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Magnificent Rivers of Europe 2023

16 days
From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    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
  3. Day 3

    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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  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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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  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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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  12. Day 12

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    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
  14. Day 14

    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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  15. Day 15

    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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  16. Day 16

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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