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Magnificent Europe with Christmas Amsterdam - Budapest (2027)

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  • Festive Christmas tree beneath sparkling canopy lights with St. Stephen's Basilica illuminated behind.
  • Night view of Nuremberg Christmas market stalls glowing beneath church and ornate Schöner Brunnen tower.
  • Night scene of Amsterdam canal bridges outlined with fairy lights reflecting on calm water.
  • Amsterdam canal at blue hour with trees wrapped in festive lights and boats moored along the water.
  • Scenic river bend with arched bridge and twin-towered church rising above red-roofed Miltenberg.
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  • Aerial view of Bamberg Cathedral complex with copper spires surrounded by historic rooftops.
  • Colorful riverside facades and cruise ships docked along Passau's waterfront under clear skies.
  • Roofscape of Regensburg stretching alongside a calm river bordered by greenery and hills.
  • Lively Christmas market stalls sparkling with lights in front of the illuminated Neo-Gothic city hall at dusk.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (First dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam at your own pace
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise - peaceful canal tour through World Heritage-listed canals admiring unique architecture
    • Culinary Tour - discover and taste Dutch food favorites while visiting local producers
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  4. Day 3

    Andernach

    Andernach
    Meals
    Morning Tea (Morning tea at Namedy Castle with pianist)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Namedy Castle - tour of castle and manicured gardens with morning tea and pianist
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  5. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola Ride - glide over emerald vineyards of Rhine Valley with views of Niederwald Monument commemorating German unification in 1871
    • Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - tour of museum with collection of automated musical instruments from various historical periods
    • Visit a Historic Wine Cellar - Rhine Valley wine tasting to discover why this region is one of Germany's most well-known wine areas
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  6. Day 5

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour and Liqueur Tasting - explore Miltenberg's well-preserved buildings and squares, then taste local liqueurs at one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars
    • Local Monastery Visit - meet with a Franciscan friar, sample homemade sausages, cheese and bread, and wander through monastery gardens and vineyard
    Landmarks
    Main River
  7. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Würzburg Residence - tour of 18th-century palace featuring historic tapestries, gilded stucco work and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
    • Tastes of Franconia - guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife wine region and famous Franconian whisky distillery with tasting paired with fresh bread
    • Explore Rothenburg - wander medieval cobblestone streets and colorful houses with optional visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village featuring the world's largest selection of German Christmas decorations
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress - climb to Würzburg's most visible landmark, an imposing castle overlooking the city with centuries of history
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
    Marienberg Fortress
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
  8. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - explore historic churches, buildings and the town hall on the Regnitz River
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Regnitz River
  9. Day 8

    Nuremberg

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

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Nuremberg's World War II Sites - journey through Reich Party Rally Grounds and Hitler's annual rally sites from 1927-1938
    • Medieval History of Nuremberg Tour - explore medieval architecture including 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle and 14th century Gothic church
    Landmarks
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
  10. Day 9

    Regensburg

    Regensburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Regensburg's Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Regensburg City Centre
  11. Day 10

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz
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    Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain Lunch at rustic traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg with welcome drink)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and 'Sound of Music' Show - welcome by hunting horn blower, lunch at rustic traditional restaurant with Salzburg views, and performance of Sound of Music songs
    Landmarks
    Gaisberg Mountain
  12. Day 11

    Melk - Durnstein

    Melk - Durnstein
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Christmas lunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Melk Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley with traditional Christmas lunch on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Durnstein's cobblestone lanes
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  13. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna - Ringstrasse and St Stephen's Cathedral
    • Vienna's City Palace - exclusive cocktail party and private recital at Liechtenstein family palace with full orchestra performing Mozart and Strauss, plus operatic recital

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna at leisure in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Liechtenstein City Palace
  14. Day 13

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace Visit - tour lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens with Christmas market in the palace forecourt
    • Visit Bratislava in Slovakia - explore 18th-century rococo architecture and communist-era landmarks including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    UFO Bridge
    Slovak Radio Building
  15. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • City Tour - tour Budapest's historic monuments including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Fisherman's Bastion - funicular ride up Castle Hill with sweeping river views and walk to beautiful historical Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
  16. Day 15

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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