Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get settled on your river ship. Before the evening's Captain's Welcome Reception, there's time to walk through the canal network and get a feel for the city. Meeting the Cruise Director and your fellow passengers happens later at the reception.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's canal network
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canal Network 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Utrecht
This morning you'll board a glass-top boat with a local guide to cruise through Amsterdam's canals, then have free time to explore on your own. After that, the coach takes you to Utrecht, passing Rembrandt's Windmill along the way. The ship departs for the Rhine, and you'll have the Gala Dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam's canals with local guide
- Coach travel to Utrecht via Rembrandt's Windmill
- Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam during free time
Landmarks/POIs Rembrandt's Windmill - Day 3
Cologne
The ship cruises into Cologne where you'll learn about the Kölner Dom cathedral, which took over six centuries to complete. From there, you'll disembark for a short drive to Brühl to experience an Insider Experience activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Cologne
- Visit to Augustusburg Castle (World Heritage-listed)
Landmarks/POIs Kölner Dom Augustusburg Castle - Day 4
Rüdesheim
Today you'll cruise through one of the Rhine's most beautiful stretches as you pass through the Rhine Gorge. The ship docks in Rüdesheim where you'll board the Winzerexpress mini-train to visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, which features one of Germany's finest collections of automated musical instruments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini-train journey through Rüdesheim
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks/POIs Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg
You'll explore Miltenberg, a well-preserved town with half-timbered buildings from the 15th to 18th century. The day includes a culinary walking tour where you'll sample regional specialties at a local butcher, baker, and distillery to experience what local life is really about.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Miltenberg's historic half-timbered buildings
- Culinary walking tour with sampling at local butcher, baker, and distillery
Landmarks/POIs Miltenberg Old Town - Day 6
Würzburg
The coach travels through rolling hills to Würzburg where you'll see the baroque palace and take a stroll through the Court Garden. If you're interested, there's an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a fairytale-like town with its own charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach travel through rolling hills to Würzburg
- Visit to baroque palace and Court Garden
Optional Activities
- Visit to medieval Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Würzburg Residence Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 7
Bamberg
You'll have a leisurely morning cruise along the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. A guided tour shows you the Old Town Hall and Bamberg Cathedral, then you'll have free time to wander around. Later in the day, the ship reaches the Main-Danube Canal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Main River
- Guided tour of Bamberg including Old Town Hall and Bamberg Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Bamberg during free time
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
You'll explore Nuremberg's cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. After that, the ship cruises through the Main-Danube Canal, and you'll cross Europe's Continental Divide thanks to the canal's 16 stair-step locks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Nuremberg's cobblestone streets
- Cruise through Main-Danube Canal crossing Europe's Continental Divide via 16 stair-step locks
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg Old Town Main-Danube Canal - Day 9
Regensburg
You'll arrive on the Danube River and the ship docks in charming Regensburg, right in the heart of town. A guided walking tour lets you explore the city's major sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg Old Town - Day 10
Passau
The ship arrives in Passau, the 'Three Rivers City' where the Inn and Ilz rivers meet the Danube. You can optionally join a tour to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, travel to Salzburg to see 'Sound of Music' sights, or stay aboard for a relaxing sailing day to Linz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on arrival
Optional Activities
- Tour to Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Tour to Salzburg with Sound of Music sights
- Relaxing sailing day to Linz
Landmarks/POIs Passau Ceský Krumlov Salzburg - Day 11
Melk to Durnstein
With a local guide, you'll visit Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. Then you'll cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Durnstein and stroll past rustic townhouses and taverns. You can see the hilltop castle ruins where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Stroll through Durnstein
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Durnstein - Day 12
Vienna
A walking tour covers Vienna's landmarks including St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace, and the Albertina. During your free time, you can explore the Naschmarkt. An optional evening concert featuring music from Mozart to 'Sound of Music' is also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg Palace, and Albertina
Optional Activities
- Visit Naschmarkt
- Concert featuring Mozart and Sound of Music music
Landmarks/POIs St Stephen's Cathedral Hofburg Palace Albertina Naschmarkt - Day 13
Vienna to Linz
You'll spend the day exploring Vienna. There's a visit to the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury, or you can choose optional excursions to Schönbrunn Palace or Bratislava. This evening, a Captain's Farewell Dinner celebrates your river cruise before sailing to Hungary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Hofburg area and Imperial Treasury
- Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Excursion to Bratislava
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Palace Imperial Treasury Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava - Day 14
Budapest
After breakfast, a local guide takes you to explore Budapest. Optionally, you can visit the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum, a World War II-era hospital created in caverns beneath Buda Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Visit Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum
Landmarks/POIs Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum Buda Castle - Day 15
Depart Budapest
After breakfast, you'll disembark from the ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
