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MAGNIFICENT EUROPE (CHRISTMASCRUISE) - 201814-NIGHT CRUISEBUDAPEST TO AMSTERDAM

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ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY –EMBARKATIONArrive in Budapest and board your luxury cruiseship. Spend the evening on board cruising aroundthe famed Parliament Building as the city turns onall her dazzling lights. (D)

BUDAPEST, HUNGARYDiscover the “Queen of the Danube” on your citytour beginning with a visit to the Great Market Hallfollowed by a panoramic tour of both the Buda andthe Pest sides of the river. (B,L,D)

VIENNA, AUSTRIADiscover the “City of Waltzes” on a city tourshowcasing its many regal splendors, such as themajestic Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedralbefore concluding in Vienna’s historic city center, aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Prefer a more activeadventure, then join a guided bike ride along theDanube. Later in the day, enjoy leisure time inVienna or cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery on abike tour (B,L,D)

MELKSet sail through the beautiful Wachau Valley to Melkand visit its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Alternatively, join aguided bike tour. (B,L,D)



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PASSAU, GERMANYDiscover the 2,000-year-old city of Passau in one ofthree ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel atGothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St.Stephen’s Cathedral. Guests looking for a moreactive morning can choose between a guided biketour along the Danube River, or a guided hike up tothe Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic viewsoverlooking three rivers. During the evening, enjoy afestive Christmas celebration. (B,L,D)

REGENSBURGExplore one of Germany’s best preserved medievalcities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tourshowcasing the city’s architectural highlights,including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria.As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’sspecialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. And for amore active adventure, bike to Walhalla where youwill see the neo-Classical white marble temple.(B,L,D)

NUREMBERGEnjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crossesthe Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal toNuremberg. Once in Nuremberg, join a city tour ofWWII highlights and then walk throughNuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperialcastle and 900-year-old city ramparts. (B,L,D)

NUREMBERGDuring the morning, travel by train to Munich, thecapital of Bavaria and one of Germany’s largestcities, often given the nickname, “Germany’s secretcapital.” Enjoy a walking tour that begins at thetown center, the most famous square and the heartof the city. You will see the famous Glockenspiel,with its 43 bells and 32 life size figures portrayingtwo scenes of Munich’s history, including a weddingand jousters depicting a dance celebrating the endof the plague. Also, see the Frauenkirche, the“Cathedral of Our Dear Lady.” Later in the day, enjoya panoramic tour through the city and back to thetrain station for your return to Nuremberg. (B.L,D)



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BAMBERGExplore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site, in one of three ways. Join a guidedwalking tour of this medieval gem to see itscathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansions.Or taste your way through the city samplingsmoked beer, licorice root and Hornla pastry, a localfavorite whose recipe dates back to 1427. And forthose wishing to explore the town more actively,hop on a bike for a guided bike tour along the MainRiver and to its quirky quarters beyond the towncenter. (B,L,D)

WÜRZBURGNestled along the “Romantic Road” in the middle ofGermany’s largest wine producing region liesWürzburg. Join a walking tour of this beautiful citybursting with Baroque splendor. You’ll then visit itscrown jewel, the Baroque Residenz Palace, aUNESCO World Heritage Site that features anopulent interior, including a grand fresco by Tiepolo.For those who wish a more active adventure, join aguided bike ride through Würzburg and along theMain River. (B,L,D)

WERTHEIM – MILTENBERGWertheim's old town center still features half-timbered houses and the Gothic architecture of theStiftskirche, its oldest Protestant church. You mayeither join a guided walking tour through thehistoric city center or learn the art of pretzel makingwith a visit to a local bakery. For those seeking amore active adventure, take a scenic bike ridethrough the Main River Valley. Later in the day, setsail to Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main River.”While on your walking tour, you'll discover why thismedieval town seems to leap from the pages of afairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, gabled houses; the famed Crooked House;and the venerable Royal Inn, which has been aworking hotel since the 17th century. Spend theevening ringing in the New Year with a specialonboard celebration. (B,L,D)



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RÜDESHEIM – RHINE GORGECruise from the meandering Main River to thecaptivating Rhine River en route to the winemakingtown of Rüdesheim. Once there, you will have achoice of three excursions. Wine connoisseurs willwant to go on a wine tasting with a local vintner.Alternatively, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical MusicalInstrument Museum, home to a remarkablecollection of old robotic and self-playing musicalinstruments; or get more active with a hike throughthe vineyards. Later in the day, set sail through thecaptivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, themost stunningly beautiful stretch of the river.(B,L,D)

COLOGNEOnce in Cologne, join a guided tour through the OldTown and explore the UNESCO-designatedcathedral. Continue on to the Cologne Rathaus,Germany’s oldest town hall, the Overstolzenhausand the Festival Hall. For a different view of the city,visit a local tavern to taste its famous Kölsch beer,only made in Cologne, and Reibekuchen, potatopancakes typically served with apple sauce. (B,L,D)

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDSView Amsterdam on a scenic canal cruise followedby a walk to Begijnhof, known for its Middle Agebuildings. For a different view of the city, join theJordaan District tour or the Jewish Heritage tour.The Jordaan District tour begins at theWesterchurch and takes you past the Noordermarkt,the Karthuizerhof and the “9 streets”; afterwards,you’ll stop in a local café for a hot beverage andDutch apple pie. The Jewish Heritage tour beginswith a visit to the 17th-century PortugueseSynagogue and the Jewish Historical Museumchronicling the history of the Jewish community inAmsterdam. (B,L,D)

AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATIONBid farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for yourhomebound flight. (B)

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