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Other Cabin Types Available
Please call for more info. 416-461-0231
This
grand 16-day vacation takes you from
Amsterdam to Budapest. Begin with a
canal cruise past Amsterdam’s
16th-century merchant houses, then
cruise to Cologne for a guided tour.
You’ll sail through the dramatic Rhine
Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock to
Rüdesheim, then cruise along the
meandering Main River for a stop in
picturesque Miltenberg. There’s
sightseeing in Würzburg, Bamberg,
Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Passau. Stop
in Melk and Dürnstein before reaching
Vienna, where you’ll enjoy city
sightseeing and time on your own. Stop
in Bratislava for a guided tour before
ending your vacation with guided
sightseeing and free time to explore the
twin cities of Buda and Pest.
Day 1 (Sat.) Board your overnight
flight to Amsterdam.
Day 2 Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
(Sun.) Holland’s delightful 700-year old
capital is sophisticated and modern,
with a rich and fascinating history. The
works of famous Dutch masters can be
seen in world-renowned museums such as
the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh. This
afternoon the crew of your vessel awaits
to welcome you on board. (D)
Day 3 Amsterdam (Mon.) There is no
better way to see Amsterdam than by
CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant
grachten lined with stately homes.
Afterward, our river cruise vessel sets
sail for Cologne. (FB,L,D)
Day 4 Cologne, Germany (Tue.) Cologne is
one of Germany’s largest cities whose
river skyline is dominated by the
soaring twin spires of its magnificent
Gothic cathedral. The Germano-Roman
Museum next to the cathedral is a must
for history buffs! Try a Kölsch in one
of the many taverns and shop for a
bottle of 4711, the original “eau de
cologne”. (FB,L,D)
Day 5 Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim (Wed.) The
dramatic Rhine Gorge is the most
beautiful stretch of river. Pass the
legendary Rock of the Lorelei where
sweet songs of local beauties lured
enchanted sailors to their doom. Pretty
Rüdesheim is the perfect example of a
Rhine Valley wine town. Explore the
Drosselgasse, pick up some souvenirs,
and be sure to try one of the vintages
in any of the little wine taverns.
(FB,L,D)
Day 6 Miltenberg (Thu.) Located on the
Main River, Miltenberg is a picturesque
Bavarian village that thrived on income
from river traffic. Its cultural wealth
and affluence are reflected in the
beautiful medieval and Renaissance
houses and the Gothic splendor of the
Merchant Hall. (FB,L,D)
Day 7 Würzburg (Fri.) Known as the
“Pearl of the Romantic Road,” Würzburg
is surrounded by sloping hills covered
with vineyards. The magnificent BISHOP’S
RESIDENZ is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. (FB,L,D)
Day 8 Bamberg (Sat.) Another UNESCO
World Heritage Site is medieval Bamberg
with its breathtaking cathedral, the Old
Town Hall straddling the river, and
serpentine streets with charming houses
and 18th-century mansions. (FB,L,D)
Day 9 Nuremberg (Sun.) Although
Nuremberg suffered extensive damage
during WWII, much of it was restored to
its original style. Marvel at this
historic city with its fabulous Gothic
churches and elegant patrician houses.
Nuremberg’s traditions include its
famous Lebkuchen, toy making and metal
working. (FB,L,D)
Day 10 Regensburg (Mon.) One of
Germany’s best preserved medieval
cities, Regensburg’s architectural
highlights include the Old Town Hall and
the beautiful white and gold OLD CHAPEL.
(FB,L,D)
Day 11 Passau–Linz, Austria (Tue.)
Ideally located at the confluence of the
rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube, Passau is a
city of graceful arcades and cobblestone
streets. St. Stephen’s Cathedral houses
the world’s largest church organ with
more than 17,000 pipes. An optional
full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in
the popular Sound of Music sights.
(FB,L,D)
Day 12 Melk–Dürnstein (Wed.) Melk’s
magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates
the town from its commanding hill site
and is one of Europe’s largest
monasteries. Dürnstein, known for the
baroque Stiftskirche with its blue
façade, lies right in the heart of the
Wachau wine region. Above town are the
ruins of the castle where Richard the
Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192.
Vienna, known as the “City of Music,”
inspired the creative genius of Mozart,
Beethoven and Strauss. (FB,L,D)
Day 13 Vienna (Thu.) Once the center of
the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s
capital has much to offer: the lavish
Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna
Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse
and aweinspiring St. Stephen’s
Cathedral, to name just a few of the
sights. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse and
enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a
neighborhood café. An optional concert
is available tonight. (FB,L,D)
Day 14 Bratislava, Slovakia (Fri.)
Situated at the foothills of the
Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava is the
dynamic capital of Slovakia. The
charming Old Town with its Town Hall and
Mirbach Palace, as well as the Gothic
cathedral of ST. MARTIN, should not be
missed. (FB,L,D)
Day 15 Budapest, Hungary (Sat.)
Budapest, spanning the banks of the
Danube, is the liveliest and most
cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern
Europe. Seven bridges connect ancient
Buda on the right bank with Pest on the
left. The massive hilltop castle complex
with FISHERMEN'S BASTION and the
Matthias Church are impressive sights.
Shop for renowned peasant embroidery,
Herend porcelain and paprika. (FB,L,D)
Day 16 Budapest. (Disembarkation) (Sun.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same
day. (FB)
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Highlights
AMSTERDAM Welcome reception;
Canal cruise COLOGNE Guided sightseeing
RÜDESHEIM “Winzerexpress” mini train
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical
Instrument Museum MILTENBERG Guided
sightseeing WÜRZBURG Guided sightseeing,
visit the Residenz BAMBERG Guided
sightseeing NUREMBERG Guided sightseeing
REGENSBURG Guided sightseeing Visit the
Old Chapel PASSAU Guided sightseeing
MELK Guided visit of the Benedictine
Abbey DÜRNSTEIN Guided sightseeing
VIENNA Guided sightseeing BRATISLAVA
Guided sightseeing Visit St. Martin’s
Cathedral BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing
Visit Fishermen's Bastion
Hotels Meeting Point AMSTERDAM
- Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre
(SF)
Meals Superb dining with all
meals on board including cocktail
reception, welcome dinner, Captain’s
dinner, one sitting with open seating
arrangements, quality wines from
Europe’s most famous wine regions with
every dinner on board
Port Charges: $199 per person
Offered in conjunction with
Globus Journeys.
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