Splendours of Europe | Amsterdam to Budapest

Amsterdam, the enchanting capital of the Netherlands, is a city of idyllic canals, historic brick buildings and a rich artistic heritage.

This morning you can decide to either enjoy a glass top canal boat tour through Amsterdam’s canal or a guided bike tour. Return to the ship for your first day sailing through the Dutch countryside. Tonight, the Captain will be delighted to host a gala dinner (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour

Founded by the Romans, and one of Germany’s oldest cities, Cologne is famous for its magnificent World–Heritage listed Gothic Cathedral. Join your guide and explore the city including the Old Town (B,L,D)

Today, cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. In Rüdesheim, enjoy a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Instrument Museum or join a guided hike through vineyards (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike through vineyards

After your included tour of Miltenberg and free time, travel to the stunning medieval glass-blowing town of Wertheim to enjoy free time until the ship arrives (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike around Miltenberg area

As the Main River winds through central Germany, it passes modern cities, medieval castles, little hamlets and soaring architecture.

Known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road”, Würzburg is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. After breakfast, visit the Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (B,L,D)

Feel the magic of the past as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage city with your guide. Admire hundreds of building façades richly decorated in fascinating detail with spectacular ornamentation (B,L,D)

Today you will have a sightseeing coach tour of the historic city of Nuremberg. Pass by some of the historical sights, such as the 900-year-old ramparts and the Nazi party rally grounds, where rallies where held from 1933 until 1938 (B,L,D)

Nestled along the serene banks of the Danube River in Bavaria, Germany, lies Kelheim—a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

In Regensburg enjoy a guided walking tour to see the city’s architectural highlights (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Bavarian band on board

On this morning’s walking tour of Passau, stroll through the old town’s narrow alleys and see the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture. Return for lunch and an afternoon cruising along the Danube River (B,L,D)

Linz, which is located on the Danube River in Austria, is a city where both history and the future come to life.

Situated within Austria’s wine–growing region, Melk is home to an imposing 900–year old Benedictine Abbey. Later the ship sails through the spectacular Wachau Valley and on to Dürnstein (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: A guided biking tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein OR a guided hike to Dürnstein Castle

Situated on the Danube River in Austria, Dürnstein is a small picturesque town with a rather English claim to fame.

Today you have a choice of either exploring Austria’s capital with a drive along the Ringstrasse, where you will see Vienna’s world famous Opera House, Burgtheater, Town Hall, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace, or join a guided bike tour (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour

Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin. Alternatively, join an active hike to Bratislava Castle (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike to Bratislava Castle

★ EmeraldPLUS: Home hosted coffee and cake with Slovakians

Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest or an exciting hike on the Buda Hill. This evening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: A guided active walk to Buda Hill

★ EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Hungarian folklore show & Budapest Evening Cruise

Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital, is a city of contrasts and cultural richness.