Across Europe - Amsterdam to Budapest

Embarkation from 4:00pm

Historic Amsterdam is the starting point of your European cruise. After embarkation, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner. Sing along some sea shanties with a local choir this evening in the Panorama-Bar.

Canal Boat Tour & Dutch Cheese Tasting

In the morning, enjoy a boat trip along the famous Amsterdam canals followed by a trip to the peaceful countryside of the Waterland region. Enjoy the waterside of historic fishing villages and stroll along the long stretch of eateries. Rejoin your ship in Utrecht for lunch.

Visit to famous Cologne Cathedral

In the morning, you will arrive in beautiful Cologne. Discover the highlights of the city on the guided city tour. End with a glass of typical Kölsch, a famed Rhineland beer. Nature lovers will enjoy the excursion to the Siebengebirge National Park, Germany's first nature reserve, and to Drachenfels castle ruins. After an exciting day, return to the vessel to continue south along the river.

Sailing past Castles and Lorelei Rock along the Rhine Gorge

The morning starts on a high note with the passage of the Lorelei in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. At lunchtime, the vessel arrives in Rüdesheim, a picturesque wine-making town in the Rhine Gorge. Discover the region's rich history on a walking tour and admire the magical collection of instruments at the Music Cabinet Museum. Or choose to take a tram ride through the vineyards of Rüdesheim on the “Wine Express“, enjoy some fine wine and stroll along the quaint “Drosselgasse“.

Half-timbered houses along the Main river

After a tranquil morning on board, join the afternoon excursion to Miltenberg and Wertheim. Miltenberg is a town flanked by the river Main and an incredible, forested hillside and features Miltenberg castle.

Continue to Wertheim and explore the medieval streets with their half-timbered houses and the unique glass museum. This evening, enjoy another memorable meal as the ship plies the waters toward our next stop.

Würzburg Residence & wine tasting

Today, visit Würzburg, a city in Bavaria known for lavish architecture, located in the center of the Franconian wine country. In the morning, experience the many beautiful sights of the town as well as the Residence, a Baroque palace. The tour concludes with wine tasting in the ancient wine cellar of a local vineyard. Relax on board this afternoon.

Main-Danube Canal

Spend the morning cruising the scenic Main river. After lunch, arrive in the imperial city of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, which retains its medieval layout of three settlement areas, along with its historic buildings. It is ranked as one of Germany's most attractive towns and is also the place to begin your crossing of the Rhine-Main-Danube canal.

Join a presentation about the canal which allows free flow of traffic between the North Sea and the Black Sea.

World War II History

The former imperial city of Nuremberg awaits you today with its turbulent history and sights. After breakfast, explore the city on the morning tour and admiring the romantic old town.

In the afternoon, learn more about World War II and the Nazi past at the Documentation Center of Nuremberg. Back on board, we will go to the European watershed separating the Main and Danube rivers.

Bavarian evening on board

Regensburg is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. Choose to uncover the secrets of this remarkable UNESCO Site during a walking tour. A special Bavarian themed evening celebrates this wonderful region.

Three-rivers city of Passau with famous St. Stephen's Cathedral

Arrive in time for lunch in the three-rivers city of Passau, lying at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. In the afternoon, join the city walking tour, which showcases the most enchanting sights of this historic city including St. Stephen's Cathedral. Back on board, enjoy dinner.

Scenic cruising through UNESCO Wachau Valley

In the early morning, dock in Emmersdorf, in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Wachau Valley. Spend the morning discovering this typical Lower Austrian town or travel across the river to Melk and its famous magnificent Benedictine abbey — the largest in Austria.

Back on board for lunch, continue through the vineyards of the Wachau to the village of Dürnstein. Take a guided afternoon tour in the romantic village with its iconic blue church and winding streets, and sample the local wines. Upon arrival in Vienna, opt for the “Sound of Vienna“ concert and listen to popular pieces from Vienna's classical era at a local salon. The vessel remains overnight.

Walk through the gardens of Schönbrunn Castle

Enjoy the sights of Vienna on the “Imperial Discovery tour“ tour, including the Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera House, the Museum Quarter and more. In the afternoon, venture to Schönbrunn Palace. Home to the Habsburg Royal family who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna wears its historic wealth and grandeur on its sleeve.

After a full day of exploration, enjoy a multicourse dinner on board.

Panoramic views from the castle hill

Awaken today in the capital city of Bratislava, Slovakia. Join the walking tour of Bratislava and see the famous old town, the former coronation cathedral for Hungarian kings and more. Later in the day, opt for an excursion to the Little Carpathian mountain range to a family-owned vineyard. Learn more about the local winemaking tradition, dating back to Celtic and Roman times.

Evening cruise Budapest with folklore show on board

With its neo-Gothic Parliament, Fisherman's Bastion, Buda castle and Chain Bridge, the Hungarian capital of Budapest is a perfect finale to your trip. This morning, explore the sites of the Hungarian capital Budapest on a city tour.

In the afternoon, food lovers can enjoy the alternate excursion for an authentic taste of Budapest, which starts at the market hall. On board this evening, enjoy a Hungarian folklore show as your vessel cruises the Danube to see this beautiful gem by night. Remain overnight in the “Queen of the Danube“.

Disembarkation after breakfast

After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home.