European Jewels - 16 Days

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Day 1: Depart North America to Budapest

Day 2: Arrive Budapest
Arrive at the Budapest airport and be greeted by a cruise representative who will escort you to the ship. (Dinner)

Day 3: Budapest
Budapest is a vibrant mix of East and West, and medieval and modern. Made up of two parts—Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands—it is divided by the Danube and is an architectural dream. Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion, and UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Budapest City Tour
Onboard Highlight: Captain’s Welcome Dinner

Day 4: Cruising the Danube
Enjoy a day of leisure on the ship as we make our way to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes.” (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Onboard Highlight: Insightful Lecture

Day 5: Vienna
During your panoramic overview of Austria’s capital city, travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the
surrounding buildings give off a distinctive imperial air. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married. And then stroll pass Figaro House another former Mozart home before enjoying some free time. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Vienna City Tour

Day 6: Cruising the Wachau Valley and Melk
Depart Vienna on a scenic cruise through the lush vineyard-rich Wachau Valley on your way to Melk, site of the 900-year-old abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. Your guided tour of the abbey will reveal a splendid example of Baroque art and architecture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey Visit

Day 7: Passau
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
*Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays.
Featured Excursions: Walking Tour & St. Stephan’s Organ Concert*

Day 8: Regensburg
An unspoiled gem, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remnants. On your tour, you’ll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century, and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, spanning the Danube, bringing commerce to the city. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg Walking Tour

Day 9: Nuremberg
Today’s tour takes you though Nuremberg, an archetypal German Medieval city enriched by defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. As we leave Nuremberg and head toward Bamberg, you’ll learn about the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel which allows ships to sail from Amsterdam to the Black Sea. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg City Tour
Onboard Highlight: Onboard Lectures

Day 10: Bamberg
Stroll through Bamberg Old Town with your guide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consisting of a rare collection of more than 1000 buildings that have been extensively preserved in their original historical form. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg Walking Tour

Day 11: Würzburg
You’ll visit Germany’s most pristine example of Baroque architecture, the great Würzburg Residenz, dating from 1744. Your tour will be capped off with a winetasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the Residenz cellar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz & Wine Tasting

Day 12: Wertheim and Miltenberg
Our morning walking tour of Wertheim introduces us to a local tradition, glass blowing, on our visit to the glass museum.During the afternoon, cruise the meandering Main River before exploring quaint Miltenberg with your local guide. See the half-timbered houses that give the town its fairytale feel, along with the Crooked House and the famous Royal Inn. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Wertheim and Miltenberg Walking Tour
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Onboard Entertainment

Day 13: Miltenberg (Heidelberg)
Heidelberg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour of Heidelberg takes you to the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Full-day Tour of Heidelberg

Day 14: Rüdesheim and Cruising Rhine
Depart the ship and board a mini-train for the trip to Siegfried’s Museum, where one of the world’s best collections of mechanical musical instruments is housed. During the afternoon, we’ll cruise the Rhine to Cologne. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum
Onboard Highlight: Captain’s Farewell Dinner

Day 15: Cologne
Today’s walking tour takes you through the narrow streets of Old Town, passing by tiny squares and little churches as you make your way to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral—from every angle, it is a work of art. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Cologne Walking Tour with Cathedral

Day 16: Depart Amsterdam - Home
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your flight home.

Cruise Ship operating this itinerary:
River Princess

 

Cruise Ships operating this itinerary:
River Countess & River Empress

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