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Magnificent Rivers of Europe 2023

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From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.8 (1 review)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest on your own
    • Visit cafes and local confections
    Landmarks
    Parliament Building
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursions available (details to be determined)
    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Explore Budapest on your own
    • Visit local cafes for cream cake
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  4. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle (active option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Old Town including Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle ride with picnic from ship to explore local sights along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
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  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park
    • Visit museums
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Dürnstein to Melk

    Dürnstein to Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to castle ruins with spectacular views (active option)
    • Guided walk with story of King Richard the Lionheart (classic option)
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Walk along Danube river and around Melk with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ (classic option)
    • Wine Tasting onboard (discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to learn about Passau and the three rivers (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
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  8. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike to Walhalla with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    • Explore Regensburg on foot or by bike
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Weltenburg Monastery
  9. Day 8

    Roth to Bamberg

    Roth to Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal (discovery option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth including half-timbered houses and Schloss Ratibor (classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, and Kaiserburg Castle (classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds (classic option)
    Landmarks
    Schloss Ratibor
    Nuremberg Cathedral
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  10. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along canals with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills (classic option)
    • Onboard lecture about European history and culture (discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  11. Day 10

    Volkach

    Volkach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along Main Danube Canal with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Walking Tour of Volkach including half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg
  12. Day 11

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Easy bike ride along the river with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz (classic option)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Bishop's Residenz
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  13. Day 12

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg including medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn (classic option)
  14. Day 13

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Open-air cable car ride to Niederwald Monument with option to ride or walk back through vineyards (active option)
    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with local special treat (discovery option)
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge and view Lorelei rock
    • Classical music concert at Engers Castle in baroque venue (discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Lorelei
    Engers Castle
  15. Day 14

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (discovery option)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne including Old City and Gothic cathedral (classic option)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  16. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Golden Age (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam
    • Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans
    • Explore cafes, galleries, bridges, and canals on your own
    Landmarks
    Zaanse Schans
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  17. Day 16

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
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    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
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    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
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    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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