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Magnificent Europe Budapest → Amsterdam (2027)

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From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Hungarian parliament building beside a river against a blue sky.
  • Historic building with horse-drawn carriage in a vibrant plaza.
  • Bratislava Castle with panoramic views of the city and river.
  • Amsterdam canal with flowers and historic buildings.
  • Charming town setting with river and historical buildings.
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  • Beautiful historic building over a river in a scenic setting.
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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+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception with Hungarian folk music performance
    Landmarks
    APT Solara or APT Ostara
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: City Tour of Budapest with Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica, OR Great Market Hall food tour, OR Funicular ride to Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing along the Ringstrasse
    • St. Stephen's Cathedral viewing
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner followed by cocktail party and private classical concert featuring Mozart and Strauss performed by full orchestra, with operatic performance at Vienna's City Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Schönbrunn Palace tour with grounds, OR Visit to Bratislava with architectural landmarks (UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building, Hotel Kyjev), OR Vienna culinary tour
    • Cocktail party and private classical concert at Vienna's City Palace (Liechtensteinian City Palace)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    UFO Bridge
    Slovak Radio Building
    Liechtenstein City Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein to Melk

    Dürnstein to Melk

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dürnstein
    • Choice of: Cruise through Wachau Valley to Melk with vineyard and castle views, OR Guided bike ride along Danube River from Dürnstein to Melk
    • Visit to Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
  6. Day 6

    Salzburg

    Salzburg
    Meals
    Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain lunch with welcome drink at traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg, followed by 'The Sound of Music' show)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Gaisberg Mountain lunch experience with hunting horn welcome, welcome drink, and 'The Sound of Music' performance
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Gaisberg Mountain
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Lunch (Sausage tasting at Regensburg's historic sausage kitchen (one of the oldest working restaurants in the world))

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city center with sausage kitchen tasting, OR Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial
    Landmarks
    Regensburg City Centre
    Walhalla Memorial
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck)

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck during Main-Danube Canal cruise
    • Choice of: World War II sites tour including Reich Party Rally Grounds, OR Medieval history tour with Imperial Castle, ramparts, market square and Gothic church
    Landmarks
    Main-Danube Canal
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg Main Market Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town with historic churches and buildings including town hall on the Regnitz River

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation on board ship
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg and Franconia

    Würzburg and Franconia
    Meals
    Lunch (Tastes of Franconia - whisky and wine tasting paired with freshly baked bread from local bakery)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Würzburg Residence tour with palace and artwork, OR Rothenburg walled town exploration, OR Hike to Marienberg Fortress, OR Volkacher Mainschleife guided tour with whisky distillery visit, whisky and wine tasting, and local bakery bread

    Optional Activities

    • Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' visit in Rothenburg (world's largest German Christmas decoration collection)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
    Marienberg Fortress
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    Volkacher Mainschleife
  11. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Snack (Local liqueur tasting at historic wine cellar, OR homemade sausages, cheese and bread tasting at monastery)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with local liqueur tasting at old wine cellar, OR Monastery visit with Franciscan friar meeting and homemade sausage, cheese and bread tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Monastery gardens and vineyard walk
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument with unification of Germany monument, OR Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour, OR Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rhine Valley
  13. Day 13

    Namedy Castle to Netherlands

    Namedy Castle to Netherlands
    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning tea with classical piano music at Namedy Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Namedy Castle private visit with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern welcome and castle tour
    • Morning tea with classical piano music at Namedy Castle
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Fresh, locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine)

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through World Heritage-listed canals
    • Culinary Discovery tour visiting local Dutch producers
    • Guided bike ride through countryside to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
    • Keukenhof Gardens visit (available on select spring departures)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Durgerdam
    Street Art Museum
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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