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12/09/2010

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from Budapest to Amsterdam

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15 days, 40 meals
Day 1: Budapest, Hungary - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Budapest, Hungary’s capital city. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception and dinner with your fellow travellers.

Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Budapest
Your tour of Budapest features the historic Buda Castle-area, Fisherman's Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. Enjoy splendid views of the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river.

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Budapest – Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna, Austria - Board Ship
Today, arrive in Slovakia's capital, Bratislava. A city tour includes the 13th-century castle, the old town, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate and the Archbishop's palace. Next, travel to Austria's capital city, beautiful Vienna. Board your ship for a relaxing 12-night river cruise on the Avalon Affinity. Meet your fellow travellers at a welcome cocktail reception.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Vienna
Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Melk - Grein
Cruise through the Wachau Valley and arrive in charming Melk. A guided tour visits Melk's magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Passau, Germany
Cruise to Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town, home to St. Stephan’s Cathedral and the world’s largest church organ.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Regensburg
Arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A city walk features the Old Town Hall, the Old Chapel, St. Peter's Cathedral and the Porta Pretoria. Tonight, the ship enters the first stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal as you make your way towardss Nuremberg.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Nuremberg
Depart on a guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. View the 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace. Later, continue sailing and arrive at the stair-step locks where you will ascend to the highest point of your cruise. After dinner, enjoy a tasting of some of Germany’s famous beers!

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Bamberg
Today cruise through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal to Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, founded in 902.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Würzburg
Arrive in Würzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road." Nearly destroyed during WWII, Würzburg has been rebuilt into a beautiful Franconian town. Enjoy time to see the magnificent Bishops' Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue cruising through the Franconian wine region.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Wertheim - Miltenberg
Visit the city of Wertheim and enjoy free time exploring the historic town square. Later, arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour along the town's cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. You will also learn how to bake a local soft cookie speciality!

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Rüdesheim
This morning, cruise along a beautiful stretch of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, dotted with hilltop castles. See the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in Rüdesheim, a charming Rhine Valley wine town. Visit Siegfried´s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum for a guided tour. Explore the pedestrian street, Drosselgasee, and sample some local wines.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Cologne
Cruise the scenic Rhine River to Cologne, one of Germany's oldest cities. Walk through the old part of the city which houses the twin-steepled, 13th-century gothic cathedral.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 14: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Welcome to Amsterdam. Enjoy a canal cruise through the intricate canal systems which highlights the cities 500 bridges, charming churches and 16th century homes. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner!

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 15: Amsterdam - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today.

Today breakfast will be included.