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, 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.

1. Day 1
   BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)

   Tue, Jun 02, 2026

   Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
   
   Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm.
   
   Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
   
   The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections.
   
   OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
   
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2. Day 2
   BUDAPEST

   Wed, Jun 03, 2026

   The Pearl of the Danube
   
   Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
   
   ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
   
   This afternoon 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 CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
3. Day 3
   BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

   Thu, Jun 04, 2026

   Castles, Vineyards, and Cosmopolitan Culture
   
   ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.
   
   Alternatively, in your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube.
   
   Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
   
   OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
4. Day 4
   VIENNA, AUSTRIA

   Fri, Jun 05, 2026

   Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions
   
   ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, 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 empire.
   
   Consider a tram ride to Vienna’s Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.
   
   OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEIN
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
5. Day 5
   DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY

   Sat, Jun 06, 2026

   A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins
   
   ACTIVE Take a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades.
   
   Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk.
   
   MELK
   
   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.
   
   DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a Wine Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Passau.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
6. Day 6
   PASSAU, GERMANY

   Sun, Jun 07, 2026

   Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
   
   CLASSIC Join an afternoon Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”
   
   Alternatively, 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.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
7. Day 7
   REGENSBURG

   Mon, Jun 08, 2026

   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.
   
   Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.
   
   This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
8. Day 8
   ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG

   Tue, Jun 09, 2026

   Legends and History Lessons
   
   CLASSIC 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.
   
   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.
   
   Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
9. Day 9
   BAMBERG

   Wed, Jun 10, 2026

   The City of Seven Hills.
   
   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.
   
   AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
10. Day 10
    WÜRZBURG

    Thu, Jun 11, 2026

    A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road
    
    ACTIVE Enjoy an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
    
    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.
    
    This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing.
    
    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
11. Day 11
    MILTENBERG

    Fri, Jun 12, 2026

    Beauty on the Main River
    
    Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
    
    ACTIVE Discover Miltenberg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
    
    CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn.
    
    Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rüdesheim.
    
    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
12. Day 12
    RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026

    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
    
    ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:
    
    DISCOVERY Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting, OR:
    
    CLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.
    
    This afternoon cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei—where mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore.
    
    DISCOVERY Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany’s largest music institutions.
    
    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENGERS
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
13. Day 13
    COLOGNE

    Sun, Jun 14, 2026

    Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
    
    Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
    
    ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, 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.
    
    Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
    
    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
14. Day 14
    AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND

    Mon, Jun 15, 2026

    Colorful Canals of Amsterdam
    
    ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
    
    CLASSIC 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.”
    
    In the afternoon you may join an Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties. Or choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. You might also consider a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
    
    Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam.
    
    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
    
    (B,L,D)
    
    
15. Day 15
    AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)

    Tue, Jun 16, 2026

    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
    
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