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38 15 Days | Five Countries Day 1. Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship Arrive in the enthralling city of Budapest, where your premium ship awaits on the Danube River. Enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception and meet your fellow travellers and Cruise Director before a relaxing twilight cruise during dinner. 14 Nights: aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship. D Day 2. 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 such as Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square and Buda Castle. Back on board this evening, enjoy a delightful Gala Dinner while you cruise. BLD Day 3. Vienna Embrace the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the Ringstrasse this morning, taking in some of the city's most famous buildings – the Vienna State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and more. On arrival in the city centre, a walking tour will provide an insider's view on sights such as St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Afterwards, pay a visit to the famous Naschmarkt and browse the stalls, sampling some local delights. BLD Day 4. Vienna With the day at leisure, you may like to further explore the Hofburg area – home to the Imperial Treasury and the Spanish Riding School – or wander along Kärntnerstrasse, the city's famous shopping strip. BLD Day 5. Dürnstein, Melk Cruise to the town of Dürnstein 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. Later, dock in Melk and tour through Melk Abbey. An active Benedictine monastery since 1089, it sits atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River. BLD Day 6. Linz, Passau Visit the town of Linz and later, cruise to Passau. Then, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board. Sample delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. BLD Day 7. Regensburg Continue along the Danube River to the enchanting town of Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, a guided tour along its cobblestone lanes tells of the medieval town's journey through the ages. Afterwards, wander the historic streets at your own pace. BLD Day 8. Nuremberg Arrive in Nuremberg, the site of Hitler's now infamous rallies which played a pivotal role for the Nazis during World War II. You'll learn about the city on a tour this afternoon, which includes such sights as the Zeppelin Field, Palace of Justice and much more. BLD Day 9. Bamberg One of the few German cities that wasn't destroyed during World War II, World Heritage-listed Bamberg beckons your attention this morning. You'll gain great insight during a locally guided tour of the historic city centre. BLD EUROPEAN GEMS Budapest to Amsterdam Hungary n Slovakia n Austria Germany n Netherlands YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ 14 nights cruising on a premium Travelmarvel river ship ✓ Services of a Cruise Director and local guides ✓ 41 meals – 14 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) ✓ Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, as well as soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise ✓ Explore up to 16 towns, villages and cities ✓ Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Sample local delicacies on a tour of the Vienna Naschmarkt Enjoy a festive night of Bavarian food, music and folk dancing Immerse yourself in Miltenberg culture as you're invited into the home of a local family for coffee and cake Explore World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle and the legendary Falkenlust hunting lodge in Brühl