2026 European Gems River Cruise Sale

regional flights may be available on request

Upon arrival, transfer to a 4★ river ship to begin your 14 night river cruise to Budapest. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers and crew at the Captain’s Welcome Reception (D)

Board a glass-top boat to see the city’s waterside façades, explore the windmills of a traditional Dutch village or enjoy time to explore at leisure. This evening, enjoy a delicious Gala Dinner (B,L,D)

Disembark and take a short drive to the town of Brühl (B,L,D)

★ Insider Experience: Visit World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle. On a tour of the 18th century castle, learn enthralling stories of its infamous former resident and marvel at the ornate staircase, with marble and stucco work by Balthasar Neumann

(not available on the 6th December 2024 departure)

Disembark and take a short drive to the town of Brühl (B,L,D)

★ Insider Experience: Visit World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle. On a tour of the 18th century castle, learn enthralling stories of its infamous former resident and marvel at the ornate staircase, with marble and stucco work by Balthasar Neumann

Cruise through the awe-inspiring Rhine Gorge. Your ship docks in Rüdesheim later. Here, the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you through town to the fascinating Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. (B,L,D)

As the sun sets, watch the glittering lights of medieval towns slip past as you sit down to dinner and cruise through the night (B,L,D)

★Insider Experience: Be welcomed into the homes of friendly Miltenberg locals for coffee and cake

The architectural beauty that defines Würzburg is on show today as you see the gardens of the Würzburg Residence. Here, a walk through Würzburg Court Garden is a delight (B,L,D)

In World Heritage-listed Bamberg, enjoy a guided tour, including highlights such as the Old Town Hall and the Bamberg Cathedral (B,L,D)

Cruise the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide before continuing onto Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies (B,L,D)

Enjoy a guided tour of Regensburg, highlights include the Old Town Hall, city centre, the Romanesque fortress walls and the Porta Pretoria (B,L,D)

After breakfast, travel to the idyllic city of Passau for a walking tour of Passau or grab a bike and set out for the morning to explore yourself (B,L,D)

★Insider Experience: Back on board, sample flavoursome local beer and Bavarian snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance

This morning dock in the surprisingly picturesque city of Melk and join a local guide for a tour through magnificent Melk Abbey. Afterwards, cruise to the quaint town of Dürnstein.(B,L,D)

Embrace the splendour of the former Habsburg empire and the sheer elegance of the Austrian capital as you drive around the famed Ringstrasse. On arriving in the city centre, join a walking tour (B,L,D)

★ Insider Experience: This afternoon, pay a visit to the famous Naschmarkt. Browse the fresh produce stalls and sample some local delicacies, including Kaiserschmarrn and Palatschinken

Spend today exploring at your leisure (B,L,D)

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Budapest. Highlights include Matthias Church, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square and the spectacular Hungarian Parliament Building. (B,L,D)

Itinerary is based on 2022 departures - Itinerary & excursions may differ for 2021 & 2020

regional flights may be available on request