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AUSTRIA – admire Vienna's magnificent architecture, including Vienna Museum, on a guided tour of the Austrian capital Classical Europe – Budapest to Paris 18 days | Seven countries – Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | France YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 14 nights on the MS Johann Strauss Three wonderful nights in Paris at the Crowne Plaza Paris-République The services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director during your river cruise 45 fine meals – 17 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during every dinner on your river cruise Explore 17 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges & tipping included in your price INSIDER EXPERIENCES Relax aboard a premium 15-day river cruise through the heart of Europe Enjoy a night of Hungarian music and cuisine in Budapest Sample Schnapps at a distillery in Vienna Visit a pretzel bakery in Wertheim Enjoy beer tasting at a Cologne brewery Dine at the Eiffel Tower in Paris OTHER HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS City tours in Budapest, Vienna and Paris Discover Melk Abbey on a guided tour Explore medieval Regensburg Visit Nuremberg's famous landmarks See the sights of Paris on a guided tour Day 1. Budapest. Today, you'll arrive in the magnificent Hungarian capital of Budapest. Special Stay – step aboard your premium river ship, the MS Johann Strauss, and meet your Travelmarvel Cruise Director and fellow passengers before a Taste of Hungary – on board this evening. Enjoy a night of delicious Hungarian cuisine and an entertaining gypsy violin performance. Stay (14 Nights): MS Johann Strauss. Day 2. Budapest. Explore Budapest's finest sights, including Matthias Church, Heroes' Sqaure, Buda Castle and the city's ornate Houses of Parliament, through the expert eyes of your local guide. Awed by its illustrious history and magnificent architecture, you'll soon come to understand why Budapest enjoys its reputation as 'The Paris of Central Europe'. Day 5. Dürnstein, Melk. Start today with a guided walk of the charming town of Dürnstein, then later, visit a local vintner for a wine tasting. Reboard your ship and cruise towards Melk, where a local guide will show you Melk Abbey, one of the world's most famous monastic sites, founded in 1089. Day 6. Linz, Passau. D On arrival in Linz, you may opt to take a drive to Mozart's home town, Salzburg, for a 'Sound of Music' tour or perhaps travel to the Czech town of Ceský Krumlov (see page 49 for details). As an alternative, you may decide to stay on board and cruise to Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube, and enjoy a guided tour. Day 7. Regensburg. BLD Day 3. Vienna. Your ship docks in Vienna, Austria's celebrated capital. A tailor-made walking and coach tour then treats you to an insider's view of the city's best-loved landmarks, including Vienna's commanding Town Hall. Like a Local – this afternoon enjoy a visit to an old Schnapps distillery for a tour and tasting. Day 4. Vienna. Enjoy a full day at leisure to discover Vienna or join an optional excursion to the capital's former royal residence of Schönbrunn Palace. See the palace's lavish interiors and exquisite gardens, showcasing the Habsburg empire. This evening, perhaps join an optional Mozart and Strauss classical concert (see page 49 for details). BLD – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Still on the majestic Danube River, the medieval town of Regensburg awaits this morning. Here, a guided tour tells of the city's journey through the ages. Later, you'll reboard and reflect on your day spent in this Bavarian jewel. BLD BLD BLD BLD Day 8. Nuremberg. Visiting Nuremberg today, you'll learn about the city's role in World War II on a guided tour. You'll visit such sites as Courtroom 600, which housed the Nuremberg Trials. Later today, reboard and continue cruising along the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe's Continental Divide. Day 9. Bamberg. One of the few German cities that was not destroyed by bombs during World War II, World Heritage-listed Bamberg beckons this morning. Today, you'll gain local insight into this beautiful city during a guided tour of the city centre. BLD BLD