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Magnificent Europe Itinerary
Day 1 - Amsterdam
Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Magnificent Europe cruise
Day 2 - Amsterdam
There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam
Day 3 - Cologne
Cologne is home to one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral Join a guided tour through the Old Town and to the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall, the Old Market and the Heumarkt Plus, taste the city’s famous Kölsch beer, only made in Cologne As an alternative, explore the historic and modern architectural styles on display across Cologne on a guided tour, including a special visit inside the Cologne Cathedral, a 13th-century Gothic marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site This cathedral was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion, and it withstood 14 hits from aerial bombs during World War II Active adventurists will instead want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine
Day 4 - Rüdesheim am Rhein
Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, themost stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching Rüdesheim Wine connoisseurs will want togo on a walking tour through the vineyards where you’ll stop to sample wines at three different tasting stationsOr choose to drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to theNiederwalddenkmal Statue For a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River Later in the day, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum charm you, or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee
Day 5 - Miltenberg
Enjoy a scenic cruise to Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main River” While on your walking tour, you’ll discover why this medieval town seems to leap from the pages of a fairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, gabled houses; the famed Crooked House; and the venerable Royal Inn Later in the day, set sail for Freudenberg, your gateway to Wertheim, considered to have one of Germany’s most beautiful city centers While here, join a walking tour, hike to the ruins of Wertheim Castle, delight in a scenic bicycle ride along the Main River Valley or go to a pretzel bakery for a delicious tasting
Day 5 - Freudenberg
Enjoy a scenic cruise to Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main River” While on your walking tour, you’ll discover why this medieval town seems to leap from the pages of a fairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, gabled houses; the famed Crooked House; and the venerable Royal Inn Later in the day, set sail for Freudenberg, your gateway to Wertheim, considered to have one of Germany’s most beautiful city centers While here, join a walking tour, hike to the ruins of Wertheim Castle, delight in a scenic bicycle ride along the Main River Valley or go to a pretzel bakery for a delicious tasting
Day 6 - Würzburg
You have several choices of excursions Join a walking tour of Würzburg nestled alongthe “Romantic Road,” or visit its crown jewel, the Baroque Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site If you prefer to get more active, hike up to the Marienberg Fortress, the most prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main River in Würzburg, or go on a guided bike tour through the countryside Alternatively, go to Rothenburg, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany The town is so pretty that the imagery of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio was very much influenced by sketches of Rothenburg
Day 7 - Eltmann
Explore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in one of three waysJoin a guided walking tour of this medieval gem to see its cathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansionsOr taste your way through the city sampling smoked beer, licorice root and Hornla, a pastry And for a moreactive adventure, join a guided bike tour
Day 8 - Nuremberg
Depart the ship for a guided tour of Kaiserburg, Nuremberg’s Imperial castle and one of the most important palaces of the Old Holy Roman Empire While wandering through this historical fortress towering high above the city center, you will pass by an exhibition of military artifacts, from weapons to suits of armor, as well as architectural models that show the castle through the ages Following your Kaiseburg tour, we will head to the former home of Albrecht Dürer, arguably Germany’s most famous artist and Nuremberg’s most famous resident It is within these walls where he lived and worked for nearly 20 years in the early 16th century, and you will be able to view some of his and other artists’ works during your tour
Day 9 - Nuremberg
You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg Enjoy a guided tourthrough this well-preserved medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendaryfountain of the Market Square Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city’s mostimportant WWII sites, including the coliseum You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam and Courtroom600, if the courtroom is not in session Alternatively, partake in a traditional Franconian specialties tasting offamous Nuremburger bratwurst, rotbier
Day 10 - Regensburg
Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guidedwalking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels And for a more activeadventure, bike to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple
Day 11 - Passau
Discover Passau in one of three ways Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and ItalianBaroque architecture and St Stephen’s Cathedral Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between aguided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress
Day 12 - Melk
Cruise to Melk where you can visit its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered Baroque monasteries For a more active adventure, you can also join a guided bike tour along the Danube River
Day 13 - Vienna
The heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna, remains as renowned today as it hasthroughout history The entire city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site awash with Baroque treasures Yourcity tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace ofthe Habsburgs Conclude in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit the majestic St Stephen’s Cathedral, whichhas stood watch over Vienna for 700 years and is one of the most important and beloved landmarks in AustriaOr, if you prefer to go on a more active adventure, then join a guided bike tour through Vienna Duringthe afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring this iconic city even more
Day 14 - Budapest
Discover the “Queen of the Danube” on your city tour beginning with a visitto the Great Market Hall followed by a panoramic tour of both the Buda and the Pest sides of the river As analternative choice, hike up to Castle Hill
Day 15 - Budapest
Bid adieu to Budapest and prepare for your flight home