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Magnificent Europe 2028

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From Amsterdam to Budapest

4.8 (22 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season) - featuring more than seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs
Landmarks
Keukenhof
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour through historic center of Amsterdam (with Adventure Host)
- Guided off-the-beaten-path walking tour through cobblestone streets
- Guided canal cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's 'Golden Age'
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (various afternoon options available)
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 3
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride with Adventure Host through Cologne
- Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided city walk of Cologne - Old City and gothic cathedral
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge with views of castles and Rock of the Lorelei
- Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Johannisberg Castle
Day 5
Miltenberg
Miltenberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour with Adventure Host through Miltenberg and surrounding area
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg - medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
Landmarks
Miltenberg Old Town
Day 6
Würzburg
Würzburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike with Adventure Host exploring Würzburg
- Guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg - Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz with ceiling fresco
- Guided winery visit and cellar tasting with stroll through old town or Würzburger Stein vineyard
Optional Activities
- Visit to local winery
Landmarks
Würzburg Bishop's Residenz
Old Main Bridge
Würzburg Fortress
Würzburger Stein Vineyard
Day 7
Volkach
Volkach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along Main Danube Canal with Adventure Host
- Walking tour of Volkach - half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg - Bavarian town with fairytale atmosphere
Landmarks
Volkach Old Town
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Day 8
Bamberg
Bamberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg - former home to imperial dynasties, Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
- Onboard lecture about European history and culture
Landmarks
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Old Town Hall
Day 9
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour with Adventure Host to discover surrounding neighborhoods
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rothenburg - half-timbered houses, market square, and Schloss Ratibor hunting lodge
- Guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- Guided tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour to Walhalla with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Regensburg's Old Jewish Quarter, synagogue, and museum
- Guided city walk - Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria (fortress entrance built 179 AD)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
Landmarks
Altes Rathaus
Porta Pretoria
Walhalla
Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
Day 11
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking with Adventure Host down to valley and along Ilz River
- Guided city walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks
Salzburg
Cesky Krumlov
Day 12
Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour along Danube River and around Melk with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey - frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
- Royal Waltz Concert featuring Mozart and Johann Strauss masterpieces
Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 13
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Guided visit to House of Strauss - immersive audio-visual experience with coffee and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Tram ride to Prater amusement park
- Visit to nearby museums
Landmarks
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Imperial Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
Prater
Day 14
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking with Adventure Host to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Budapest - Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Optional guided excursions (various options available)
- Scenic hike above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Danube River
Day 15
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Keukenhof

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Johannisberg Castle

Landmarks
Miltenberg Old Town

Landmarks
Würzburg Bishop's Residenz
Old Main Bridge
Würzburg Fortress
Würzburger Stein Vineyard

Landmarks
Volkach Old Town
Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Landmarks
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Old Town Hall

Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Landmarks
Altes Rathaus
Porta Pretoria
Walhalla
Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg

Landmarks
Salzburg
Cesky Krumlov

Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Imperial Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
Prater

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Danube River

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Transport

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Passion
Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
Built
2016
Guests
84 - 166
Crew
47
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Suites
67
Staterooms
16
Gross Tonnage
2775 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 22 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.8
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Bruce4.5•October 2019
I thought the tour was very good. Unfortunately we had a mishap by our ship being hit by a freighter on the Rhine...
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Dr.3.0•October 2018
water levels were low - 2 days late to start then 3 hour coach tour to board boat then only 4 days of river cruising...
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Traveled in October 2018
LindaShah5.0•September 2018
We just completed Magnificent Europe (Amsterdam-Budapest) August 30-September 14, 2018. We were originally booked on...
We just completed Magnificent Europe (Amsterdam-Budapest) August 30-September 14, 2018. We were originally booked on the PASSION but were told at the Amsterdam Airport that due to low water levels on the river we would be sailing on the ILLUMINATION instead. Obviously, many were disappointed. The disappointment didn't last very long! The staff were amazing! Not only were they professional, but they went above and beyond to personalize your service. Basically, your wish was their command! The ship was spotless. Our rooms were cleaned twice daily. Andreea did a wonderful job of keeping everything pristine. The third deck lounge had a coffee machine that could make anything from hot water to hot milk and anything in between! Fresh cookies and pastries were always available. The meals were extraordinary with daily local dishes. If you became tired of all of the wonderful cuisine and wanted a plain steak or cheeseburger with fries you got it and it was delicious! My husband and I loved our dining room server Liva. We always made sure that we sat at her tables. What a gem with a wonderful sense of humor! She remembered all of our personal preferences! Valentin our Cruise Director was phenomenal! We had a briefing every evening at 6:45 PM prior to dinner. He too had a great sense of humor but more importantly, he was very candid regarding the water levels and how it would affect our itinerary. There was one day that we were all asked if possible to get off of the ship with our first morning tour. The captain had to maneuver the ship over low water and was concerned for the safety of all of the passengers. However, due to physical disability several passengers stayed on board. Instead of returning to the ship we were bused to a beautiful Abbey that was an optional tour for some. It became an included excursion for everyone. Those that had paid to go were reimbursed. We were ALL given food vouchers to the Sausage Kitchen and 15 Euros per person for lunch if we didn't want the sausage, sauer***kraut*** and beer! Best sauer***kraut*** that I ever ate! We met up with the ship late that afternoon around 6:00 PM. What a welcome aboard we received! The crew were on the top deck with "Welcome Back" signs, Alanas our onboard musician was serenading us with his saxophone playing "Stranger on the Shore" and we were all offered Mudslides as we came through the door. It became a welcome home party! What could have been a disappointing day became one of the highlights of the trip! Plus, we all agreed spending an entire day on shore was better than having to disembark bag and baggage to a hotel! The shore excursions were wonderful. The local tour guides were very knowledgeable and educated you on the history of the city or site you were visiting. You always had the option of going off alone if you preferred. I would take another Avalon Waterways Cruise in a heartbeat and will recommend Avalon to friends and family.Show more
Traveled in August 2018
Jennifer4.5•September 2018
Tour was great, just needed more time in the ports to enjoy some of the great sights and explore more.
Traveled in August 2018
Terry5.0•June 2018
Would travel Avalon again.
Traveled in June 2018
Lee5.0•May 2017
The whole Avalon cruise was beyond my expectations. The cruise crew were exceptional. There is nothing I would...
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Traveled in April 2017
Murray5.0•July 2016
Just finished the Romantic Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel and everything about the trip was superb! We cannot say...
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Traveled in July 2016
Katherine5.0•July 2016
We did our first river cruise in May last year from Budapest to Amsterdam on the Impression. We had a fantastic time...
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Traveled in May 2015
Pat5.0•July 2016
Did Avalon cruise last July Amsterdam to Budapest. Avalon Cruises are the only way to go, Food,staff and excursions...
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Traveled in July 2015
Mary4.5•July 2016
Excellent staff and crew and great ports
Traveled in June 2016

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