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Jewels of Europe 2027 - 15 Days (50 destinations)

15 days
From Budapest to Amsterdam
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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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's nightlife
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda and Pest including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
    • Scenic Freechoice - Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish heritage
    • Scenic Freechoice - Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker in Castle District
    • Scenic Freechoice - Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with views of Várkert Bazár, gardens, Danube River and city architecture
    • Scenic Freechoice - Hungarian culinary market tour: Tasting tour at Grand Central Market and other locations featuring local delicacies

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal baths visit (available during afternoon free time)
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Institute for the Blind
    Hospital in the Rock
    Castle District
    Danube River
    Grand Central Market
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fine dining at Palais Liechtenstein with classical concert)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, orchestra performance, ballet dancers and vocalists
    Landmarks
    Palais Liechtenstein
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Cycle to Danube Island e-bike tour, Excursion to Bratislava with castle and Old Town guided tour, Guided tour of Vienna along Ringstrasse, Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Austrian Parliament
    Vienna City Hall (Rathaus)
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Vienna State Opera
    Danube Island
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavne Namestie (Main Square)
    Bratislava Old Town Hall
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Krems to Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Göttweig Abbey guided tour, Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker, UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience to Dürnstein

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Göttweig Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Danube River
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included in Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov excursions)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg Fortress visit, and lunch at local restaurant; Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov World Heritage town with guided tour and lunch; Highlights of Passau walking tour with St. Stephens Cathedral visit
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral (Passau)
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Cesky Krumlov
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide, Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with abbey exploration and beer tasting, Thurn und Taxis active walking tour with castle visit, Cycle to Walhalla Memorial through Danube Valley
    Landmarks
    Old Stone Bridge (Regensburg)
    Church of St. James (Regensburg)
    Porta Praetoria
    Weltenburg Abbey
    Danube Gorge
    Thurn und Taxis Castle
    Walhalla Memorial
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town with Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square visit; World War II tour with local guide covering Nazi regime events and significant sites; Nuremberg's castle and city walls active walking tour
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle (Nuremberg)
    St. Egidien's Church
    Nuremberg Market Square
    Nuremberg Old Town
    Nuremberg city walls
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town, Excursion to Coburg with castle visit and museum exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in suite or on Sun Deck
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Bamberg Town Hall
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Old Residence (Bamberg)
    New Residence (Bamberg)
    Bamberg Little Venice
    Coburg Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Walking tour and Würzburg Residence guided tour with gardens and fine art, Romantic Road to Rothenburg excursion with guided medieval old town tour

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Würzburg city
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Old Main Bridge
    Romantic Road
    Rothenburg Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim to Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (All-inclusive on board entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Wertheim orientation tour and local winery visit with winemaker, Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt and sparkling wine, Miltenberg hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views, Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg tour of local producers, Schnapps tasting at local distillery with Miltenberg orientation tour
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
    Spitze Turm
    Gamburg Castle
    Miltenberg
    Main River
    Tauber River
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum guided introduction with optional cable car to Niederwald Monument, Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
    • Scenic Enrich: Exclusive dinner and classical music recital at La Redoute in Bonn

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car to Niederwald Monument
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei statue
    La Redoute
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with Cologne Cathedral visit
    Landmarks
    Cologne Old Town
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): One-hour canal cruise on historic waterways, Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting, Dutch countryside e-bike tour with local guide, Excursion to Schermerhorn windmills and Alkmaar
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Golden Age mansions
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast onboard
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam

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  • Jewels of Europe 2027 - 15 Days (50 destinations) reviewer 1
    August 22nd, 2025
    It really was an excellent cruise and I enjoyed it immensely. The only comment I would make is the act that all...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    October 24th, 2022
    Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip.
    Traveled in October 2022
  • D
    May 29th, 2022
    Excellent cruise with lots of activities, great accommodation and excellent staff. Great variety of activities to...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • C
    November 11th, 2019
    The inclusions were excellent, walking tour guides at most locations were brilliant and well informed. The Cruise...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • L
    October 2nd, 2019
    Can’t believe a quarter of our tour was spent jammed up next to other boats. Do you call it relaxing when you are...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • Jewels of Europe 2027 - 15 Days (50 destinations) reviewer 6
    October 5th, 2018
    Great experience - class act
    Traveled in August 2018
  • D
    September 28th, 2018
    Mentioned to a relative and it could be on there adgenda next Our Room girl Irena deserves a promotion Sammy became...
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    Traveled in August 2018

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