Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board the ship in Amsterdam and get settled into your luxury stateroom. This is where the Magnificent Europe cruise begins, so take time to explore the ship and get your bearings before heading out to see the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Welcome Cocktail and Dinner)
Included Activities
- Board cruise ship in Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
A canal cruise takes you through Amsterdam's 165 waterways, letting you see the city from the water and get a feel for how the canals connect everything. The ship sets sail later in the day, so you'll have time to walk around the canals a bit more if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Cologne, Germany
You'll arrive in Cologne and can join a guided tour of the Gothic architecture and historic Old Town, including the Cathedral, Rathaus, and Old Market. There's time to taste the local Kölsch beer, or if you prefer, you can take a bike ride along the Rhine or do an optional cathedral tour instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
- Visit Cologne Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Old Market (Alter Markt)
- Visit Heumarkt
- Taste Kölsch beer
Optional Activities
- Educational guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Guided bike ride along the Rhine
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Rathaus Alter Markt Heumarkt Rhine River - Day 4
Rüdesheim, Germany
The cruise takes you through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, which shows off some of the river's best scenery. In Rüdesheim, you can take a gondola ride through the vineyards, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, or try the famous Rüdesheimer Coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride with vineyard views
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Tasting of Rüdesheimer Coffee
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet - Day 5
Wertheim, Germany
You'll reach Wertheim, a town known for having one of Germany's nicest city centers. Options include hiking up to the castle ruins, taking a bike ride through the Main River Valley, or stopping at a local pretzel bakery to try traditional ones straight from the oven.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Wertheim Castle ruins
- Scenic bicycle ride along Main River Valley
- Pretzel bakery tasting
Landmarks Wertheim Castle Main River Valley - Day 6
Würzburg, Germany
Würzburg offers a city tour showing off its Baroque architecture, or you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Residenz Palace with its ornate interiors and Tiepolo frescoes. If you're into hiking, Castle Hill is nearby, or there's a full-day option to Rothenburg, which is one of Germany's best-kept walled towns along the Romantic Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- City tour of Würzburg
- Guided tour of Würzburg Residenz Palace
- Hike to Würzburg Castle
- Full-day excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Residenz Palace Würzburg Castle Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg, Germany
Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and medieval town worth exploring. Choose between a guided walking tour hitting the cathedral and Old Town Hall, a food tour tasting smoked beer and local dishes, or a bike tour that takes you through the city's charming streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg medieval city
- Visit Bamberg Cathedral
- Visit Bamberg Old Town Hall
- Food tasting tour - smoked beer, pralines, and Hornla pastry
- Guided bike tour of Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 8
Nuremberg, Germany
You'll disembark for a guided tour of Nuremberg's Imperial Castle and the former home of artist Albrecht Dürer. Alternatively, walk through the medieval city with its town wall and Market Square, or take a bike tour if you prefer to cover more ground that way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kaiserburg (Nuremberg's Imperial Castle)
- Visit former home of Albrecht Dürer
Optional Activities
- Guided tour through medieval Nuremberg city
- Visit Imperial Castle
- Visit famous town wall
- Visit Market Square fountain
- Guided bike tour of Nuremberg
Landmarks Kaiserburg Albrecht Dürer House - Day 9
Nuremberg, Germany
This day focuses on Nuremberg's World War II history with a guided tour of key sites including the coliseum, the Nuremberg Trials Memorial, and Courtroom 600. If history isn't your focus, you can instead sample Franconian specialties like bratwurst, rotbier, and lebkuchen. Later, the ship cruises through the Main-Danube Canal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Main-Danube Canal
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of WWII sites
- Visit coliseum
- Visit Nuremberg Trials Memorial
- Visit Courtroom 600
- Tasting of Franconian specialties - Nuremburger bratwurst, rotbier, and lebkuchen
Landmarks Nuremberg Trials Memorial and Courtroom 600 Main-Danube Canal - Day 10
Regensburg, Germany
The ship reaches one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities where a guided walking tour covers the Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria. You'll have chances to try Bavarian beer, sausage, and pretzels, or bike out to Walhalla to see the white marble neoclassical temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Visit Old Town Hall
- Visit Porta Praetoria
- Tasting of Bavarian specialties - beer, sausage, and pretzels
- Guided bike tour to Walhalla
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Hall Porta Praetoria Walhalla - Day 11
Passau, Austria
If Sound of Music appeals to you, there's a full-day excursion to Salzburg touring the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and Old Market. Otherwise, choose to explore Passau with its Gothic and Baroque buildings, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, take a bike tour to Wertheim, or hike up to Veste Oberhaus Fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg
- Tour Salzburg historic center
- Visit Mirabell Gardens
- Visit Residenz Square
- Visit Old Market in Salzburg
- Walking tour of Passau
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Guided bike tour from Passau to Wertheim
- Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Fortress Salzburg Historic Center Mirabell Gardens Residenz Square - Day 12
Melk, Austria - Vienna
You'll cruise to Melk where you can hike to Melk Abbey or take a bike ride along the Danube. The ship then continues to Vienna, where you'll have the evening free to wander around and get a first impression of the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour along Danube River
Optional Activities
- Hike to Melk Abbey
Landmarks Melk Abbey Danube River - Day 13
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, the former center of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is yours to discover. Start with a guided bike tour through the city center to get oriented, then spend the afternoon exploring on your own at a more relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour through Vienna
Landmarks Vienna City Center - Day 14
Budapest, Hungary
You'll explore both sides of the Danube in Budapest. Begin in Buda visiting the Castle District, Fisherman's Bastion, and Matthias Church, or hike up to Castle Hill for views of the whole city. After lunch, head to Pest's side to see the Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Buda Castle District
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit Matthias Church
- Visit Hungarian Parliament Building
- Visit Heroes' Square
- Visit Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Budapest Castle Hill
Landmarks Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Hungarian Parliament Building Heroes' Square Shoes on the Danube Bank Buda Castle District - Day 15
Budapest, Hungary
You'll say goodbye to Budapest and make your way to the airport for your flight home, bringing the Magnificent Europe cruise to an end.
