RIVER
JOURNEY
Cruise the Heart of Europe
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 | In Transit
Depart for Budapest, Hungary.
Day 2 | Budapest, Hungary Transfer
Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
Budapest to Amsterdam
The ship remains docked in Budapest overnight.
Day 3 | Budapest
PYJ | Choose one of these excursions:
Inspiring Moments
•Budapest. See Heroes’ Square, the Opera House
and the intricate Gothic-style Parliament Building.
> Feast
your eyes on the twinkling landmarks of Budapest during an unforgettable evening cruise.
•Living Local. Take a guided tour of Budapest’s
bustling Great Market Hall, built in the 19th century.
•Budapest’s Jewish Quarter. See the Great
> Glide
along Amsterdam’s lovely canals, passing elegant gabled houses of the Dutch Golden Age. legendary stretches of the Main, Rhine and Danube rivers, viewing the Loreley Rock and Wachau Valley.
Synagogue, tour the Holocaust Memorial Center and visit Shoes on the Danube, a moving tribute. Amsterdam
> Cruise
> Delight
in the beguiling, relaxed ambience of Bratislava’s old town.
> Linger
inside Melk Abbey, perched on a rocky bluff above the Danube River.
> Sail
through the Main-Danube Canal, a civil-engineering wonder.
> Applaud
the graceful turns and flowing movements of elegant waltz dancers during an exclusive performance.
> Experience
eight UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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to your first-class river ship.
Coursing through the heartland of Europe, the continent’s great rivers made expansion in art, culture and trade possible. On this one-of-a-kind journey through five countries, cruise the charming canals of Amsterdam and navigate the mighty Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. Visit Amsterdam, Budapest, Cologne, Passau, Würzburg and other towns nestled along the riverbanks. While sailing, marvel at the beauty of the Middle Rhine and Wachau valleys. Try a few steps of the Viennese waltz, and personalize your experience in select ports with a choice of included shore excursions that range from culinary tours to cycling adventures to museum visits.
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Discovery: Budapest by Night. Delight in viewing an illuminated Budapest during a nighttime sail. The reflections of the Parliament Building, Chain Bridge and Bud Castle along the river are truly captivating!
Day 4 | Bratislava, Slovakia Enjoy a morning of cruising.
Enrichment: The Velvet Revolution.
PYJ | Choose one of these excursions:
•Old Town and Café. Marvel at St. Martin’s
Cathedral, the Slovak National Theatre and more.
•Old Town and Music. Explore Old Town, and enjoy a performance by a talented young musician. •Bratislava Castle and Beer. See the Bratislava Castle, tour Old Town and taste Slovak beer.
Above: Budapest by night
