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Magnificent Europe Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Amsterdam (Holland)
Fly from the UK to Amsterdam and transfer to your luxurious ship. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception on board. (D)
Day 2 - Amsterdam
Enjoy a canal cruise on a glass-top boat. Alternatively, travel to the village of Zaanse Schans, renowned for its windmills and traditional Dutch houses. On select spring departures there is the opportunity to visit the stunning Keukenhof Gardens. Captain's Welcome Dinner tonight. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Bonn - Andernach or Andernach - Koblenz
In 2020 enjoy a discovery tour of Bonn or set off on a bike ride. Later, travel to Andernach for an exclusive Signature Experience - a tour and Cocktail Reception at Namedy Castle. In 2021 disembark in Andernach for the exclusive Signature Experience at Namedy Castle then sail to Koblenz where you can enjoy an evening stroll through the village with your cruise director. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Rudesheim
Cruise through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim where you can tour Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. There is the option to enjoy a scenic gondola ride high above the Rhine Valley. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Miltenberg
Cruise towards Miltenberg, home to half-timbered houses which were spared from the destruction of World War II. In 2020 there is the chance to enjoy a German language lesson on board or hike through a picturesque vineyard to learn more about the region's wines. In 2021 enjoy a guided tour of Miltenberg. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Wurzburg
In Wurzburg, take a tour past Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic churches to the magnificent 18th-century Wurzburg Residence, home to impressive tapestries and ornate frescoes. Alternatively, head to the countryside for a tour along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. There is also the option to visit a family-owned farm for a tour then enjoy morning tea whilst learning about local farming life. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Bamberg
World Heritage-Listed Bamberg is another city which avoided destruction during the bombings in World War II. Explore the beautiful Old Town with its historic churches and magnificent Town Hall, located on the River Regnitz. After, re-join your ship and cruise the Main-Danube Canal, a feat of engineering. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Nuremberg
A historic tour of Nuremberg with its 900-year-old ramparts reveals the World War II sites including the Reich Party Rally Grounds where six Nazi Party rallies were held. There is the option to hike through the Schwarzach Valley. Back on board continue along the Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Regensburg
Regensburg is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities and is home to one of the oldest bridges across the Danube. See the architectural highlights on a guided tour taking in the Old Town Hall, as well as the UNESCO-listed centre. There is also the option to visit a Michelin-starred restaurant (2020 only), listen to an informative talk on board from a student of the University of Regensburg (2020 only) or enjoy a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. On the reverse itinerary you can choose to explore the city's centre or enjoy a guided bike ride. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Passau - Linz (Austria)
Travel from Passau to Salzburg for a tour of the sights from The Sound of Music, or journey to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, before reboarding your ship in Linz. Alternatively, enjoy a walking tour of Passau before cruising to Linz. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Melk - Durnstein
Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk for a guided tour of Melk Abbey or join a bicycle ride along the Danube to Durnstein. On arrival, explore at leisure and perhaps head to the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Vienna
Admire the striking architecture along the famous Ringstrasse on an orientation tour, before continuing on foot to St Stephen's Cathedral, head to Schonbrunn Palace, take the tour of Bratislava or opt for the guided bike ride to nearby Klosterneuberg Monastery. After dinner you are invited to visit Liechtenstein's City Palace, a magnificent aristocratic residence. Enjoy a cocktail reception before heading to the ballroom for a private classical concert featuring members of the Mozart Boys' Choir. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Budapest (Hungary)
Dock in the Hungarian capital of Budapest and follow in the footsteps of Elisabeth of Bavaria (Sisi) with a trip on an imperial steam train, a guided tour of Godollo Palace (2020 only) and a Cocktail Reception at Budapest's Royal Waiting Room (May - Sept departures 2020; Apr - Sept departures 2021). In 2021 there will be a guided tour of Esztergom this morning. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - Budapest
Join a guided tour of Budapest and see Buda Castle, the Royal Palace and Fisherman's Bastion before enjoying time at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - Budapest - UK
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
Key: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner. Please note: the reverse itinerary may vary slightly.