Summary
From exotic Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to imperial Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the sky-high spires of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral—centuries of intriguing history and culture unfold before your eyes. Discover the grand sweep of history and the dynamic present along legendary rivers on a magnificent journey that gives you the best of Europe’s great treasures as well as off-the-beaten-path gems.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Budapest (Embark)
- Day 2.
- Budapest
- Day 3.
- Cruising The Danube River, Vienna
- Day 4.
- Vienna
- Day 5.
- Cruising The Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen (Melk)
- Day 6.
- Passau
- Day 7.
- Regensburg
- Day 8.
- Nuremberg
- Day 9.
- Bamberg
- Day 10.
- Würzburg (Rothenburg)
- Day 11.
- Wertheim
- Day 12.
- Frankfurt (Heidelberg)
- Day 13.
- Rüdesheim
- Day 14.
- Cologne
- Day 15.
- Amsterdam (Disembark)
Countries (4): Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands
Ports of call (13): Amsterdam, Bamberg, Budapest, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Vienna, Würzburg
Details
From exotic Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to imperial Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the sky-high spires of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral—centuries of intriguing history and culture unfold before your eyes. The Melk Abbey’s great library overlooking the Danube and the Würzburg Residence’s soaring ceiling fresco by Tiepolo will leave you mesmerized. And throughout your journey, tantalize your senses with exclusive wine, apricot brandy and beer tastings, along with regional culinary delicacies. Discover the grand sweep of history and the dynamic present along legendary rivers on a magnificent journey that gives you the best of Europe’s great treasures as well as off-the-beaten-path gems.