems and marvel at thearchitectural treasures of Old Town, including the 12th-centuryStoneBridge. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Day 12: Passau
Explore charming Old Town Passau on foot and visit St. Stephan'sCathedral 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 13: Melk, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley, Vienna
Cruise the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley. Tour Melk's900-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 14: Vienna
Your Vienna excursion will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral. Then visit the stunning NationalLibrary. (BB, L, D) Note: On Mondays, the Figaro House will besubstituted for Library.
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Day 15: Budapest
See Budapest's famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen'sBasilica, the stunning Parliament Building, and the UNESCO WorldHeritage Castle Hill district. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour
Day 16: Budapest (disembark), transfer to the airport
Disembark and transfer to Budapest Ferihegy International Airport to fly home.
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