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Magnificent Rivers of Europe 2026

15 days
From Budapest to Amsterdam
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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 at leisure - photograph, visit cafés, sample local confections
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to scenic viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Old Town including Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Bicycle rental and picnic from ship to explore Danube area
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Tram ride to Prater amusement park
    • Visit to museums near city center
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    House of Strauss
    Prater
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  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins with views of village, Danube, and Wachau Valley
    • Guided Walk with historical story of King Richard the Lionheart
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Walk along Danube River and around Melk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings, library, and pipe organ
    • Wine Tasting onboard
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

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

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride to Walhalla with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk including Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    • Free afternoon to explore Regensburg on foot or by bike
    • Live entertainment after dinner onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
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  8. Day 8

    Roth - Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth with half-timbered houses, market square, and Schloss Ratibor
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Schloss Ratibor
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  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town Hall
    • Onboard lecture about European history and culture
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Old Town Hall
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Easy bike ride along river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Residenz
    Old Main Bridge
  11. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Miltenberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg with medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
    • Onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Germany's oldest inn
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle with 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar and wine tasting
    • Visit to Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Classical music concert in baroque venue at Engers Castle
    Landmarks
    Johannisberg Castle
    Lorelei
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Engers Castle
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne including Old City and Gothic cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Guided off-the-beaten-path Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Golden Age

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam to sample Dutch specialties
    • Optional Biking Tour to discover countryside
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Staterooms
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    Gross Tonnage
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    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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