Cruise Overview

See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting river cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with a cruise through the scenic canals of Amsterdam and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock; time in magnificent Cologne, charming Rüdesheim, and splendid Vienna; an authentic baking demonstration in Miltenberg, and beer tasting in Nuremberg. Also enjoy inside visits of Würzburg’s Residenz, Regensburg’s Old Chapel, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest.

Music River Cruise
Departure on October 16, 2010 on the Avalon Poetry is offered as an exclusive Music River Cruise and includes special concerts and performances at no additional cost.

Oberammergau 2010
Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise

Cruise: Deluxe 14-night cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds Amsterdam: Canal cruise Cologne: Guided sightseeing Rhine Gorge: Cruise through the gorge Rüdesheim: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Miltenberg: Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration Würzburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residenz Bamberg: Guided sightseeing; Old Town Hall Main Danube Canal: Cruise in the canal Nuremberg: Guided sightseeing; beer tasting Regensburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Old Chapel Passau: Guided sightseeing Melk: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey Dürnstein: Guided walk, Stiftskirche Vienna: Guided sightseeing Bratislava: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral Budapest: Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s Bastion Notes: In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach. Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered. Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day