Cruise Europe's Heartland

Set sail on an unforgettable 14-night river cruise through the cultural and scenic heart of Europe. Unpack once aboard your exclusively chartered, first-class river ship and step ashore in five captivating countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. Sail the storied Rhine, Main and Danube rivers through the breathtaking Upper Middle Rhine and Wachau valleys and witness the legendary Loreley Rock. Encounter 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the soaring Kölner Dom and stroll through enchanting medieval towns and cities, including Passau, Regensburg, Miltenberg and Cologne. Marvel at the baroque Melk Abbey, Regensburg’s Thurn und Taxis royal residence and St. Stephen’s Cathedral’s 18,000-pipe organ. Tailor your journey with a choice of thoughtfully designed, included excursions in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Koblenz and Amsterdam – including walking and cycling tours, wine tastings and palace visits. Relish magical moments like a Viennese waltz performance, a cruise on Amsterdam’s iconic canals and an evening Budapest cruise. This program features expert lecturers and local guides, all meals, including wine and beer at lunch and dinner and no single supplement! 

Itinerary

Oct 11: Depart, Budapest
Oct 12: Budapest
Oct 13: Budapest
Oct 14: Bratislava
Oct 15: Vienna
Oct 16: Dürnstein
Oct 17: Passau
Oct 18: Regensburg
Oct 19: Nuremberg
Oct 20: Bamberg
Oct 21: Würzburg
Oct 22: Miltenberg
Oct 23: Koblenz
Oct 24: Cologne
Oct 25: Netherlands
Oct 26: Depart

This cruise is in partnership with AHI Travel.