Jewels of Europe - Amsterdam to Budapest

Upon arrival, transfer to your award-winning 5★ Space-Ship for your 14 night all-inclusive river cruise. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception (D)

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Navigate the city’s winding waterways as you experience an iconic canal cruise, or enjoy a slice of quintessential Holland at Zaanse Schans, famous for its collection of well preserved historic windmills and houses. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a sumptuous dinner (B,L,D)

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Take a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral.

Alternatively, enjoy a taste experience lecture on board your 5★ Scenic Space Ship.

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Delight in the Medieval ambience of Marksburg Castle, which has remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages. You’ll get the opportunity to partake in a magnificent feast, with an abundance of fine fare and quantities of free flowing local red wine (B,L,D)

Enjoy the unrivalled views and fresh air of the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge.

Then alight in Rüdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Later, enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument, for a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the river (seasonal) (B,L,D)

Soak in the vistas of the Main River as you spend a full day relaxing on board your 5H Scenic Space Ship (B,L,D)

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Visit the Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine, or explore the famous Romantic Road – such an important trade route during the Middle Ages. Then take in the beautiful walled town of Rothenburg, a Medieval gem that overlooks the Tauber River (B,L,D)

Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Old Town of Bamberg, alive with history. With your knowledgeable local guide, walk the same cobbled streets as the Medieval traders did (B,L,D)

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Visit moving WWII sites or choose something a little lighter, and learn new techniques at a gingerbread baking class. We won’t tell anyone if you loosen your belt a little (B,L,D)

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Enjoy a walking tour of Regensburg or hop on board a local ferry and sail the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey (B,L,D)

Sandwiched between two countries, Passau is home to ornate architecture, ancient churches and a river made famous by historical floods, explore more.

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Let the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place. Based on the timeless movie of the same name, this exclusive production is performed in the rolling hills of Salzburg and will wow you with its stage sets (B,L,D)

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Experience Melk's 18th Century Benedictine Abbey on a guided tour, or for the active, enjoy a guided bicycle ride along the river to Dürnstein. Or, visit a local winery for a guided tour and tasting of its fine wines

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As the day ends, indulge in a delicious beverage as you take in a fine view of the breathtakingly beautiful Wachau Valley (B,L,D)

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Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian Sekt. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart (B,L,D)

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Take a guided tour of Bratislava or Schönbrunn Palace, and witness the sheer opulence of the Habsburg Empire. Alternatively, visit the world-renowned Spanish Riding School for either a tour of the stables or to see the famous Lipizzaner Stallions perfecting their skills during their morning exercise program. Or, you may wish to explore the city as part of a guided bike tour (B,L,D)

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Enjoy a guided tour of this city including a piano concert, relax and unwind at the Thermal Baths and Spa, or experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock (B,L,D)

Disembark the ship.

Meals are included as stated. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner