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Splendours of Europe & Prague 2026

18 days
From Amsterdam to Prague
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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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise
    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
    Waterland
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Active Walk to Niederwalddenkmal
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelai Rock
    Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Niederwalddenkmal
  5. Day 5

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Mildenburg Castle
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Gothic Merchant Hall
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
  7. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    New Residence
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • World War II tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
  9. Day 9

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Traditional Bavarian band performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Sausage-making workshop (extra expense, available on select dates)
    • Leisure exploration of Regensburg Old Town
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge
    Old Town Hall
    Regensburg Old Town
  10. Day 10

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Gothic Town Hall
    Bishop's Residence
  11. Day 11

    Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Dürnstein
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna Ringstrasse
    Vienna State Opera House
    Burgtheater
    Austrian Parliament
  13. Day 13

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
    • Guided hike to Bratislava castle

    Optional Activities

    • Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town Hall
    Slovak National Theatre
    Episcopal Summer Palace
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    • Hike to Gellert Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    • Jewish heritage tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Gellert Hill
    Buda
    Pest
  15. Day 15

    Budapest to Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Prague
  16. Day 16

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • A guided tour of Prague
    • Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Lobkowicz Palace
  17. Day 17

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
  18. Day 18

    Prague to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    135 metres / 443 feet
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    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    August 24th, 2023
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    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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    October 17th, 2022
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    Food, service, programs above and beyond. Wonderful team!

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