Magnificent Rivers of Europe
16 Day River Cruise
Budapest to Amsterdam
May 30-June 15, 2022 (Hosted Date)
June 28 to July 14, 2022
Vacation Overview
From Budapest to Amsterdam,
and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central
Europe in a unique way on this timeless European river cruise vacation. Begin
by visiting three of Europe’s vibrant capital cities: Budapest (Hungary),
Bratislava (Slovakia), and Vienna (Austria). A Local Guide will show you the
must-see sites in each city with plenty of time to explore on your own. See the
famous Heroes’ Square in Budapest, stroll through Bratislava’s Old Town with
its winding streets and bronze sculptures, and stop in a classic Viennese café
for a decadent treat.
Sail through the picturesque views of the Wachau Valley and the dramatic Rhine
Gorge. Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Würzburg’s Baroque-style
Bishop’s Residenz. Enjoy a tasting of wonderful local Wachau wines. Explore
quaint towns like Dürnstein with its blue and white Baroque-style Stiftskirche;
Passau, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and the stunning St. Stephen’s
Cathedral; and Bamberg, with its town hall straddling the River Regnitz.
Enjoy guided tours in historic Nuremberg, Volkach, Würzburg, and Regensburg—one
of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. In the charming Rhine Valley town
of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops,
restaurants, and lively taverns. Straddling both sides of the Rhine River is
Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture.
Here, enjoy a guided walk and see its famous twin-spired cathedral. This
European river cruise would not be complete without a visit to Holland’s lively
capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique
perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten.
