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DAY 1 - Sunday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive and transfer to the ship for embarkation. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore Amsterdam on your own. Stroll along the canals and enjoy the elegant and classic architecture of this 800-year-old capital. Tonight, celebrate at the captain's welcome reception and gala dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 - Monday - Amsterdam City Tour
This morning, enjoy a tour of Amsterdam that includes the Royal Palace, National Monument, Skinny Bridge and Albert Cuyp market. Spend the afternoon at leisure before sailing to Cologne in the evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 - Tuesday - Cologne City Tour
After spending the morning sailing along the scenic Rhine River, enjoy a guided tour of Cologne that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most famous landmark of the city. Take the balance of the day to explore Cologne independently
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 - Wednesday - Daylight Sailing
Enjoy a brief morning tour in Koblenz followed by a day of cruising the through the Rhine Gorge to witness beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock as you sail toward Wertheim
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 - Thursday - Afternoon Tour of Wertheim
This morning sail the charming Main River. In the afternoon, arrive in Wertheim and enjoy a walking tour of the town. Afterward, enjoy time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for dinner. This evening, sail towards Wurzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 - Friday - Sailing on the Main River
Today, enjoy time at leisure on board while sailing along the Main River. In the evening, sail for Bamberg
Optional: Full Day Tour of Würzburg & Rothenburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 - Saturday - Morning Tour of Bamberg
Arrive this morning in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th-century Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the city's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions. This afternoon set sail for Nuremberg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 - Sunday - Full Day in Nuremberg
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Nuremberg. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 - Monday - Regensburg City Tour
Enjoy the morning sailing on the Main - Danube Canal. This afternoon, join a walking tour of Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, that includes the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube. In the evening, delight in a regional dinner while sailing for Passau, meeting point of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 - Tuesday - Morning in Passau
This morning, arrive in Passau. Most known for St. Stephen's Cathedral and its historic Altstatd, or Old City district, the city boasts many fine examples of Baroque and Gothic architecture. Enjoy a brief walking tour, followed by time at leisure to discover Passau's charm for yourself. In the afternoon, sail for Melk
Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 - Wednesday - Morning in Melk
Upon arrival in Melk, enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. In the afternoon, sail for Vienna
Optional: Classical Viennese Concert (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 - Thursday - Vienna City Tour
Your morning tour of Vienna begins with a drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, to the Hofburg Palace. Walk the courtyards to the Vienna State Opera House, continuing to view the Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History, and City Hall. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy dinner on board this evening
Optional: Best of Vienna (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 - Friday - Bratislava City Tour
This morning join a tour of Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia, that begins at the Opera House and continues to view such sights as St. Martin's Cathedral, Town Hall, and Michael's Gate. Enjoy daylight sailing to Budapest. Dinner on board this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 - Saturday - Budapest City Tour
Early morning arrival in Budapest. Today's tour of the city begins in Pest and views the Parliament, Royal Palace, Heroes' Square, and Market Hall. Continue across the Danube via the Chain Bridge to the Buda Hills where you will view Matthias Coronation Church and Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. In the afternoon, depart for the artisans village of Szentendre and enjoy time on your own upon arrival. This evening, dine at the Captain's Farewell Dinner and enjoy a scenic cruise of Budapest
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 - Sunday - Cruise Ends
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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