Black Friday•TourRadar+ Early Access  up to 70% OFF

Ends:0D3H7M53S

Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2
Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$8,163
US $5,929 per person

Magnificent Europe Amsterdam - Budapest (2026)

15 days
•
From Amsterdam to Budapest
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Rhine Valley town with church and river.
  • Vineyards in Würzburg, Germany.
  • Stunning cityscape of Budapest, Hungary at sunset with the Parliament building.
  • View of Salzburg, Austria with Hohensalzburg Fortress in the background.
  • Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria with a horse cart.
    View all
  • View of Passau, Germany with churches by the river.
  • Nuremberg castle and half-timbered houses.
  • Scenic view of the Rhine Valley with castles and vineyards.
  • River scene with a stone bridge and lush green hills, likely in Germany.
  • Amsterdam canal scene with a bridge and bicycles.
    View all
From
$8,163
27% off
US $
+ $1,051 Port Taxes/Fees

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only $750 today. The rest is due 120 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Operator
APT
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 1 - 200
Ages 8+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (First dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception with oysters and regional sparkling wine
    • First dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Utrecht to Germany

    Amsterdam to Utrecht to Germany

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise through Amsterdam's canals
    • Cheese Tasting at local cheese store
    • Guided Bike Ride through countryside to Durgerdam and Street Art Museum
    • Keukenhof Gardens visit (spring departures only)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Durgerdam
    Street Art Museum
    Keukenhof Gardens
  4. Day 3

    Andernach

    Andernach

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Germany
    • Signature Experience - Namedy Castle visit and tour
    • Namedy Castle cocktail party with pianist

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment on board
    • Relax on Daystar Deck
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  5. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola Ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
    • Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour
    • Historic Wine Cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rhine Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 5

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg with Liqueur Tasting
    • Local Monastery Visit with Franciscan friar meeting and food tasting
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Würzburg Region

    Würzburg Region

    Optional Activities

    • Würzburg Residence visit and tour
    • Tastes of Franconia - guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife and whisky distillery with tasting
    • Explore Rothenburg - walled medieval town with optional Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Volkacher Mainschleife
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    Marienberg Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town including historic churches and buildings
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Regnitz River
  9. Day 8

    Nuremberg Region

    Nuremberg Region
    Meals
    Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting)

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Nuremberg's World War II Sites tour
    • Medieval History of Nuremberg Tour
    Landmarks
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Imperial Castle
    Main Market Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Regensburg

    Regensburg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Regensburg's World Heritage-Listed City Centre guided tour with historic sausage kitchen tasting
    • Guided Bike Ride to Walhalla Memorial
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Regensburg Historic Sausage Kitchen
    Walhalla Memorial
  11. Day 10

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz
    Meals
    Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain Lunch at traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg with welcome drink)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and 'Sound of Music' Show - welcome drink, lunch, and performance at traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Gaisberg Mountain
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Melk to Dürnstein

    Melk to Dürnstein

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise Through Wachau Valley to Dürnstein
    • Guided Bike Ride from Melk to Dürnstein along Danube River
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein
    Dürnstein Castle Ruins
  13. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner before evening Signature Experience)

    Included Activities

    • Vienna city tour including Ringstrasse landmarks and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Signature Experience - Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna's City Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure to explore Vienna
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Vienna City Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Vienna to Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace Visit
    • Visit Bratislava in Slovakia
    • Vienna Culinary Tour
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Bratislava
    UFO Bridge
    Slovak Radio Building
    Hotel Kyjev
  15. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell evening with Hungarian folk music, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell evening with Hungarian folk music, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses

    Optional Activities

    • City Tour - Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Culinary Tour - Great Market Hall
    • Fisherman's Bastion - funicular ride to Castle Hill and walk to monument
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  16. Day 15

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Budapest

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Explore our featured adventures

TourRadar earns higher commission on featured adventures here.

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • APT Solara or APT Ostara

    Hotel
    day 1

Operated by

APT

Rating
4.2 (27 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
55%
Cancellation policy
Learn more

Reviews from other tours by APT

  • Lenore5.0•July 2023
    The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were...
    Show more
  • BarryOConnor4.0•September 2019
    We completed the Switzerland by Rail tour followed by the river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. The land based...
    Show more
  • Dr5.0•October 2025
    We travelled AMSTERDAM to BUDAPEST from 10th October starting out on APT OSTARA. Low water levels in the...
    Show more

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Prices

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in0d0h7m53s
  • From Friday
    6 Nov, 2026
    To Friday
    20 Nov, 2026
    Not available in your region
  • From Friday
    20 Nov, 2026
    To Friday
    4 Dec, 2026
    Not available in your region
  • From Friday
    4 Dec, 2026
    To Friday
    18 Dec, 2026
    Not available in your region
  • 2 Other Unavailable Departures

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
We couldn't find results
Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts
  • D

    Dennis

    Asked on January 31st, 2025

    Are there any tour options that can accommodate a traveler who uses a wheelchair and cannot walk?

    Tour Details
    Travel Support
    • APTOperator•Written January 2025

      Could you provide more details about the wheelchair - is it motorized and foldable?

    • D

      Dennis

      Traveler•Written January 2025

      The person has a motorized and foldable wheelchair but cannot walk.

      • D
      1 more answer
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at APT with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

Trip essentials

Good to know

Tour ID: 294383

The practical details for your trip across Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary: money, plugs and flexible ways to pay, all in one place.

Have a question? Chat with a travel expert

  • Deposit only

    Book now with just a $750 deposit. The remaining balance is due 120 days before departure.

  • 2 local currencies

    You’ll encounter Euro in Austria, Germany and Netherlands, Forint in Hungary.

  • Plug types C, F, E

    You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary.

  • Currencies

    €
    Euro

    Austria, Germany and Netherlands

    Ft
    Forint

    Hungary

  • Plugs & adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, F, E.

    • Type C

      Used in all 4 countries

    • Type F

      Used in all 4 countries

    • Type E

      Only used in Hungary

  • Visa

    Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and how long you stay. We can’t process visas for you, but here’s a quick indication for this trip.

    This is only an indication. Visa rules depend on your passport, trip length and purpose. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.

  • Payment information

    Pay now
    A $750 deposit
    Balance due
    120 days before departure
    Currency
    USD
    Booking fee
    None

    Book now with just a $750 deposit and pay the rest later. The remaining balance is due 120 days before departure, charged automatically to your card. Everything is charged in USD, and TourRadar never adds a booking fee. Any trip departing before February 18th, 2027 will need to be paid in full at checkout.

    Accepted for APT tours

    • Visa
    • Maestro
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • PayPal

    TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation terms may vary per tour. Please check for the full cancellation policy here.

    Checking the cancellation terms for this tour…

    Your money is protected. TourRadar is an authorized agent of APT, and we handle payments so you don’t have to. Payment is securely transferred to the operator based on your departure date.

  • Insurance

    Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.

    Checking which travel protection options are available for you…

  • Best price guarantee

    Found a lower price for the same tour elsewhere? We work directly with every tour operator, so we can match it.

    How it works

    1. Find a lower price

      Spot the same tour cheaper on another site or agency.

    2. Send us the quote

      Contact us before you book.

    3. We match it

      If the quote qualifies, you book with us at that price.

    Your quote needs

    • Same tour and operator
    • Same start and end dates
    • Same number of travelers
    • Same inclusions and destinations
    • Same booking and cancellation terms, in the same currency
    • A link to the site or agency offering it

    What doesn’t count

    • Quotes issued more than 24 hours ago
    • Cash back or loyalty program rebates
    • Itineraries that are similar but not identical
    • Similar tours run by a different operator
    • Bookings already confirmed on TourRadar

    Every new booking also counts toward your , which unlocks extra savings.

  • Accessibility

    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

  • People also viewed

From
$8,163
27% off
US $
+ $1,051 Port Taxes/Fees

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only $750 today. The rest is due 120 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Keep Exploring Europe

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec