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In Search of the Northern Lights with Magnificent Europe Tromso → Budapest (2027)

23 days
From Tromso to Budapest
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 1 - 24
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tromsø

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tromsø)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tromsø - Sommarøy

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner cruise around Tromsø waters with distinctive culinary flavours of northern Norway)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tromsø)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the fishing village of Sommarøy
    • Dinner cruise around Tromsø
    Landmarks
    Sommarøy
  3. Day 3

    Tromsø - Kilpisjärvi

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at the husky farm), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa's Hotel Rakka)

    Included Activities

    • Husky sled ride through snow-covered mountains and forests
    • Lunch at the husky farm
  4. Day 4

    Kilpisjärvi - Levi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning tea and breakfast by open fire at Sámi homestead)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Levi Igloos)

    Included Activities

    • Visit a local Sámi homestead and meet the family's reindeer herd
    • Feed the reindeer
    • Morning tea by open fire in traditional log cabin
    • Learn about Sámi culture and traditions
    • Stay in glass igloo in Levi
  5. Day 5

    Levi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Design Hotel Levi)

    Included Activities

    • Snowmobile adventure through Arctic landscapes
    • Joik experience - spiritual singing of the Sámi people
  6. Day 6

    Levi - Luleå

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clarion Hotel Sense)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at hotel restaurant
  7. Day 7

    Luleå - Stockholm

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Stockholm)
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Stockholm

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Stockholm)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Stockholm
    • Visit Vasa Museum
    • Farewell dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Vasa Museum
  9. Day 9

    Stockholm - Amsterdam

    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage canals
    • Culinary discovery tour visiting local Dutch producers
    • Guided bike ride through countryside to village of Durgerdam and Street Art Museum
    • Keukenhof Gardens visit (on select spring departures)
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Street Art Museum
  11. Day 11

    Andernach

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Namedy Castle tour with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern
    • Castle and garden walk
    • Cocktail party with pianist
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
    • Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour
    • Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  13. Day 13

    Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with visit to historic wine cellar for local liqueur tasting
    • Local monastery visit with Franciscan friar meeting and tasting of homemade sausages, cheese, and bread
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  14. Day 14

    Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Würzburg Residence - 18th-century palace with historic tapestries, gilded stucco work, and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
    • Tastes of Franconia tour - guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife wine region with whisky and winemaker meeting, tasting paired with freshly baked bread
    • Explore Rothenburg - walled medieval town with narrow cobblestone streets and option to visit Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress - castle overlooking Würzburg with centuries of history
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg
  15. Day 15

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
    • Exploration of historic churches and buildings
    • Visit town hall on Regnitz River
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  16. Day 16

    Nuremberg

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds
    • Medieval History of Nuremberg tour featuring 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle, and 14th-century Gothic church
    Landmarks
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Imperial Castle
  17. Day 17

    Regensburg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre - guided tour with tasting at historic sausage kitchen
    • Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial overlooking Danube River
    Landmarks
    Regensburg
    Walhalla Memorial
  18. Day 18

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz

    Meals
    Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain lunch with welcome drink at rustic traditional restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Signature Experience - Gaisberg Mountain lunch with welcome drink
    • Sound of Music show
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Gaisberg Mountain
  19. Day 19

    Melk - Dürnstein

    Included Activities

    • Visit Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley to Dürnstein
    • Guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein along the Danube River
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein Castle
  20. Day 20

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner before cocktail party and private concert at Vienna's City Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vienna
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Signature Experience - Cocktail party and private classical concert at Vienna's City Palace
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 21

    Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace visit - tour of lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens
    • Visit Bratislava, Slovakia - see rococo and communist-era architecture including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building, and Hotel Kyjev
    • Vienna culinary tour - visit traditional cafe, try classic Viennese sausage, sample sweets from famous patisseries
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Bratislava
  22. Day 22

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music, local brandy, artisan meats, and cheeses)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell celebration with Hungarian folk music, local brandy, artisan meats, and cheeses

    Optional Activities

    • City tour visiting Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Culinary tour through Great Market Hall with exploration of sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables
    • Funicular ride to Castle Hill with views and walk to Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Heroes' Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Itinerary Image 1
  23. Day 23

    Budapest - Depart

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on ship)

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  • Vaccines
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Finland.Germany.Hungary.Norway.Sweden. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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