Magnificent Europe 2025 Start Amsterdam, End Budapest

Spend the day exploring Amsterdam's iconic canals on a relaxing cruise. Marvel at the city's unique architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam, embarking on your journey through Europe.

Arrive in Cologne, home to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, a revered Gothic masterpiece. Join a guided tour through the Old Town, visiting the Cologne Rathaus, Germany's oldest town hall, and the bustling Old Market and Heumarkt. Savor the city's famous Kölsch beer, a local specialty only made in Cologne. Alternatively, explore the city's architectural styles on a guided tour, including a special visit inside the Cologne Cathedral.

Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge before reaching Rüdesheim. Wine connoisseurs can join a walking tour through the vineyards, stopping to sample wines at three different tasting stations. Alternatively, take a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue for stunning views. Later, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or taste the town's special delight, Rüdesheimer coffee.

Arrive in Würzburg, nestled along the 'Romantic Road.' Join a walking tour or visit its crown jewel, the Baroque Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active day, hike up to the Marienberg Fortress or go on a guided bike tour. Alternatively, visit Rothenburg, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany, which greatly influenced Walt Disney's imagery of Pinocchio.

Explore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour to see its cathedral, Old Town Hall, and elegant old mansions. Alternatively, taste your way through the city sampling smoked beer, licorice root, and Hornla, a local pastry. For a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour.

Depart the ship for a guided tour of Kaiserburg, Nuremberg's Imperial castle and one of the most important palaces of the Old Holy Roman Empire. Explore the historical fortress and its exhibition of military artifacts. Visit the former home of Albrecht Dürer, Germany's most famous artist, and view some of his works.

Choose from three excursions in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through the well-preserved medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Alternatively, delve into the city's WWII history with a guided tour of the city's most important WWII sites, including the coliseum, the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom 600. Or, partake in a traditional Franconian specialties tasting. Later, cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal.

Explore Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some of Bavaria's specialties—beer, sausage, and pretzels. For a more active adventure, bike to Walhalla to see the neoclassical white marble temple.

Discover Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. If you're looking for a more active morning, choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress.