Magnificent Rivers of Europe 2025

Welcome to Hungary! Arrive in Budapest by 3:30 pm and board your Suite Ship. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring the city at your leisure. Capture memorable photographs, visit local cafés, and sample delicious confections. Overnight stay on the ship, docked in Budapest. Dinner is included.

Start your day with a visit to the Adventure Center. Choose between a hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest or a guided city sightseeing tour, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. In the afternoon, you can join optional guided excursions or explore Budapest on your own. Don't miss out on trying a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés. Overnight cruise to Bratislava. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Today, you can choose between a short hike to the lofty Bratislava Castle or a guided walking tour of the Old Town’s cobblestone streets, including a visit to the Town Hall and the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral. In your free time, consider taking a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube. Enjoy live entertainment onboard as you cruise overnight to Vienna. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike or join a guided visit of Austria’s largest museum, the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Alternatively, explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. Consider joining a guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace or a tram ride to Vienna’s Prater amusement park. In the evening, you may choose to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. Overnight cruise to Dürnstein. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Take a guided hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein or join a guided walk and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart. Later, sail through the Wachau Valley to Melk, where you can join a walk along the Danube river or take a guided tour of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Enjoy a wine tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Passau. Overnight cruise to Passau. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join an afternoon guided city walk to learn more about the beautiful 'City of Three Rivers'. Alternatively, you may join a full day guided optional excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Overnight cruise to Regensburg. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Explore Walhalla by bike or join a guided city walk to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike. Enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. Overnight cruise to Roth. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal. Take a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth, including Schloss Ratibor, or choose a guided tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture and Kaiserburg Castle. Alternatively, join a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg. Overnight cruise to Bamberg. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Start your day with a bike ride along the canals in Bamberg or join a guided walking tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, including its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town Hall. Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture. Afternoon and overnight cruise to Volkach. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Bike along the Main Danube Canal or join a walking tour of the quaint town of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets. You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while cruising to Kitzingen. Overnight docking in Kitzingen. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy an easy bike ride along the river or take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge and baroque Bishop’s Residenz. Spend the afternoon enjoying a leisurely sailing. Afternoon and overnight cruise to Miltenberg. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join a guided walking tour of Miltenberg, showcasing its medieval half-timber homes and Germany’s oldest inn. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rüdesheim. Afternoon and overnight cruise to Rüdesheim. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy a hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim or take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Visit the incredible Mechanical Music Museum and taste the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee. In the afternoon, cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous Lorelei rock. Enjoy a classical music concert at Engers Castle. Afternoon cruise to Engers. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Start your day with a bike ride in Cologne or join a guided walking tour of the city's important Jewish heritage sites. Alternatively, take a guided city walk of Cologne and explore the Old City and its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager, locally brewed for over 100 years. Afternoon and overnight cruise to Amsterdam. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Start your day with an early morning walk in Amsterdam or explore the iconic waterways of the city with a guided canal cruise. In the afternoon, you may join an optional culinary walk through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties, or choose an optional biking tour to discover the countryside. Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. Overnight docking in Amsterdam. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Your memorable 16-day European tour concludes after breakfast. Depart from Amsterdam with beautiful memories of the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes you've experienced. Breakfast is included.