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Magnificent Europe Amsterdam → Budapest (2027) (19 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Budapest
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  • Vast rows of red, yellow and pink tulips lead towards classic Dutch windmills beneath a bright spring sky.
  • A lively Dutch shopping street lined with gabled houses and a tall church spire under a bright blue sky.
  • Picturesque arched brick bridge spans an Amsterdam canal lined with bikes, trees and historic houses.
  • Ruins of a medieval hilltop castle rise above dense green forest beneath a bright sky dotted with clouds.
  • Two sandstone church towers with clocks and crosses stand tall against a vivid blue sky framed by leafy trees.
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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

    Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception with fresh locally sourced oysters and regional sparkling wine
    • First dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam at your own pace
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

    Amsterdam to Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Amsterdam (choice of activities)

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals
    • Culinary Discovery tour to local Dutch producers
    • Guided bike ride through countryside to Durgerdam and Street Art Museum
    • Keukenhof Gardens in Spring (select spring departures)
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Street Art Museum
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Andernach

    Andernach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Germany
    • Signature Experience at Namedy Castle with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern, castle and gardens tour, cocktail party with pianist

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments onboard
    • Relax on Daystar Deck
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along scenic Rhine River

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
    • Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  5. Day 5

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Main River

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with liqueur tasting at historic wine cellar
    • Local monastery visit with Franciscan friar, homemade sausages and cheese tasting, gardens and vineyard exploration
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Time in Würzburg with choice of activities

    Optional Activities

    • Würzburg Residence tour
    • Tastes of Franconia tour including Volkacher Mainschleife wine region, whisky distillery tour and tasting
    • Explore Rothenburg walled town with optional visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
  7. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town including historic churches and town hall
    • Cruise onto Main-Danube Canal
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
    • Cruise along Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds
    • Medieval History of Nuremberg tour
    Landmarks
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Imperial Castle
  9. Day 9

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre with guided tour and sausage kitchen tasting
    • Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial
    Landmarks
    Walhalla Memorial
    Regensburg's historic sausage kitchen
  10. Day 10

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch on Gaisberg Mountain), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Signature Experience: Gaisberg Mountain lunch with welcome drink, traditional restaurant setting, and Sound of Music show
    Landmarks
    Gaisberg Mountain
  11. Day 11

    Melk - Dürnstein

    Melk - Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley to Dürnstein with leisure time in town
    • Guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein along Danube River
    • View ruins of Dürnstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein Castle ruins
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Signature Experience: Cocktail party and private recital at Vienna's City Palace with full orchestra performance of Mozart and Strauss, and operatic recital

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure time to explore Vienna
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna's City Palace (Liechtenstein Palace)
  13. Day 13

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace visit with palace rooms and gardens
    • Visit Bratislava in Slovakia with architectural landmarks tour
    • Vienna culinary tour including traditional cafe, Viennese sausage, and patisserie visit
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    UFO Bridge
    Slovak Radio Building
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • City tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Culinary tour of Great Market Hall
    • Funicular ride to Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion with river views
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Great Market Hall
  15. Day 15

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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