Travel through the heart of Europe
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the food and wine of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz and linger in Budapest’s Café Gerbeaud. Indulge all your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe. Our most iconic itinerary traces the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.
Itinerary
Amsterdam to Budapest OR Budapest to Amsterdam
15 Days | 12 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals. | ||
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Kinderdijk, The Netherlands | The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding. | ||
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Cologne, Germany | An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town. | ||
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Koblenz, Germany | On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rüdesheim, the 13th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. | ||
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Miltenberg, Germany | Lively and romantic, the medieval town of Miltenberg on the Main River lies amid one of Germany’s fine wine–producing regions. | ||
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Würzburg, Germany | Würzburg is home to the Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | ||
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Bamberg, Germany | Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and specialty, “smoke” beer. | ||
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Nuremberg, Germany | One of Germany’s most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers. | ||
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Regensburg, Germany | Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities and the oldest city along the Danube. | ||
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Passau, Germany | Set at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers, enchanting Passau is home to elegant colored buildings and graceful arcades. | ||
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Melk, Austria | The charming city of Melk is set amidst an important wine-growing region. | ||
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Vienna, Austria | The capital city of Austria, Vienna is filled with green parks, upscale stores, theaters and gracious boulevards. | ||
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Vienna, Austria | Strauss and Mozart composed many fine pieces in Vienna, Europe’s center of classical music. | ||
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Budapest, Hungary | Budapest is aptly called “Paris of the East” for its beautiful evening illumination and reflected lights in the Danube’s waters. | ||
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Budapest, Hungary | Riverside beauty, a vibrant cultural scene and elegant Art Nouveau architecture converge in Budapest. |
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
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