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Grand Voyage of Europe Bucharest → Amsterdam (2028)

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From Bucharest to Amsterdam
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  • Grand Neo-classical building of the National Library in Bucharest with equestrian statue in front
  • Enchanting evening scene of Amsterdam canal lined with boats and festive lights reflecting on water
  • Night view of an illuminated arched bridge over a calm canal with historic Amsterdam houses and the brightly lit Magere Brug in the distance.
  • Sunny day on Amsterdam canal bridge with bicycles and historic houses reflected in water
  • A glass-roofed tour boat cruises under a brick canal bridge lined with historic gabled houses and spring greenery in Amsterdam.
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  • Small rustic stone chapel with red tiled roof and wooden bell tower amid greenery
  • Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest bathed in warm evening light against pastel sky
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest to Giurgiu

    Bucharest to Giurgiu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)
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  2. Day 2

    Veliko Târnovo

    Veliko Târnovo
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Veliko Târnovo
    • Tsarevets Fortress visit
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
  3. Day 3

    Vidin - Belogradchik

    Vidin - Belogradchik

    Included Activities

    • Baba Vida Fortress visit
    • Belogradchik Fortress visit
    • Rock formations viewing
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
  4. Day 4

    On the Danube

    On the Danube
  5. Day 5

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Novi Sad
    • Local farmstead visit with traditional breakfast and music
    Landmarks
    Zmaj Jovina
  6. Day 6

    Kalocsa - Puszta

    Kalocsa - Puszta
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic Hungarian lunch at Puszta farm)

    Included Activities

    • Folk Art House visit
    • Paprika producer visit
    • Horse show at Puszta farm
    • Authentic Hungarian lunch
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum tour
    • Guided hike to Gellért Hill with views of St Gellért Monument
    Landmarks
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    Gellért Hill
    St Gellért Monument
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
  9. Day 9

    Budapest to Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Morning city tour exploring Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Great Market Hall culinary tour
    • Funicular ride to Castle Hill with walk to Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
  10. Day 10

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Ringstrasse sightseeing
    • St. Stephen's Cathedral viewing
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Cocktail party and private orchestra performance at Vienna's City Palace featuring Mozart and Strauss

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace guided tour with grounds exploration
    • Day trip to Bratislava with architectural landmarks tour
    • Vienna culinary tour of traditional cafes and patisseries
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Vienna's City Palace
    UFO Bridge
  12. Day 12

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Included Activities

    • Melk Abbey visit

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley to Melk
    • Guided bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
  13. Day 13

    Salzburg

    Salzburg
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at rustic restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg with welcome drink)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Gaisberg Mountain lunch experience with hunting horn welcome and Sound of Music show
    Landmarks
    Gaisberg Mountain
  14. Day 14

    Regensburg

    Regensburg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre with sausage kitchen tasting
    • Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial
    Landmarks
    Walhalla Memorial
  15. Day 15

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck

    Optional Activities

    • World War II sites tour including Reich Party Rally Grounds
    • Medieval history tour of Nuremberg including Imperial Castle and 14th-century church
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
  16. Day 16

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided Old Town exploration including historic churches and buildings
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
  17. Day 17

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Würzburg Residence tour including apartments and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
    • Rothenburg walled town exploration with optional Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village visit
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress overlooking Würzburg
    • Tastes of Franconia tour with whisky and wine tasting paired with fresh bread
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg
  18. Day 18

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with local liqueur tasting at oldest wine cellar
    • Monastery visit with Franciscan friar meeting, homemade sausages, cheese and bread tasting
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  19. Day 19

    Rüdesheim

    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
  20. Day 20

    Andernach

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

    Included Activities

    • Namedy Castle visit with grounds exploration
    • Morning tea with classical piano performance
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  21. Day 21

    Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Fresh oysters with regional sparkling wine

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through World Heritage-listed canals
    • Culinary discovery tour of Dutch delicacies and local producers
    • Guided bike ride through countryside to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
    • Keukenhof Gardens visit with 70 acres and 7 million flowering bulbs (spring departures only)
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Street Art Museum
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  22. Day 22

    Amsterdam Departure

    Amsterdam Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before November 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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