Eastern Europe and European Gems River Cruise Amsterdam to Prague (2025)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 24-day journey that takes you through the heart of Europe, from the vibrant canals of Amsterdam to the historic squares of Prague. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and scenic river cruising. Discover the architectural wonders of Cologne, the charming streets of Nuremberg, and the musical heritage of Vienna. Explore the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg, the picturesque Wachau Valley, and the bustling markets of Budapest. Experience the haunting history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the resilience of Warsaw. Finally, marvel at the iconic landmarks of Berlin and the stunning beauty of Saxon Switzerland National Park. Each day brings a new adventure, with expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and delicious meals ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Included
53 meals - 23 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 17 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Enjoy a traditional Polish folklore show and dinner in Krakow
Explore 20 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides
Three nights in Krakow; two nights in Prague, Warsaw and Berlin
14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
14 Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel River Ship
Three Nights, Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
Two Nights, Warsaw, Regent Hotel
Two Nights, Berlin, Courtyard by Marriott
Two Nights, Prague, Grandior Hotel
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Destinations
Linz
Hallein
Amsterdam
Český Krumlov
Utrecht
Dürnstein
Bratislava
Warsaw
Bamberg
Budapest
Cologne
Melk
Krakow
Vienna
Nuremberg
Berlin
Potsdam
Regensburg
Prague
PassauMap
Attractions
Court Garden
Imperial Treasury Vienna
Hofburg Palace
Łazienki Park
Wawel Castle
Reichstag
Brandenburg Gate
Old Town Square
Wachau
Polish Army Museum
Augustus Bridge
Kolumba
Charles Bridge
Melk Abbey
Würzburger Cathedral
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Old Synagogue
Amsterdam Museum
Schönbrunn Palace
Sanssouci Park
Bamberg Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral
Albertina
Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
Hungarian Environment and Water Museum
Prater
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gedenkstätte Berliner MauerDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
- Amsterdam - Arrival day
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Welcome to Amsterdam, the city of canals! Upon arrival, transfer to your river ship. Spend the day familiarizing yourself with this cosmopolitan city. In the evening, meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Welcome Reception.
Day 2 – Day 2: Amsterdam to Utrecht
- Amsterdam
- Utrecht
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- Amsterdam Museum
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Start your day with a glass-top boat ride through Amsterdam's intricate network of canals. After some free time in the city, travel by coach to Utrecht, stopping en route at Rembrandt's Windmill. From Utrecht, your ship will set sail along the Rhine. In the evening, enjoy a special Gala Welcome Dinner.
Day 3 – Day 3: Utrecht to Cologne and Bruhl
- Cologne
- Brühl
- Utrecht
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- Kolumba
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Cruise into the picturesque city of Cologne, known for its iconic cathedral, the Kolner Dom. Disembark and take a short drive to the city of Bruhl for an Insider Experience.
Day 4 – Day 4: Bruhl to Rudesheim via Rhine Gorge
Day 4: Bruhl to Rudesheim via Rhine Gorge
- Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater
- Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
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Experience the stunning beauty of the Rhine Gorge as you cruise to Rudesheim. Upon arrival, take the Winzerexpress mini-train through the town to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to one of Germany's most impressive collections of automated musical instruments.
Day 5 – Day 5: Rudesheim to Miltenberg
Day 5: Rudesheim to Miltenberg
Today, discover the charming town of Miltenberg. Wander through its well-preserved streets, admiring half-timbered buildings that date back to the 15th to 18th centuries.
Day 6 – Day 6: Miltenberg to Wurzburg and Rothenburg
Day 6: Miltenberg to Wurzburg and Rothenburg
- Court Garden
- Würzburger Cathedral
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Board a coach and travel through rolling hills to Wurzburg. Admire the city's baroque palace and stroll through the beautiful Court Garden. Later, you may choose to visit the medieval town of Rothenburg, a place straight out of a fairy tale.
Day 7 – Day 7: Rothenburg to Bamberg
- Bamberg
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- Bamberg Cathedral
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Cruise along the Main River to Bamberg. Join a guided tour to see the Old Town Hall and the Bamberg Cathedral. Enjoy some free time to explore before your ship continues to the Main-Danube Canal.
Day 8 – Day 8: Bamberg to Nuremberg via Main-Danube Canal
- Nuremberg
- Bamberg
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- Memorium Nuremberg Trials
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Explore Nuremberg, a city steeped in history. Wander its cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Later, cruise through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe's Continental Divide thanks to the canal's 16 stair-step locks.
Day 9 – Day 9: Nuremberg to Regensburg
- Regensburg
- Bamberg
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Arrive in the charming city of Regensburg, located on the Danube River. Join a guided walking tour to see its major sights. Later, you may choose to visit Kuchlbauer's World of Beer in Abensberg, where you can tour the family-owned brewery and see The Kuchlbauer Tower, designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Day 10 – Day 10: Regensburg to Passau, Cesky Krumlov, Salzburg, and Linz
- Passau
- Linz
- Regensburg
- Český Krumlov
- Hallein
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Arrive in the 'Three Rivers City' of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. You may choose to join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from 'The Sound of Music'. Alternatively, stay on board and enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.
Day 11 – Day 11: Linz to Melk and Durnstein via Wachau Valley
- Melk
- Dürnstein
- Linz
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- Wachau
- Melk Abbey
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Dock in Melk for a tour of the historic Melk Abbey. Later, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Durnstein, a town overlooked by the ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the 12th century. Spend the afternoon exploring the town's cobbled streets, houses, and taverns.
Day 12 – Day 12: Durnstein to Vienna
- Vienna
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- Föhrenberge Nature Park
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Albertina
- Prater
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Arrive in Vienna and join a walking tour to see St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace, and the Albertina. Afterwards, you may enjoy visiting the Naschmarkt. In the evening, you might choose to attend an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to 'The Sound of Music'.
Day 13 – Day 13: Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest
- Vienna
- Bratislava
- Budapest
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- Imperial Treasury Vienna
- Hofburg Palace
- Schönbrunn Palace
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Spend the day exploring Vienna at your own pace. You may choose to visit the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury, or take an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. Alternatively, head to Bratislava. Later, set sail for Hungary. In the evening, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain's Farewell Dinner.
Day 14 – Day 14: Exploring Budapest
- Budapest
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- Hungarian Environment and Water Museum
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Join a local guide to explore the vibrant city of Budapest. Later, you may choose to join an optional tour to the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum, a fascinating underground hospital created in preparation for the Second World War.
Day 15 – Day 15: Budapest to Krakow via Tatra Mountains
- Budapest
- Krakow
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After breakfast, travel to Krakow via the stunning Tatra Mountains in Slovakia. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.
Day 16 – Day 16: Exploring Krakow
- Krakow
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- Wawel Castle
- Old Synagogue
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Discover the historic city of Krakow on a guided tour. Visit the Wawel Royal Castle and explore the famous Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 17 – Day 17: Optional Visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Krakow
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- Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Today, you may choose to join an optional tour to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This ancient, abandoned mine is a marvel, featuring a maze of underground chambers, grottoes, and statues chiseled out of rock salt by miners hundreds of years ago.
Day 18 – Day 18: Krakow to Warsaw via Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Krakow
- Warsaw
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Travel from Krakow to Warsaw, stopping along the way at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. A guided tour provides a haunting insight into the plight of the Jews who were sent to these infamous Nazi concentration camps. Upon arrival in Warsaw, check in to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 19 – Day 19: Exploring Warsaw
- Warsaw
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- Łazienki Park
- Polish Army Museum
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Discover the diverse and progressive city of Warsaw on a guided tour. Visit the site of the Jewish Ghetto, once home to the largest Jewish community in Europe, and explore Lazienki Park, where you'll see the ornate Lazienki Palace.
Day 20 – Day 20: Warsaw to Berlin
- Warsaw
- Berlin
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Bid farewell to Warsaw and travel through the beautiful, rolling countryside of eastern Germany to Berlin.
Day 21 – Day 21: Exploring Berlin and Potsdam
- Berlin
- Potsdam
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- Reichstag
- Brandenburg Gate
- Sanssouci Park
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Start your day with a guided tour of Berlin, visiting landmarks such as the historic Reichstag building, the Brandenburg Gate, and a ruined section of the Berlin Wall. In the afternoon, you may choose to travel by coach to Potsdam for an optional guided tour of Sanssouci, the former royal summer palace.
Day 22 – Day 22: Berlin to Prague via Saxon Switzerland National Park
- Berlin
- Prague
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After breakfast, travel through the state of Saxony and stop in Saxon Switzerland National Park to see the rock formations of Bastei and the Bastei Bridge. Continue by coach to Prague and check in to your hotel.
Day 23 – Day 23: Exploring Prague
- Prague
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- Old Town Square
- Charles Bridge
- St. Vitus Cathedral
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Spend the day exploring the beautiful city of Prague with an expert guide. Discover the World Heritage-listed Old Town, visit St Vitus Cathedral, walk across Charles Bridge, and explore Prague's Old Market Square.
Day 24 – Day 24: Departure from Prague
- Prague - Departure day
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After breakfast, your unforgettable 24-day tour concludes. Safe travels!
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