From Budapest to Amsterdam, you’ll discover the rich culture of Central Europe on this European river cruise vacation, concluding with a Monograms vacation in Paris and London! Your river cruise adventure begins with visits to three of Europe’s vibrant capital cities: Budapest (Hungary), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Vienna (Austria). A Local Guide will show you the must-see sites in each city and you’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own. See the famous Heroes’ Square in Budapest, stroll through Bratislava’s Old Town with its winding streets and bronze sculptures, and stop in a classic Viennese café for a decadent treat. Sail through the picturesque views of the Wachau Valley and the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey and the baroque Bishop’s Residence in Würzburg. Enjoy a tasting of Wachau wines. Explore quaint towns like Dürnstein with its blue and white baroque Stiftskirche, Passau, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and the stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Bamberg, with its town hall straddling the River Regnitz. Enjoy guided tours in historic Nuremberg, Volkach, Würzburg, and Regensburg-one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. In the charming Rhine Valley town of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Straddling both sides of the Rhine River is Cologne, Germany-a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic architecture. Here, enjoy a guided walk and see its famous twin-spired cathedral. This European river cruise would not be complete without a visit to Holland’s lively capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective-on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten.Travel via high-speed train to Paris, where your Monograms vacation in Paris and London begins, including guided sightseeing and helpful assistance from expert Local Hosts® in both these exciting cities.
Included Features:
Day 1 Budapest (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes' SquareDay 3 Bratislava: Choice of guided tour, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure HostDay 4 Vienna: Guided tourDay 5 Dürnstein-Wachau Valley-Melk: Choice of guided tour, or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; on board wine tasting Day 6 Passau: Guided tour Day 7 Regensburg: Guided tour Day 8 Roth. Excursion to Nuremberg: On board lecture; choice of guided sightseeing of Roth, or guided sightseeing in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tourDay 9 Bamberg: Guided walk, see the Old Town Hall; on board lecture Day 10 Volkach-Kitzingen: Walking tour in Volkach; free time in KitzingenDay 11 Würzburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's ResidenceDay 12 Main River Village: Guided walkDay 13 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge: Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Rhine GorgeDay 14 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tourDay 15 Amsterdam: Canal cruiseDay 16 Amsterdam (Disembarkation)-Paris: Travel to Paris by high-speed train (First class)Day 17 Paris: Guided sightseeing, Seine River cruiseDay 18 Paris-London: Travel by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class) to LondonDay 19 London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays)Day 20 London: Your vacation ends this morning
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