Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head to your contemporary river ship for check-in. Spend the day exploring this carefree, cosmopolitan city at your own pace, wandering through neighborhoods and canals as you wish. This evening, you'll meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Captain's Welcome Reception on board.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Captain's Welcome Reception
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 2
Utrecht - Rhine River
Board a glass-top boat this morning for a guided tour through Amsterdam's waterways with a local guide who'll point out the city's history and architecture. You'll have free time afterward to explore more of the city on your own. Later, travel by coach to Utrecht via Rembrandt's Windmill before heading back to your ship. After departing along the Rhine, you'll dress up for tonight's special Gala Dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam's waterways with local guide
- Coach transfer to Utrecht via Rembrandt's Windmill
- Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam during free time
Landmarks Amsterdam Rembrandt's Windmill Utrecht 
- Day 3
Brühl
Your ship cruises into Cologne where you'll learn about the Kölner Dom cathedral and its over six centuries of construction. You'll disembark and take a short drive to Brühl for your Insider Experience, giving you a chance to connect with the local area in a more personal way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise into Cologne
- Visit Kölner Dom cathedral
- Coach transfer to Brühl
- Insider Experience in Brühl
Landmarks Kölner Dom Cologne Brühl 
- Day 4
Rüdesheim
Today you'll experience the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful section of the Rhine River with dramatic cliffs and vineyard-covered slopes. Your ship docks in Rüdesheim where the Winzerexpress mini-train takes you through town to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to one of Germany's most beautiful collections of automated instruments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive Bavarian evening with traditional food and entertainment)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini-train through Rüdesheim
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum 
- Day 5
Miltenberg
You'll discover Miltenberg during your Insider Experience, where you'll get a genuine glimpse into local life and traditions. This time away from the typical tourist trail helps you understand the region more authentically.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience in Miltenberg
- Visit friendly local family home
Landmarks Miltenberg 
- Day 6
Rothenburg
Board a coach and travel through rolling hills to Würzburg. You'll see the baroque palace and walk through the beautiful Court Garden. Later in the day, you'll have the option to visit medieval Rothenburg, a fairy-tale town with half-timbered buildings and winding streets that feel frozen in time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Würzburg
- Visit Würzburg baroque palace
- Walk through Court Garden
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to medieval Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Würzburg Baroque Palace Rothenburg 
- Day 7
Bamberg - Main-Danube Canal
Your ship cruises along the last stretch of the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. Choose between spending the afternoon on your own or joining a guided tour of the city. Later, your ship reaches the Main-Danube Canal, beginning the transition to a different river system.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Main River to Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg
- Free time in Bamberg to explore independently
Landmarks Bamberg Main-Danube Canal 
- Day 8
Main-Danube Canal
You'll explore Nuremberg, wandering the cobblestone streets and discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores throughout the old town. By evening, you're back on your ship cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe's Continental Divide thanks to the canal's 16 stair-step locks that lift and lower your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Nuremberg
- Cruise through Main-Danube Canal
- Cross Europe's Continental Divide via 16 stair-step locks
Optional Activities
- Browse hidden boutiques and artisan stores in Nuremberg
Landmarks Nuremberg Main-Danube Canal 
- Day 9
Regensburg
Your ship arrives in Regensburg on the Danube River and you'll spend the day in this charming city, docked right in the heart of town. Join a guided walking tour to see major sights including the Stone Bridge and cathedral, or explore the medieval streets on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg's major sights
Optional Activities
- Explore Regensburg independently
Landmarks Regensburg - Day 10
Passau
You'll arrive in the 'Three Rivers City' of Passau as you have breakfast, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Choose between an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, travel to Salzburg to enjoy sights from 'The Sound of Music', or stay on board for a relaxing sailing day to Linz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Optional tour to Salzburg with 'The Sound of Music' sights
- Relaxing sailing day to Linz while remaining on board
Landmarks Passau Cesky Krumlov Salzburg Linz - Day 11
Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Join a local guide to see Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089, learning about centuries of monastic life. Your ship then cruises through the picturesque Wachau Valley with its terraced vineyards and small towns. You'll continue to Dürnstein where you have a free afternoon to explore the town and its surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey with local guide
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Visit Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Explore Dürnstein during free afternoon
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein 
- Day 12
Vienna
You'll join a walking tour of Vienna's major sights including St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben shopping street, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Afterward, explore the Naschmarkt at your leisure, browsing food stalls and local goods. Later this evening, you'll have the option to attend a concert featuring music from Mozart to 'The Sound of Music'.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of St Stephen's Cathedral
- Walking tour of the Graben
- Walking tour of Hofburg Palace
- Walking tour of the Albertina
Optional Activities
- Visit Naschmarkt
- Optional concert featuring music from Mozart to 'The Sound of Music'
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Albertina Naschmarkt 
- Day 13
Vienna
Today is yours to explore Vienna. Visit the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury at your own pace, or join an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. If you prefer something different, you can head to Bratislava in Slovakia for the day and experience that capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Hofburg area and Imperial Treasury
- Optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace
- Optional excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia
Landmarks Hofburg Palace Imperial Treasury Schonbrunn Palace Bratislava - Day 14
Budapest
After breakfast, join a local guide to explore the city's highlights and history. Later, you'll have the option to visit the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum to learn about Budapest's wartime past. Tonight, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain's Farewell Dinner on board, reflecting on your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest with local guide
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum
Landmarks Budapest Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum 
- Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark from your ship and transfer to the airport for your departure, bringing your river cruise adventure to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
