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Jewels of Europe Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Amsterdam (Holland)
Fly from a choice of regional airports. A representative will transfer you to your luxury ship. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception. (D)
Day 2 - Amsterdam
Today choose one of the following included activities: enjoy a sightseeing canal cruise or take an excursion to the windmills of Zaanse Schans. Alternatively, explore the city at your own pace. Enjoy a Captain's Welcome Dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Cologne - Marksburg
See Cologne's Gothic cathedral on a guided tour or perhaps cycle through the streets. Scenic Enrich experience - enjoy a feast at Marksburg Castle accompanied by local red wine. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Rudesheim
Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its stunning vistas of castles perched above steep vine-covered slopes. We arrive at Rudesheim and board the 'Winzerexpress' mini-train for an included guided visit of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car to the Niederwald Monument. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Scenic cruising
Spend the day on board cruising towards Wurzburg. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Wurzburg
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Wurzburg including the Residenz Palace or explore the picturesque Romantic Road, once an important trade route, before travelling to the beautiful walled town of Rothernburg, which overlooks the River Tauber. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Bamberg
Relax onboard as you cruise to World Heritage-listed Bamberg. Discover the highlights of the city during a guided city tour. During time at leisure you might like to savour the traditional smoked beer of the region. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Nuremberg
Choose one of the three included activities: see the infamous WWII sites, join a guided walking tour or take part in in a cooking class.(B,L,D)
Day 9 - Regensburg
Explore the unique town of Regensburg, one of the finest preserved cities in Germany. Enjoy a walking tour of Regensburg or hop on board a local ferry and cruise the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey and sample the famous beer. Alternatively, cycle to the Walhalla monument or head to the Thurn and Taxis Palace. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Passau (Austria) - Salzburg
Discover the beautiful Baroque city of Passau, lying on the corner of Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Travel to Salzburg for a Scenic Enrich experience. Enjoy an exclusive production of The Sound of Music performed in the rolling hills of Salzburg. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Melk - Durnstein
Melk is famous for its Benedictine Abbey. Explore this beautiful Abbey or why not take a guided bike ride from Melk to Durnstein. There is also the option to visit a local winery for a guided tour and tasting. This evening as the sunset sets, enjoy a Scenic Sundowner experience overlooking the Wachau Valley. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Vienna
Enjoy an included tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse. This afternoon explore Vienna at your own leisure. In the evening, enjoy a glass of Austrian Sekt at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein followed by an enchanting private Viennese concert. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Vienna
Today choose one of the following included excursions: take a guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace; visit the Slovakian capital of Bratislava or enjoy a visit to the world-renowned Spanish Riding School for a guided tour or watch the famous Lipizzaner Stallions (only on selected departure dates). Alternatively, join a guided bike ride. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - Budapest (Hungary)
Cruise to Budapest and learn about the history and culture of this fantastic city. Discover the highlights of Budapest on a guided tour, relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa or explore the labyrinths of Hospital in the Rock - Nucleur Bunker Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - Budapest - UK
Disembark and transfer to Budapest airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit wind and weather conditions.