From Amsterdam to Budapest, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless river cruise vacation. Amsterdam is Holland’s lively capital—both historical and modern. This colorful city is loved for its vibrant mix of sophisticated architecture and classic squares and canals. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. On to Germany for a guided city walk in Cologne—the stunning 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, offering the most beautiful view of the Rhine River, and stop in the charming wine town of Rüdesheim. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Würzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg, and Regensburg, and sail the Main Danube Canal, which connects the Main and Danube Rivers. Your first stop in Austria is the lovely town of Melk. Visit its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, then sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley. Your local experts will also introduce you to two capital cities: Vienna, Austria, also known as “The City of Music” for inspiring the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss; and lively Budapest, Hungary, with its unique energy and countless must-see sites. This truly is a river cruise to remember!

1. Day 1
   AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)

   Fri, Oct 10, 2025

   Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
   
   Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.
   
   Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
   
   During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to the gardens at Keukenhof—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
   
   Spend free time exploring the colorful streets, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam—with its many cafés and art galleries.
   
   OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
   
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2. Day 2
   AMSTERDAM

   Sat, Oct 11, 2025

   Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
   
   DISCOVERY Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
   
   This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.
   
   AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE
   
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3. Day 3
   COLOGNE, GERMANY

   Sun, Oct 12, 2025

   Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
   
   Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
   
   ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure, OR;
   
   DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR;
   
   CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.
   
   Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
   
   This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
   
   OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
4. Day 4
   RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM

   Mon, Oct 13, 2025

   Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
   
   En route to Rüdesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.
   
   ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:
   
   ACTIVE Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
   
   DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.
   
   Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment.
   
   AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
5. Day 5
   MILTENBERG

   Tue, Oct 14, 2025

   Beauty on the Main River
   
   Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn.
   
   Spend free time riding a bike through the beautiful villages on the Main River shores.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
6. Day 6
   WÜRZBURG

   Wed, Oct 15, 2025

   A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road
   
   CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco.
   
   Enjoy the city on your own or visit a local winery.
   
   OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN WÜRZBURG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
7. Day 7
   VOLKACH

   Thu, Oct 16, 2025

   Storybook Settings
   
   You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.
   
   Sail to Volkach and get ready for your afternoon activity.
   
   ACTIVE Bike along the Main Danube Canal with your Adventure Host, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Join a Walking Tour of the quaint town of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
8. Day 8
   BAMBERG

   Fri, Oct 17, 2025

   The City of Seven Hills
   
   ACTIVE Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.
   
   DISCOVERY Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture.
   
   Later, enjoy live entertainment performance while sailing this evening.
   
   AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
9. Day 9
   ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG

   Sat, Oct 18, 2025

   Legends and History Lessons
   
   Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
   
   ACTIVE Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR;
   
   CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR;
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.
   
   DISCOVERY Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.
   
   AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
10. Day 10
    REGENSBURG

    Sun, Oct 19, 2025

    Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
    
    ACTIVE Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
    
    CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
    
    You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg.
    
    Alternatively, spend free time exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.
    
    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
11. Day 11
    PASSAU

    Mon, Oct 20, 2025

    Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
    
    CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”
    
    You may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
    
    Alternatively, cruise to the lovely town of Linz.
    
    LINZ, AUSTRIA
    
    Legendary, Lovely Linz
    
    This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own.
    
    Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
    
    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
12. Day 12
    MELK–WACHAU VALLEY

    Tue, Oct 21, 2025

    Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
    
    ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk., OR:
    
    CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey.
    
    Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to wonderful Vienna this afternoon.
    
    VIENNA
    
    Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube
    
    Consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening.
    
    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
13. Day 13
    VIENNA

    Wed, Oct 22, 2025

    Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions
    
    ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
    
    CLASSIC After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria’s largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts), OR:
    
    CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
    
    Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg family or choose a Guided Optional Excursion to fascinating Bratislava.
    
    Consider a tram ride to Vienna’s Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby.
    
    Later, enjoy live entertainment as you sail to Budapest.
    
    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
14. Day 14
    BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

    Thu, Oct 23, 2025

    The Pearl of the Danube
    
    ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
    
    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing tour of Budapest, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
    
    This afternoon choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube.
    
    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
15. Day 15
    BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)

    Fri, Oct 24, 2025

    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
    
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