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Cruise through five countries in the heart of Europe on this relaxing 14-night cruise. Let the waters of the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube carry you gently through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, exploring striking vistas rich with history, culture, lore and traditions. Sail by castles, fortresses, villages and vineyards and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, Vienna and much more. |
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip. Meals 14 Breakfast(s), 13 Lunch(es), 14 Dinner(s) Accommodations onboard the MS AMEDEUS PRINCESS, MS Diamond or MS Symphony for 14-nights Complimentary baggage handling.
Day 1
Overnight Flight Welcome as you join Collette Vacations cruising along the legendary waterways that define the true soul of Europe. Explore historic ports along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, delight in old world traditions, enjoy Rhineland vineyards and marvel at the varied landscapes and sights along the Danube River. Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Europe. Day 2 Amsterdam, Holland - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, the delightful 700-year-old capital city of the Netherlands. Day 3 Amsterdam The morning is at leisure for you to explore Amsterdam. After lunch, join a local expert on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Amsterdam admiring Amsterdam''s Golden Age architecture which includes over 500 bridges, an intricate canal system, beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses. Day 4 Cologne - Koblenz, Germany Day 5 Koblenz - Rüdesheim Enjoy a morning cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, where the landscape is dotted with magnificent hilltop castles! See the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in charming Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Day 6 Miltenberg - Wertheim Arrive in Miltenberg for a guided morning walking tour along the town''s narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Day 7 Würzburg Arrive in Würzburg, known as "The Pearl of the Romantic Road", a charming town surrounded by sloping hills and vineyards. Nearly destroyed during WW II, Würzburg has been rebuilt into a beautiful Franconian town boasting well-preserved baroque architecture. Day 8 Bamberg Day 9 Nuremberg - Regensburg Begin your day with a leisurely-paced guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria''s second largest city. View the storybook 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the WW II War Crimes Tribunal took place in 1946. Later, you arrive at the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending again through stair-step locks. Day 10 Regensburg - Passau This morning you cruise through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal. Later, your ship arrives in magnificent Regensburg. Founded 2,000 years ago, Regensburg escaped major WW II damage and today stands as Germany''s best-preserved medieval city. Day 11 Passau - Linz, Austria After breakfast, arrive in Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town with cobblestone streets and graceful arcades. Passau is home to St. Stephan''s Cathedral, known to have the world''s largest church organ with 17,000 pipes. Later, sail to Linz, Austria, a favorite city of Mozart, who dedicated his Linz Symphony to the town. Take time to explore the large town square with the 66 foot high Trinity Column and surrounded by patrician houses. Day 12 Melk - Dürnstein Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the picturesque Wachau Valley and the charming town of Melk. A guided tour takes you to Melk''s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe''s largest baroque monasteries. Your next stop is medieval Dürnstein, known to be the loveliest town on the Wachau Valley. Above the town, you''ll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionhearted, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Enjoy a walking tour exploring the town''s many hidden treasures. Day 13 Vienna Day 14 Bratislava, Slovakia A morning tour of Slovakia''s capital, Bratislava, includes the enormous 13th-century castle that towers 300 feet above the Danube; the old town; St. Martin''s Cathedral; Michael''s Gate; and the Archbishop''s palace. The afternoon is yours to shop or explore the city on your own. Tonight, your senses will be delighted with a musical performance by a Slovakian ensemble on board. This evening, the ship departs for Hungary. Day 15 Budapest, Hungary Welcome to Budapest, Hungary''s famous capital city. Your sightseeing tour of this lovely capital features the historic Buda Castle-area with its turreted Fisherman''s Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. From this vantage point, you have splendid views of Chain Bridge and the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Budapest on your own or shop for last minute shopping opportunities. Day 16 Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Day 1 Overnight Flight Welcome as you join Collette Vacations cruising along the legendary waterways that define the true soul of Europe. Explore historic ports along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, delight in old world traditions, enjoy Rhineland vineyards and marvel at the varied landscapes and sights along the Danube River. Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Europe. Day 2 Amsterdam, Holland - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, the delightful 700-year-old capital city of the Netherlands. Day 3 Amsterdam The morning is at leisure for you to explore Amsterdam. After lunch, join a local expert on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Amsterdam admiring Amsterdam''s Golden Age architecture which includes over 500 bridges, an intricate canal system, beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses. Day 4 Cologne - Koblenz, Germany Day 5 Koblenz - Rüdesheim Enjoy a morning cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, where the landscape is dotted with magnificent hilltop castles! See the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in charming Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Day 6 Miltenberg - Wertheim Arrive in Miltenberg for a guided morning walking tour along the town''s narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Day 7 Würzburg Arrive in Würzburg, known as "The Pearl of the Romantic Road", a charming town surrounded by sloping hills and vineyards. Nearly destroyed during WW II, Würzburg has been rebuilt into a beautiful Franconian town boasting well-preserved baroque architecture. Day 8 Bamberg Day 9 Nuremberg - Regensburg Begin your day with a leisurely-paced guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria''s second largest city. View the storybook 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the WW II War Crimes Tribunal took place in 1946. Later, you arrive at the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending again through stair-step locks. Day 10 Regensburg - Passau This morning you cruise through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal. Later, your ship arrives in magnificent Regensburg. Founded 2,000 years ago, Regensburg escaped major WW II damage and today stands as Germany''s best-preserved medieval city. Day 11 Passau - Linz, Austria After breakfast, arrive in Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town with cobblestone streets and graceful arcades. Passau is home to St. Stephan''s Cathedral, known to have the world''s largest church organ with 17,000 pipes. Later, sail to Linz, Austria, a favorite city of Mozart, who dedicated his Linz Symphony to the town. Take time to explore the large town square with the 66 foot high Trinity Column and surrounded by patrician houses. Day 12 Melk - Dürnstein Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the picturesque Wachau Valley and the charming town of Melk. A guided tour takes you to Melk''s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe''s largest baroque monasteries. Your next stop is medieval Dürnstein, known to be the loveliest town on the Wachau Valley. Above the town, you''ll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionhearted, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Enjoy a walking tour exploring the town''s many hidden treasures. Day 13 Vienna Day 14 Bratislava, Slovakia A morning tour of Slovakia''s capital, Bratislava, includes the enormous 13th-century castle that towers 300 feet above the Danube; the old town; St. Martin''s Cathedral; Michael''s Gate; and the Archbishop''s palace. The afternoon is yours to shop or explore the city on your own. Tonight, your senses will be delighted with a musical performance by a Slovakian ensemble on board. This evening, the ship departs for Hungary. Day 15 Budapest, Hungary Welcome to Budapest, Hungary''s famous capital city. Your sightseeing tour of this lovely capital features the historic Buda Castle-area with its turreted Fisherman''s Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. From this vantage point, you have splendid views of Chain Bridge and the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Budapest on your own or shop for last minute shopping opportunities. Day 16 Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Day 1 Overnight Flight Welcome as you join Collette Vacations cruising along the legendary waterways that define the true soul of Europe. Explore historic ports along the Rhine and Mosel rivers, delight in old world traditions, enjoy Rhineland vineyards and marvel at the varied landscapes and sights along the Danube River. Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Europe. Day 2 Budapest, Hungary - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship Your tour begins in Budapest, Hungary’s famous capital city. All aboard! Day 3 Budapest Your sightseeing tour of this lovely capital features the historic Buda Castle area with its turreted Fisherman’s Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. From this vantage point, you have splendid views of Chain Bridge and the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Budapest on your own or for last minute shopping opportunities. At midnight, the ship cruises to nearby Slovakia. Day 4 Bratislava, Slovakia A morning tour of Slovakia''s capital, Bratislava, includes the enormous 13th-century castle that towers 300 feet above the Danube; the old town; St. Martin''s Cathedral; Michael''s Gate; and the Archbishop''s palace. The afternoon is yours to shop or explore the city on your own. Day 5 Vienna, Austria Day 6 Dürnstein - Melk Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the picturesque Wachau Valley and the medieval town of Dürnstein, known to be the loveliest town in the Wachau Valley. Above the town, you''ll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionhearted, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Enjoy a walking tour exploring the town''s many hidden treasures. Continue to the charming town of Melk. A guided tour takes you to Melk''s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe''s largest baroque monasteries. Day 7 Linz - Passau, Germany After breakfast, arrive in Linz, Austria, a favorite city of Mozart, who dedicated his Linz Symphony to the town. Take time to explore the large town square with the 66 foot high Trinity Column and surrounded by patrician houses. Later cruise to Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town with cobblestone streets and graceful arcades. Passau is home to St. Stephan’s Cathedral, known to have the world’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. Day 8 Passau - Regensburg Today, your ship arrives in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany''s best preserved medieval cities. Founded 2,000 years ago, Regensburg escaped major WWII damage and today stands as Germany''s best-preserved medieval city. Day 9 Regensburg - Nuremberg Begin your day traveling through the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending again through stair-step locks. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely-paced guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. View the storybook 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the WWII War Crimes Tribunal took place in 1946. Day 10 Bamberg Day 11 Würzburg Arrive in Würzburg, known as "The Pearl of the Romantic Road", a charming town surrounded by sloping hills and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Nearly destroyed by WWII, Würzburg has been rebuilt into a beautiful Franconian town boasting well-preserved baroque architecture. Day 12 Wertheim - Miltenberg Day 13 Rüdesheim - Koblenz Enjoy a morning cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, where the landscape is dotted with magnificent hill top castles. See the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in charming Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Day 14 Koblenz - Cologne Cruise to Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Enjoy a morning walk exploring this charming town surrounded by vine-covered hills. Continue along the scenic Rhine River to Cologne, the Rhineland''s largest city and one of Germany''s oldest and most distinguished cities. Day 15 Amsterdam, Holland Welcome to Amsterdam, the delightful 700-year-old capital city of the Netherlands. After lunch, join a local expert on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Amsterdam admiring Amsterdam''s Golden Age architecture which includes over 500 bridges, an intricate canal system, beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches with bell towers, and 16th-century merchant houses. Day 16 Amsterdam - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Day 1 Overnight Flight Welcome as you join Collette Vacations cruising along the legendary waterways that define the true soul of Europe. Explore historic ports along the Rhine and Mosel rivers, delight in old world traditions, enjoy Rhineland vineyards and marvel at the varied landscapes and sights along the Danube River. Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Europe. Day 2 Budapest, Hungary - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship Your tour begins in Budapest, Hungary’s famous capital city. All aboard! Day 3 Budapest Your sightseeing tour of this lovely capital features the historic Buda Castle area with its turreted Fisherman’s Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. From this vantage point, you have splendid views of Chain Bridge and the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Budapest on your own or for last minute shopping opportunities. At midnight, the ship cruises to nearby Slovakia. Day 4 Bratislava, Slovakia A morning tour of Slovakia''s capital, Bratislava, includes the enormous 13th-century castle that towers 300 feet above the Danube; the old town; St. Martin''s Cathedral; Michael''s Gate; and the Archbishop''s palace. The afternoon is yours to shop or explore the city on your own. Day 5 Vienna, Austria Day 6 Dürnstein - Melk Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the picturesque Wachau Valley and the medieval town of Dürnstein, known to be the loveliest town in the Wachau Valley. Above the town, you''ll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionhearted, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Enjoy a walking tour exploring the town''s many hidden treasures. Continue to the charming town of Melk. A guided tour takes you to Melk''s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe''s largest baroque monasteries. Day 7 Linz - Passau, Germany After breakfast, arrive in Linz, Austria, a favorite city of Mozart, who dedicated his Linz Symphony to the town. Take time to explore the large town square with the 66 foot high Trinity Column and surrounded by patrician houses. Later cruise to Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town with cobblestone streets and graceful arcades. Passau is home to St. Stephan’s Cathedral, known to have the world’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. Day 8 Passau - Regensburg Today, your ship arrives in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany''s best preserved medieval cities. Founded 2,000 years ago, Regensburg escaped major WWII damage and today stands as Germany''s best-preserved medieval city. Day 9 Regensburg - Nuremberg Begin your day traveling through the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending again through stair-step locks. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely-paced guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. View the storybook 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the WWII War Crimes Tribunal took place in 1946. Day 10 Bamberg Day 11 Würzburg Arrive in Würzburg, known as "The Pearl of the Romantic Road", a charming town surrounded by sloping hills and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Nearly destroyed by WWII, Würzburg has been rebuilt into a beautiful Franconian town boasting well-preserved baroque architecture. Day 12 Wertheim - Miltenberg Day 13 Rüdesheim - Koblenz Enjoy a morning cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, where the landscape is dotted with magnificent hill top castles. See the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in charming Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Day 14 Koblenz - Cologne Cruise to Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Enjoy a morning walk exploring this charming town surrounded by vine-covered hills. Continue along the scenic Rhine River to Cologne, the Rhineland''s largest city and one of Germany''s oldest and most distinguished cities. Day 15 Amsterdam, Holland Welcome to Amsterdam, the delightful 700-year-old capital city of the Netherlands. After lunch, join a local expert on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Amsterdam admiring Amsterdam''s Golden Age architecture which includes over 500 bridges, an intricate canal system, beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches with bell towers, and 16th-century merchant houses. Day 16 Amsterdam - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Day 1 Overnight Flight Welcome as you join Collette Vacations cruising along the legendary waterways that define the true soul of Europe. Explore historic ports along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, delight in old world traditions, enjoy Rhineland vineyards and marvel at the varied landscapes and sights along the Danube River. Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Europe. Day 2 Amsterdam, Holland - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, the delightful 700-year-old capital city of the Netherlands. Day 3 Amsterdam The morning is at leisure for you to explore Amsterdam. After lunch, join a local expert on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Amsterdam admiring Amsterdam''s Golden Age architecture which includes over 500 bridges, an intricate canal system, beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses. Day 4 Cologne - Koblenz, Germany Day 5 Koblenz - Rüdesheim Enjoy a morning cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, where the landscape is dotted with magnificent hilltop castles! See the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in charming Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Day 6 Miltenberg - Wertheim Arrive in Miltenberg for a guided morning walking tour along the town''s narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Day 7 Würzburg Arrive in Würzburg, known as "The Pearl of the Romantic Road", a charming town surrounded by sloping hills and vineyards. Nearly destroyed during WW II, Würzburg has been rebuilt into a beautiful Franconian town boasting well-preserved baroque architecture. Day 8 Bamberg Day 9 Nuremberg - Regensburg Begin your day with a leisurely-paced guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria''s second largest city. View the storybook 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the WW II War Crimes Tribunal took place in 1946. Later, you arrive at the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending again through stair-step locks. Day 10 Regensburg - Passau This morning you cruise through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal. Later, your ship arrives in magnificent Regensburg. Founded 2,000 years ago, Regensburg escaped major WW II damage and today stands as Germany''s best-preserved medieval city. Day 11 Passau - Linz, Austria After breakfast, arrive in Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town with cobblestone streets and graceful arcades. Passau is home to St. Stephan''s Cathedral, known to have the world''s largest church organ with 17,000 pipes. Later, sail to Linz, Austria, a favorite city of Mozart, who dedicated his Linz Symphony to the town. Take time to explore the large town square with the 66 foot high Trinity Column and surrounded by patrician houses. Day 12 Melk - Dürnstein Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the picturesque Wachau Valley and the charming town of Melk. A guided tour takes you to Melk''s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe''s largest baroque monasteries. Your next stop is medieval Dürnstein, known to be the loveliest town on the Wachau Valley. Above the town, you''ll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionhearted, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Enjoy a walking tour exploring the town''s many hidden treasures. Day 13 Vienna Day 14 Bratislava, Slovakia A morning tour of Slovakia''s capital, Bratislava, includes the enormous 13th-century castle that towers 300 feet above the Danube; the old town; St. Martin''s Cathedral; Michael''s Gate; and the Archbishop''s palace. The afternoon is yours to shop or explore the city on your own. Tonight, your senses will be delighted with a musical performance by a Slovakian ensemble on board. This evening, the ship departs for Hungary. Day 15 Budapest, Hungary Welcome to Budapest, Hungary''s famous capital city. Your sightseeing tour of this lovely capital features the historic Buda Castle-area with its turreted Fisherman''s Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. From this vantage point, you have splendid views of Chain Bridge and the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Budapest on your own or shop for last minute shopping opportunities. Day 16 Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
Cruise four of Europe’s most important waterways: the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube. Unpack once for a relaxing 14 night cruise. Visit five countries and experience the cultures and traditions of each, all in one trip. Explore the famous Franconian wine region. Discover the beautiful Wauchau Valley. Know Before You Go.... Single accommodations are extremely limited and triple accommodations are not available. Ports of call are subject to change. Embarkation on day 2 is after 4:00pm; on day 16, disembarkation is normally at 9:00am. Return flights should not be booked prior to 12 noon on the last day of your tour. On some departures, this tour operates in reverse, beginning in Budapest and ending in Amsterdam. Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the ship are not included. Passport & Visa Information Time Zone
All countries on this tour are 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220. Elevation
Elevation on this tour will not exceed 1,000 feet.
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