Through the Heart of Europe
Sail through the heart of Europe on a 14-night voyage aboard an exclusively chartered river ship, unpacking just once as you journey along the legendary Rhine, Main, and Danube. From Hungary and Slovakia to Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands, follow a tapestry of medieval villages, grand cities, and storybook river landscapes, with opportunities to tailor your sightseeing in select ports.
Tour Highlights
- Cruise for 14 nights on a first-class, exclusively chartered river ship, enjoying an intimate and comfortable way to explore Europe.
- Travel through five captivating countries – Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands – linked by three of Europe’s most storied rivers: the Rhine, Main, and Danube.
- Stroll through medieval villages and historic town centers, where cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and old market squares bring centuries of history to life.
- Step inside magnificent palaces, castles, abbeys, and cathedrals that showcase Europe’s artistic, architectural, and spiritual heritage.
- Delight in an Amsterdam canal cruise, gliding past gabled houses, arched bridges, and lively waterfront scenes.
- Soak up Vienna’s imperial grandeur, from its boulevards and palaces to its elegant cultural landmarks.
- Feel the magic of Budapest after dark as its illuminated skyline and bridges shimmer along the Danube.
- Personalize your journey with a choice of included shore excursions in select ports, designed to match different interests and activity levels.
- Savor the relaxed rhythm of river cruising, with ever-changing panoramas, attentive service, and ample time to enjoy life on board between explorations ashore.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Depart gateway city for Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Embark MS Amadeus Amara
Day 3: Amsterdam
Day 4: Cologne, Germany
Day 5: Koblenz, Germany
Day 6: Miltenberg, Germany
Day 7: Würzburg, Germany
Day 8: Bamberg, Germany
Day 9: Nuremberg, Germany
Day 10: Regensburg, Germany
Day 11: Passau, Germany
Day 12: Melk, Austria | Dürnstein, Austria
Day 13: Vienna, Austria
Day 14: Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 15: Budapest, Hungary
Day 16: Budapest, Hungary | Depart for gateway city
Operator
AHI Travel
Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Embark MS Amadeus Amara
Day 3: Amsterdam
Day 4: Cologne, Germany
Day 5: Koblenz, Germany
Day 6: Miltenberg, Germany
Day 7: Würzburg, Germany
Day 8: Bamberg, Germany
Day 9: Nuremberg, Germany
Day 10: Regensburg, Germany
Day 11: Passau, Germany
Day 12: Melk, Austria | Dürnstein, Austria
Day 13: Vienna, Austria
Day 14: Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 15: Budapest, Hungary
Day 16: Budapest, Hungary | Depart for gateway city
Operator
AHI Travel