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Detailed Itinerary: Amsterdam to Budapest

Day 1: Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation)

Arrive in charming Amsterdam and embark your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Cocktail Reception. (D)

Day 2: Amsterdam

After breakfast, admire beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Then enjoy a motor coach tour of Amsterdam, including a photo stop at the Rembrandt Windmill, followed by free time in Amsterdam. Enjoy an afternoon information briefing as you cruise towards Germany. Tonight you'll be a guest at the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Cologne, Germany - Koblenz

This morning, arrive in Cologne for a guided morning walking tour through the old part of the city and a visit to the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral. Cruise past the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen as you continue on to 2000-year-old Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers. After dinner, enjoy a walk through this charming town. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Koblenz - Rüdesheim

Today, sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge, passing castle after castle and the infamous Lorelei Rock. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim and take a mini train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants during your free time before the ship sails late this afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Miltenberg - Wertheim 

Arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town with its narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. During lunch, the ship will cruise to Freudenberg. A motor coach tour will take you to Wertheim, where you will have free time to explore the town on your own before boarding your ship for an overnight cruise to Würzburg. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Würzburg

During your guided tour, see the major sights including a visit to the magnificent Residenz Palace. This afternoon explore Würzburg on your own (a shuttle bus will be running from the ship to the Residenz); or take an optional tour along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. The excursion includes a visit to the Christmas Museum. Late this afternoon the ship will pick up Rothenberg passengers at Randersacher before cruising to Bamberg. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Bamberg

Arrive this morning in enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided walking tour of this medieval gem. A shuttle service back to the ship is available for guests not wishing for free time in town. Otherwise enjoy free time in Bamberg before you continue your cruise this evening to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Nuremberg

Today decide to either tour the medieval history of Nuremberg to see the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround this historic city and the Imperial Castle, or join the “modern tour” of the city’s role in the 20th-century, see the Zeppelin field and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime, return to the ship and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level, where you cross Europe's Continental Divide. Then start descending through stair-step locks past the Bavarian town of Dietfurt. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Regensburg

A guided morning tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria - gates to a Roman fort built in 179 AD. The afternoon is free to shop or relax along the Danube. In the evening, enjoy a music performance on board. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Passau - Linz, Austria

After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau for a walking tour, or join the optional excursion to Salzburg birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for “The Sound of Music.” Those staying on board can enjoy a scenic journey to Linz, Austria. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Melk - Dürnstein - Weissenkirchen

Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. From here, continue on a short cruise to Dürnstein, for a walking tour through cobblestone streets that reveal quaint 16th-century town houses and taverns. After lunch, enjoy a scenic cruise through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to the town of Weissenkirchen, for some wine-tasting tonight. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Weissenkirchen - Vienna

Enjoy a guided city tour followed by free time in the city center, then a walking tour from St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Naschmarkt. This large outdoor market area features numerous stands/stalls selling a large variety of foods and other products. Enjoy an optional excursion to the Schonbrunn Palace and the Carriage Museum. Or simply use the free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or join an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. A shuttle bus will operate from the ship to the city center during the afternoon and evening. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Vienna - Bratislava, Slovakia

Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising to Bratislava followed by a walking tour of Bratislava, which reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own. Tonight there is an evening music performance on board. (B,L,D)

Day 14: Budapest, Hungary

This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Great Market Hall. An optional Baths & Liberty Monument excursion will take you to a panoramic view point above Budapest, followed by a visit to the area’s famous Thermal Baths. Tonight, enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner with Gypsy music. Afterwards, the ship will sail a special “illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Budapest (Disembarkation)

Your cruise comes to an end after breakfast. Individual departure. (B)

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Detailed Itinerary: Budapest to Amsterdam

Day 1: Arrive in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)

Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship. This evening meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (D)

Day 2: Budapest

This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace and St. Stephen's Basilica. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Bratislavia, Slovakia

Relax onboard this morning as you cruise towards Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic. Choose either a “Communist Tour” or a walking tour of the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. Later there is time to explore on your own. After dinner you can enjoy an enchanting music performance on board. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Vienna, Austria

Enjoy a guided city tour followed by free time in the city center, then a walking tour from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Take an optional excursion to the Schonbrunn and the Carriage Museum. Or simply use your free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or join an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Dürnstein - Melk

Early this morning, reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Dürnstein and marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche. Above town you'll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century town houses and wine taverns. Enjoy a wine tasting with a local vintner. After lunch, the ship will cruise to Melk, where you will have a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. A guided bicycle tour from Durnstein to Melk is also available (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Day 6: Linz – Passau, Germany

After breakfast, take an optional full-day excursion to fascinating Salzburg and the “Sound of Music” sights, or cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany. In Passau, the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Your city tour takes you on an exploration of this fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Regensburg

After lunch, arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall, and the Porta Praetoria - gates to a Roman fort built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Nuremberg

This morning, enter the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmühl Valley. The Main-Danube Canal traverses the Franconian Alps via 16 locks, truly a fascinating feat of modern engineering. In the afternoon, decide between a guided tour of the Medieval history of Nuremberg and see the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround this historic city and the Imperial Castle, or join the tour centered on the modern role the city played in the 20th-century and see the Zeppelin field and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal was held in 1946. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Bamberg - Schweinfurt

This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of the enchanting town of Bamberg, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Marvel at the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions. You will have free time after the walking tour to explore this charming town on your own. Later you can enjoy a free evening in Schweinfurt. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Kitzingen - Würzburg
This morning, arrive in Kitzingen, where you will enjoy a walking tour and wine tasting. In the afternoon, visit Würzburg, the capital of Lower Franconia. "The Pearl of the Romantic Road" is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. During your guided tour, see the major sights including the magnificent Residenz Palace. Or, you can take an optional tour to Medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romantic Road. The tour includes entrance to the world-famous Christmas Museum. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Wertheim - Miltenberg
Cruise to Wertheim for some free time to explore the town on your own. A guided bicycle tour is also available (capacity controlled). A motor coach will transfer you to Freudenberg to rejoin the ship. Cruise during lunch on your way to Miltenberg. In Miltenberg, a guided walking tour will take you through narrow, cobble-stoned streets lined with gabled, half-timbered houses. Tonight, the ship sails leaving Bavaria, Franconia and the Main River behind. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Rüdesheim - Rhine Castles - Koblenz

This afternoon, arrive in Rüdesheim and take a mini train to visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants during your free time before the ships sails late this afternoon. You will cruise through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river, passing castle after castle, don't miss the legendary Lorelei Rock, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Koblenz - Cologne

This morning you will visit the Koblenz Flower Show. This special event features 120 acres of magnificent floral displays, exhibitions and a river side promenade. Exhibit grounds include the hilltop Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which you will visit. Return to the ship in Bonn, and then continue on to Cologne. Enjoy a walking tour of Cologne and visit the spectacular 13th-century Medieval Gothic cathedral, its twin spires amongst Europe’s tallest. (B,L,D)

Day 14: Cologne – Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Enjoy your last morning leisurely cruising to Amsterdam. Arrive in Amsterdam after lunch for a guided canal cruise and city tour, including a photo stop at the Rembrandt Windmill. Enjoy free time in Amsterdam before gathering on board for a Gala Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Bid Farewell to Amsterdam and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Please Note:

• Valid visa is required for travel. Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• To accommodate the Floriade Expo taking place from early April through mid-October 2012, some excursions may be susbtituted.
• Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.

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*For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.