European Gems Premium River Cruise

Amsterdam, Utrecht

Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying time at leisure. Afterwards, drive to Utrecht to rejoin your vessel for tonight’s special Gala Welcome Dinner.

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Cologne, Brühl

Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kölner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take the short drive to Brühl. Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Palace. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the centre of Cologne at your leisure.

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Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim

Cruise through the stunning Rhine Gorge. Dock in Rüdesheim, where you will board the Winzerexpress mini road train, bound for Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.

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Miltenberg

Discover Miltenberg’s half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. Enjoy free time to wander the town with its Renaissance-style Marktplatz. Perhaps take a stroll along the Main River promenade past the many cafes and hidden medieval corners.

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Würzburg

Board a coach and travel to Würzburg. See the baroque Würzburg Residence and walk through the Court Gardens. Later, perhaps take an optional visit to Rothenburg (additional expense).

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Bamberg

Embark on a leisurely cruise along the final stretch of the Main River to picturesque Bamberg, where a guided tour reveals the town’s treasures. As twilight falls, continue your journey along the Main-Danube Canal.

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Nuremberg

Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal.

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Regensburg

Discover Regensburg’s historic sights on a guided walking tour. Tonight, enjoy a Bavarian experience on board featuring folk music, song and dance.

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Passau, Linz

Arrive in Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Perhaps join an optional tour to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic or see the sights of Salzburg (additional expense).

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Melk, Dürnstein

After cruising into Austria, dock in Melk for a tour of Melk Abbey with a local guide. Later, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein.

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Vienna

Take in Vienna’s elegance along the Ringstrasse before a walking tour, where you will see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben and Hofburg Palace. This evening, perhaps attend an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to The Sound of Music (additional expense).

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Vienna

Today is yours to explore. Perhaps visit the Hofburg area, visit Schloss Hof or head to Bratislava in Slovakia (additional expense). Later, set sail for Hungary. Tonight, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

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Budapest

After breakfast, join a local guide for a tour of Budapest. Then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a guided tour, complete with a glass of sparkling wine and a private opera recital. You may wish to join an optional tour to the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (additional expense).

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Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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