2016 - TM Europe River Cruising

50 Day 1. Arrive Budapest. Arrive in the Hungarian capital where your luxury Travelmarvel river ship awaits in the heart of the city. Enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception and set off on a twilight cruise. Stay (14 Nights): aboard your luxurious Travelmarvel river ship. D Day 2. Budapest. Today, enjoy views of one of the Danube's most enchanting riverside cities. See the city through the expert eyes of your local guide as you explore Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square, Buda Castle and see the Houses of Parliament. Learn all about the city's colourful history as you discover its undeniable charm and beauty. This evening, enjoy a Gala Dinner on board. BLD Day 3. Vienna. Drive around Vienna's Ringstrasse, housing numerous monumental buildings including the Vienna State Opera and the Museum of Fine Arts. Home to a range of striking architecture, classical music and a vibrant café culture, join an enthralling walking and coach tour of Austria's celebrated capital. Be treated to an insider's view of its best-loved landmarks, including St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Like a Local – take a tour through Naschmarkt and sample some local delicacies. BLD Day 4. Vienna. With the day at leisure, you may like to further explore Vienna's Hofburg area – home to the Imperial Treasury, the Spanish Riding School and much more. BLD Day 5. Dürnstein, Melk. Cruise to the quaint town of Dürnstein, where you can walk over cobbled streets past 16th-century town houses and taverns. The town is dominated by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Later, dock in Melk and join a local guide for a tour through magnificent Melk Abbey. An active Benedictine monastery since 1089, it sits majestically atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River. BLD Day 6. Linz, Passau, Vilshofen. Visit the town of Linz and take in the city's sights on a guided walk. A Taste of Bavaria – enjoy your very own Bavarian experience. Sample local beer and Bavarian snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. BLD Day 7. Regensburg. Continue to cruise along the Danube to the enchanting medieval town of Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, a guided tour tells of the medieval city's journey through the ages. Perhaps wander the historic wonders and absorb the romance of this quaint village. BLD Day 8. Nuremberg. Glide over the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe's Continental Divide through the canal's series of stair-step locks. Nuremberg played a pivotal role for the Nazis during World War II. Continue to the site of Hitler's infamous Nuremberg rallies, held annually from 1927 to 1938. You'll learn about the city and indeed the era during a fascinating World War II tour where European Gems – Budapest to Amsterdam 15 Days | Five countries – Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany | Netherlands YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 14 nights on a Travelmarvel river ship The expert services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director 41 fine meals – 14 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise Explore 17 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Tour a Viennese food market and sample some local delicacies Indulge an authentic Bavarian experience, including traditional snacks accompanied by folk song and dance Immerse yourself in Wertheim culture and be welcomed into the home of a local for coffee and cake Explore the majestic 19th-century Drachenburg Castle MORE HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a twilight cruise along the Danube Experience the grandeur of Melk Abbey Glide through the stunning Rhine Gorge Cruise Amsterdam on a glass-top boat HUNGARY – cruise past the spectacular sights of Budapest at twilight – www.travelmarvel.com.au – TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR RIVER SHIPS www.travelmarvel.com.au

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