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E U R O P E A N S O J O U R N 2 3 D A Y S A M S T E R D A M – B U C H A R E S T o r v i ce v e r s a D A Y 1 A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Arrive in Amsterdam and board your ship. D A Y 2 K I N D E R D I J K , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Visit the windmills of Kinderdijk and enjoy a traditional Dutch lunch on board. Later, cruise Holland's canals and waterways. D A Y 3 C O L O G N E , G E R M A N Y A morning tour of Cologne including a visit to the Dom, Germany's largest cathedral. D A Y 4 K O B L E N Z , G E R M A N Y Visit Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine fortress never destroyed. Continue cruising the Middle Rhine. D A Y 5 M I L T E N B E R G , G E R M A N Y Sail the Main River, learn about Spessart's glassblowing traditions, then tour Miltenberg. D A Y 6 W Ü R Z B U R G , G E R M A N Y Tour Würzburg's Bishops' Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 7 B A M B E R G , G E R M A N Y Take a walking tour through Bamberg's medieval city centre before transiting the Main-Danube Canal. D A Y 8 N U R E M B E R G , G E R M A N Y Enjoy a tour of Nuremberg, including the ruins of Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice. D A Y 9 R E G E N S B U R G , G E R M A N Y Tour the medieval city of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 10 P A S S A U , G E R M A N Y Tour Passau. See the New Bishop's Residence and St. Stephen's Cathedral. D A Y 11 M E L K & K R E M S , A U S T R I A Visit the abbey at Melk, cruise through the Wachau Valley, then explore the town of Krems. D A Y 12-13 V I E N N A , A U S T R I A See the world-famous Opera House and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. D A Y 14-15 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y See Pest's National Opera House and historic Heroes' Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. D A Y 16 K A L O C S A , H U N G A R Y Enjoy a guided city tour, an organ concert at St. Joseph Church, then a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. D A Y 17 O S I J E K , C R O A T I A Wake up in Vukovar, then embark on an excursion to the Croatian city of Osijek. D A Y 18 B E L G R A D E , S E R B I A Tour of Kalemegdan Fortress. See the Orthodox cathedral and the Square of the Republic. D A Y 19 G O L U B A C , S E R B I A Visit Golubac Fortress, then cruise along the picturesque Lower Danube and through The Iron Gate. D A Y 20 V I D I N , B U L G A R I A Explore Vidin and take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress for breathtaking views. D A Y 21 R U S E , B U L G A R I A An excursion to Bulgaria's former capital, Veliko Tarnovo, followed by Arbanasi for lunch. D A Y 22 B U C H A R E S T , R O M A N I A Disembark your ship and travel to Bucharest. See the Romanian Athenaeum, the Arch of Triumph, the Palace of Parliament and the Muzeul Satului. D A Y 23 B U C H A R E S T , R O M A N I A Head to the airport for your return flight or extend your journey in Bucharest and Transylvania. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 22-day cruise with river view stateroom • 1 night at Sheraton Bucharest (or similar) • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals plus hotel breakfast • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy concerts on board and on shore; attend lectures on current affairs and the myth of Dracula; learn how to make your own Rüdesheim Coffee; enjoy folkloric performances; learn about icons and Orthodox religion • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges 57 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent