- 14 nights cruising on a contemporary Travelmarvel river ship
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Entertainment and Activities Coordinators, and local guides
- 41 meals - 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners, plus onboard water stations, complimentary soft drink, beer and local wine with lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Explore 15 towns, villages and cities
- Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle
- Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
- Get a glimpse into local life as you are warmly welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family
European Gems
Trip Type: River Cruise , OtherNZD 7,995.00 /Person
European Gems
Enjoy the best of Europe on a 14-night premium river cruise. Begin in Amsterdam before floating through some of Germany’s most beautiful towns along the Rhine River. Take in Vienna’s elegance and end in Budapest, Hungary’s grand capital.
Arrive in Amsterdam, where you'll be transferred to your contemporary river ship. Perhaps grab a map to explore this carefree, cosmopolitan city. This evening meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Captain’s Welcome Reception.
Accommodation
14 Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
- Dinners
Location
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some free time to explore this lively city. Later, travel by coach to Utrecht, via Rembrandt’s Windmill. From here, your ship will set off along the Rhine as you prepare for tonight’s special Gala Dinner.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Utrecht , Netherlands
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take the short drive to Bruhl for your Insider Experience.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Cologne , Germany
Experience a true holiday highlight as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, known to be the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Your ship docks in Rudesheim, where the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Here, discover one of the most beautiful collections of automated musical instruments in all of Germany.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rudesheim , Germany
Discover Miltenberg today, on your Insider Experience.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Miltenberg , Germany
Board a coach and travel through rolling hills to Wurzburg. Admire the baroque palace and walk through the beautiful Court Garden. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a true fairy-tale town.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Wurzburg , Germany
Cruise along the last stretch of the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. Here, choose between an afternoon of free time or a guided tour. Later on this evening, your ship will reach the Main-Danube Canal.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Bamberg , Germany
Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide thanks to the canal’s 16 stair-step locks.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Nuremberg , Germany
Having reached the Danube River overnight, Regensburg awaits. Spend the day in this charming city, docked right in the heart of town, and join a guided walking tour to see its major sights.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Regensburg , Germany
As you enjoy breakfast, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Perhaps join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, stay on board and enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Passau , Germany
Join a local guide to see Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley, then continue to Durnstein, where you have a free afternoon to explore.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Melk , Austria
In Vienna, join a walking tour of St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Afterwards, you may enjoy visiting the Naschmarkt. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music’.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vienna , Austria
Today is yours to explore Vienna. Perhaps visit the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury. Otherwise, enjoy an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, or head to Bratislava in Slovakia.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vienna , Austria
After breakfast, join a local guide to explore the city. Later, you may wish to join an optional tour to discover the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum. Tonight, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Budapest , Hungary
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Budapest , Hungary
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This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
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Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising
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Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping included
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Prices are for cruise only - flights not included
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Budapest , Hungary
Budapest , Hungary
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