Cruise Overview
The North Sea, the Black Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable cruise along the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Sail through Amsterdam’s lovely canals and the Main Danube Canal, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city. Spend time in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim, experience the famed Vienna Woods, and explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital. Other highlights include a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise
Cruise: Deluxe 21-night cruise from Amsterdam to Oltenita in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsAmsterdam: Canal cruiseCologne: Guided sightseeingRhine Gorge: Cruise through the gorgeRüdesheim: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument MuseumMiltenberg: Guided sightseeing; baking demonstrationWürzburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's ResidenzBamberg: Guided sightseeing, Old Town HallNuremberg: Guided sightseeing; beer tastingMain Danube Canal: Cruise in the canalRegensburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Old ChapelGrein: Guided sightseeingPassau: Guided sightseeingMelk: Guided visit of the Benedictine AbbeyVienna: Guided sightseeing; excursion to the Vienna Woods, visit Heiligenkreuz MonasteryBudapest: Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s BastionKalocsa: Guided sightseeing, visit the Paprika MuseumNovi Sad: Guided sightseeing, Petrovaradin FortressBelgrade: Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan FortressIron Gates: Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; Trajan TableVeliko Târnovo: Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s ChurchArbanassi: Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityVarna: Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological MuseumBucharest: Guided sightseeing, Parliament Building, visit the National Art MuseumNotes:- 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 Buffet breakfast (B) in Bucharest; one lunch (L) during Vienna Woods excursion; superb dining with 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 Hotels Bucharest Athénée Palace Hilton (SF) | 
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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.