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Discover the architecture and history of Budapest
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Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest

Budapest - Passau - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Join a tour around Budapest
  • Walk to the city of Regensburg
  • Explore the architectures in Passau
  • Drive and walk around Vienna
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Budapest / Passau
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Join a 10-day river cruise on the Emerald Star to explore the Danube's rich culture and history, with highlights including an extended stay in Budapest and visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites. Experience authentic regional cuisine and entertainment while discovering historic cities and connecting with local communities.
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A quiet autumn morning in Bratislava
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Danube Dreams (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Explore Budapest’s Heroes Square
  • Walk Bratislava’s Old Town
  • Marvel at Melk Abbey
  • See Passau’s three rivers
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Hiking
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Experience an 8-day Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Discover Budapest’s grand landmarks, Bratislava’s Old Town, Vienna’s imperial treasures, and the Wachau Valley’s vineyards and abbeys. Explore Linz, Salzburg, or Cesky Krumlov, and witness Passau where three rivers meet, before ending in charming Vilshofen.
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Explore castle ruins outside beautiful Bratislava
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Grand Danube Cruise

Prague - Bucharest - 22 Day Itinerary aboard AmaVerde
  • Stroll Regensburg’s medieval lanes
  • Explore Passau’s Baroque beauty
  • Discover Prague’s Gothic charm
  • Taste iconic Czech craft beers
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Prague / Bucharest
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Land & Sea Exploration, Festival Visits
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Set sail on a 22-day cruise aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic along the iconic Danube River. Discover historic sites like Bran Castle and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo while immersing yourself in the region's rich culture and traditions.
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Christmas Market Square at night
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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Fancy a Artstetten Castle reception
  • Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg
  • Discover the delicacies of Slovakia
  • Enjoy a Mozart and Strauss concert
  • Warm up with mulled wine tasting
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Passau / Budapest
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Christmas Market Visits
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Embark on a captivating 11-day Christmas & New Year's river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Explore historic Grein, Melk Abbey’s baroque treasures, and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Savor wine tastings, festive Christmas markets, and evening concerts featuring Mozart and Strauss.
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London's famous Tower Bridge
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London to Stockholm: A Journey through the Baltic

London - Stockholm - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore London’s heritage sites
  • Admire Bruges’ canals
  • Sail the Elbe River
  • Discover Hamburg’s landmarks
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London / Stockholm
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Experience a 13-day Baltic Sea cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II, starting in London and journeying through medieval towns and vibrant cities. Enjoy stunning coastlines, overnight stays for immersive exploration, and top-notch dining aboard the ship while discovering captivating destinations by sea.
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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
from $8,760
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Rhine & Rhone Revealed

Amsterdam to Arles - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View
  • Cruise Amsterdam's iconic canals
  • Tour Cologne's gothic cathedral
  • Sail the dramatic Rhine Gorge
  • Discover Lyon's gastronomy
  • Visit the Palace of the Popes
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Amsterdam / Arles
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Wine Tasting, Biking, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
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Sail aboard the Avalon View on a 15-day Rhine and Rhône river cruise from Amsterdam to Arles, exploring historic European waterways and scenic vineyards. Discover iconic destinations like Cologne, Strasbourg, and Avignon while enjoying daily guided walking tours, culinary excursions, and breathtaking castle views.
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $7,879
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Rhine & Moselle Splendors

Paris - Zurich - 15 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Walk through the glamorous Paris
  • Discover historical Luxembourg
  • View the famous Porta Nigra gate
  • Visit Heidelberg medieval city
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich. Cruise the enchanting Rhine and Moselle, visiting fairytale villages like Cochem and Bernkastel, and exploring cultural treasures in Trier and Strasbourg.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena
  • Join a bike ride along the Rhine
  • Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee
  • Discover Heidelberg Castle
  • Explore the Black Forest
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Enjoy a 14-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amasiena! From Amsterdam to Basel, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit. Then enjoy two days in Lucerne and two days in Zurich. Along the way, you can bike ride along the Rhine, taste Rüdesheimer Coffee, discover Heidelberg Castle, and explore the Black Forest.
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Strasbourg
from $7,869
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

18 Day Itinerary aboard AmaLucia
  • Discover Cologne's Old Town
  • Visit Lahneck Castle in Lahnstein
  • Explore Amsterdam’s scenic canals
  • Uncover Trier’s Roman past
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Sail aboard the MS Amalucia on an 18-day cruise through the legendary Rhine and Moselle, where fairytale castles, dramatic vineyards, and charming medieval towns await. Explore Strasbourg, Trier, and Koblenz, marvel at Roman relics, and savor world-class wines in this enchanting adventure.
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Frauenkirche church in Nuremberg
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Europe's Rivers & Castles

Prague - Paris - 14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Explore attractive Prague
  • Admire Nuremberg's Gothic churches
  • Visit the medieval city of Wertheim
  • Sail through the Rhine River gorge
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Embark on a 14-day cruise with 3 nights in Prague and Paris aboard the MS Amaprima. Explore castle-lined shores, storybook villages, and historic treasures while savoring Germany’s famed wines, beers, and Rüdesheim coffee.
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Enjoy time in Dusseldorf
from $6,989
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Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle

13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Explore the Rhine River
  • Admire vibrant Amsterdam
  • Visit a local tavern in Cologne
  • Tour the stunning city of Paris
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Amsterdam / Paris
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On this 13-day cruise aboard MS Amaprima, embark in Amsterdam en route to cosmopolitan Paris. Along the way, admire vineyards and picturesque Rhine castles on your way to charming Rüdesheim. Continue to historic Koblenz and cruise through the world’s steepest vineyards along the Moselle River Valley to quaint Cochem and Bernkastel.
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Panoramic view of Budapest cityscape
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Danube Symphony (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression
  • Bike Vienna’s scenic Danube
  • Taste Wachau Valley wines
  • Visit St. Florian Monastery
  • Tour Schönbrunn Palace grandeur
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Experience the Danube Symphony westbound on a 6-day Avalon Expression river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Ybbs, and Linz with guided sightseeing, biking, wine tasting, pastries, castles, and cultural landmarks along the way.
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