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Budapest Cityscape
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Danube Delights

Budapest to Regensburg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Visit Vienna’s top museum
  • Tour Gottweig Abbey, Austria
  • Taste sausage in Regensburg
  • Hike to Dürnstein Castle
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Budapest / Regensburg
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Explore Central Europe on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Emerald Sky. Discover cities like Bratislava, Vienna, and Passau with guided tours, active hikes, and bike rides. Enjoy regional culture with local tastings, folklore performances, and UNESCO-listed sites along the Danube River.
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Morning light in Budapest
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Danube Explorer

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Visit Bavarian Farm
  • Tour Cesky Krumlov
  • Walk through historic Melk Abbey
  • Visit Budapest Market
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Munich / Budapest
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Discover the charm of the Danube on an 8-day Emerald Luna journey from Munich to Budapest. Wander through Bavarian villages, medieval Český Krumlov, and Melk Abbey. Explore Vienna’s Ringstrasse and Bratislava Castle, then enjoy walking tours, hikes, and bike rides before a guided visit to Budapest’s markets and landmarks.
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Visit charming Passau
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Danube Delights

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
  • Tour Bratislava’s Old Town
  • Admire Vienna’s artistic heritage
  • Walk Regensburg’s medieval lanes
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Budapest / Munich
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Experience an 8-day Danube river cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Emerald Destiny, exploring four countries rich in history and culture. Guided tours reveal the architectural marvels and imperial heritage of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany.
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Ship's Christmas Decorations
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Danube Christmas Markets

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Discover Bratislava potato dumpling
  • Wander Vienna Christmas markets
  • Admire Melk Abbey Church
  • Walk Linz St. Florian Monastery
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Budapest / Munich
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Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Christmas Market Visits
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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Opal, exploring Europe's festive traditions and charming holiday markets in towns like Passau and Vienna. Enjoy cooking classes, bike rides through wine regions, and an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein.
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Visit beautiful and historic Strasbourg
from $4,495
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Discover Gothic Cologne Cathedral
  • Taste Spatlese Koblenz wines
  • Wander Cochem Reichsburg Castle
  • Admire Strasbourg Petit France
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Embark on an 8-day European river cruise on the Scenic Amber, exploring charming streets, historic canals, and iconic art galleries. Sail through Germany, visiting Cologne's Gothic cathedral, Koblenz at the river confluence, and ending in Basel after experiencing the Black Forest and Alsace region.
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Budapest, the capital city of Hungary
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Ultimate European Journey

Amsterdam - Bucharest - 24 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess
  • Visit to the Bamberg city on foot
  • Tour the Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • Visit the beautiful Golubac castle
  • Visit to Dynasty Palace in Belgrade
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Amsterdam / Bucharest
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Wildlife Viewing
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Embark on a 24-day cruise from Amsterdam to Bucharest aboard the River Duchess. Sail through eight nations, visit five capital cities, and explore UNESCO sites like Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Valley.
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A moment of stillness in Copenhagen
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A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London

Copenhagen - London - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Copenhagen's district
  • Walk Wismar’s old town
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals
  • Learn Dunkirk’s wartime history
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Copenhagen / London
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Cruise aboard a Le Champlain from Copenhagen to London on an 11-day voyage through Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Explore Warnemunde, Wismar, Harlingen, Amsterdam, Scheveningen, Antwerp, Ostend, and Dunkirk. Cross the Kiel Canal, visit UNESCO sites, discover historic cities, and experience local culture, and architecture.
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Visit beautiful and historic Strasbourg
from $5,179
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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSerena
  • Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
  • Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
  • Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
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Blue Danube Discovery

13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSonata
  • Admire charming Budapest
  • Enjoy unique Hungarian traditions
  • Discover Vienna's Imperial Palace
  • Taste Dürnstein’s unique wine
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Discover the Danube River on this unique 13-day exploration of Europe. Start with 2 nights in historical Budapest, followed by an unforgettable 7-night Danube River cruise to Nuremberg, concluding with 3 nights in the charming city of Prague. A flexible itinerary with plenty of daily tour options allows you to design your own trip.
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Budapest, the capital city of Hungary
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Delightful Danube & Prague

Prague - Budapest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Explore historic Prague landmarks
  • Walk medieval Regensburg streets
  • Discover Wachau saffron heritage
  • Walk Budapest market halls
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Prague / Budapest
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Wine Tasting, Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits
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Travel 10 days from Prague to Budapest aboard S.S. Beatrice. Explore Prague landmarks, sail the Danube to Regensburg, Passau, Linz, and Durnstein, and continue to Vienna and Budapest. Walk medieval streets, visit historic cathedrals, meet local families, and sample regional food and wine while discovering Central Europe’s history and culture.
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Wooden bridge over river in Lucerne
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Swiss Splendors by Train with Romantic Rhine Cruise

Lake Geneva to Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista
  • Ride trains through Zermatt
  • Stroll Strasbourg’s Petite France
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge Castles
  • Glide Amsterdam’s Iconic Canals
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Lucerne / Amsterdam
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Experience a 15-day journey from Geneva to Amsterdam aboard Avalon Vista. Travel by train through Zermatt, Interlaken, and Lucerne before boarding your ship in Basel. Cruise along the Rhine, exploring the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, Cologne, and Amsterdam. Experience mountain views, historic towns, and canal-lined streets.
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Historic old town Strasbourg
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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine

Basel to Paris - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tapestry II
  • Tour Monet's home in Giverny
  • See Normandy landing beaches
  • Walk Rouen's medieval quarter
  • Experience the heart of Paris
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Basel / Paris
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Travel for 15 days from Basel to Paris aboard Avalon Tapestry II. Discover the Black Forest, sail the dramatic Rhine Gorge, and explore Amsterdam. Transfer to Paris to cruise the Seine, visiting Monet's Giverny, historic Normandy landing beaches, and Joan of Arc's Rouen before concluding in Paris.
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