|
|
 |
| European Jewels River Cruise |
| Tour Code: EJC |
|
| 16 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$5020 East Coast
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
|
Departures are available from April through October 2009.
** Some departures are aboard the River Queen
On the following departures the cruise operates from Amsterdam to Budapest: April 25, May 20, May 23, Jun 16, Jul 18, Aug 7, Aug 15, Sept 12, Oct 10 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Trip Itinerary |
|
| DAY 1 USA - Budapest |
Budapest, Hungary
|
| Overnight flight to Budapest. |
| DAY 2 Budapest |
Budapest, Hungary
|
Arrive at Budapest Airport where you’ll be greeted by our representative and transferred to the ship.
Dinner Included. |
| DAY 3 Budapest |
Budapest, Hungary
|
The “Queen of the Danube” city tour features the famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the stunning Parliament Building and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Welcome Dinner Included. |
| DAY 4 Danube Cruising |
|
Enjoy a day of leisure on the ship as we make our way to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes.”
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 5 Vienna |
Vienna, Austria
|
During your panoramic overview of Austria’s capital city, travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding buildings evoke a distinctive imperial air. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 6 Scenic Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk |
Innsbruck, Austria
|
Depart Vienna on a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, en route to Melk. When you arrive at Melk, you’ll be greeted by the 900-year-old abbey high atop the cliffs of the Danube. Your tour of the abbey will reveal beautiful baroque art and architecture.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 7 Passau |
|
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the Old Town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Note: Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays. The Bavarian Heritage Village Tour may be replaced with alternate tour in early spring or late autumn. |
| DAY 8 Regensburg |
Regensburg, Germany
|
Your walking tour of Regensburg explores the architectural treasures of Old Town. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 9 Nuremberg, Cruising the Main-Danube Canal |
Nuremberg, Germany
|
Today’s tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and guarded by its impressive castle. In the afternoon, sail the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 10 Bamberg |
Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
|
Stroll through the World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide, and see the unique town hall, the imperial Cathedral, and the fisherman’s village known as “Little Venice.”
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 11 Wurzburg |
Wurzburg, Germany
|
You’ll visit Germany’s great Würzburg Residenz, a baroque palace declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll end the tour with a tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz Wine Cellar.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 12 Wertheim, Miltenberg |
Dresden, Germany
|
Charming Wertheim sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Join your guide on a tour of this medieval gem. During the afternoon, cruise to Miltenberg, a fairy tale town with a Crooked House and a famous Royal Inn.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 13 Miltenberg (Heidelberg) |
Heidelburg, Germany
|
Heidelberg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour takes you to the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 14 Rudesheim, Cruising the Romantic Rhine |
Rudesheim, Germany
|
You’ll take a gondola to the Niederwald Monument where you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rüdesheim and the vineyards of the Rheingau. During the afternoon, you’ll cruise by the scenic highlights of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Farewell Dinner Included. |
| DAY 15 Cologne |
Cologne, Germany
|
Our walking tour takes you to the beloved landmark Cologne Cathedral—from every angle a masterwork of gothic art, which took over 600 years to be finished.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible. |
| DAY 16 Amsterdam---USA |
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Holland)
|
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam.
Breakfast Included. |
| |
|
|
Printer format
