Magnificent Rivers of Europe 2024

Welcome to the beautiful city of Budapest, Hungary. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding by 3:30 pm. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your own pace, capturing memorable photographs, and enjoying local cafés and confections. As the day ends, return to the ship for a delightful dinner and overnight stay.

Start your day with a visit to the Adventure Center for the day's activities. Choose between a hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest or a guided city sightseeing tour, including the iconic Heroes' Square. Spend the afternoon exploring Budapest on your own or choose from the optional guided excursions. Don't forget to indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés. As the day ends, prepare for an overnight cruise to Bratislava.

Today, you can either join your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to the lofty Bratislava Castle or take a guided walking tour of the Old Town's cobblestone streets to Town Hall and visit 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. As the day ends, enjoy live entertainment onboard during an overnight cruise to Vienna.

Today, you can either explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike or embark on a morning guided city tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and the stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Consider joining a guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace or a tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park. As the day ends, prepare for an overnight cruise to Dürnstein.

Today, you can either take a guided hike up to the castle ruins for a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley or join a guided walk and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley to Melk. In Melk, you can either join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river or take a guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey. As the day ends, enjoy a wine tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Passau.

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. As the day ends, prepare for an overnight cruise to Regensburg.

Today, you can either 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. As the day ends, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth.

Enjoy an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal before embarking on a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth and its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge, Schloss Ratibor. Alternatively, choose a guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle or join a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. As the day ends, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg.

Start your day with a bike ride along the canals in Bamberg or 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. Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture. As the day ends, prepare for an afternoon and overnight cruise to Volkach.

Today, you can either 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. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon while cruising to Kitzingen.

Today, you can either enjoy an easy bike ride along the river or take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz. Spend the afternoon enjoying a leisurely sailing. As the day ends, prepare for an afternoon and overnight cruise to Miltenberg.

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Take a guided walking tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany's oldest inn. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rüdesheim.

Today, you can either enjoy a hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim or tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum. In the afternoon, cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei. Later, enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle. As the day ends, prepare for an afternoon cruise to Engers.

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

Start your day with an early morning walk in Amsterdam or explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam 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. You might also consider a guided optional excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. Overnight stay on the ship.

Your unforgettable 16-day journey through the heart of Europe comes to an end. After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey. We hope you take back beautiful memories and leave behind a piece of your heart. Until next time!