Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Budapest
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner on board while cruising)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Budapest with local guide
- Gala Welcome Dinner on board
Landmarks Danube River - Day 3
Vienna
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace
- Leisure time at Naschmarkt
Optional Activities
- Mozart and Strauss Concert in one of Vienna's palaces or concert venues, followed by an evening drive around the Ringstrasse
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Naschmarkt Ringstrasse 
- Day 4
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Tour inside Schönbrunn Palace with guided exploration of former emperors' apartments and grounds
- Visit to Bratislava, Slovakia - see UFO Bridge, Slovak Radio building, and blend of medieval, baroque, and communist-era architecture
Landmarks Hofburg Palace Kärntnerstrasse Schönbrunn Palace UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 5
Melk
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in continuous operation since 1089
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting tour of Dürnstein region
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey 
- Day 6
Passau
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Bavarian experience on board with local beer and snacks)
Included Activities
- Traditional Bavarian experience on board with local beer, snacks, folk music, song and dance
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, home to more than 300 historical buildings
- Trip to Salzburg including visit to Mondsee with the famous Wedding Church from 'The Sound of Music', guided tour of Salzburg, and free time to explore
Landmarks Český Krumlov Mondsee Salzburg - Day 7
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's historic streets, medieval buildings, and cultural sites
Landmarks Regensburg 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
Included Activities
- City tour of Nuremberg including Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice
Landmarks Zeppelin Field Palace of Justice 
- Day 9
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Locally guided tour of Bamberg including Old Town Hall and Bamberg Cathedral
- Free time to explore
Landmarks Old Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral - Day 10
Würzburg
Included Activities
- Exploration of Würzburg Residence and Court Garden
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg, a beautiful medieval walled town located on the Romantic Road in Franconia
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg 
- Day 11
Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Culinary walking tour in Miltenberg with samples at a local butcher and baker, finishing with a tasting at a local distillery
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Winzerexpress mini road train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge 
- Day 13
Brühl
Included Activities
- Exploration of Augustusburg Palace, the former residence of Archbishop-Elector Clemens August, with walk through landscaped parks and gardens between the palace and Falkenlust hunting lodge
Landmarks Kölner Dom Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust hunting lodge 
- Day 14
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam's canals
- Captain's Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 15
Amsterdam to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception on board
- Day 16
Lyon
- Meals
- Lunch (Tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon with regional fare including local sausage, cheese, and glass of wine), Dinner (French gastronomic dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges with innovative cuisine earned through three Michelin stars)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including ascent of Fourviére Hill to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviére
- Visit to Vieux Lyon and Old Town
- Tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon with regional fare including local sausage, cheese, and glass of wine
- French gastronomic dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges featuring innovative cuisine with fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared by world-class chefs
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviére Vieux Lyon Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges - Day 17
Avignon
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard MS Van Gogh)
Optional Activities
- Tour of Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona Discovery Centre with interactive exhibits and taste samples
Landmarks Cité du Chocolat 
- Day 18
Avignon
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes (UNESCO World Heritage site) with exploration of its history as fortress, church, and papal residence
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Avignon Historic City Centre - Day 19
Arles
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard MS Van Gogh)
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to the Camargue with visit to a traditional manade (farm where herders train horses and raise cattle) and exploration of marshes, ponds, and seashores with diverse flora and fauna
Landmarks Arles Camargue - Day 20
La Voulte-sur-Rhône
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers with local expert
- Visit to House of Knights, Saint Michel Tower, and Great Seminary
- Panoramic overlook of Viviers
- Gala Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Panoramic coach tour to Gorges de l'Ardèche, a 30 km canyon with views of the Pont d'Arc natural stone arch
Landmarks House of Knights Saint Michel Tower Gorges de l'Ardèche Pont d'Arc - Day 21
Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
