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Day 1, Sun. ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND.
Arrive in charming Amsterdam. Your luxurious river cruise ship is moored
near the city center. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome
Cocktail Reception. (D)
Day 2, Mon. AMSTERDAM.
After breakfast, admire beautiful 17th century homes, charming churches
and 16th century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Enjoy an
afternoon information briefing as you cruise towards Germany. Tonight
you'll be a guest at the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3, Tue. COLOGNE, GERMANY - KOBLENZ.
Arrive in Cologne for a morning walking tour through the old part of the
city and visit one of Europe's largest Gothic cathedrals. At lunchtime,
continue to 2,000-year old Koblenz, located at the confluence of the
Rhine and the Moselle Rivers. After dinner your cruise manager will walk
you through this charming town, set in one of Germany's most important
wine regions. (B,L,D)
Day 4, Wed. KOBLENZ - MAINZ.
Today, sail through the Rhine Gorge, and arrive in Mainz after lunch for
a walking tour of this beautiful town, famous as the home of Gutenberg.
There is free time to explore, before the ships sails late this
afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 5, Thu. MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM.
Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a morning walking tour of this
delightful old Franconian town. Shop for souvenirs before traveling to
charming Wertheim, where you can browse leisurely in the market square
before re-boarding the ship. (B,L,D)
Day 6, Fri. WэRZBURG.
During your tour, see the major sights including the magnificent
Residential Palace. This afternoon explore WЭrzburg on your own,
or take an optional tour to Medieval Rothenburg. Late this afternoon
cruise to Bamberg. (B,L,D)
Day 7, Sat. BAMBERG.
In the afternoon, enter the Main-Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg,
which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a
guided tour of this medieval gem. Tonight, continue along the
Main-Danube Canal to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. (B,L,D)
Day 8, Sun. NUREMBERG - RIEDENBURG.
Enjoy a guided, morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous
Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. At lunchtime, rejoin the
ship further along the Main-Danube Canal and continue to the highest
point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending
through stair-step locks to stop in the Bavarian town of Riedenburg. (B,L,D)
Day 09, Mon. REGENSBURG.
A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights,
including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient
Roman fort built in 179 AD. In the evening, enjoy folklore music on
board. (B,L,D)
Day 10, Tue. PASSAU - LINZ, AUSTRIA.
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau for a walking tour. Or,
take an optional full day tour to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart and location of the "Sound of Music," see the
sights including a visit to Mozarts birthhouse. For those staying on
board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. (B,L,D)
Day 11, Wed. MELK - DэRNSTEIN - KREMS.
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley this
morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine
Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. From here, continue
on a short cruise to DЭrnstein. Your walking tour through
cobblestone streets reveals quaint 16th century town houses and taverns.
Continue through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to the
riverside town of Krems, centre of the Wachau wine industry, which you
will sample, tonight. (B,L,D)
Day 12, Thu. KREMS - VIENNA.
A guided sightseeing tour includes Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera
House, Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy a free afternoon
to stroll along the main shopping street, KДrntnerstrasse, or
sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant
Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and
Strauss concert. (B,L,D)
Day 13, Fri. VIENNA/ BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA.
Spend another morning in Vienna, perhaps j join an optional tour to the
Imperial SchЖbrunn Palace. In the afternoon, a walking tour of
Bratislava reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall,
Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. The rest of the
afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own, followed by an evening
music performance on board. (B,L,D)
Day 14, Sat. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Today, your morning is free for last minute shopping, then lunch onboard
ship before the sightseeing tour which includes Buda & Pest. From
historic Buda Castle, a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and
Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the
distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St.
Stephen's Basilica and much more. Tonight enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner.
(B,L,D)
Day 15, Sun. DEPART BUDAPEST.
Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your
onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your
stay in Budapest. (B)
Included in your old
rivers cruise:
- 14-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82%
of the Staterooms with large French Balconies
- Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and
Music Library & English Language TV Stations
- Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms
- Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise
- Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine
Regions with every Dinner on board the Ship
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
- Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
- Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme
Dinners, on board Music Performances and afternoon & evening
Piano Music
- Use of Amalegro/Amadagio Bicycles to explore
- Services of Professional Cruise Director
- All English Language on board in a non-smoking Environment
(smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
- All local Taxes
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