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Follow in the footsteps of the adventures of days gone by Embark on a history-steeped European journey taking you through four countries, Holland, Germany, Austria and Hungary, and along three great rivers, the Rhine, Main and Danube. Discover the diverse cultural heritage, vineyard-rich landscapes and medieval cities that have developed with the help of these historical rivers.

  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Melk
  • Passau
  • Regensburg
  • Nuremberg
  • Bamberg
  • Wurzburg
  • Wertheim
  • Miltenberg (Heidelberg)
  • Rudesheim
  • Cologne
    • Sightseeing Highlights
    • Budapest: Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the 19th-century Fisherman's Bastion, and UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district.
    • Vienna: City tour.
    • Melk: A guided tour of the Abbey.
    • Passau: Visit St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to Europe's largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital.
    • Regensburg: Walking tour.
    • Nuremberg: Tour of this medieval city.
    • Bamberg: Guided walk through Bamberg Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Wurzburg: Enjoy winetasting fabulous Franconian wines.
    • Wertheim: Visit the glass museum.
    • Heidelberg: A guided tour of the ruins of Heidelberg Castle and through the Old Town.
    • Rudesheim: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical museum.
    • Cologne: Walking tour and visit to Cologne Cathedral
    Dining Highlights
    • Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
    • Captain's Welcome & Farewell Dinners
    • All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
    • Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
    First Class Travel Highlights
    • 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the luxurious Grand River Princess
    • 13 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
    • An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
    • All transfers
    • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
    Complimentary Transfers
    • Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers.
    • Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
    • Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
    • Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
    Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
    Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6221938
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    16 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart Home Gateway City to Budapest 
    Day 2BudapestArrive at Budapest Airport where you'll be greeted by a Trafalgar representative and transferred to the ship.(Dinner)
    Day 3BudapestThe "Queen of the Danube" city tour features the famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, the stunning Parliament Building and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain's Welcome Dinner) Featured Excursion: Budapest City Tour
    Day 4Cruising the DanubeEnjoy a day of leisure on the ship as we make our way to Vienna, the "City of Waltzes."(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Day 5ViennaDuring your panoramic overview of Austria's capital city, travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding buildings evoke a distinctive imperial air. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart was married.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Vienna city tourIrresistible Optional Tours: Visit Schönbrunn Palace, and/or enjoy an evening of Mozart and Strauss
    Day 6Cruising the Wachau Valley and MelkDepart Vienna on a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, en route to Melk. When you arrive at Melk, you'll be greeted by the 900-year-old abbey high atop the cliffs of the Danube. Your tour of the abbey will reveal beautiful baroque art and architecture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey Visit
    Day 7PassauPassau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the Old Town and visit St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to Europe's largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursions: Walking Tour & St. Stephan's Organ Concert**Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays.Irresistible Optional Tour: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum or go cyclingalong the Inn River
    Day 8RegensburgYour walking tour of Regensburg explores the architectural treasures of Old Town. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Regensburg Walking Tour
    Day 9NurembergToday's tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and guarded by its impressive castle. In the afternoon, sail the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Nuremberg City Tour
    Day 10BambergStroll through the World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide, and see the unique town hall, the imperial Cathedral, and the fisherman's village known as "Little Venice." (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Bamberg Walking Tour
    Day 11WurzburgYou'll visit Germany's great Wurzburg Residenz, a baroque palace declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll end the tour with a tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz Wine Cellar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Wurzburg Residenz & Wine Tasting
    Day 12Wertheim and MiltenbergCharming Wertheim sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Join your guide on a tour of this medieval gem. During the afternoon, cruise to Miltenberg, a fairy tale town with a Crooked House and a famous Royal Inn. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursions: Wertheim and Miltenberg Walking Tour
    Day 13Miltenberg (Heidelberg)Heidelberg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour takes you tothe courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursions: Full-day Tour of Heidelberg
    Day 14RudesheimYou'll take a gondola to the Niederwald Monument where you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rudesheim and the vineyards of the Rheingau. During the afternoon, you'll cruise by the scenic highlights of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain's Farewell Dinner) Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald
    Day 15CologneOur walking tour takes you to the beloved landmark Cologne Cathedral-from every angle a masterwork of gothic art, which took over 600 years to be finished. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visitNote: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible.
    Day 16Depart AmsterdamDisembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam.
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    Disclaimer
    * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    		   
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