Amsterdam To Budapest
GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR
Viking Pride/Viking Neptune
This 14-night voyage of adventure travels from Amsterdam to Budapest, exploring the Rhine, Main and even more along the Danube as it winds its way through Slovakia and on to Hungary. Encounter some of the world's most enchanting scenery as you leisurely sail from one country to another, visiting historic cities and traditional villages throughout your cruise. A journey through cultures, this itinerary features a variety of traditions, food, art and architecture along the way. With highlights including the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal, Wagner;'s famous Rhineland, cosmopolitan Vienna and magical Budapest, this cruise is an exquisite sampling of the best along the Rhine, Main and Danube.
Outside cabin accommodations
All onboard meals; Welcome Dinner; Captain's Dinner
Daily sightseeing tours: Amsterdam canal cruise/Rijksmuseum; Cologne; Rüdesheim/Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum; Mainz; Wertheim; Rothenburg/Romantic Road; Würzburg/Residenz; Nuremberg; Kelheim/Weltenburg Abbey/Danube Gorge by boat; Regensburg; Passau/organ concert; Melk/Benedictine abbey; Dürnstein; Vienna; Bratslava, Budapest
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Old World Highlights: folkloric entertainment, lectures, theme dinners
Transfers for passenger flights arranged by Viking River Cruises
Priced from: $2499 per person |
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14 NIGHTS - GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR
Amsterdam to Budapest
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Cologne
Rüdesheim
Mainz
Wertheim
Rothenburg
Würzburg
Nuremberg
Kelheim
Regensburg
Passau
Melk
Dürnstein
Vienna
Bratislava
Budapest
Budapest |
Embark & free time
Canal cruise, Rijksmuseum tour & free time
Coach & walking tour; free time
Mini-train ride, Music Museum tour,
wine tasting & free time
Walking tour & free time
Walking tour & free time
Romantic Road coach tour; city tour & free time
City tour & Residenz
Coach & walking tour; free time; cruise Main-Danube Canal
Weltenburg Abbey tour & Danube Gorge by boat
Walking tour & free time
Walking tour, organ concert & free time
Abbey tour
Walking tour, wine tasting & free time
City tour & free time; optional concert
Coach & walking tour
City tour & free time; gypsy dinner
Disembark |
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2003 Embarkation Dates
May 3, 4
Jun 14, 15
Jul 26, 27
Sep 6, 7
Oct 18
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PLACES YOU'LL VISIT
Day 1
Amsterdam
A cultural melting pot, the Netherlands' capital has more museums per square mile than any other city. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to visit the Van Gogh Museum or Anne Frank's House.
*Embarkation & free time
Dinner
Day 2
Amsterdam
Comprised of 90 islands and an intricate canal system, Amsterdam had been called "Venice of the North". Its Golden Age architecture and colorful gardens are best seen by canal boat. Admire Dutch Masters' works, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, at the world-famous Rijksmuseum.
*Canal cruise & Rijksmuseum tour; free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3
Cologne
Capital of the Rhineland, Cologne is renowned for its twin-steepled cathedral, which survived WWII bombings and has become the region's landmark. Visit one of the city's many restaurants, bars or shops, many located within blocks of the docking location.
*Coach & walking tour; free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4
Rüdesheim
At the center of the Rhine wine industry, Rüdesheim is home to the tavern-lined Drosselgasse. Visit Brömserburg Castle or taste local vintages during your free time.
*Mini-train & Music Museum tour
*Wine tasting & free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5
Mainz
Boasting a distinguished history, Mainz is a university town located in the heart of the Rhine wineregion. Visitt Gutenberg Museum, chronicling the invention of the printing press; St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring Chagall's world-famous stained-glass windows or enjoy local wine in a cozy tavern.
*Walking tour & free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6
Wertheim
A beautiful city, Wertheim is situated at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. The city's age-old glass blowing traditions help maintain its medieval character.
*Walking tour & free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7
Rothenburg & Würzburg
A quaint town, Rothenburg lies in a deep valley along the scenic Romantic Road. One of the Germany's best-preserved villages, noted highlights include the Town Hall and St. Jacob's Church.
*Romantic Road coach tour
*Rothenburg city tour & free time
Set amidst the Franconian wine region, Würzburg has been completely restored since its WWII destruction. See the baroque Residenz, 18th century home of the prince-bishops.
*Würzburg city tour & Residenz
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8
Nuremberg
Nearly destroyed by WWII, Nuremberg was rebuilt to reflect its heritage of medieval culture and artistry. Nuremberg's history includes the world's oldest toy industry and world-famous Christmas market.
*Coach & walking tour; free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9
Kelheim & Regensburg
Located at the end of the Main-Danube Canal, Kelheim is home to the famed Weltenburg Abbey and is the starting point for a ferry boat ride through the dramatic chalk cliffs of the Danube Gorge.
*Weltenburg Abbey tour
*Danube Gorge by boat
Founded 2,000 years ago, picturesque Regensburg's medieval skyline features St. Peter's Cathedral. It is also the home to the 12th century Alte Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany's oldest restaurant.
*Walking tour & free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 10
Passau
At the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers, Passau is an enchanting city. Visit St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to the world's largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes.
*Walking tour & organ concert; free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 11
Melk & Dürnstein
Set amidst Austria's wine-growing region, Melk is characterized by its picturesque villages and majestic castles. The imposing 900-year-old Benedictine abbey overlooks the river from its dramatic hilltop location.
*Melk abbey tour
Within the scenic Wachau Valley, Dürnstein, encircled with wine-clad hills and beautiful landscapes, its home to the ruins of Kuenringer Castle where Richard the Lionheart was allegedly imprisoned in the 12th century.
*Walking tour, wine tasting & free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12
Vienna
Capital of Austria , Vienna is filled with green parks, welcoming cafes and elegant shops. St. Stephan's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace and Burg Theater are landmarks not to be missed.
*City tour & free time
*Optional concert
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 13
Bratislava
The bustling and dynamic capital of Slovakia, Bratislava is dominated by an enormous castle that sits 300 feet above the Danube. With close proximity to Austria, its town hall and baroque palaces date back to the Hapsburg era of Maria Theresa.
*Coach & walking tour
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14
Budapest
Hungary's capital, Budapest is divided by the Danube into two distinct parts, traditional Buda and modern Pest. Dramatic sights include Chain Bridge, Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.
*City tour & free time
*Gypsy dinner
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 15
Budapest
*Disembark tour
Breakfast
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