Day 1 Vienna | Embark
Arrive at Vienna International Airport where you will be greeted by a representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 Vienna
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Get ready for an assortment of intriguing ways to explore this vivacious city, such as a “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum, where you’ll join an art historian for a captivating tour; or a panoramic tour of the city’s Ringstrasse, a circular grand boulevard that surrounds Vienna’s Old Town historic district and famous monuments.
Day 3 Vienna
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy a full day of leisure in Vienna, with the choice to explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic and musical legacy. The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents and expansive art collections. See the highlights as you take in Old Town’s art and food, including scrumptious pastries. Or discover Viennese history and the collection of Habsburg family treasures. It’s a good thing you have plenty of time.
Day 4 Dürnstein
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Natural wonders of the Wachau Valley and exquisite food and wine are on the menu for your day in Dürnstein. Meander around the town’s beautiful streets lined with wildly photogenic buildings and restaurants teeming with wine produced on the outskirts of town. You won’t want to miss a sampling of the region’s most acclaimed wines. See a saffron workshop and get an exclusive look at the making of the spice as precious as gold.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 5 Engelhartszell | Passau
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Your morning brings new experiences in the forest-dotted district of Engelhartszell. Experience Bavaria’s great outdoors on a scenic bike ride along the Danube to Engelhartszell. Arrive in the afternoon in the “City of Three Rivers,” where medieval lanes, tunnels, cathedrals and archways fuse with modern shopping malls and buildings. Marvel at the Italian baroque-style St. Stephen’s Church, which holds the second largest church pipe organ in the world (way to go, Passau) or set out on a panoramic tour of the city with mini hikes to the best vistas.
Day 6 Regensburg
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the morning discovering Regensburg’s long line of dukes, kings and bishops that called the former Bavarian capital and Free Imperial City home. Regensburg boasts the largest medieval Old Town north of the Alps (over 1,500 listed buildings), a prominent skyline and a large collection of museums, exhibits and theaters. Find your need for speed with a tour of the state-of-the-art BMW factory. Tour the carmaker’s cutting-edge plant and learn how it’s manufactured millions of cars. Futuristic and antiquated—it’s the best of both worlds in splendid Regensburg.
Day 7 Roth | Nuremberg
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Medieval Nuremberg is a charming walled city nestled on the banks of the Main River and is characterized by its fortifications, stone towers and Middle Ages remnants. Explore its breathtaking sandstone architecture with a panoramic bus ride through the city, including stops at significant WWII sites, including the WWII Rally Grounds and the Documentation Center.
Day 8 Bamberg
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful, but has often been regarded as one of Germany’s most attractive settlements, with its ravishing architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed by rolling hills. Browse antique stores, taste smoked beer at a brewery (did we mention it’s the Franconian beer capital?) and marvel at its historic building-lined narrow medieval streets. After you’ve experienced Bamberg’s city life, see it from above with a hike up Michaelsberg Hill.
Day 9 Volkach
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Your day brings you to Volkach and the heart of the Franconian wine country. It’s a region full of overwhelming natural beauty, rooted communities, marvelous flavors and villages that have been making wine for countless generations. Explore the town and its surrounding countryside.
Day 10 Würzburg
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The opulent Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a true sense of the region’s history through the European Renaissance. It even contains the world’s largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo. Get outdoors and enjoy a scenic hike around Festung Marienberg, a prominent landmark that was previously home to a long line of prince-bishops.
Day 11 Miltenberg
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The perfect German town calls for a day full of quintessential German experiences. Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its charming squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, impressive castles and one of Germany’s oldest inns.
Day 12 Rüdesheim
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Your floating hotel arrives in Rüdesheim, one of the most charming ports of call in the Rhine Valley. This city has a long history going back to Roman times and is famous for the Drosselgasse, a narrow, bustling lane of shops and wine bars, as well as its impressive Niederwald Monument.
Day 13 Cologne
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture will want to stroll through the Old Town, featuring medieval remnants and 12 stunning Romanesque churches.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 14 Amsterdam
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Experience the magic and beauty of Amsterdam via a canal cruise, before visiting the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, or strolling through Amsterdam’s canal-lined streets. Holland’s largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a cosmopolitan flair to match its historic architecture.
Day 15 Amsterdam | Disembark
After disembarking, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home.
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