Across Europe - Amsterdam/Budapest Amsterdam - Budapest
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 15-day journey through the heart of Europe, where history, culture, and natural beauty intertwine. This multi-day tour commences in the historic city of Amsterdam, meandering through the serene countryside of Waterland, the vibrant city of Cologne, the wine-making town of Rüdesheim, and the medieval towns of Miltenberg and Wertheim. The tour continues to the architectural marvel of Würzburg, the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of Bamberg, the imperial city of Nuremberg, and the medieval city of Regensburg. The journey culminates in the three-rivers city of Passau, the charming town of Emmersdorf, the imperial city of Vienna, the capital city of Bratislava, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Each day is packed with unique attractions, from historic buildings and museums to national parks and vineyards, offering an immersive experience into the heart of Europe.
Included
Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board
Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Transport
Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except Amadeus Brilliant)
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians
Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Map
Attractions
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Ellinger Tor
Buda Castle
Lower Franconian Museum
Lourdes grotto in the Vienna Woods
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Stift Dürnstein
Thon-Dittmer-Palais
Monastry court of the Dom Church
Fisherman's Bastion
Gutenberg Museum
Hungarian Parliament Building
Small Carpathian Museum
Museum gugging
Melk Abbey
Gödöllő Palace
Amsterdam Museum
Sprookjeswonderland
Schönbrunn Palace
Slovak National Gallery
St. Stephan's Cathedral, PassauDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Amsterdam
- Amsterdam - Arrival day
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- Monastry court of the Dom Church
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Begin your European adventure in the historic city of Amsterdam. After boarding your cruise, enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner. Spend the evening in the Panorama-Bar, singing along to sea shanties with a local choir.
Day 2 – Day 2: Amsterdam to Utrecht
- Amsterdam
- Utrecht
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- Amsterdam Museum
- Sprookjeswonderland
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Start your day with a scenic boat trip along the famous Amsterdam canals. Then, head to the peaceful countryside of the Waterland region, where you can explore historic fishing villages and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the eateries. Rejoin your ship in Utrecht for lunch.
Day 3 – Day 3: Cologne
- Cologne
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Arrive in the beautiful city of Cologne in the morning. Discover the city's highlights on a guided tour and end with a glass of typical Kölsch, a famed Rhineland beer. Nature lovers will enjoy the excursion to the Siebengebirge National Park, Germany's first nature reserve, and the Drachenfels castle ruins. After an exciting day, return to the vessel to continue south along the river.
Day 4 – Day 4: Rüdesheim
Day 4: Rüdesheim
- Gutenberg Museum
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Start your day with the passage of the Lorelei in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. By lunchtime, arrive in Rüdesheim, a picturesque wine-making town in the Rhine Gorge. Discover the region's rich history on a walking tour and admire the magical collection of instruments at the Music Cabinet Museum. Alternatively, take a tram ride through the vineyards of Rüdesheim on the 'Wine Express', enjoy some fine wine, and stroll along the quaint 'Drosselgasse'.
Day 5 – Day 5: Miltenberg to Wertheim
Day 5: Miltenberg to Wertheim
- Lower Franconian Museum
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After a tranquil morning on board, join the afternoon excursion to Miltenberg and Wertheim. Explore the medieval streets of Miltenberg, a town flanked by the river Main and an incredible, forested hillside, featuring the Miltenberg castle. Continue to Wertheim and explore its medieval streets with half-timbered houses and the unique glass museum. This evening, enjoy another memorable meal as the ship sails towards our next stop.
Day 6 – Day 6: Würzburg
Day 6: Würzburg
Today, visit Würzburg, a city in Bavaria known for its lavish architecture, located in the center of the Franconian wine country. In the morning, experience the many beautiful sights of the town as well as the Residence, a Baroque palace. The tour concludes with wine tasting in the ancient wine cellar of a local vineyard. Alternatively, join the trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, whose towers, city gates, walls, and half-timbered gables have remained unchanged. Relax on board this afternoon.
Day 7 – Day 7: Bamberg
- Bamberg
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Spend the morning cruising the scenic Main river. After lunch, arrive in the imperial city of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, which retains its medieval layout of three settlement areas, along with its historic buildings. It is ranked as one of Germany's most attractive towns and is also the place to begin your crossing of the Rhine-Main-Danube canal. Join a presentation about the canal which allows free flow of traffic between the North Sea and the Black Sea.
Day 8 – Day 8: Nuremberg
- Nuremberg
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- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Ellinger Tor
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The former imperial city of Nuremberg awaits you today with its turbulent history and sights. After breakfast, explore the city on the morning tour and admire the romantic old town. In the afternoon, visit the World of Gingerbread to taste fresh Lebkuchen from the oven and learn about this sweet treat made of honey and spices. If you prefer, learn more about World War II and the Nazi past at the Documentation Center of Nuremberg. Back on board, we will go to the European watershed separating the Main and Danube rivers.
Day 9 – Day 9: Regensburg
- Regensburg
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- Thon-Dittmer-Palais
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Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, is your destination today. Choose to uncover the secrets of this remarkable UNESCO Site during a walking tour. Alternatively, visit the 18th century Thurn and Taxis Palace for a beer tasting in their traditional brewery. A special Bavarian themed evening celebrates this wonderful region.
Day 10 – Day 10: Passau
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- St. Stephan's Cathedral, Passau
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Arrive in time for lunch in the three-rivers city of Passau, lying at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. In the afternoon, join the city walking tour, which showcases the most enchanting sights of this historic city including St. Stephen's Cathedral. Back on board, enjoy dinner.
Day 11 – Day 11: Emmersdorf to Vienna
- Dürnstein
- Vienna
- Melk
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- Lourdes grotto in the Vienna Woods
- Stift Dürnstein
- Melk Abbey
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In the early morning, dock in Emmersdorf, in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Wachau Valley. Spend the morning discovering this typical Lower Austrian town or travel across the river to Melk and its famous magnificent Benedictine abbey — the largest in Austria. Continue through the vineyards of the Wachau to the village of Dürnstein. Take a guided afternoon tour in the romantic village with its iconic blue church and winding streets, and sample the local wines. Upon arrival in Vienna, opt for the 'Sound of Vienna' concert and listen to popular pieces from Vienna's classical era at a local salon. The vessel remains overnight.
Day 12 – Day 12: Vienna
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- Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
- Museum gugging
- Schönbrunn Palace
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Enjoy the sights of Vienna on the 'Imperial Discovery tour', including the Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera House, the Museum Quarter and more. In the afternoon, venture to Schönbrunn Palace. Home to the Habsburg Royal family who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna wears its historic wealth and grandeur on its sleeve. After a full day of exploration, enjoy a multicourse dinner on board.
Day 13 – Day 13: Bratislava
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- Small Carpathian Museum
- Slovak National Gallery
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Awaken today in the capital city of Bratislava, Slovakia. Join the walking tour of Bratislava and see the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and more. Later in the day, opt for an excursion to the Imperial Hof Palace in Austria, a magnificent 18th century complex once owned by Empress Maria Theresia. For those who enjoy wineries, choose the alternate scenic drive through the Little Carpathian mountain range with its winemaking tradition, dating back to Celtic and Roman times.
Day 14 – Day 14: Budapest
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- Buda Castle
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Hungarian Parliament Building
- Gödöllő Palace
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With its neo-Gothic Parliament, Fisherman's Bastion, Buda castle and Chain Bridge, the Hungarian capital of Budapest is a perfect finale to your trip. This morning, explore the sites of the Hungarian capital Budapest on a city tour. In the afternoon, food lovers can enjoy the alternate excursion for an authentic taste of Budapest, which starts at the market hall. Alternatively, roam further afield in Pest county to the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, one of the most important and imposing Hungarian palaces. On board this evening, celebrate at the Captain's Gala Dinner and enjoy a Hungarian folklore show as your vessel cruises the Danube to see this beautiful gem by night. Remain overnight in the 'Queen of the Danube'.
Day 15 – Day 15: Departure from Budapest
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After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home.
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