On this European river cruise vacation, you’ll sail along the Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers. Start with two nights in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, and then see some of the most intriguing cities of Austria and Germany. Before you embark on your European river cruise, experience the unique energy of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, on a guided tour of the city and time to explore on your own. Sail past the impressive Parliament Building on the Danube River, to Austria’s elegant capital of Vienna. Take a guided walk in the quaint village of Dürnstein, in the heart of the Wachau Valley, and visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk. You’ll be introduced to the treasures of Passau, Regensburg, and Nuremberg, and take an excursion to Bavaria’s capital, Munich. On the banks of the Main River, you’ll find small towns tucked away behind defensive walls and towered gates.

Cruise along the Rhine River to Rüdesheim, a quintessential Rhine Valley town. Later, cruise the wide, peaceful curves of the Moselle River Valley, famous for its picturesque views, and arrive in the wine village of Bernkastel. Before you leave, we’ll introduce you to some of the famed Moselle wines. In Trier, Germany, believed to be even older than Rome, a Local Guide will show you the sights, including the Porta Nigra, the only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement. Your Central European river cruise ends in Remich, Luxembourg, with treasured memories of the Jewels of Europe to take with you until you sail again!


Included Features:

Days 1 Budapest: Welcome to Hungary

Day 2 Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes' Square

Day 3 Budapest (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 4 Vienna: Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava; free time in Vienna in the evening

Day 5 Vienna: Guided sightseeing

Day 6 Dürnstein-Wachau Valley-Melk: In Dürnstein choice of guided tour, or a hike up to the castle ruins with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; wine tasting on board

Day 7 Passau: Guided walk

Day 8 Regensburg: Guided tour, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria

Day 9 Roth. Excursion to Nuremberg: Choice of guided sightseeing in Nuremberg or Roth, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds Tour; onboard beer tasting

Day 10 Nuremberg. Munich excursion: Excursion to Munich, guided sightseeing, see the Marienplatz

Day 11 Bamberg: Guided walk, see the Old Town Hall

Day 12 Würzburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residence

Day 13 Main River Village: Guided walk

Day 14 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the Rhine Gorge

Day 15 Bernkastel: Choice of guided walk or hike to the castle ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tasting

Day 16 Remich. Excursion to Trier: Choice of guided city sightseeing or 'Roman Trier,' see the Porta Nigra

Day 17 Remich (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning

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