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Commence your Magnificent Europe vacation in Amsterdam with a one-night stay! Before boarding your ETB Suite Ship®, partake in an off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through the cobblestone streets of this vibrant city.
Embark on a timeless river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, immersing yourself in the rich culture of Central Europe. Amsterdam, with its blend of historical charm and modern allure, offers a colorful tapestry of sophisticated architecture, classic squares, and canals. Explore the city’s treasures during a unique canal cruise along the elegant grachten. In Cologne, Germany, experience a guided city walk in this stunning 2,000-year-old city renowned for its Gothic-style architecture. Sail through the captivating Rhine Gorge, boasting the most enchanting view of the Rhine River, and pause in the charming wine town of Rüdesheim.
Discover Würzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg, and Regensburg with guided sightseeing, and traverse the Main Danube Canal connecting the Main and Danube Rivers. In Austria, visit the lovely town of Melk and its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, then sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley. Explore two capital cities with local experts: Vienna, Austria, known as “The City of Music,” and lively Budapest, Hungary.
Conclude your journey by disembarking your ETB Suite Ship® and traveling to the beautiful “Golden City” of Prague. Let a Local Guide showcase the sights, and enjoy personal exploration. Stroll across Charles Bridge, experience local life on Wenceslaus Square, and indulge in shopping for hand-cut crystal and art books—a perfect conclusion to a memorable European river cruise vacation!
Welcome to Holland.
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
Amsterdam Off the Beaten Path Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Classic: Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city.
During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to the gardens at Keukenhof—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
Spend free time exploring the colorful streets, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam—with its many cafés and art galleries.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
Breakfast | Dinner
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Classic: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active: Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery: Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR;
Classic: Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
This morning cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei.
Active: Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:
Discovery: Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.
Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Beauty on the Main River
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
Classic: Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian village
Spend free time riding a bike through the beautiful villages on the Main River shores.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road
Classic: Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco.
Enjoy the city on your own or visit a local winery.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN WÜRZBURG
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Storybook Settings
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.
Sail to Volkach and get ready for your afternoon activity.
Active: Bike along the Main Danube Canal with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic: Join a Walking Tour of the quaint town of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
The City of Seven Hills
Active: Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic: Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.
Later, enjoy a live entertainment performance while sailing this evening.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Legends and History Lessons
Active: Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Classic: Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR;
Classic: Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR;
Classic: Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.
Discovery: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
Active: Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic: Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg.
Alternatively, spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
Classic: Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”
You may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
Alternatively, cruise to the lovely town of Linz.
LINZ, AUSTRIA
Legendary, Lovely Linz
This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
Active: Join your ETB Adventure Host for a Morning Hike through Melk’s beautiful countryside, OR:
Active: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey.
Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to wonderful Vienna this afternoon.
VIENNA:
Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube
Consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions
Active: Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic: Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg family or choose a Guided Optional Excursion to fascinating Bratislava.
Consider a tram ride to Vienna’s Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby.
Later, enjoy live entertainment as you sail to Budapest.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
The Pearl of the Danube
Active: Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic: Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing tour of Budapest, including the iconic Heroes’ Square
This afternoon choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Welcome to Prague! Explore the City of 100 Spires
Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City of Prague and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River.
Breakfast
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine
Classic:Take a Guided City Walk, and visit the Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock
Spend free time hiking the nearby hillsides, or stay in town to stroll the city of Prague to photograph its stunning cityscape.
Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to explore the city at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Communist Museum, sample the local plum dumplings and Pilsner, or stroll along the Vltava River.
You might catch the entertaining street performers, visit the market stalls at Charles Bridge, and sample Prague’s famous beer varieties in a local restaurant. Your Cruise Director will have plenty suggestions for things to do.
Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
