A magnificent cruise indeed as you follow the route of emperors and kings on your exciting European journey along three great rivers through five fascinating countries! Begin in Amsterdam and travel on the Rhine to Cologne, with its breathtaking Cathedral. Visit the historic wine town of Koblenz, cruise through the beautiful Rhine Gorge and then on to the Main River. Marvel at the engineering wonders of the Main-Danube Canal as you traverse Europe's Continental Divide by ship. Discover the culture and traditions of grand old capitals such as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Along the way, discover perfectly preserved medieval towns and Europe’s loveliest countryside, filled with quaint villages and fairy-tale castles.

Daily Program Features 

Day		Destination		Activities
1				Overnight flight to Holland
2		Amsterdam		EMBARKATION
				Welcome Cocktail
				Welcome Dinner
3		Amsterdam		City tour
				Canal cruise
4		Cologne		Walking tour
				Cathedral visit
		Koblenz		Evening walk
5		Rhine Gorge		Cruise past Rhine castles
		Rüdesheim		Mini train ride
				Siegfried's Music Museum
6		Miltenberg		Walking tour
		Wertheim		Free time
				OR guided bike tour
7		Würzburg		City tour
				Residenz Palace
				Optional Rothenburg tour
		Kitzingen		Walking tour
				Wine tasting
8		Bamberg		Walking tour
9		MD Canal		Cruise Main-Danube Canal
		Nuremberg		City tour
				Main-Danube Canal lecture
		Hipoltstein		Crossing Continental Divide
10		Regensburg		Walking tour
				Audi factory tour (when available)
11		Passau		Walking tour
		Salzburg		Optional Salzburg excursion
12		Melk		Benedictine Abbey tour
		Dürnstein		Walking tour
		Weissenkirchen		Wine tasting
13		Vienna		City tour
				Optional evening concert
14		Bratislava		City tour
15		Budapest		City tour
				Illuminations Cruise
16		Budapest		DISEMBARKATION