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Magnificent Europe Amsterdam → Budapest (2026)

15 days
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From Amsterdam to Budapest
4.1
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  • Rhine Valley town with church and river.
  • Panoramic view of a river with the famous Chain Bridge and Parliament building.
  • Vineyards in Würzburg, Germany.
  • Stunning cityscape of Budapest, Hungary at sunset with the Parliament building.
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  • View of Salzburg, Austria with Hohensalzburg Fortress in the background.
  • Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria with a horse cart.
  • 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.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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
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  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
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  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
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  7. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

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

    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
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  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    Salzburg

    Meals
    Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain Lunch with welcome drink in rustic traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Signature Experience - Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and Sound of Music Show
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Gaisberg Mountain
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  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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
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  13. Day 13

    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
  14. Day 14

    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
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  15. Day 15

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Budapest

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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