Across Europe - Amsterdam/Budapest Amsterdam - Budapest

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.