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Magnificent Europe with Paris Budapest → Paris (2028)

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From Budapest to Paris
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Stunning aerial view of Budapest with the Hungarian Parliament Building on the Danube River under clear skies
  • Iconic Hungarian Parliament reflected in the Danube at sunset with warm glowing sky.
  • Gothic cathedral with patterned tile roof and soaring spire against partly cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of white hilltop castle with red roofs overlooking the Danube and Bratislava city.
  • Flower-decked bridge framing boats cruising a sunny canal lined with classic Amsterdam houses.
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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
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome evening with Hungarian folk music performance
    • Tasting of local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Budapest including 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
    Fisherman's Bastion
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing along the Ringstrasse
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace tour
    • Bratislava city tour including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
    • Vienna culinary tour
    • Cocktail party and private classical performance at Vienna's City Palace
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    UFO bridge
    Slovak Radio building
    Vienna's City Palace (Liechtenstein Palace)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dünstein - Melk

    Dünstein - Melk

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dünstein
    • Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk
    • Guided bike ride from Dünstein to Melk along the Danube River
    • Visit to Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  6. Day 6

    Linz - Salzburg - Passau

    Linz - Salzburg - Passau
    Meals
    Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain lunch at rustic traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Gaisberg Mountain lunch experience with hunting horn performance
    • Sound of Music show
    Landmarks
    Gaisberg Mountain
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre
    • Tasting at Regensburg's historic sausage kitchen
    • Guided bike ride to the Walhalla Memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on board ship
    Landmarks
    Regensburg World Heritage-listed city centre
    Walhalla Memorial
  8. Day 8

    Regensburg to Nuremberg

    Regensburg to Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
    • Nuremberg World War II sites tour
    • Medieval history of Nuremberg tour
    Landmarks
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Imperial Castle
    Main Market Square
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town including historic churches and buildings
    • Visit to town hall on the Regnitz River

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on board ship
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Würzburg Residence tour
    • Rothenburg walled town exploration
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress
    • Volkacher Mainschleife whisky distillery tour and tasting
    • Wine tasting with freshly baked bread from local bakery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village in Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Marienberg Fortress
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
  11. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg
    • Local liqueur tasting at one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars
    • Local monastery visit with Franciscan friar meeting
    • Tasting of homemade sausages, cheese and bread
    • Monastery gardens and vineyard exploration
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

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

    Andernach

    Andernach

    Included Activities

    • Namedy Castle exclusive visit with guided exploration
    • Morning tea with classical piano performance at Namedy Castle
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Fresh oysters with regional sparkling wine)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through World Heritage-listed canals
    • Culinary discovery of Dutch delicacies at local producers
    • Guided bike ride through countryside to Durgerdam and Street Art Museum
    • Keukenhof Gardens visit (select spring departures)
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Street Art Museum
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  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris

    Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris
    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch in Ghent)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise through Ghent
    • Light lunch in Ghent
    Landmarks
    Ghent Old Town
  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Lunch (Delectable lunch during boat tour of Paris along the River Seine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Paris highlights
    • Visit to Arc de Triomphe
    • Visit to Eiffel Tower
    • Boat tour of River Seine with lunch
    Landmarks
    Avenue des Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
    Les Invalides
    Musée d'Orsay
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Pont Alexandre III
    Louvre
    Statue of Liberty
  17. Day 17

    Paris

    Paris
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Culinary walk through Paris
    • Citroën 2CV vintage car drive through Paris
    • Montmartre district exploration
    • Sacré-Cœur Basilica visit
    • Moulin Rouge cabaret performance
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Sacré-Cœur Basilica
    Moulin Rouge
  18. Day 18

    Paris

    Paris

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  • APT Solara or APT Ostara

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