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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.
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Daily Program Features
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Destination
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Activities
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1
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Overnight flight to Holland
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2
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Amsterdam
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EMBARKATION
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Welcome Cocktail
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Welcome Dinner
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3
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Amsterdam
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City tour
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Canal cruise
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4
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Cologne
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Walking tour
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Cathedral visit
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Koblenz
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Evening walk
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5
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Cruise past Rhine castles
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Rüdesheim
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Mini train ride
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Siegfried's Music Museum
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6
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Miltenberg
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Walking tour
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Wertheim
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Free time
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OR guided bike tour
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7
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Würzburg
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City tour
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Residenz Palace
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Optional Rothenburg tour
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Kitzingen
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Walking tour
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Wine tasting
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8
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Bamberg
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Walking tour
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9
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MD Canal
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Cruise Main-Danube Canal
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Nuremberg
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City tour
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Main-Danube Canal lecture
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Hipoltstein
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Crossing Continental Divide
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10
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Regensburg
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Walking tour
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Audi factory tour (when available)
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11
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Passau
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Walking tour
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Salzburg
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Optional Salzburg excursion
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12
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Melk
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Benedictine Abbey tour
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Dürnstein
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Walking tour
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Weissenkirchen
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Wine tasting
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13
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Vienna
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City tour
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Optional evening concert
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14
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Bratislava
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City tour
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15
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Budapest
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City tour
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Illuminations Cruise
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16
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Budapest
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DISEMBARKATION
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(AMA-AE1) Amacello-Magnificent Europe
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