2 nights in Budapest & 14-night cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam through the heart of Europe and across the continental divide

1. Day 1
   Sat, Jun 12, 2027

   ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS ''' EMBARKATION. Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Magnificent Europe cruise. (D)
2. Day 2
   Sun, Jun 13, 2027

   AMSTERDAM. There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you'''ll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
3. Day 3
   Mon, Jun 14, 2027

   COLOGNE, GERMANY. Cologne is home to one of Germany'''s most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and to the Cologne Rathaus, Germany'''s oldest town hall, the Old Market and the Heumarkt. Plus, taste the city'''s famous K''lsch beer, only made in Cologne. You may also join an educational guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral or a guided bike ride along the Rhine. (B,L,D)
4. Day 4
   Tue, Jun 15, 2027

   RHINE GORGE ''' R''DESHEIM. Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching R''desheim. There you may drink up the stunning views of the vineyards during a gondola ride. Alternatively, let Siegfried'''s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you, or savor the R''desheimer Coffee that the town is famous for. (B,L,D)
5. Day 5
   Wed, Jun 16, 2027

   WERTHEIM. Enjoy Wertheim, considered to have one of Germany'''s most beautiful city centers. While here hike to the ruins of Wertheim Castle, delight in a scenic bicycle ride along the Main River Valley or go to a pretzel bakery for a delicious tasting. (B,L,D)
6. Day 6
   Thu, Jun 17, 2027

   W''RZBURG. Enjoy a city tour of W''rzburg, bursting with Baroque splendor. Or visit W''rzburg'''s Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features an opulent interior, including a grand fresco by Tiepolo. Or stretch your legs while hiking to W''rzburg Castle. Alternately, go on a full-day excursion to Rothenburg, Germany'''s best-preserved walled town located on the Romantic Road. (B,L,D)
7. Day 7
   Fri, Jun 18, 2027

   ELTMANN ''' BAMBERG. Explore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in one of three ways. Join a guided walking tour of this medieval gem to see its cathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansions. Or taste your way through the city sampling smoked beer, pralines, and Hornla, a pastry. And for a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)
8. Day 8
   Sat, Jun 19, 2027

   NUREMBERG. 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. Following your Kaiseburg tour, we will head to the former home of Albrecht D''rer, arguably Germany'''s most famous artist and Nuremberg'''s most famous resident. Alternatively, enjoy a guided tour through this well-preserved medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. For more active exploration, take a guided bike tour through the city. (B,L,D)
9. Day 9
   Sun, Jun 20, 2027

   NUREMBERG. Turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city'''s most important WWII sites, including the coliseum. You'''ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, partake in a traditional Franconian specialties tasting of famous Nuremburger bratwurst, rotbier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later in the day, cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)
10. Day 10
    Mon, Jun 21, 2027

    REGENSBURG. Explore one of Germany'''s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guidedwalking tour showcasing the city'''s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria'''s specialties'''beer, sausage and pretzels. And for a more activeadventure, bike to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple. (B,L,D)
11. Day 11
    Tue, Jun 22, 2027

    PASSAU. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. Alternatively, you can discover Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen'''s Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour to Wertheim, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress. (B,L,D)
12. Day 12
    Wed, Jun 23, 2027

    MELK, AUSTRIA. Cruise to Melk where you can hike to Melk Abbey or join a guided bike tour along the Danube River. Later in the day, arrive in Vienna and enjoy a free evening. (B,L,D)
13. Day 13
    Thu, Jun 24, 2027

    VIENNA. The heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna, remains as renowned today as it has throughout history. The entire city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site awash with Baroque treasures which you can enjoy on a guided bike tour through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)
14. Day 14
    Fri, Jun 25, 2027

    BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city'''s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman'''s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest'''s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes''' Square and the moving '''Shoes on the Danube Bank''' memorial. (B,L,D)
15. Day 15
    Sat, Jun 26, 2027

    DISEMBARKATION ''' DEPART BUDAPEST. Bid adieu to Budapest and prepare for your flight home. (B)