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Splendours of Europe 2026 - 15 Days (18 destinations)

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  • Scenic canal view with historic buildings reflecting in the water at sunset.
  • Panoramic view of Cologne with the cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge.
  • Vineyards next to a river with a town in the background.
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  • Passau city with churches and colorful buildings by the river.
  • Dürnstein along the Danube River with a blue church spire.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's cobbled streets and gabled houses at leisure
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Rhine River

    Amsterdam to Rhine River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top canal boat cruise through UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system
    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
    Waterland
  4. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures with local guide
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Winzerexpress train ride
    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal
    Landmarks
    Lorelai Rock
    Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Niederwalddenkmal
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  6. Day 5

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active walk to Mildenburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Mildenburg Castle
    Gothic Merchant Hall
    Bronnbach Abbey
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  7. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg and visit to the Bishops Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg New Residence
    Bamberg Rose Garden
  9. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

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

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
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    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)
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge
    Old Town Hall
    Regensburg Old Town
  11. Day 10

    Passau

    Passau
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    Breakfast, Lunch, 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Melk to Dürnstein

    Melk to Dürnstein
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Danube from Melk to Dürnstein
    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein Castle
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  13. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Vienna
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    Burgtheater
    Austrian Parliament
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  14. Day 13

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town Hall
    Slovak National Theatre
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  15. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest to Airport

    Budapest to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • TOM2.0•July 2026
    It was obvious before we left Amsterdam that shallow water on Rhine and Danube was going to be a problem but this was...
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  • Davinia5.0•May 2026
    We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks on the Emerald Star! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!...
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    • Plated gourmet chocolate dessert drizzled with artistic swirls of dark and white sauces and berry accents.
    • Stone fountain statue in manicured garden maze with crowds touring on a bright spring day.
    • St Martin’s Cathedral with red-tiled roof and green spire framed by blue sky and spring foliage.
    • Dramatic night shot of Budapest’s Chain Bridge lit by strings of lights reflecting on the Danube.
    • Historic archway leading to a courtyard where two people admire a baroque fountain sculpture.
    • Decorative wrought-iron shop sign with colourful compass motif hanging over a narrow European street.
    • Ship captain in formal uniform speaking into a microphone inside a stylish cruise bar.
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    Milton3.0•March 2026
    No one can predict the weather, so high water issues were not the ships fault. I will say they did a fantastic job of...
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  • Lynn5.0•July 2025
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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  • Louis5.0•August 2023
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    2 adults. How can I be sure it's the same cruise. There cruise was also on sale. Boat is Cappella. This is for the year 2027 Sept 27 - Oct 11. Budapest to Amsterdam. We will take a lower deck cabin with small window. You can give me price of both.

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