European Gems Paris to Budapest (2025)

Start your day with a guided tour of Paris, where you'll visit some of the city's most iconic sights, including the Avenue des Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. The afternoon is yours to explore the city at your own pace.

Spend a full day exploring the 'City of Love'. You can choose to immerse yourself in the bohemian fervour of the Latin Quarter, or admire the world-class art at the Louvre Museum. In the evening, consider enjoying dinner and a cabaret show at the iconic Moulin Rouge.

Arrive in the picturesque city of Cologne, known for its famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom. Disembark and take a short drive to the town of Bruhl for an Insider Experience. Later, return to Cologne and enjoy some free time to explore the city.

Experience the beauty of the Rhine River as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, known to be the most beautiful section of the river. Dock in Rudesheim, where the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to one of Germany's most beautiful collections of automated musical instruments.

After breakfast, travel through the green rolling hills and rich vineyards surrounding the town of Wurzburg. Admire the town's baroque palace and take a walk through the Court Garden. After lunch, you may choose to enhance your journey with an excursion to the medieval town of Rothenburg, a true fairytale town.

Spend a leisurely morning cruising along the last stretch of the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, visiting sights such as the Old Town Hall and the Bamberg Cathedral. After some free time to explore, your ship will reach the Main-Danube Canal.

Arrive in Nuremberg, a city that played a pivotal role for the Nazis during World War II. Learn about the city's history during a World War II tour, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice. Finish your day with a drink and dinner back on board, then continue over the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe's Continental Divide.

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 Durnstein, a town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where legendary King Richard the Lionheart was kept as a prisoner in the 12th century. You have the afternoon free to explore the cobbled streets, town houses and taverns of the town.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Vienna. You may choose to take a tour of Schonbrunn Palace, embark on a trip to Bratislava in Slovakia, or explore the city on your own. Perhaps visit the Hofburg area where you'll find the Imperial Treasury, or visit the Spanish Riding School, home to the celebrated Lipizzan horses. Later, set sail for Hungary. In the evening, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain's Farewell Dinner.

Arrive in the heart of Hungary's capital, Budapest. After breakfast, a local guide will lead you through the city. For those interested, there's an opportunity to visit the unique Hospital in the Rock, located in caverns beneath Buda Castle.