Trip Inclusions
- 14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
- Three nights immersed in Prague and Paris
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides
- 47 meals - 20 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
- Explore 17 towns, villages and cities
- Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Prague
Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the historic centre of Prague. Later this evening you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow travellers and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception.
Stay: Three Nights, Prague, Grandior Hotel
Prague
Your exploration of Prague begins with a tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Town. Travel across the Vltava River to Prague Castle, which dominates the city skyline. Believed to date back to the 9th century, this castle complex – with its network of palaces and churches – is considered the largest in the world. You’ll then wander across Charles Bridge and arrive in Prague’s Old Market Square. Stop for some time to explore if you wish and continue to discover the incredible city of Prague on your own terms, with its multitude of sights. Perhaps join an optional tour this evening to a lively traditional Czech folklore dinner and show.
Daily :Prague
Having become familiar with the layout of Prague, enjoy today at leisure to explore as you please. The Jewish Quarter is a pulsing hub of Semitic history, so perhaps you’d like to head there, or have your camera ready at the Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece in the Old Town Square.
Daily :Prague, Budapest, Embark Ship
Farewell Prague after breakfast as you board your coach and head to Budapest to board your river ship. Tonight, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers.
Stay: 14 Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Daily :Budapest
Awake to views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights. Back on board this evening, enjoy a delightful Gala Welcome Dinner while you cruise.
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Vienna
Embrace the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the Ringstrasse, taking in some of the city’s most famous buildings. On arrival in the centre, a walking tour will provide an insider’s view of sights such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben and Hofburg Palace. Afterwards, maybe visit the Naschmarkt and browse the stalls. This evening, you could enjoy an optional concert, featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music’.
Daily :Vienna
With the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Hofburg area or wander along Karntnerstrasse, the city’s famous shopping strip. Otherwise, embark on an optional excursion, to Schonbrunn Palace, or head to former soviet Bratislava.
Daily :Durnstein, Melk
Cruise to the town of Durnstein and enjoy a stroll past rustic town houses and taverns. Along the way, gaze up to the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk. Alternatively, you may wish to take an optional bike ride from Durnstein to Melk. Later tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.
Daily :Aschach, Passau
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board. Sample delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
Today, perhaps join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or visit Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Passau.
Daily :Regensburg
Continue along the Danube River to Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour.
Daily :Nuremberg
Arrive in Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies during World War II. Take a city tour this afternoon, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.
Daily :Bamberg
One of the few German cities that wasn’t destroyed during World War II, Bamberg beckons your attention today. You’ll gain great insight during a locally guided tour of the historic city.
Daily :Wurzburg
Verdant hills and rich vineyards sit on the edge of Wurzburg. Admire its magnificent baroque palace, the Wurzburg Residence, and walk through Wurzburg Court Garden. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a true fairytale town.
Daily :Miltenberg
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Discover true German hospitality as you are welcomed into the homes of friendly Miltenberg locals for coffee and cake.
Today, arrive in the evocative town of Miltenberg. Perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers, Miltenberg is home to charming half-timbered houses and beautiful squares. Later this evening, enjoy a superb dinner on board.
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Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge
In Rudesheim, the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Later when you are back on board, encounter the spectacular Rhine Gorge.
Daily :Cologne, Bruhl
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle, the lavish residence of archbishop-elector Clemens August.
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you tour this picturesque city by coach. You’ll then take a short drive to Bruhl for your Insider Experience.
Daily :Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s network of canals are a sight to behold. Dock in the city’s heart and board a glass-top boat to discover its views. Back on land, enjoy some free time before a Farewell Dinner on board.
Daily :Amsterdam, Disembark Ship, Paris
After breakfast, disembark your ship and board a coach, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Netherlands and Northern France as you make your way to Paris. With a three-night stay in Paris, you will have plenty of time to soak in the romantic atmosphere of this beautiful capital.
Stay: Three Nights, Paris, Les Jardins du Marais
Daily :Paris
Paris is the perfect city in which to round out your European journey. This morning, open the door to some of the city’s best-loved sights on a guided tour, including the Avenue des Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy the afternoon to further explore Paris at your leisure.
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Paris
Today, you’re bound to fall head over heels for the ‘City of Light’ during a full day of exploration. Will you enjoy a whirlwind romance with the bohemian fervour of the Latin Quarter? Or cement an enduring devotion to the art at the Louvre Museum? Tonight, perhaps enjoy dinner and a cabaret show at the iconic Moulin Rouge.
Daily :Depart Paris
Your adventure comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :The staff were wonderful and made us feel special always greeting us with a smile or hello.
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