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DDAY 1 - Sunday - Arrive in Budapest Arrive and transfer to your ship for embarkation. Balance of the day at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board and a scenic cruise of Budapest Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 - Monday - Budapest City Tour Your morning tour of Budapest 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, enjoy dinner on board while sailing to Bratislava Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 - Tuesday - Bratislava City Tour This morning arrive in Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia, and join a tour of the city that begins at the Opera House and continues to view such sights as St. Martin's Cathedral, Town Hall, and Michael's Gate. This afternoon cruise for Vienna Optional: Classical Viennese Concert (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 - Wednesday - 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. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure Optional: Best of Vienna (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 - Thursday - Afternoon in Melk with Benedictine Abbey Tour This morning, cruise the Wachau Valley toward Melk. In the early afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. This evening, sail for Passau Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 - Friday - Afternoon in Passau Enjoy morning sailing with afternoon arrival in Passau, where the Ilz, Inn, and Danube Rivers meet. 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. This evening sail for Regensburg Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 - Saturday- Regensburg City Tour Enjoy the morning cruising the scenic Danube. This afternoon, arrive in Regensburg and enjoy a walking tour of the city that includes the Old Town Hall, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube. This afternoon set sail for Nuremberg and in the evening dine at the Captain's Farewell Dinner to celebrate your final night aboard Optional: Best of Bavaria (PM) 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 - Afternoon in Bamberg Enjoy the morning sailing along the Main. Arrive this afternoon in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Join 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 Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 - Tuesday - Sailing on the Main River Today, enjoy time at leisure on board while sailing on the Main River Optional: Full Day Tour of Rothenburg & Wurzburg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 - Wednesday - Morning Tour of Wertheim This morning, 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 lunch. This afternoon, bid farewell to the Main and enter the Rhine River Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 - Thursday - Daylight Sailing Today cruise through the Rhine Gorge and enjoy beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Continue sailing to Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers converge. Here, enjoy a short tour followed by an evening at leisure in the city. Sail overnight for Cologne Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 - Friday - Full Day in Cologne This morning, 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 afternoon to explore Cologne on your own. In the evening, sail for Holland Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 - Saturday - 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 dining at the Captain's Farewell Dinner 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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