2025 Magnificent Rivers of Europe River Cruise

2025 Magnificent Rivers of Europe River Cruise

Enjoy a 15 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam

• 15 Nights / 18 Days
• Travel to Budapest, Hungary & Return from Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Avalon Passion
• Featuring 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suites
• Escorted From Honolulu

Countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany & the Netherlands

Rivers: Danube River, Main River & Rhine River

Tour Date & Manager:

September 04 – 21, 2025 • Tour Manager: Lisa McKee

CRUISE OVERVIEW:

From Budapest to Amsterdam, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless European river cruise vacation. Begin by visiting three of Europe’s vibrant capital cities: Budapest (Hungary), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Vienna (Austria). A Local Guide will show you the must-see sites in each city with plenty of time to explore on your own. See the famous Heroes’ Square in Budapest, stroll through Bratislava’s Old Town with its winding streets and bronze sculptures, and stop in a classic Viennese café for a decadent treat.

Sail through the picturesque views of the Wachau Valley and the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Würzburg’s Baroque-style Bishop’s Residenz. Enjoy a tasting of wonderful local Wachau wines. Explore quaint towns like Dürnstein with its blue and white Baroque-style Stiftskirche; Passau, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and the stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral; and Bamberg, with its town hall straddling the River Regnitz.

Enjoy guided tours in historic Nuremberg, Volkach, Würzburg, and Regensburg — one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. In the charming Rhine Valley town of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Straddling both sides of the Rhine River is Cologne, Germany — a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture. Here, enjoy a guided walk and see its famous twin-spired cathedral. This European river cruise would not be complete without a visit to Holland’s lively capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective — on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten.

HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

While on the Cruise:
Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest; Heroes’ Square; Hike to Bratislava Castle; Bratislava’s Old Town; Town Hall; Martin’s Cathedral; Live entertainment onboard; Danube Island by bike; Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts); Imperial Palace complex; Vienna Opera House; St. Stephen’s Cathedral; Guided hike up to the castle ruins; Hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart; Walk along the Danube river and around Melk; Benedictine Abbey; Wine Tasting onboard; Guided city walk of Passau; Explore Walhalla by bike; Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall); Porta Pretoria; Onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal; Guided sightseeing of Roth; Guided sightseeing of Nuremberg; Kaiserburg Castle; Nuremberg Rally Grounds; Bike along the canals in Bamberg; Onboard lecture about European history and culture; Bike along the Main-Danube Canal; Walking tour of Volkach; Bike ride along the river; Würzburg’s Old Main Bridge; Bishop’s Residenz; Guided walking tour of Miltenberg; Hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument; Rüdesheimer coffee; Mechanical Music Museum; Rock of the Lorelei; Music concert at Engers Castle; Bike ride like the locals in Cologne; Guided walking tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites; Guided city walk of Cologne; Early morning walk in Amsterdam; Guided canal cruise.