European Gems

Intro:
Travel along the Danube, Main, and Rhine rivers, experiencing a blend of guided tours and free time to explore at your own pace. From savoring Vienna’s delicacies to exploring Augustusburg Castle, this 4-star river cruise offers remarkable value.

Inclusions:

• Return flights from the UK
• Sightseeing & exclusive Insider Experiences, including a festive Bavarian evening
• 14 nights aboard a modern Travelmarvel River Ship
• 41 meals with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard
• Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
• Overseas transfers, port charges, and tipping

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Arrive in Budapest, where your river ship awaits. Meet your Cruise Director and fellow travelers over a Captain’s Welcome Reception before a twilight cruise on the Danube.

Stay: 14 Nights, Travelmarvel river ship
Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Budapest

Wake to stunning views of Budapest. Join a guided tour of the city’s highlights, including the Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square, and Buda Castle. This evening, enjoy a Gala Dinner as you cruise the Danube.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Vienna

Discover the charm of Vienna on a drive around the Ringstrasse, then stroll through the city center. Highlights include St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace. Later, consider an optional Mozart concert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Vienna

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Vienna or take an optional trip to Schonbrunn Palace or Bratislava.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Durnstein, Melk

Explore Durnstein, famed for its rustic charm and the hilltop castle where King Richard the Lionheart was held captive. Then, sail through the Wachau Valley to Melk for a tour of the Melk Abbey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Aschach, Passau

INSIDER EXPERIENCE: Enjoy a Bavarian evening onboard with local beer, snacks, and lively folk music.
Spend the day exploring nearby Cesky Krumlov, Salzburg, or relax onboard en route to Passau.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Regensburg

Cruise to Regensburg for a guided tour through this well-preserved medieval town, wandering its historic lanes and notable sites.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Nuremberg

Discover Nuremberg, exploring historic sites, including the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Bamberg

Bamberg, one of Germany’s undamaged WWII cities, offers unique charm. Join a local guide to explore its medieval architecture and heritage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

Wurzburg

Arrive in Wurzburg, where you’ll visit the baroque Wurzburg Residence and Court Gardens. Later, consider a trip to Rothenburg, a fairy-tale medieval town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11

Miltenberg

INSIDER EXPERIENCE: Visit the homes of friendly locals in Miltenberg for coffee and cake.
Enjoy Miltenberg’s hospitality and return to the ship for a leisurely afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12

Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge

In Rudesheim, take a ride on the Winzerexpress mini-train to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, then cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13

Cologne, Bruhl

INSIDER EXPERIENCE: Step back in time with a visit to the Augustusburg Castle, an opulent World Heritage site.
Explore the historic Augustusburg Castle before free time in Cologne.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14

Amsterdam

Take a glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam’s scenic canals. Afterward, enjoy some free time in the city before a Farewell Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15

Disembark, Depart Amsterdam

After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your return to the UK.

Meals: Breakfast